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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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August 20, 2023

Currently Coveting: Shark Week-inspired Style

Yes, that’s right. I’ll let the title of this post do the talking.

*Shop the trend (Top row, left-to-right): 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel, NARS Duo Cream Eyeshadow - Burn it Blue, Ray-Ban Updated Wayfarers, Ax paris fish print playsuit, BUBA Ariana Bracelet, Lush sea salt scrub // Middle: Modcloth Ocean Wave Wedge, Sequin bangles, GIVENCHY Pink Gold Shark’s Tooth Pendant Necklace, NARS Nail Polish - Storm Bird, Bottega Veneta strappy sandals, Trina Turk Ocean Tonal Pendant Necklace, Jessica Matrasko Jewelry Trendee Shark Tooth Necklace, GIVENCHY Black Charlinette Shark Tooth Heels, // Bottom: Thakoon Addition Ikat print cotton skirt, Shark Tooth Ring Set, Givenchy Shark-Lock Wedge Boot, Shourouk E. Vegas sequin and crystal earrings, Rumbatime Delancey Storm Watch, Carvela Kurt Geiger Storm, Joe’s Jeans Black Storm Skinny Jean

4 comments

Britt+Whit on August 20, 2023 at 1:58 pm

yes! you totally read my mind! i want that Phillip Lim bag sooo freaking badly! Hope we see you at NYFW love!

love from San Francisco,
Britt+Whit

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Sam B. on August 20, 2023 at 10:08 pm

best. round-up. ever.

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Amber ~ Real Girl Glam on August 23, 2023 at 10:50 am

Love the idea of shark week inspiration! That skirt on the bottom is TOO CUTE and I love the romper. Great picks!

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Cori Heckmann on August 27, 2023 at 1:37 am

I love your inspiration for this collection
Very creative!

Xoxo
Cori

http://www.purecanesugarfashion.wordpress.com

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