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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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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.

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April 22, 2024

Layered, Lace and Sparkle

On days that follow a weekend of too much fun — and thus further delay the task of things like laundry — sometimes a girl’s just got to layer a few of her favorite pieces, a little bit of sparkle and head out the door.

what to wear with a nude blouse?, dkny, madewell, baublebar, asos, faux-leather cap, leather hat, aubergine phillip lim pashli, 3.1 phillip lim, vince, spring, jimmy choo, weekender sequin flats

… And a stylish faux-leather cap? I’ve learned this is a must for the serial snooze artists among us, ladies. (Guilty!)

*Wearing: Vince blouse (similar) | lace tank (similar) | DKNY leggings | 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli sequin Jimmy Choo loafers (similar)| Jessica’s faux-leather cap and Sequin necklace

For more outfit inspiration and to view my recent looks for spring, click here. Photos by Jessica Sturdy

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zahra on April 22, 2024 at 9:07 am

Great look - I personally love layering even when it isn’t laundry day! Those shoes are so cute - they make the whole outfit just a bit cooler- as does the leather cap. Love it as always!

Zahra

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- corals + cognacs on April 22, 2024 at 10:34 am
  
  Amen! Great minds think alike - thanks for commenting, Zahra!
  
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Kayla on April 22, 2024 at 9:26 am

You look so cute! I love the floral lace and the shoes are great!! : )

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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- corals + cognacs on April 22, 2024 at 10:36 am
  
  Thanks Kayla! I’ve been rocking these shoes all over town… So happy to have a cute pair of kicks that are actually very walkable! Hope you had a great weekend
  
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Lara on April 22, 2024 at 10:27 am

Always looking so cute, Hallie! Love how you layered the lace. And your shoes are so cute!

xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com

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- corals + cognacs on April 22, 2024 at 10:33 am
  
  Thank you, Lara! I think the fact that half my face is hidden helps… 😉 Hope you had a nice weekend!
  
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Alyson at Crushing On Clothes on April 22, 2024 at 12:46 pm

AH I’ve been seeing so many leather baseball caps in the past 6 months and while I can’t exactly rock a baseball cap I LOVE the way that they look on other people. And I love me some flats, so your glittery flat loafers are the perfect way to dress up this outfit while still being comfortable.

xo
Alyson
http://www.crushingonclothes.com

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Lia ~ Smart n Snazzy on April 22, 2024 at 1:03 pm

Seriously lovin the hat, I have those mornings far too often! Great look, love the layers!
xo
Lia
Smart n Snazzy

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Ash Bear on April 22, 2024 at 4:47 pm

..and just went to order the similar shoes but they are sold out in my size! FAIL

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Tine on April 22, 2024 at 8:20 pm

I love the loafers!! A nice touch to the outfit. And I’m a ‘serial snoozer’ too!
xx Tine

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arleendee on April 23, 2024 at 1:49 am

I love your bag so much!! and those loafers are beautiful! <3

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viv on April 25, 2024 at 8:32 am

Those shoesssssss! I want them!!!

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