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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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Speaking from experience, shopping a sale such as this can be a bit overwhelming, but I’ve got good news: I’ve already cleared the clutter and done the leg-work for you.
… And, you know, spent a quick (two) hundo myself. Occupational hazard!
Everything on the site tends to go FAST once this sale hits, so let’s waste not another second. From winter footwear to sweaters and over-the-knee boots, Here’s where I’d suggest focusing your time/spending your hard-earned moo-lah — as well as what I bought myself:
Don’t feel bad about splurging in the knits department- especially if you live in the Midwest/East Coast. You know we’re gonna be living in ’em for the next few months, girls.
And don’t limit your search to pants — there’s everything from jean jackets to denim skirts and chambray shirts to select from. (But if it’s just a regular pair of skinny blue jeans you’re looking for, I like J Brand’s 835’s.)
Sunglasses for cooler weather can be especially hard to find. Shopbop has no shortage of options, though! Those Karen Walker frames you’ve been lusting over? No time like the present — and you probably won’t find them on sale anywhere else.
No, not just boots — we had to get specific, here.
I lived in my OTK boots last season (as is apparent, below). They’re the perfect pants replacement — and by that, I mean you can prolong the life of your favorite skirts and dresses well into wintertime because of ’em. Slay! An LDB and some OTK boots essentially sums up my weekend wardrobe in the winter…. You, too?
The most perfect, breezy LBD for fall and winter. It’ll be perfect worn belted for a night out, or layered with a faux-fur vest for a Sunday of errands. For less than $80? Can’t beat it!
Just got myself a pair of Sorels for under $100! Thanks Hal!
Those poor poor credit cards…hope they’re prepared! 😉
Xo Ally
http://www.allysoninwonderland.com
I love those little booties!
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