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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 3, 2024

Nǐ hǎo | Hong Kong

Hello from somewhere off the coast of Thailand!

The WiFi hotspot I’ve been using from XCom Global all trip only works near islands that are inhabited, so my Internet connectivity has been far and few between since we started our week-long stay on a boat… Which I’m actually quite thankful for. I haven’t disconnected from the digital world in a looong time.

This is one of the looks I wore (on repeat) in Hong Kong. I found the Chanel necklace I’m wearing in Kyoto, Japan, at a small consignment shop. She’s officially my best thrifted find to date (next to that Gucci clutch).

More to come from my trip in the next few days. In the meantime, you can follow me on Instagram and Twitter for updates in real-time. I hope your New Year is off to a great start thus far!

*Wearing: J. Crew tee, Zara moto jacket, Zara trousers, Serafina boots c/o La Canadienne, thrifted Chanel necklace, Tom Ford sunglasses, Sylvie rose gold ring c/o Dana Rebecca

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Photos taken by Amy | Uploaded via my XCom Global WiFi device

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22 comments

Katerina Kosta on January 3, 2024 at 5:04 am

Love your outfit!Especially the jacket!

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Leah on January 3, 2024 at 7:57 am

A month’s worth of clothes, in only a carry-on, and you have still managed to bust out with an outfit post. True Fashionista! Get it girrrrl!

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Heidi on January 3, 2024 at 8:32 am

Love, love, love that outfit and that necklace is absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to see more photos of your trip. And you should bring back Chanel for everyone! So much cooler than kitschy souvenir tshirts.

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Kayla on January 3, 2024 at 9:42 am

LOVE it Hallie!

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Patrícia M. on January 3, 2024 at 10:08 am

That tee is so pretty! Basically the perfect white tee.

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Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache on January 3, 2024 at 11:48 am

uber jealous of the necklace and the fact that you’re in HK. I loved it there and would love a chance to go back some day.

Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache

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HL on January 3, 2024 at 12:56 pm

Your trip sounds so amazing. I love everything you’re wearing!

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Rose on January 3, 2024 at 1:18 pm

Love this look on you—basically because it’s how I’d want to style all of it!! So glad you’re having SO much fun, and enjoy being disconnected!!

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Kiri on January 4, 2024 at 12:44 am

Great Chanel find in Japan - I love the consignment shops there. That’s what I am planning for April when we go!
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shortisthenewblack on January 6, 2024 at 10:14 pm

You look great! Thailand suits you well, Hallie! Great find!

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Ashleigh on January 7, 2024 at 6:22 am

Love that necklace! You rock this look
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workinggirlsshoecloset on January 10, 2024 at 1:09 am

What a supremely stylish vacation/touring outfit! Those boots are amazing!

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