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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.

September 2, 2023

Mixed Motif

Three-day weekends tend to throw me for a loop… Same story for you, too?

In hindsight, I’m glad I stayed put — while most of Manhattan clears out over the holiday and heads East to close out Hamptons season, a small number of us stay in the city and relish the extra sidewalk space. No line at the grocery store, easy dinner reservations and a walk-in at SoulCycle? Life is GOOD!

… I know. But it’s the little things.

I’ve nearly finalized my plan for Fashion Week, and despite the fact that it’s intimidating as hell, I can’t wait to dive in.

The next few whirlwind days will be spent working, writing, photographing, catching up with blogger pals from across the country, and trekking to-and-from The Tents at Lincoln Center to the piers along the Westside Highway (where some of the edgier designers show their collections).

I’ll share more details later this week, but in the meantime, I’d suggest we keep in touch via Instagram if you’re interested in runway show snaps, tipsy updates from the after-after parties and, perhaps, an occasional selfie.

As you can tell, it’s (already) been a busy week. When the least of my concerns is what to wear, I rely on print-mixing to keep me on-trend and looking, well, like I have my shit together… Perception is reality, right?

Now, it’s back to my inbox. I hope you spent the three-day weekend sipping enough booze on the beach for the both of us!

*Wearing: BCBGMAXAZRIA blazer (similar here and here) Loft blouse, Zara culottes, Zara sandals, BaubleBar necklace, ring c/o Capwell, sunglasses from Polette.com

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Photography by Lydia Hudgens

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20 comments

Jessica on September 2, 2023 at 7:08 pm

Loving your print mixing! And that ring 😉

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zahra on September 2, 2023 at 7:19 pm

Absolutely love your color coordination here and the jacket is fab! I loved reading your fashion week post although I read it a tad bit too late and didnt get half of the things done right. I am going to be at the Rewardstyle event so I hope I get a chance to say hello!

Have a great week!

Zahra
http://www.lovezahra.com

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Liz {What Dress Code? on September 2, 2023 at 8:27 pm

Perfect print mixing where it’s wonderfully eclectic but all somehow works, love it!

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Lara on September 2, 2023 at 8:43 pm

Stop I am so in love with this outfit! The stripes and the floral and the red and the heels. Everything about it is gorgeous, lady! Can’t wait to see what amazing looks you put together for Fashion Week.

xox Lara http://www.weheartbeautyblog.com

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Jessica on September 3, 2023 at 6:45 am

Hope you have a fab Fashion Week! I can’t wait to see what you’ll be wearing. (And, how gorgeous is that ring?!)

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Kimberly on September 3, 2023 at 6:47 am

I have this same floral top & I love the idea of mixing it with a bold stripe piece…so cute!!

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Estelle on September 3, 2023 at 7:45 am

Love this whole outfit. The colours are stunning and that floral top is simply gorgeous xx

http://www.loverandshoes.blogspot.com

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Alyssa on September 3, 2023 at 8:05 am

Big ol’ A+++ to this outfit…I’m in love! Also, I totally feel ya about spending Labor Day weekend in NYC–the quiet city was bliss!

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Kayla on September 3, 2023 at 9:08 am

FANTASTIC!! LOVE this entire look Hallie! You’re such a star! : )

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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lindsey on September 3, 2023 at 9:35 am

I am seriously loving this look you put together. I actually have that top from Loft & the skort & shoes from Zara. Would have never thought to combine it all. Love this!

xo, Lindsey
http://www.caviartaste.com

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Lacey on September 3, 2023 at 10:27 am

That blazer is SO good!

xoxo
Lacey 🙂
http://alaceyperspective.com

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Nikki on September 3, 2023 at 1:20 pm

Love love this outfit! That skort is too cute and I love the pattern mixing! Can’t wait to live vicariously through your NYFW experience!

Nikki
thefashionablewife.com

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Alecia on September 3, 2023 at 3:25 pm

Loving those sunglasses xx

Alecia http://www.likesof.us

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Brittany Sampson on September 3, 2023 at 3:50 pm

Your ability to mix prints is ridiculous (in an absolutely amazing way). I literally love seeing the different patterns you mix and then I head to my closet to see if I can do something similar. Thanks for all the inspiration.

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- corals + cognacs on September 3, 2023 at 4:50 pm
  
  Thanks, girl! Mixing prints is my style MO. Looking forward to (stalking your blog to) see what you come up with!
  
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Kodi on September 3, 2023 at 9:40 pm

Well, it’s safe to say I’m obsessed with that blazer. Should’ve picked it up when it was on sale! And the whole outfit is just good. Super excited to insta-lk you for Fashion Week!
-Kodi
grey et al

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Olivia on September 4, 2023 at 4:38 pm

Love finding new bloggers! Great blog.

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