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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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July 8, 2024

Currently Coveting: Neons and Neutrals

*Shop the trend (top row, from left): Hat Attack crochet fedora, Rebecca Minkoff ‘Flirty’ neon bag, Topshop denim biker jacket, Topshop neon whipstitch satchel, ASOS Pack of 3 Love rings // Middle: Nasty Gal neon streak clutch, Zara pumps, Blue Bijoux teardrop earrings, Rochelle pink peplum dress, Zalando neon orange tank, nOIR tube and spike earrings, La Mer collections neon wrap watch, True Religion mint skinny jeans, Essie ‘Action’ nail polish // Bottom: Topshop sleeveless biker jacket, Cambridge Satchel company bag, Charlotte Russe sunglasses (I have ‘em; styled here), Heart Soul ‘Girl of My Dreams’ neon shoes, Rebecca Minkoff neon colorblock ‘Maria’

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Ally on July 8, 2024 at 12:46 pm

Wow, neons and neutrals make a surprisingly great pair. I really love the peplum dress in the middle - so many current trends in one piece of clothing!

Just followed, looking forward to more great fashions~

-Ally

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Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy on July 8, 2024 at 2:15 pm

Such amazing picks, Hallie! I’ll take one of each, please
xx
Lia
Smart n Snazzy

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Jackie Giardina on July 8, 2024 at 4:08 pm

those orange neon shoes are AWESOME!!!

xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite

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exothermicgirl on July 8, 2024 at 4:35 pm

i picked up a dark blue moto jacket (much like the one selected here) and was wondering if you had any tips for styling it.

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autumn on July 8, 2024 at 7:25 pm

I saw that topshop motorcycle jacket today + swooooooned! I love the heart Sole shoes, it seems like a very subtle way to do neon (yay tangerine!)

lovelovelove,
autumn bird
http://theautumnbird.blogspot.com

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Sue's Silk on July 8, 2024 at 8:11 pm

DYING! Gorgeous stuff. I just bought a pair of mint skinny jeans the other day actually. love ‘em.

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Maria on July 8, 2024 at 11:04 pm

Obsessed. And I NEED that “Maria” Rebecca Minkoff. I mean, it’s meant to be right?

XO

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Lindsay on July 9, 2024 at 12:32 pm

That peplum with the neon accents is INSANE! love so many things here

Lindsay @
LindsayJEveryday.blogspot.com

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Nic on July 10, 2024 at 2:44 am

Totally got me drooling AND I feel like I need some candy now haha

xo
nic
mymannersandmoxie.com

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