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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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May 18, 2024

What to Wear: Foodie Fix

There’s a lot going on in New York this weekend. In fact, the month of May is kind of a foodie’s fantasy.

This weekend, between Madison Square Eats, GoogaMooga (yes, really) and brunch at Northern Spy Food Co. with Meghan and Jess, it’s safe to say I’ll be getting my fix of comfort food this weekend.

*Wear: Rag & Bone denim vest, Weekday knit, MM6 clutch, Zara culottes (shorts),
Belle by Sigerson Morrison flat sandals, bareMinerals Marvelous Moxie lip gloss

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Brenna on May 19, 2024 at 9:28 am

I was at Googa on Friday and Saturday - safe to say I’m still full. So delicious! Hope you had fun.

xx, Bubbly in Brooklyn

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Lynzy on May 20, 2024 at 8:10 am

THAT DENIM VEST is everything right now. OMG. Need.

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Alyssa on May 20, 2024 at 10:02 am

Isn’t Northern Spy Food Co. the best?! I went with a few buds last month and I’m STILL thinking about how yummy it was!

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meghan on May 22, 2024 at 9:19 am

I need that kale salad again ASAP! so fun getting to hang this past weekend.

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