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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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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.

June 27, 2024

Link Love, Vol. 16

So, I spent all day thinking that yesterday was Friday. Yet again!

If anything, it’s an indication of how hectic my work/life/blog balance (or lack there-of) has been lately. And also, admittedly, how little sleep I’ve been getting each night.

In particular, it’s been a busy and very inspiring month in the New York City blogosphere.

THREE of my dear friends just launched really cool collaborations that I wanted to tell you about. If you haven’t yet, be sure to check out Grace’s jewelry collection for BaubleBar, Hitha’s travel-centric Quarterly box and Carly’s line of custom stationery for Minnie & Emma (which is where my iPhone case is from, above).

Look at my girls out there making shit happen. Literally, crushing it — and here I am sitting essentially on my AC unit in a robe drinking a white wine seltzer at 2:20 a.m.

Here’s your pseudo-weekly dose of links, links, links that I loved this week — because really, what else is there really to do beyond procrastinating on a summer Friday?

I’m living in these white denim shorts this summer.
Jessica’s summer bucket list is quickly becoming mine, too.
I loved reading Anna Wintour’s top career tips — and I agree with all five!
In case you missed it, here’s the playlist I have on repeat all month.
Pinch me moment… SoulCycle featured me on their blog last month!
Did you know that you can custom-design your own Jack Rogers sandals?
Don’t forget to enter my MZ Wallace handbag giveaway (there will be two winners)!
Last week, Courtney had a few of us over for macarons & mimosas. Isn’t she the cutest hostess?
I’m working on a summer guide to NYC — what places/recos do you want? (Tweet me or comment!)
That Topshop dress that Beyoncé wore (we styled it here), isn’t on sale anymore, but it is back in stock!
Here’s a sure-fire way to tame your tresses when humidity hits (1:13 is my favorite part; just sayin’).
I’m living vicariously through Christine’s travel diary… Especially these photos from Portao Venere in Italy.
Have you heard of Nourish? It’s like Birchbox, but for healthy snacks — my entire office is hooked. (Here’s a code to get 50% off your first month.)

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That seltzer bevvy was delicious, by the way. What are you up to this weekend? Hope it’s a lovely one.

Rebecca Dale Photography

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Hitha | Hitha On The Go on June 27, 2024 at 8:21 am

THANK YOU for including my Quarterly box! The next one is going to be amazing - you and everyone else won’t want to miss it!

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- corals + cognacs on June 27, 2024 at 10:43 am
  
  You’re welcome, girl! Love celebrating your hustle. x
  
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Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl on June 27, 2024 at 8:47 am

Great little roundup of fun links! Glad I’m not the only one up at 2AM most nights getting blog shit done…happy weekend, girl!

xoxo
Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl
http://poorlittleitgirl.com

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Heidi on June 27, 2024 at 8:53 am

Wait, customized Jacks? How did I not know this existed. My wallet is not going to be happy with this development.

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

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- corals + cognacs on June 27, 2024 at 10:31 am
  
  Right? I feel a moral obligation to get them in every single color of my sports teams… Uh oh.
  
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Annie Reeves on June 27, 2024 at 9:58 am

So many good links this week! Can’t wait to see your NYC summer guide - I want to get there for a visit soon. What is your favorite “guilty pleasure” restaurant? For the days when you just need a pick-me-up.

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- corals + cognacs on June 27, 2024 at 10:32 am
  
  Oh, good one! I’ll have a think about that and be sure to include it… Though spoiler alert, it’ll probably be Mexican food. : )
  
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Abby on June 27, 2024 at 10:18 am

Off to go read Anna Wintour’s career tips and how to tame your hair when humidity hits! Oh and you should know that I literally laugh out loud every time I read your posts because they (YOU) are just so funny! have a wonderful weekend!!

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courtney on June 27, 2024 at 11:17 am

Thanks so much for sharing the blogger meetup! Loved getting to know you we will have to hang out again soon - Waffles is already having withdrawls. You are not alone with the 2AM blogging sitch, took Paris to the NBA draft last night (best girlfriend ever) but didn’t realize we would be in brooklyn till MIDNIGHT. But it’s fine, who needs sleep, not us?! Right?…

Cheers to the freakin’ weekend!!!

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- corals + cognacs on June 27, 2024 at 1:42 pm
  
  Taking that L train after midnight?! Eesh - yes, GF of the year!
  
  I loved meeting you and Waffles, too! Looking forward to our next rendezvous.
  
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Rose on June 27, 2024 at 11:27 am

I thought yesterday was Friday, too…which is probably why I woke up at 9:19 this morning (in case you’re wondering, my ass is supposed to be in my office chair no later than 9:30a…). #TGIF for real today!

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Meagan on June 27, 2024 at 11:43 am

Can’t wait for your summer guide! I keep telling my husband we have to take a trip to NYC ASAP!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Katherine L on June 27, 2024 at 8:35 pm

Great post! The humidity here has been brutal as well; it’s either straighten your hair multiple times throughout the day (aha, no), keep your hair in a bun (#spinsterstatus), or leave it natural (and look like a 12 year old). Have a great weekend!

-Katherine
http://thegreenbows.blogspot.ca

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Fallon Carmichael | Sage + Sparkle on June 28, 2024 at 3:45 pm

Great links, Hallie!

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Tineey on July 1, 2024 at 11:45 am

Definitely include lobster rolls in the guide! Yum

Thanks for including my post in the roundup <3

-Tineey

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Megan // F Yeah! on July 1, 2024 at 6:52 pm

A little (okay, a lot) behind on my c+c blog stalking, but I loved Anna Wintour’s tips as I’ve been contemplating a major career change lately. Thanks for sharing, my dear!

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