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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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August 9, 2024

Weekend Inspiration

Happy Friday! I wanted to pause from sharing bits of life and style to provide a little thought-provoking inspiration as we head into the weekend.

This is a quote that I read during my move to New York — it’s resonated ever since, but I recently stumbled back across it under a bit of different context.

Five months ago, packing up six years of my life (spent in Chicago) and waving goodbye to my friends and family was a difficult pill to swallow. Every day since, though, I wake up feeling motivated, happy and blessed that I had the will and the confidence to make such a leap.

There’s something beautifully awakening about venturing down an uncertain path in life. It can be scary, sure, but really, all you can do is put one foot in front of the other and trust that the best is yet to come.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! I’m spending mine on a plane, as per usual. See you back here next week.

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Kayla on August 9, 2024 at 9:17 am

I love everything about this post Hallie! So true!

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Katie {Pearls and Twirls} on August 9, 2024 at 9:27 am

Um, I’m obsessed and extremely inspired by this! So glad to hear how much you’re loving NYC!

xx
Katie
http://www.pearlsandtwirls.net

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Danielle on August 9, 2024 at 10:59 am

Hallie this is such great inspiration and I absolutely love the context in which you reflect on this quote. I think whether its doing something out of your comfort zone, switching careers or moving across the country - it is good to challenge yourself to step away from the crowd and follow your heart!

congrats on your accomplishments in NYC!

XX,
Danielle
http://www.envisionpretty.com

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michelle on August 9, 2024 at 1:42 pm

love this quote!

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lauren @ la petite fashionista on August 11, 2023 at 10:57 pm

very inspiring and true!! I feel similarly right now - ready to take an unknown leap of faith!

best of luck to you!

xo,

lauren

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Jessica on August 12, 2023 at 7:23 pm

Love Love LOVE this quote!

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