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Hi, nice to meet you.

Hi, nice to meet you! Welcome to corals + cognacs, a life and style blog of sorts. I’m Hallie, a twenty-something fashion fiend, shoe hoarder and the Editor/Chief Style Officer behind this blog.

Here, you’ll find outfit inspirations, wardrobe creations and musings on my ever-evolving list of latest obsessions.

I hope you enjoy reading corals + cogancs as much as I enjoy writing it

FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DISCRIBE 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? Silk blouses, diptyque candles and SoulCycle. • GUILTY PLEASURE? Eating trail mix and shoe shopping. Both in excess. • WANNA GRAB A DRINK? Always – Ketel dirty martini, please.

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work at an agency doing social media strategy. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? Style tends to take a back seat at the office. Since sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom, I decided to create a blog, 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. • 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/1.8 lens. • DON’T YOU FEEL WEIRD TAKING PHOTOS OF YOURSELF IN THE CITY? Absolutely. Everyone looks at me like I’m insane – especially when it’s cold. Wouldn’t you? • DO YOU OFFER ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES? Yep! Shoot me an e-mail and let’s talk. • HOW ELSE CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH? On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

February 6, 2024

It’s Here!

My closet (and life in general) is a giant state of chaos, which can only mean one thing…

backstage-fashion-show

New York Fashion Week has officially begun.

For the next few weeks, editors, buyers and bloggers are in full-on madness mode. Or I guess I can’t speak on behalf Manhattan, but I know I’m shifting into bat-shit crazy overdrive.

This post is short-and-sweet, as a result. It’s more of a little love note, if you will.

This season really snuck up on me, as I was busy with other things — like juice-fasting, pounding the pavement before dawn and steaming each of my pre-planned outfits.

Haha, sike. I was actually stuffing my face with guacamole during the Super Bowl. And there’s that whole across the globe thing.

At any rate, life during Fashion Week is always a complete and utter blur. It’s very easy to get caught up in a haste of writing, photographing, rush reporting and obsessively instagram’ing, so I wanted to take a moment before the madness to check-in with you guys and talk about exactly what you want to read on corals + cognacs as it pertains to Fashion Week.

If you don’t care about NYFW or you’re unsure how it’s even relevant to you, this article will help.

So, let’s talk: Is it the street style? Behind-the-scenes? The experience in general? Go on, tell me in the comments, on Twitter or Facebook — whatever works for you. I’ll get out, get my awkward on, hustle and do my best to deliver. If you liked my hour-by-hour recaps from last season (day 1, 2 and 3 — insanity!), I’m happy to continue reporting back to you as such.

If you’re wondering, I’ve already blogged about how I prepare, what’s in my bag and what it’s like inside a runway show. (Kelly Cutrone snaps included!) I also did a few videos during my first season at The Tents, which you can watch here and here. Ah, nostalgia!

See? I told you: short-and sweet. I’ll see you back here on the blog — or if you’re local, perhaps in-person.

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Photography by Hallie Wilson

20 comments

Leah on February 6, 2024 at 7:44 am

Can’t wait to watch your journey and live vicariously through corals Have so much fun!

EatPrayWearLove

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Heidi on February 6, 2024 at 8:22 am

I can’t wait to see it all! Have so much fun. Stay healthy, don’t consume too much coffee (so kidding!) and just have fun. You can sleep later!

http://jax-and-jewels.blogspot.com

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Anna on February 6, 2024 at 8:47 am

I’d like to see how the behind the scenes and the experience! Also how the shows and clothes can affect non-fashion people (but still regular girls who just like to look cute) in the midwest if that even makes sense?

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- corals + cognacs on February 6, 2024 at 11:30 am
  
  Yes, that absolutely makes sense (I’m from the Midwest, so we speak the same language). Thanks for your input, Anna!
  
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Alyssa on February 6, 2024 at 8:49 am

Godspeed, lady. I loved your posts from last fashion week, so I can’t wait for this seasons!

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Meagan on February 6, 2024 at 9:54 am

Looking forward to your posts! Loved last years hour by hour!
Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com

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Casey on February 6, 2024 at 10:13 am

Stuffing your face with guacamole - now thats the type of thing I like to hear. I loved you day to day last year. I really like street style and then actual pictures of the shows since we cannot be there in person.

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- corals + cognacs on February 6, 2024 at 11:33 am
  
  So glad to hear! Thanks for your thoughts, Casey. And yes, I would choose a chips and guac binge over most things in life… ; )
  
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Niki Caron on February 6, 2024 at 10:34 am

Yay! Have fun and I’m looking forward to hearing all about it!

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dana mannarino on February 6, 2024 at 10:35 am

Love this! And I loved your hour-by-hour posts, they were hilarious!

Pink Champagne Problems

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corals + cognacs on February 6, 2024 at 11:23 am

Good to know, Casey! Thanks for the input.

And I’d genuinely choose a guacamole binge over most things in life… : )

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Stephanie on February 6, 2024 at 12:12 pm

The play-by-play posts you did last season kept me slapping my thigh from laughter and wishing I was right there with you. I know I’m not alone in this either. Have so much fun!

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Annick on February 6, 2024 at 1:21 pm

I LOVED reading your posts last time NYFW was around but I’m pretty sure I’d be happy with anything you put on this blog Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

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Katy on February 6, 2024 at 4:04 pm

Make another video! I loved the video montages you created. Very cool.

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Peyton on February 6, 2024 at 7:47 pm

Love seeing NYFW from your perspective! I personally got a kick out of the hour-by-hour recaps last season! Have fun and stay warm!

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Nnenna on February 6, 2024 at 10:10 pm

Yes, I love your hour-by-hour recaps, they’re so hilarious! Happy NYFW!

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Kiri on February 6, 2024 at 11:48 pm

I think I’d like to hear more on the experience and the behind the scenes.
And your picks for the season!
I LOVE street style - but there are people covering that.
I hope you have LOTS of fun for me!
X
Kiri
http://www.fashionblender.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/FashionBlender

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Nikki on February 7, 2024 at 9:46 am

Your recaps of your days last fashion week were amazing!! I love reading about what the days are really like for you. You made me feel almost like I was there, and that was amazing!! I am so excited to read more this time!!

Nikki
thefashionablewife.com

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HL on February 7, 2024 at 12:09 pm

Street fashion and celebrity sightings please!

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Kodi on February 7, 2024 at 11:05 pm

Can’t wait for your recaps, loved the last ones!

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