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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.

April 19, 2024

Repeat Offender

Happy Friday, dear readers!

And a happy one it is, on this end — one of my favorite fitness-minded friends is coming to town (her Twitter is a constant source of workout motivation, guys) and we have a productive weekend of carbs, margs and Soul Cycle ahead. How ’bout you?

… All of which (except the latter), will likely take place in my apparent spring uniform — white denim, a vintage tee and the perfect spring jacket.

If this looks familiar, it’s because I more or less wore it last week. Call me a repeat offender, but hey, I’m a serial snooze artist and this ensemble just works.

This weekend, I’m hoping I can finally have Internet installed, so that actual blog productivity (and online shopping) can take place, too. Not that I mind being forced out of my apartment…

I’ve been so happy to witness spring coming into bloom on my walk to work each day — which has become significantly more stylish (no offense to my MK flats) ever since I got my hands on these Evelyn wedges from Mia Shoes. They’re so comfortable that I may actually purchase a second pair! What do you think, white or yellow?

*Wearing: Joe’s Jeans jacket c/o Marshalls via Glam.com | Old Navy tee | Furla bag |
Prada sunglasses | 7fAM jeans (similar here and here, want these) | Evelyn wedges c/o Mia Shoes

Hope your weekend is lovely. See you back here soon!

Photos by Jessica Sturdy

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13 comments

Kayla on April 19, 2024 at 9:41 am

I love it! Those shoes are the BEST!
Happy Friday!! : )

Kayla
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Amber - Real Girl Glam on April 19, 2024 at 11:47 am

I love me some white jeans!! Those wedges look so comfortable to. Love the spring uniform!

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Jen Ramos on April 19, 2024 at 2:31 pm

Your sunglasses are gorgeous! I love your style…you look amazing! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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Rebecca on April 19, 2024 at 3:21 pm

I’ll join you on the serial snoozer alert But the outfit is great! Have fun spinning!

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Christin on April 19, 2024 at 8:10 pm

those wedges are amazing.

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Hitha | Hitha On The Go on April 20, 2024 at 8:03 am

Those wedges are sick. Get both the white and yellow!

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Tiffany of Just Another Shopaholic on April 20, 2024 at 11:28 am

those wedges are gorgeous!

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