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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.

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November 30, 2023

Gift Guide: One-Stop-Shop(ping)

When we were touring the Zappos headquarters in Las Vegas few weeks ago, one of the things I was most surprised to learn about was the customer purchasing behavior. (I promise this post isn’t super nerdy — there’s a point and we’re getting to it.)

I should take a step back: Have I ever mentioned that I’ve worked in the agency world/digital marketing my entire adult career? Yeah, total marketing nerd.

Anyway, we learned that most Zappos shoppers only think to go to the site to buy shoes.

I was surprised by this — especially since I had the most fun styling clothing and accessories for our little photo shoot in the desert (more photos of which are below).

I’ve been getting everything from workout gear to kitchen appliances (new juicer!) on the site for a few years now, so today’s gift guide is Zappos themed – not because this is sponsored, but because they truly are a one-stop shop for all of our holiday needs.

The list including some of my favorite items from that weekend’s shoot, as well as some items I’ve bought to gift family & friends this year.

Gift Guide // One-stop-shop(ping)

*In this post: (1) Dogeared pouch, (2) Michael Kors ‘Selma’ tote, (3) Michael Kors boots, (4) Breville juicer, (5) Gorjana ‘Mara’ ring, (6) Archipelago candle, (7) Ugg moccasin slippers, (8) Michael Kors watch, (9) Jonathan Adler pouch, (10) Beats by Dre pill speaker, (11) plush ‘Love’ gloves, (12) Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

Click to shop this post from Zappos.com

Browse: Gifts under $100 | Gifts under $50 | gifts for home

To round out Vegas-related content, here’s a few more fun shots of our Vegas styling session. (And here’s the first and second post, if you missed ’em!)

*Wearing: BCBG top, Paige denim, Michael Kors ‘Selma’ tote, Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses

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Photography by Peter Gaunt for Zappos.com

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Meagan on December 1, 2023 at 10:18 am

Great finds and adorable outfit!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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