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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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December 11, 2023

Link Love, Vol. 76

Happy Friday, my friends. What’s on your agenda this weekend? My ‘rents are in town this weekend, so I’m looking forward to spending some time with them.

Peaks & Pits

Peak: I had a really awesome meeting with the Nike team in Chicago on Monday (I wore my favorite Air Max sneakers, natch).. It’s been a long-time dream of mine to become more closely affiliated with the brand — I’ll share details with you very soon!

Pit: I subbed some very early classes over the last few days (5:45 a.m., which we call “rooster rides” at SoulCycle), and I haven’t had much luck sleeping this week. I’m beat, to say the least!

More coffee, for me — and here are this week’s links:

Sales & Such

It’s Sneakerboot season!
My favorite cozy winter blanket.
The carry-on cocktail kit is brilliant.
Eight books to read over the holidays.
So cool: This vegan-leather clutch also charges your phone.
I love that MZ Wallace’s quilted oxford tote now comes in plaid.
An adorable gift for your friends that were just married (or engaged).
Remember that red-and-blue Zara coat we all love? I found it in a cape version!
Just bought this chunky turtleneck sweater — I’ll be living in the next month.
This travel mug, though. Great gift for a co-worker — or an office secret Santa.

Links I Loved

I love Ash’s idea for creative gift card giving this season.
Secret Santa ideas for that upcoming office gift exchange.
Why you need a digital detox — and how to start one. Who’s in?
Okay. We’ve all seen the Instagram Husbands video by now, yes?
Ten healthy Christmas cookie recipes filled with good-for-you ingredients.
Have you guys heard of the Ketogenic diet? Apparently, it’s effective in burning fat.
Kate’s daily dose of fitness inspiration has been the perfect motivator this month.
In case you missed it last week: Are you addicted to distraction?

Trending on c+c this week

Great gift ideas to stock up on this year.
I can’t stop wearing this plaid poncho, you guys.

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2 comments

love + be on December 11, 2023 at 10:24 am

Such a great post! I am loving all of the links and yes, aren’t those carryon cocktail kits the cutest? Pretty darn genius

Happy Friday // https://coralsandcognacs.com

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