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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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March 30, 2024

Miscellaneous: Happily Ever After

Awhile back, I received a few inquiries about upping the ante on my monthly Mobile Upload features.

I’m still going to post My Offline Life on the first of each month (the next of which will be up this weekend), and instead, I’ve decided to launch a new, weekly series on a range of miscellaneous musings — things that inspire me week-in and -out. I’m dedicating the inaugural post to two good friends of mine, who wed last weekend in a gorgeous, thoughtfully detailed ceremony in North Carolina. I grew up envious of the bride’s style, and I think you’ll understand why.

So, here you have it. I hope this helps to kick off your weekend on an inspiring note!

*Pretty friends + the debut of my Robert Rodriguez dress (I’m third from the right with ghost-colored legs). Obsessed! Get it here.

*Congrats, Ali and AJ. Love you lots!

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Joanna M on March 30, 2024 at 7:15 am

Will definitely be checking the dress out. You look so gorgeous!!!

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- corals + cognacs on March 30, 2024 at 11:22 am
  
  Thank you so much! The print is absolutely amazing, his s/s ’12 collection is one of my favorites to date
  
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Kate on March 30, 2024 at 7:50 am

This wedding is freakishly cute. Like the kind you see on pinterest and are like “daawww I wish that was me”.

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- corals + cognacs on March 30, 2024 at 11:25 am
  
  Seriously - I was looking around thinking how everything was pinterest-worthy! Couldn’t have said it better myself.
  
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Morgan @ {xoxo, me} on March 30, 2024 at 8:06 am

This wedding looks lovely!! I hope you have a great weekend! xoxo, morgan

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- corals + cognacs on March 30, 2024 at 11:22 am
  
  It was even better in person. Thanks so much, Morgan!
  
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Ali Distelhorst on March 30, 2024 at 8:54 am

i am <> we love you more!

xo

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Ali Distelhorst on March 30, 2024 at 8:54 am

that was supposed to say blushing**

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- corals + cognacs on March 30, 2024 at 9:24 am
  
  Everything was perfect! Thanks for a great weekend. xoxo
  
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Cait on March 30, 2024 at 10:54 am

That dress looks amazing on you, lady!!

xo.

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- corals + cognacs on March 30, 2024 at 11:25 am
  
  Thank you love!!! I can’t wait to wear it again I just wish my legs weren’t so TRANSPARENT. Bring on summer sun!
  
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Lisa on March 30, 2024 at 7:54 pm

I ordered those same mason jar napkins for my own wedding this summer! Love them! Also - the colors on your dress are so vibrant!

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- corals + cognacs on March 31, 2024 at 4:25 pm
  
  You did? That’s so exciting! Can’t wait to see recaps from YOUR big day, lady. And thank you - I absolutely love the dress!
  
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Fashion By Alicia on April 11, 2024 at 1:27 pm

Perfect details for a wedding. Love your dress.

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