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Hi, nice to meet you.

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.

Here's a bit more about me (and if you'd like to keep in touch, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook).

I hope you enjoy reading corals + cognacs as much as I enjoy writing it.

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.

HOW DO YOU PRONOUNCE IT? corals and cone-yaks. • WHAT KIND OF CAMERA DO YOU USE? A Canon T3i with a 50mm f/1.4 lens. • DON’T YOU FEEL WEIRD TAKING PHOTOS OF YOURSELF? Absolutely. Everyone looks at me like I’m insane – especially when it’s cold. Wouldn’t you? • DO YOU WORK WITH ADVERTISERS/SPONSORS? Yep! Shoot me an e-mail and let’s talk. • HOW ELSE CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH? On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

April 20, 2024

My Offline Life | March 2014: Inaugural

March was (and will always be) a significant month to me for a number of reasons.

Most notably, it’s marks my New York City anniversary. Which — you know me — goes without saying that many celebrations were had. (And if you haven’t read it, here’s my first-year Love Letter to New York.)

Looking back through last month’s photos, my Instagram seems to be a curated mix of nostalgia and Party Prioritization. Or more specifically, of Veuve Clicquot and the city’s skyline.

Those sunrise snaps: Late nights or early mornings? I’ll never tell…

It’s all about the concept of Seasons, right?

On a more responsible note: One of my favorite highlights from March was having the opportunity to speak to a group of women on behalf of Bottomless Closet and The Women’s Alliance, two non-profit organizations that aid underprivileged women trying to get back in the workforce.

My speech went totally awry (details on that here), but I’m grateful that it did. Sometimes the strongest message is the most candid – and it feels good to pay it forward.

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Currently, I’m gearing up to hop on a red-eye back to New York (hoping for another one of these). Here’s hoping that you (also) have a red wine-filled evening and that your weekend was a great one!

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kiri on April 20, 2024 at 5:44 pm

What a huge month! Congratulations on all your achievements!
I love seeing your behind the scenes photos!
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Kiri
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Lust Covet Desire on April 21, 2024 at 1:38 am

Happy belated anniversary!

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Annie Reeves on April 21, 2024 at 2:04 am

So much fun - love all of these photos! xo

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Kristi on April 21, 2024 at 9:21 am

What a great month! Happy anniversary!! Cheers…
xx, Kristi

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Kayla on April 21, 2024 at 10:10 am

Happy March Hallie! : )

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Meagan on April 21, 2024 at 10:29 am

What a great month! Congrats again on your 1 year anniversary in NYC!
-Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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