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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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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.

February 14, 2024

The Gucci Bag: My Favorite Vintage Find

This past weekend, I took a break from my obsessively compulsive behavior toward Fashion Week and ventured to the The Vintage Bazaar - an annual pop-up flea market in Chicago featuring two floors of vintage oddities, clothing and collectibles.

I’m not going to share my thrifted treasures just yet (hint, hint: I photographed them yesterday for an upcoming outfit post), but I realized over the weekend that I haven’t shared with you my favorite find from last year’s event…. My vintage Gucci clutch!

This bag is hands-down my favorite clutch and one of the most cherished pieces in my closet. I’ve been carrying it constantly over the past year; I still can’t believe someone would get rid of it…. and price it at $35. (Yes, really. Please don’t hate me!)

Wearing: REUSE jeans, MIA Nolen loafers, J. Crew belt, Alexis Elene boyfriend blouse, Portolano nile brown scarf, David Yurman Bracelet

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Tomorrow, I’m back to re-creating my favorite looks from NYFW.
Stay tuned for Thakoon, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Minkoff and more this week!

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11 comments

Tabitha on February 14, 2024 at 10:54 am

I love this outfit Hallie and I’ve been dying to go to the Vintage Bazaar. Take me with you next time you go. Can’t wait to see what you snagged. Happy Valentine’s Day.

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- corals + cognacs on February 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm
  
  Yes! It was fun. Next time we’ll make it a Blogger trip.
  
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Fashion By Alicia on February 14, 2024 at 11:13 am

Ummm $35! What?! Great find! Love this look and that bag is AMAZING!

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- corals + cognacs on February 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm
  
  Ahh, right? Don’t hate me! I definitely had some good shopping karma that day.
  
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Sarah Stright on February 14, 2024 at 7:11 pm

Wow, lucky girl! What a great clutch. I love the size of it. And the pants are fantastic too!
Sarah
http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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- corals + cognacs on February 15, 2024 at 12:49 am
  
  Thanks, Sarah! Yes, def a lucky find… Here’s hoping we both have similar shopping karma again soon xx
  
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Jin on February 16, 2024 at 9:44 pm

What an amazing find! Those are just the icing on the cake! LUCKY!!!

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- corals + cognacs on February 21, 2024 at 1:38 am
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Jin!
  
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