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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.

November 27, 2023

Gratitude: My Heart is Full

Just a quick post for today to wish you each safe travels and a very happy Thanksgiving.

Headed home this week with an over-packed suitcase, a shit-load of flight delays (naturally) and a heart swollen with gratitude.

I’m head-over-high-heels in love with the supportive, stylish little community we’ve fostered here over the past few months. I’ve truly enjoyed getting to know each and every one of you (and your blogs - thank you for intro’ing me to them via your comments).

Having the opportunity to laugh with you on a daily basis — over the good, the bad and the UGLY - is an endless blessing. Thank you so much for making corals + cognacs a brief component of your daily routine. My heart is full!

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I’ll check in with you post-Turkey coma with a few of my favorite Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Small Business Saturday sales.

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12 comments

Andi on November 27, 2023 at 10:56 am

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

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- corals + cognacs on November 27, 2023 at 11:07 am
  
  Glad we found one another’s sites this year, Andi. To you, too!
  
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Rose on November 27, 2023 at 10:55 am

Safe travels lady!! See you when you get back

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- corals + cognacs on November 27, 2023 at 11:08 am
  
  Back at you! Have a great Friendsgiving this week. I will be jealous of your Soul Cycling — see you soon! #tapitback
  
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Dana on November 27, 2023 at 10:57 am

Thank you for sharing your wit and style each day!! Have a great Thanksgiving!

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- corals + cognacs on November 27, 2023 at 11:07 am
  
  Thank YOU for reading and engaging, Dana! It’s been fun to read Wearing Pearls, too. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
  
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Lauren/PRBlonde on November 27, 2023 at 12:10 pm

Thankful for you, your great content and guidance Hallie! Wishing you and your family a wonderful and lovely Holiday!

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- corals + cognacs on November 28, 2023 at 11:22 am
  
  You are so lovely! Glad we got to meet this year, Lauren. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
  
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Kodi on November 27, 2023 at 1:36 pm

Thanks for the laughter and inspiration your blog provides — enjoy your Thanksgiving with your family!
-Kodi

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kim m. (@kimair) on November 27, 2023 at 5:10 pm

hope you have a wonderful holiday hallie! glad i discovered you this year…xo!

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- corals + cognacs on November 28, 2023 at 3:02 pm
  
  Thanks, Kim! I hope you have a great holiday too. And likewise, looking forward to keeping in touch!
  
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Megan on November 29, 2023 at 7:21 pm

I stumbled across your blog about a month ago, and it’s now a daily must for me. Thanks for being you and have an awesome, relaxing weekend!

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