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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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January 1, 2024

Best of 2013: Bags

Happy New Year, everyone! Continuing with a look back at my repeat offenders from 2013. Yesterday was shoes — today, it’s all about a good bag.

3.1-phillip-lim-pashli

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What can I say? I’m a total bag lady. And shoe hoarder. Uh, okay, overall shopaholic. We’ll work on that in 2014. Have a wonderful holiday!

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Ashleigh on January 1, 2024 at 9:04 am

You and I have the same weakness…shoes and handbags…it’s a problem
~Ashleigh {Dazzle by Day}
http://www.dazzlebyday.com

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Abby on January 1, 2024 at 10:37 am

Two bags that are currently on my 2014 wish list are the Proenza Schouler PS1 and 3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Pashli!

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Kat on January 1, 2024 at 12:39 pm

Love all of these! And I’m really liking these “The best of” posts too! So cool.

Kat l Ivy & Cedar

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Leah on January 1, 2024 at 3:27 pm

That black clutch with the H-Strap handle is S I C K

EatPrayWearLove

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Kodi on January 1, 2024 at 4:49 pm

You do have a ton! I knew your shoe collection was to die for, but when I saw the title for this post I could only think of a few of your bags. Clearly I’m more of a shoe girl! Hoping there’s more best of to come!
-Kodi

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Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache on January 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm

Working on my ridiculous shopping habit this year too!

Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache

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Kiri on January 1, 2024 at 8:08 pm

LOVE your see through bag. Still - every time I see it I love it. And that bright orange envelope clutch is very you. Happy New Year!
Kiri
http://www.fashionblender.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/FashionBlender

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Katerina on January 2, 2024 at 2:44 am

My new year’s resolutions is to buy one expensive handbag!I don’t own one yet but I will in 2014!

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Emily on January 2, 2024 at 10:32 am

what are you talking about “repeat offenders?!”

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