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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.

November 18, 2023

City Style: An Inspired Gift Guide

I’m just about holiday-ready over here, meaning there’s a slew of travel-related, decor-inspired and gift guide-themed posts coming your way over the next few weeks. (Don’t worry, we’ll finish out Paris pics and continue the personal style inspo as well).

In the interim…

I’m kicking off the holiday season by talking fun-and-festive flair over on the Modcloth blog today. Click over to read my Q&A — including what I love most about New York during the holidays.

I’ve also curated a City Style-inspired Gift Guide, which you can shop here or by clicking on the images below. In sum, though, here’s my favorite…

Item under $20: The map necklace — a perfect gift for your travel buds.
Item under $40: These ankle boots. I’m wearing them in today’s style post!
Winter wardrobe staple: The plaid coat I’m wearing. It has a v-neck, which is perfect for showing off blanket scarves!

… I’ve gotten these three items for myself (oops!), which you’ll see in greater detail in a few upcoming outfit posts.

*Click here (or below) to shop my Modcloth gift guide:

*In this post:

‘Metro beat’ plaid coat c/o Modcloth
Vince Camuto pencil skirt (on sale)
Alice + Olivia pumps (sold out, LOVE this pom-pom pair)
NARS Audacious lipstick in “Anna”

Essie nail polish in “Merino Cool”

*Click to shop: My Modcloth Gift Guide | This Post (below):

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Lydia Hudgens Photography

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12 comments

Katie on November 18, 2023 at 12:01 pm

LOVE your plaid coat!!!

http://hemlets.com

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Jessica on November 18, 2023 at 12:01 pm

LOVE the map necklace! Aaaaand pretty much everything else. Do I have to shop for others this season?
Jessica
http://www.thebellevoyage.com

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- corals + cognacs on November 18, 2023 at 12:05 pm
  
  Girl, I feel you. Thankfully, the price of the necklace shouldn’t make you feel bad about snagging one for yourself, too! #AddToCart
  
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Ellen on November 18, 2023 at 12:35 pm

Those red heels are hot! You look fabulous.

Ellen | A Pop of Pink

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GA on November 18, 2023 at 12:37 pm

love that coat on you, pretty girl! x

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Liz @ Shopping My Closet on November 18, 2023 at 1:39 pm

Love your red heels!

Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com

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Marisa @ Florida Sun and Curls on November 18, 2023 at 2:42 pm

All these gift guides are just causing me to want to buy everything….

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Love CompassionateLee on November 18, 2023 at 9:09 pm

The coats and cardigans featured in this post are gorgeous! Happy Tuesday, Hallie

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Meagan on November 18, 2023 at 10:38 pm

Omg I keep buying stuff for myself too! So bad!
Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Missy On Madison on November 18, 2023 at 11:20 pm

Love this look Hallie!
xo,
Melissa
MissyOnMadison.com

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Leah on November 23, 2023 at 10:51 am

That coat, though!

EatPrayWearLove

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