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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.)

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January 30, 2024

Super Bowl Sunday Style

Are you ready for some football? I know I am! And by that, I mean bring on the Bud Light. (In moderation, of course, Mom.)

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and regardless of whether or not you’ve got to Google who’s playing (or what time the Puppy Bowl is on — no judgement), you can still look the part without sacrificing your signature style.

For sporting events (you know, baseball games, Super Bowl Sunday, Beer Olympics), I tend to go the t-shirt and jeans route. With some statement shoes, of course — be it a pair of colorful pumps or sneaker wedges. If I’m feeling a bit edgier, I’ll rock a sweatshirt or raglan tee with a mini skirt and flat pair of booties.

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In addition to the outfits I’ve styled above, here’s an additional dose of game-day inspiration:

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Lastly, if its slim pickins in your closet this weekend (I’m overdue for laundry, too), here’s a few of my favorite last-minute game-day style secrets:

Sport festive nail polish! I’ve been into these shades this season.
Don some denim in your team’s color. J. Brand and Joe’s have a variety of hues (available at Nordstrom or Macy’s), but you can find budget-friendly pairs at your local Old Navy.
Color-block. Show your spirit in creative ways — cotton T-shirts, dual-toned accessories, sweaters and leggings. It’s all about layering!
If all else fails, give your hair pretty mermaid waves, throw on some lipstick and grab a hat. Instant Super Bowl chic!

For full outfit posts of the looks above, click here: boyfriend jeans, cheetah-print wedges, leather cap

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Lindsey N. on January 30, 2024 at 10:18 pm

I love all of these looks. And I’m definitely coveting those leopard sneaker wedges!

Halfway Heroine

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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on January 30, 2024 at 11:15 pm

Great inspiration here Haley! I have to say that my favorite look is the simple t-shirt, jeans and wedges; the pops of color are great! I see that those colors signify to us whom your routing for, eh? 😉

xo, Stephanie

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Heidi on January 31, 2024 at 7:45 am

Bud Light?!?!?! Please go over to Brooklyn Brewery and pick up a growler (or six pack) of their Pennant Ale. It’s sporty enough for any Super Bowl Party.

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- corals + cognacs on January 31, 2024 at 9:29 am
  
  Hahaha, you’re right. I say Bud Light as I’m surely going to be eating my weight (and beyond) in nachos, wings, and so on.
  
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Briggs on January 31, 2024 at 10:29 am

You would hate my game day style Haley… it’s green an yellow everything… along with Packers jewelry, hat and shirt… I even made glitter Packers shoes when I went to the home opener at Lambeau this year. I’m a little more hardcore than most people though Your looks are super cute and I love me the sneaker wedges!! If you can find Alexander Keith’s anywhere, I highly recommend picking some up, as it is just sad to drink Bud Light, regardless of the occasion! 😛

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- corals + cognacs on January 31, 2024 at 11:26 am
  
  Bahahaha. I AM a Bears fan, so that you’re correct. It’s okay, we can still party together! Everybody wins when there’s day-drinking involved.
  
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  - Briggs on February 2, 2024 at 11:25 pm
    
    Agreed!! Tailgating isn’t allowed in my city in Canada which is really unfortunate and it poured in Green Bay when I was there. Hopefully I’ll experience it full force next season! I love that our teams are rivals… I really want to go to a game at Soldier Field!
    
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Kristi on January 31, 2024 at 10:47 am

Love your outfit suggestions! Those leopard wedge sneakers are fabulous. Can’t wait for Sunday!!
xx,
K

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Niki Caron on January 31, 2024 at 3:31 pm

I’m a big fan of the t-shirt and jeans look and I love both outfits!! Those leopard sneaks are awesome! And um, I do watch the SuperBowl, but I’m a huge PuppyBowl fan as well 😉 =

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- corals + cognacs on February 1, 2024 at 7:43 pm
  
  I’d be lying if I said I didn’t make the boys channel swap during commercials… Happy Super Bowl Sunday, Niki!
  
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Kiri on January 31, 2024 at 7:52 pm

Great outfit ideas - I like number 2.
Plus I love you beaming in the last two photos! Great shots.
Kiri
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Abby on January 31, 2024 at 9:00 pm

T-shirt and jeans is always my go to! My favorite look is definitely the one with leopard sneaks!

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Emily on February 3, 2024 at 9:34 am

OK have you seen the new AW bags? The pale pink and mint? I am dying and think I need the pink, do you use your colored one often?

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- corals + cognacs on February 3, 2024 at 10:18 am
  
  Um, I just checked them out. HOLY SMOKES! I kind of hate you. There is no better combination than blush and gold!!!!
  
  Should we halfsies and do a bag-share? Haha. But srsly.
  
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Briggs on February 3, 2024 at 10:51 am

And I totally spelled your name wrong. I just saw it above… my bad. I hate when my name gets misspelled/pronounced, which happens alot. SORRY!!!

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- corals + cognacs on February 3, 2024 at 11:24 am
  
  Totally fine, lady. A few people have accidentally written Haley/Halle/etc and I think it’s just a trickle-down effect. No harm, no foul! x
  
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Anja Skrba on February 13, 2024 at 8:27 am

These are all wonderfully matched colors! I love it!

Anja

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