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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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January 18, 2024

Closet Essential: A Cute Winter Coat

Every since I came across this outfit on Pinterest, I’ve been obsessed with finding the perfect orange jacket to bring with me to Fashion Week in February.

Thankfully, I spent a lot of time at Macy’s over the last month, so I know the floor spread like the back of my hand. As soon as I saw this Kensie coat, I knew it was the one. (Yes — the one; I refer to my material goods as I do men.)

In true Macy’s fashion, my Kensie coat was an additional 25% off an already marked down price, so $48 later I was headed home without a hint of buyer’s remorse. Love when that happens, don’t you? Hoarding cute winter coats is always justifiable if you live in Chicago… Or that’s what I keep telling myself.

On a related note, meet my semi-new alice + olivia shoes. I scored them on sale (50% off!) at Nordstrom on my last trip to LA, but haven’t had a chance to wear them given the weather. It didn’t help that I was shopping with *the* shoe aficionado, Ashley. My favorite friends are the ones who won’t let you leave a store without a kick-ass pair of kicks. My parents don’t quite concur.

For today’s look, I paired them with my go-to boyfriend jeans. I’m addicted to the snooze button and I seriously can’t kick my vintage-tee-and-jeans lifestyle. It’s just too simple, chic and easy to take from day-to-night. I hope you’re not quite sick of it.

*Wearing: vintage Zara t-shirt, Kensie coat, faux-crocodile clutch c/or ASOS via rewardStyle, Joe’s jeans, alice + olivia shoes (sold out, sorry!)

Happy long weekend! See you Monday for The Carrie Diaries. And don’t forget — t+j Designs is offering corals + cognacs readers a 15% discount with code HALLIE15.

Photos: Lisa

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23 comments

Barby on January 18, 2024 at 6:29 am

I love orange on you!! And I would never think of orange jacket and I’m really impressed I love it!

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Joanna on January 18, 2024 at 9:24 am

That look is Hott! Loving everything about it. That pair of pumps gorgeous.

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Kodi on January 18, 2024 at 9:53 am

Okay, um, those shoes? Those beautiful, perfect shoes? I love them. I also, surprisingly, love the jacket. Orange jacket makes me think of the neon orange don’t-shoot-I’m-a-hunter-not-a-deer jackets — but this orange is deep and really pretty. So basically, I want to steal your clothes.

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Danielle on January 18, 2024 at 11:08 am

Hallie- I LOVE IT!

I love that you are bringing all these gorgeous warm tones into your wardrobe in the midst of the cold winter! So unexpected but it just pops! The jacket is very complimentary to your body type, and I could see it being dressed up as well as being worn more casually. I think you invested well! I need to get myself over to Macy’s stat!

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Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy on January 18, 2024 at 12:30 pm

I need this entire look in my closet, asap. The colors look great on you, and good lord those shoes are orgasmic!
xx
Lia
http://www.smartnsnazzy.com

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sadbblog on January 18, 2024 at 1:10 pm

Those shoes are to die for!!! Also totally trying that cuff…WAY cuter then the double roll! xo

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Rose on January 18, 2024 at 3:03 pm

I LOVE this mix of reddish-orange hues! Fantastic gradient/colorblocking/WOW factor

xx
Rose
Blonde in this City

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Lindsay // Belle Belle Beauty on January 18, 2024 at 4:35 pm

Adore this outfit on you! The orange coat is fabulous and such a cheery pop of color for winter.

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Jessica on January 18, 2024 at 5:01 pm

Where do I begin?!
A) those shoes are f*cking amazing.
B) Double cuffing of the jeans? Copying that stat.
C) Your red+orange combo is amazing.
D) YOU LOOK AMAZEBALLS.

happy weekend, love!

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Jackie Giardina on January 18, 2024 at 5:09 pm

that coat is perfect!

xo Jackie
…livingaftermidnite

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Piper Alexander on January 18, 2024 at 5:54 pm

Oh my, those shoes are ridiculous… Ridiculously amazing! Also, orange winter coats rock. I have one, also from Macy’s. So, if you see someone downtown w/an orange winter jacket, it’s me. I think we’re the only two - twinsies!

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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on January 18, 2024 at 11:55 pm

No need to worry darling - we’ll never tire of a great pair of boyfriend jeans and a great vintage tee; it’s not only one of mine, but I’m sure others, favorite looks to rock too! The great thing about such a simple “palette” to start with is that you can style it in so many fabulous ways! Great jacket and - THOSE SHOES! Omg! <3 !

xo, Stephanie
http://glamslamblog.com

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alixrose on January 21, 2024 at 1:20 pm

So glad you listened to Ashley those shoes are amazing. That coat is awesome too. I convince myself that I always need a coat because I live in Seattle, its cold here most of the time.

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Kendra on January 21, 2024 at 9:32 pm

OMG- while I am not nearly as cool and for sure couldn’t pull those shoes off…they are amazing.

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Nicole Kaufmann on January 23, 2024 at 8:35 am

Love those jeans! Which style are they? The link just goes to all Joe’s jeans on ShopBop.

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