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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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April 23, 2024

Pretty in pink

I’m having a moment…

… with pencil skirts, it seems. This one in particular.

And, okay, this one too — have you SEEN Milly’s designer collection for Kohl’s? Insane. And everything is priced (well) under $100.

Someone asked me last night how I’d describe my style, and I had to laugh — you know how I feel about that question.

Oddly enough, I think that because I’m always in spandex or workout gear (at SoulCycle), I tend to go to the complete opposite end of the spectrum when I actually get dressed in “real-people clothes.”

Well, kind of.

I’m wearing another piece from Cynthia Rowley’s sports-inspired spring collection today — this pretty pink shell top.

I seriously would have worn the entire collection straight off the runway (and practically have — her drop-waist dress is another favorite), but I can’t help it: I love how she makes fitness pretty instead of just pretty sporty.

I’ve worn this top with white skinny jeans, too, and I just bought this BaubleBar necklace to style with it next time-around. Playing off the collection’s minimalist vibe, as long as the look is balanced, it works.

Foam-like fabric isn’t exactly figure-flattering and as a result, it’s right up my alley. You know I’m all about an oversized silhouette.

Not neoprene? Not interested.

Just kidding.

See? Opposite ends of the spectrum… Huh.

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Pink shell top: c/o Cynthia Rowley
Pencil Skirt: Vince Camuto (similar on sale here)
Necklace: COS (purchased in Europe, similar here, love this J.Crew version)
Pumps: Loeffler Randall ‘Remy’ (here in another color; also love this pair)
Handbag: 3.1 Phillip Lim medium Pashli satchel
Lipstick: NARS Audacious lipstick in ‘Anna’

*Click to shop: Statement necklaces
PENCIL SKIRTS | this post (below):

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Lydia Hudgens Photography

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20 comments

Annie Reeves on April 23, 2024 at 7:08 am

I loveeeee this top! And that drop-waist dress, too - CR is doing great things. Beautiful per usual, Hallie!

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audreyadair on April 23, 2024 at 9:01 am

Such a great look! Love how you took up a notch with that statement necklace. xx

Audrey | http://www.keygypsy.com

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dana mannarino on April 23, 2024 at 9:43 am

You look amazing! Love the way that top looks with the skirt. And I’ve serrriously been swooning over that necklace since you first featured it on here - JEALOUS!

Pink Champagne Problems

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Charlotte on April 23, 2024 at 9:46 am

The outfit is sharp (love the skirt!) but DAMN girl, you are fit! Lookin’ fiiiiine

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Jamie Hatcher on April 23, 2024 at 9:54 am

Such a cute look! I love how they are all solid-colored pieces so that the necklace really pops!

Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com

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sequinsandstrawberries on April 23, 2024 at 9:56 am

Haha you’re killing me with this pencil skirt! I’m trying to put myself on a budget but it is just so darn sexy without being tooo sexy, ya know?

xx,
Susie

http://www.SequinsandStrawberries.com

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Liz - Shopping My Closet on April 23, 2024 at 11:23 am

Love the soft pink and periwinkle together!

Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com

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Meagan on April 23, 2024 at 11:30 am

Very cute look!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Amanda on April 23, 2024 at 11:41 am

Girl, you be killin em!

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Maddy on April 23, 2024 at 11:48 am

Have to admit, bought that necklace IMMEDIATELY the last time you posted about it - so different and still so chic! I love how you’ve styled it all this time around.

(TGIT!)

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- corals + cognacs on April 23, 2024 at 12:32 pm
  
  YES! Great minds. Be glad you did — it’s sold out everywhere!
  
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Ellie on April 23, 2024 at 12:05 pm

LOVE LOVE that top. You look wonderful, and so happy!

xo, ellie
http://withlovefromellie.wordpress.com

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skyscrapers and palm trees on April 23, 2024 at 12:16 pm

yes! all about the “unflattering” shapes that you can just style carefully and look amazing in! You rocked it with this top. :)))

-alex
skyscrapers & palm trees

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LoveCompassionateLee on April 23, 2024 at 1:09 pm

Beautiful springtime look! I love the chain necklace.

Happy Thursday

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oliviaerinhill on April 23, 2024 at 1:34 pm

Love this look! And everything Cynthia Rowley.

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oliviaditomaso on April 23, 2024 at 2:52 pm

I can’t get over that necklace. So unique.

Liv

http://www.livforstyle.net

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thesimplysouthernblog on April 23, 2024 at 5:24 pm

I love that necklace, the color is SO pretty!

XO Corbin Tate
Classy South Blog

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Niki on April 24, 2024 at 11:12 am

I love this outfit! That top is beautiful!!!!

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Molly Galler on May 6, 2024 at 5:39 pm

These are some of my favorite pics of you ever taken. You look radiant!

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