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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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May 1, 2024

Perfect Pairing

Sometimes, the most sophisticated (summer) ensemble is the simple pairing of a few classics.

The striped tee. The nude wedges. The jorts.

Effortless is the first thing that came to mind as I was packing a bag for my a recent trip out west.

I mixed in a few modern trends (the origami maxi!) and my no-fail summer staples — it was all about the basics with a splash of personal panache.

I have a feeling I’ll be living in these denim shorts this season (if summer ever arrives, that is).

*Wearing: Club Monaco denim shorts (forever lusting over the rag & bone pair), Joe Fresh striped tee, thrifted blazer, ALDO shoes, custom clutch c/o Wink & Winn, (also styled here) | *Beauty: NARS matte lip pencil in Dragon Girl, NARS blush in Love Joy

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Photos taken by Lisa Wilson

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16 comments

Rosa Diana on May 1, 2024 at 6:30 am

LOVE the simplicity of it all! Nice post.
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Fallon Carmichael | Sage + Sparkle on May 1, 2024 at 7:14 am

Love those shorts! Great to see you last night. =)

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Jessica Kirby on May 1, 2024 at 9:17 am

Couldn’t agree more. Love the chic simplicity of this. Looking at you wearing jorts while listening to thunder and pouring rain is making me slightly irritated. But here’s to the hasty arrival of summer! xx

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Julia / Lemon Stripes on May 1, 2024 at 9:17 am

Girl, those STEMS! Lookin’ good 🙂

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Meagan on May 1, 2024 at 10:55 am

Love those shorts! I am currently hunting for a pair of denim shorts and yours are too cute!
-Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Kristi on May 1, 2024 at 11:45 am

Loving these classic pieces on you, Hallie! Dragon Girl is such a perfect red…
xoxo,
Kristi
http://www.currentlycrushing.com

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Kayla on May 1, 2024 at 1:23 pm

Love this super easy, classic look on you! Definitely going to try this one! And I LOVEEE your red lips!
Hugs!

Kayla
http://www.lovelucygirl.com

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Emily Helm on May 1, 2024 at 1:53 pm

Rag & Bone is KILLING it with their jorts this year. Seriously I have fallen in love with almost every single pair I have seen… not good for my wallet!

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StushiGal Style on May 1, 2024 at 4:02 pm

This is such a fun look! I MUST copy! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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Danielle on May 1, 2024 at 4:11 pm

Thanks for reaffirming that I need to buy a white blazer like yesterday. Is there anything it doesn’t pair with??

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Stephanie (Glam Slam!) on May 1, 2024 at 7:32 pm

Love, love, love this look! So easy, comfy and chic! The pop of color w/ that great bright red lip is the finishing touch! 🙂

xo, Stephanie 🙂
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Melissa on May 2, 2024 at 12:14 pm

Love this look girl 🙂 Super flattering on you!
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.cim

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Katherine L on May 4, 2024 at 7:10 pm

Love the shorts! I can’t find my summer shorts from last year (how do you even lose shorts over the winter?), so I’ll have to give these ones a try!

-Katherine
http://scallopedandbows.blogspot.ca

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Megan // F Yeah! on May 8, 2024 at 1:41 pm

1. You look so pretty…duh! 2. Why can’t I find amazing pieces like that blazer at thrift stores? 3. I concur, the Rag & Bone pair is perfection.

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