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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.

May 31, 2024

Link Love, Vol. 14

We made it, girl. Happy weekend!

I mentioned this yesterday, but I’m heading to Liberty State Park for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic today. You can join me on Instagram, of course; but here’s a few links I loved in the interim.

This sequins and stripes ensemble is so cute on Cassidy.
Thanks, Caroline, for inviting me to partake in your “Get to Know” series!
Here’s a good read from Liz if you’re looking to step up your Pinterest game.
Of course, I want everything from Design Darling’s new arrivals section, especially the market basket.
The Alexander Wang Rocco is 30% off on Matches Fashion. The entire sale section is amazing; beware!
Have you heard of Milk & Honey? It’s a site that lets you make your own shoes. (I REPEAT: Make. Shoes.)
Sometimes it’s good to remember why you started. For me, that means re-reading my Love Letter to NYC.
I’m living vicariously through Jenny’s photos from Paris. Can’t wait to make the trip there this fall!
MZ Wallace’s summer sale starts today! I’m toting the cherry-red backpack all day today.
Not to end on a somber note, but I felt this was important: Richard Martinez, whose son was killed in the Santa Barbara shootings, put forth a movement to end gun violence. You can click here to support #NotOneMore (it only takes a few seconds).

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5 comments

Liz McAvoy (@lizmcavoy) on May 31, 2024 at 4:05 pm

thanks for sharing, hallie!

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- corals + cognacs on June 1, 2024 at 12:18 pm
  
  Your article was so well-written (and researched), so thank YOU for sharing. Hope you had a nice weekend, Liz!
  
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Caroline St. Francis on June 1, 2024 at 9:37 am

Thanks for mentioning me Hallie! Those pictures from Paris are beautiful. I’ll be so jealous when you take your trip there.

Caroline
http://www.peachykeencaroline.com

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- corals + cognacs on June 1, 2024 at 12:18 pm
  
  Just returning the favor… : ) Thanks again for featuring me on your blog. x
  
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Meagan on June 2, 2024 at 11:25 am

The shootings in Santa Barbara were absolutely horrific. Thank you for including the link to end gun violence.
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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