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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 15, 2024

Sale Alert: Let’s Shop Summer Shoes!

In my opinion, it’s never a coincidence that Shopbop’s annual Friends & Family sale launches on Tax Day.

Though I’m storing the majority if my return for an(other) upcoming trip abroad, you know I’ve got to pick up a new pair of statement pumps. Oh, and deets on that trip are coming très soon. Wink.

I’m in open-toe mode after yesterday’s spring fever, so here’s a few of the summer sandals on my mind — all of which are 25% of with the code INTHEFAMILY14. Click below to shop my favorites:

Other recommendations? My best Shopbop buys include a Zimmermann laser-frill bikini, rag & bone’s leather pajama shorts and anything Rebecca Taylor. Don’t forget that all sale items are an additional 25% off, too.

What do you do with your Tax Day refunds? Are you in the market for any closet essentials this spring?

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4 comments

Annie Reeves on April 15, 2024 at 3:32 pm

So many fun pairs of sandals - the yellow Paul Andrew…gorgeous.

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- corals + cognacs on April 15, 2024 at 9:57 pm
  
  I’d have to agree… Though those will have to stay on the wish list, for now. : )
  
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andiperullo on April 15, 2024 at 4:42 pm

Ahhhhh I want them all, they are so gorgeous!

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Kristin Clark on April 15, 2024 at 4:47 pm

Loving all of your choices! The colors are perfect.

xo
Kristin of LivingInColorPrint.com

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