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Hi, nice to meet you.

I'm Hallie, a Midwest native, New York City transplant and the mind behind corals + cognacs. If you're looking for an online destination for stylish inspiration and musings on Manhattan living, you've come to the right place.

Here's a bit more about me (and if you'd like to keep in touch, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook).

I hope you enjoy reading corals + cognacs as much as I enjoy writing it.

FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Attainable, trendy and fun. I’m constantly wearing unexpected pairings – like statement pumps and a graphic tee. • FAVORITE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? The vintage Gucci clutch I thrifted for $40. • ANY OBSESSIONS? I like my coffee black, my heels high and my martinis dirty. • GUILTY PLEASURES? Complex carbohydrates and shoe shopping -- both in excess. (And SoulCycle, as a result.)

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work as a Development Manager and Contributing Editor at Glam.com. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? I've spent nearly seven years on the corporate grind, where sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom. As a result, I decided to create a blog -- a space where I’d hoped my writing, styling and excessive shoe collection would be better comprehended. • WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Living stylish and spontaneously in New York City – and beyond. I aim to inspire others to have fun with fashion and to live lightheartedly • HOW’D YOU THINK OF THE NAME? To be honest, the name just came to me. I’m a big color-blocker and a sucker for alliteration in writing. It just fit. • WHAT’S THE CORRECT WAY TO WRITE IT? corals + cognacs.

HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE IT? corals and cone-yaks. • WHAT KIND OF CAMERA DO YOU USE? A Canon T3i with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. • DON’T YOU FEEL WEIRD TAKING PHOTOS OF YOURSELF? Absolutely. Everyone looks at me like I’m insane – especially when it’s cold. Wouldn’t you? • DO YOU WORK WITH ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS? Yep! Shoot me an e-mail and let’s talk. • HOW ELSE CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH? On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

July 19, 2024

Chicly, Chicago

As a writer, I will occasionally find myself wistfully wandering various neighborhoods in search of a nudge in the right direction for some spectacular form of blog inspiration.

Luckily for me, I live in Chicago. Inspiration is not hard to come by in a city that boasts many of the Midwest’s most awe-inspiring buildings and structures, a curiously provocative array of independent boutiques, and so much more.

Chicago is a city of classic elegance, sky-scraping innovation, and incredible perspectives of architecture, which are practically offered anywhere you are in the city, like these three spots. My favorite thing about being a Chic-agoan? Living in Chicago enables me to shape and fashion my life and look according to my own metropolitan point-of-view.

Wearing: Dress, Hype (from ideeli) / Bag, BCBG / Espadrilles, Vintage ($9)

The Independent Fashion Blogger forum asked this week, what inspires you about your neighborhood?

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16 comments

autumn jordan on July 19, 2024 at 2:50 pm

the prettiest city <3 thank you so much for stopping by good morning, i love you- where in the city are you from? where are your favorite places to be?

lovelovelove,
autumn jordan
http://we-are-infinite.blogspot.com

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Joy on July 19, 2024 at 4:45 pm

Beautiful!
Great outfit and photos.
Joy x

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Tereza Anton on July 19, 2024 at 6:30 pm

Looks like an amazing city.

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taimitogetdressed on July 19, 2024 at 6:42 pm

What a cute outfit! That dress is gorgeous. I have always wanted to visit Chicago.

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Lenara on July 19, 2024 at 7:36 pm

hey,

i love your blog, so cute.

defiantly following.

follow me if you like…

http://www.lemonworldmute.blogspot.com

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Alyssa on July 19, 2024 at 9:26 pm

Ah! I love the pictures! The last one is breath-taking! I'd love to visit Chicago sometime! All the events that you posted looked like so much fun! I love your outfit! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog and for following me! I greatly appreciate it!

beautyandfashionmashup.blogspot.com
-The BF Mashup

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chiara on July 20, 2024 at 3:47 am

Thanks for your lovely comment, and for giving me the chance to find your blog!
Beautiful views and outfit. I have never been to Chicago, hopefully one day I'll come!
And I gave my sis those same shoes as a present!

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any2ndnow.com on July 20, 2024 at 3:52 am

Love the fresh look of your outfit and the fantastic views of Chi-town! It's definitely a destination for my family sometime in the future

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for your awesome comment!

xoxo
Cyrillynn

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Lipsy on July 20, 2024 at 6:48 am

Super love your over sized clutch and I envy those Wedges…..thanks for visiting me ..Following u now hope u follow back and keep visiting!!!
Much love
Lipsy

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Mandy on July 20, 2024 at 9:33 am

Chicago is the ONLY big city that I am DYING to go to yet haven't been! Love how you describe it! Can we talk about how cute that dress is?? Fab!

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FAB on July 20, 2024 at 12:57 pm

Love that outfit! The colors are fresh and really pop!
Cheryl
http://justfabblogger.blogspot.com/

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Heather on July 20, 2024 at 1:35 pm

i love chicago! my best friend/roommate from college moved out there and I only visted her once in the harsh unforgiven month of Janurary. Even then I fell in love with the city. I def. want to go back when it's warmer to visit. Great photos! I love the aqua blue bag and shoes!

http://fashionistanygirl.blogspot.com/

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GS Lillian on July 20, 2024 at 5:11 pm

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Chicago. It's always on my list of places I wouldn't mind living + I have a few friends from college that still live there.

xoShelly

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Mary Lane on July 20, 2024 at 10:22 pm

Great outfit! Love the bright turquoise.

Chicago is very inspiring. I've only been once, but I totally fell in love!

http://www.stylish3.com/marylane

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B.Inspired on July 21, 2024 at 4:10 am

I recognize these locations 😉 I am so glad to have discovered a fellow Chicago blogger! Love these photos and you look adorable in this outfit!

http://www.bravoerunway.com

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Surry Hill Trends on January 25, 2024 at 3:52 pm

Great photos of the city!

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