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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.

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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.

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February 27, 2024

Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 5, Episode 17

Lots of black on the ladies of the Upper East Side tonight, but this lot shows us how to keep it chic — through varying textures and a bit of skin.

Shop the look: (left) Serena’s printed Derek Lam skirt, Moschino Cheap & Chic spotty point-toe stiletto;
(right) Topshop tribal-print skirt, Fergie neon pumps

Shop the look: Mango lace dress

Blair is wearing a Jason Wu blouse and 3.1 Phillip Lim Cader T-strap platform pumps
Shop the look: (left) Anna Sui black/ivory lace top, H&M skirt, Kelsi Dagger Tildia heels (right) Modcloth Over and Overlay top, Monki Maya skirt, Sheinside black and white pumps

Georgina is wearing a Carven cut-out dress
Shop the look: Modcloth Coy Glances dress, Kate Spade chandelier earrings

A possible loop-hole in Blair’s prenup? Georgina taking down the Upper East Side?
Can’t wait to tune in! In the meantime, click here for more Gossip Girl fashion.

5 comments

Barby on February 27, 2024 at 9:36 am

Love the first combination with neon yellow shoes.

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- corals + cognacs on February 27, 2024 at 11:56 am
  
  Me too! A pop of neon is ALWAYS the answer, right?
  
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fashionchallenged on February 27, 2024 at 9:44 am

love the looks.

where would one get the black top that serena’s copycat is wearing??

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- corals + cognacs on February 27, 2024 at 11:52 am
  
  Hey, lady! It’s Mm6 by Maison Martin Margiela - http://www.farfetch.com/shopping/women/mm6-by-maison-martin-margiela-boxy-pullover-sweater-item-10157613.aspx
  
  It’s a bit pricey, so here’s a few more styles with different price points:
  1. Vince: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/Vince-Slouch-Sweater-Coastal-Contemporary/prod137820013/?ecid=NMALRFeedHy3bqNL2jtQ…&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=prod137820013skuCOASTAL&CS_003=5630585
  2. La Garconne: http://www.lagarconne.com/store/item.htm?itemid=14116&sid=1179
  3. Forever 21 also has a cute grey/sequined version: http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sweater_other&ProductID=2002929602&VariantID=&utm_source=affiliatetraction&utm_medium=cj&utm_campaign=affiliate
  
  If none of these work, I usually shop Old Navy and Urban Outfitters for oversized/chunky knits. They have great options online, but occasionally in-store, too!
  
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