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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.

Here's a bit more about me (and if you'd like to keep in touch, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook).

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.

July 3, 2024

Mood Board, Vol. 3 | July 2013

In my Pinterest-curated fairy tale, July is all about green grass, gingham picnic blankets, firework-watching and summer brew.

In New York, I’m learning, it’s actually about unbearable humidity, inevitable pit stains, dropping way too much money for a (worth it) weekend in the Hamptons, and, well, summer brew. As a result, I’m working a variety of simple shapes and no-fuss frills into my wardrobe this month.

It’s all about Aloe Vera and a laid-back aesthetic for the next few weeks. Cheers!

*Shop my July inspirations | Top: J. Crew summer hat, 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, H&M pineapple tank, J. Crew striped t-shirt, Jennifer Zeuner eye necklace | Middle: J.Crew baseball tee, C. Wonder stud earrings, Zara sandals, C. Wonder monogramed enamel bracelet, 3.1 Phillip Lim satchel, Target denim vest, Miu Miu bow-embellished bathing suit, Bottom: CURRENT/ELLIOT denim shorts, BCBGMAXAZRIA mosaic cuff, J.Crew Everly pumps, Proenza Schouler PS1 in light banana, J.Crew floral top

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5 comments

Rebecca {at} PreppyPanache on July 3, 2024 at 7:14 am

That bow bathing suit is so adorbs! Wish it wasn’t sold out.

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Kimberly on July 3, 2024 at 8:04 am

I’ll take one of everything here - seriously! That baseball tee is perfect!!

http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

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Kayla on July 3, 2024 at 11:21 am

Love that pineapple tank and bag! Have a happy 4th of July Hallie!

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Lauren on July 7, 2024 at 11:30 pm

LOVE that pineapple tank! No H&M here, womp.

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Alyssa on July 8, 2024 at 8:48 am

I’ve had my eye on that J. Crew floral top for weeks now. I’m thinking I need to just bite the bullet and get it!

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