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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.

November 7, 2023

Link Love, Vol. 29

Oh yes, two posts for today. (I’ve had ALL the coffee!)

What’s Friday without a little dose of workday procrastination, huh?

But first, what’s in store for you this weekend? Brunching in the ‘burbs with Julia and a few other friends, here. I’m looking forward to escaping the city, breathing fresh air and over-do’ing it on mimosas. Natch.

I read recently that a cold front is coming to blanket most of the US over the next few weeks (tear!), so I’m going to make an effort to layer up and spend more time outside, enjoying what’s left of our gorgeous fall foliage. In the meantime…

Links & looks I’m loving:

My favorite Express blouse is back in stock.
Hitha just re-designed her website. It looks amazing!
Old Navy is killing it this season. Doesn’t this look like a J.Crew catalogue?
This hit home: 10 ways we’re making life harder than it needs to be.
I need this chunky turtleneck in every single color, right?
Here’s a cute way to wear that blanket scarf for work or weekend.
Go girl! My pal Alicia just opened up a brick-and-mortar boutique.
I took Crest 3D White’s two-week Whitestrips challenge — here’s the results.
My favorite skirt from Nordstrom is on sale — for 40% off!
… So are these perforated sneakers — in six colors! I have the blush pair, styled here.

Popular on c+c this week:

Four of my best Little Life Hacks.
Are you traveling soon? Pin this free printable check-list.
And on a similar note, behold: my favorite airplane pants.

Weekend sales to shop:

Gap: 30% off everything with code HAPPY
J.Crew: 25% off fall styles & extra 30% off sale items with GETWARM
J.Crew Factory: 30% off with EXTRA30
Macy’s: Veteran’s Day sale (15-30% off)
Madewell: 25% off sweaters and boots with YESPLEASE
Old Navy: 15% off everything (up to 50% off some items) with ONSAVENOW
West Elm: Extra 15% off clearance with YIPEE

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6 comments

Meagan on November 7, 2023 at 11:06 am

Interesting links!
Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Hitha Palepu (@HithaPalepu) on November 7, 2023 at 11:27 am

Thank you for all the love! Can’t wait to see you tomorrow. xoxoxoxoxo

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- corals + cognacs on November 8, 2023 at 9:13 am
  
  Likewise, mama. : )
  
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Ella on November 7, 2023 at 1:32 pm

Old Navy has been hitting it out of the park this whole year!
http://www.youtube.com/sparklesandsuch26

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Alicia on November 7, 2023 at 2:47 pm

Ah thanks so much for the love!!! Hope you’re doing well and I love popping in to see how you’ve been. 😉 Xx

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Love CompassionateLee on November 7, 2023 at 6:48 pm

I always enjoy your link love post! Enjoy a restful weekend, Hallie 🙂

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