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Hi, nice to meet you.

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.

September 6, 2023

New York, New York

Happy Friday, lovelies! I’m keeping it short-and-sweet today.

After an unbelievably fun, successful Fashion’s Night Out at Macy’s, I’m off to New York for Fashion Week. Thank you so much to my friends and family who supported me in-person and through social media; you guys are the best!

Now, it’s time to pack:

Last but not least, a first-time feature on corals + cognacs. I hope you enjoy!

*If you can’t see the video above, click here. Here we gooo!

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11 comments

Sloan Symington on September 7, 2023 at 5:19 pm

Excited & super jealous! Can’t wait to see your videos from fashion week! Have an amazing time, will definitely be seeing you next time around! xo

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Katy Wilson on September 8, 2023 at 4:43 pm

Lots of footage of the city if you have time to walk around… haven’t been there in years! Can’t wait to hear about your adventure. xx

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lily on September 9, 2023 at 10:14 pm

hope you have an awesome time in new york, i’m loving those hair calf boots!

fancy {no}pants

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Rachel on September 9, 2023 at 11:49 pm

Those neon heels are AMAZING!! dying for them

http://glitzyblues.com/2012/09/09/birthday-bownanza/

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Emily on September 10, 2023 at 7:37 am

Hope you’re having a blast in NYC! I was at Fashion Night Out last week but it was the CS Magazine party — wish I would have stopped by the Macy’s one too. Oh well, there’s always next time, ;P

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Suburban Style Challenge on September 11, 2023 at 4:35 pm

While you’re in NYC, I’m going to raid your shoe closet, ok? ‘Cause judging by what you show here, you have fantastic taste… and 62lb suitcase or not, you couldn’t possibly have brought them all with you! Happy, safe travels!

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Amy on September 12, 2023 at 11:27 pm

I love those heels! Looks like so much fun

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LindaLu Bender on September 19, 2023 at 2:13 pm

Hi Lovey!
Congrats, next time you’re in NY, let us know! Have Girfriends will travel!
Proud of you,
Love Ya,
LindaLu

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