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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.

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.

May 2, 2024

Fashion Forward: Yigal Azrouël’s Fall 2012 Collection

Last week, I hit the town to get a glimpse of New York designer Yigal Azrouël’s fall 2012 collection, an evening sponsored by CS Magazine and Saks Fifth Avenue.

The space at Block 37 (where the show was hosted) was amazing — unfinished, with soft, glowing light, floor-to-ceiling windows, and the sound of bass reverberating off the walls. I’m certain there wasn’t a body in sight without a Pineapple Sage Belvedere cocktail in-hand.

From the food and drinks to the clothes and company, it was such a great time. Click here to see what I wore — but not before you check out a few photos to recap:

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Jena, Erin, Bridget and Chelsea of eDrop-Off (the Style Block), Lauren and Kelly of the Girls of Lincoln Park

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Blogger Crush: Sierra of Style on the Line

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The ladies of Luxury Garage Sale and the Girls of Lincoln Park

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9 comments

Kirsty on May 2, 2024 at 7:53 am

So jealous, I thought these style of events only happened in gossip girl/sex in the city! looks amazing

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- corals + cognacs on May 2, 2024 at 9:52 am
  
  I KNOW! it was one of the coolest events I’ve had the pleasure of attending in Chicago. Thanks for taking a peek! xo
  
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Jessica on May 2, 2024 at 9:52 am

Looks like such a fun event!

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- corals + cognacs on May 2, 2024 at 9:55 am
  
  Def missed you at this! Next time
  
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Fashion By Alicia on May 2, 2024 at 12:59 pm

What a fun event! Looks like a great time.

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- corals + cognacs on May 2, 2024 at 1:27 pm
  
  Thanks lady! It was a good one Can’t beat fashion + food + friends, right? xoxo
  
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emma on May 4, 2024 at 2:52 am

looks like to had a great time, looks like a lovely collection

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- corals + cognacs on May 4, 2024 at 9:32 am
  
  Yes! It makes me miss New York Hope you have a lovely weekend! xo
  
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