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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 16, 2024

Blanket Scarf

Returning to my winter wardrobe has been an unfortunate post-vacation adjustment (boo hoo, I know), but I’ve found the easiest way to cope is to cocoon my entire upper body in a super-soft blanket scarf.

Of course, I had to toss a pair of statement pumps into the mix for good measure.

I’ve spent most of the past month in Thailand, so when I was greeted with a blast of frost and wind chill in the airport taxi line this week, it nearly felt like as much of a culture shock as the initial language barriers in Asia.

… Almost.

I’ll continue to share more updates from my trip with you in the next few weeks. I have lots of stories to share from Hong Kong and Thailand, especially!

In the meantime – and until I can overcome a serious case of jetlag* – my weekly uniform will consist of an oversized scarf, a cute jacket and a pair of statement pumps. Let’s hope I haven’t forgotten how to walk in them!

*Wearing: Zara scarf, Joie suede moto jacket (also styled here), Madewell raglan tee, 3.1 Phillip Lim medium satchel Pashli, J.Crew cotton trousers, Charlotte Olympia Lucinda boots (on sale here and here)

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Photography by Lydia Hudgens

*If you have any advice on how to get over jetlag (quickly), or if you’d just like to commiserate together, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

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26 comments

Annick on January 16, 2024 at 8:47 am

Lovely look Hallie! Loving the suede jacket! And the statement shoes of course!

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kimberly on January 16, 2024 at 9:12 am

Gah - that jacket is all kinds of amazing…love the color! Welcome back

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Rachelle on January 16, 2024 at 9:16 am

These boots are killer.

xo
PinkSole

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Leanne on January 16, 2024 at 9:39 am

I loved following your journey on Instagram Hallie! Can’t wait to read more soon!

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Leah on January 16, 2024 at 9:40 am

Love that scarf and how you styled it! So bummed I missed out on it, though! Good luck getting back in the swing of things! Jet lag is always punishment for enjoying oneself too much… that, and hangovers

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Dana on January 16, 2024 at 9:46 am

my absolute favorite scarf! and my god, those shoes are to die for!

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Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache on January 16, 2024 at 9:51 am

I LOVE that you got a moto jacket in such a rich color.
Rebecca {at} Preppy Panache

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Kristin @ Crumbs & Curls on January 16, 2024 at 10:26 am

LOVE the scarf!!

Kristin
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Lacey on January 16, 2024 at 11:10 am

I LOVE this color combo. Also, have the scarf and am obsessed!

xo
Lacey
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dana mannarino on January 16, 2024 at 11:43 am

You look stunning in these photos! And you can’t go wrong with a blanket scarf!

Pink Champagne Problems

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Katerina on January 16, 2024 at 12:23 pm

I admire you for wearing such high heels! Not in my wildest dreams…

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Kiri on January 16, 2024 at 2:29 pm

Nice scarf. I really like the boots too!
I might try a tartan one in our winter.
X
Kiri
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Sloane on January 16, 2024 at 2:47 pm

Those heels are killer! As for jet lag, I try to develop a routine asap I get back when it comes to sleeping and waking up. And try to get back on your normal routine as well- but jet lag always kicks you in the ass when you get back from a trip! (-:

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Nnenna on January 16, 2024 at 2:55 pm

Oh boy, I can’t imagine how bag the jet lag must be since you were gone for weeks! On the notion of going from warmth to winter I can relate a little- going from near 70 degree weather in California to the low teens in NYC after the holidays was no fun. I love your plaid scarf and red jacket paired together- perfect!

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Franziska on January 16, 2024 at 5:34 pm

dang girl, vacation agrees with you! you look amazing.

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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on January 16, 2024 at 6:48 pm

THOSE SHOES!!!!! Ok, aside from THE SHOES, nice to have ya back stateside! I’ll bet it’s been hard coming “back to reality” for basically a month spent in paradise! I look forward to seeing your Thailand and Hong Kong posts!

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Ashleigh on January 16, 2024 at 7:36 pm

Obsessed with the jacket and blanket scarf!
~Ashleigh {Dazzle by Day}
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Jessica @ Here&Now on January 16, 2024 at 8:48 pm

Those shoes… I DIE! Sorry to hear about your jet lag… jet set problems? (sorry, I couldn’t help myself!)
xx
Here&Now
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Liz McAvoy on January 16, 2024 at 9:35 pm

Those shoes are absolutely to die for — definitely dresses up the look , I can’t even imagine trying to pull yourself together after that amount of jet lag!

xo, Liz
{What Dress Code?}

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Niki on January 17, 2024 at 12:43 pm

I love that scarf!!! Especially with the red jacket! Have a great weekend!

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Esther on January 17, 2024 at 7:56 pm

You look so lovely and refreshed. Also, the scarf is perfect Happy New Year-and welcome back!

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Working Girl's Shoe Closet on January 18, 2024 at 12:09 pm

I love mixing suedes with leathers! And what a great color combo!
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Kat on January 19, 2024 at 10:54 am

I am absolutely in love with that scarf! and It’s so very nice to have you back!

Kat l Ivy & Cedar

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Aileen on February 3, 2024 at 8:31 pm

Those boots! <3

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