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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.

January 25, 2024

Weekend Update

A quick weekend update today, as I’m rounding out the week with a quick trip to see some of my best girlfriends and I haven’t quite packed…

The week has been another busy one. Phillip and I have spent most nights watching Vanderpump Rules (anyone?), editing photos and preparing for New York Fashion Week. What that entails, essentially, is a lot of e-mails.

Of course, dodging nightlife is a lot easier when it’s negative degrees and there’s snow dusting the ground… You’re a pretty city, Chicago, but I’m about ready for boat season.

I also had the chance to FaceTime with my mom and my sister while she opened her Christmas gifts. She spent the holidays in Africa! (I got her this and this.)

I’m definitely packing a few hat options for the weekend. Hair styling tools simply aren’t an option when multiple pairs of shoes are fighting for space in my suitcase.

Anyhow, here’s hoping that you, too, have a great weekend. Be it by plane, train, book or what have you, I hope you have the chance to…

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9 comments

Jessica on January 25, 2024 at 8:48 am

Have a fabulous weekend! And thanks for letting me chat your ear off last night.. #datingprobs 😉

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- corals + cognacs on January 25, 2024 at 12:55 pm
  
  Always Can’t wait to see you soon!
  
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Eleanor @ Sequins & Sass on January 25, 2024 at 10:30 am

You look so adorable in a hat - lucky 😉 Have a fantastic weekend!

xx, Eleanor

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- corals + cognacs on January 25, 2024 at 12:54 pm
  
  Haha, thank you! I’m glad you think so, because I wear A LOT of them. Hats + dry shampoo = winter.
  
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Amy on January 25, 2024 at 10:50 am

Love the pics, Hallie I hope you have so much fun at NYFW! Hopefully someday I will be able to go, but for now I will just live vicariously through you!

xo

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- corals + cognacs on January 25, 2024 at 12:55 pm
  
  Thanks, Amy! You’ll get there. I’ve loved watching your blog grow over the past few months!
  
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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on January 25, 2024 at 3:43 pm

So…looks like we might starting seeing another #jetsetcorals soon, eh? Well, hope you have a great weekend and happy travels!

xo, Stephanie
http://glamslamblog.com

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- corals + cognacs on January 25, 2024 at 3:44 pm
  
  LOL! Yes, indeed. Hope you have a great weekend too! x
  
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