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Hi, nice to meet you.

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.

April 26, 2024

Pleated Perfection

Without a doubt, this will be one of those easy-to-wear ensembles that’ll be on repeat this spring.

likelynyc blush pink maxi dress

When it comes to warm-weather style, I like to keep it super simple — a pretty dress and a pair of nude-colored shoes and a jean jacket (if necessary).

Why overthink it, right?

madewell cotton jean jacket hallie wilson wearing a blush pink maxi dress and nude wedge sandals corals + cognacs wearing a blush pink maxi dress and madewell cotton jean jacket pink pleated maxi dress likely nyc shopbop

A bit about today’s ensemble (and my apologies in advance to your wallet):

In addition to C/MEO collection — a brand we talked about last week — Likely NYC is another line I’ve come to love (through my addictive, wine-fueled web browsing habits).. Hehe.

The dress I’m wearing has the prettiest pleats, but the brand has some really great “going out dresses” too, as shown below.

*Click to shop dresses by LIKELY NYC:

clare v leather striped clutch

Another busy week on this end — which seems to be the trend for me this month.

Not to reveal too much just yet, but I’ve been busy designing and decorating my apartment (room reveals coming next month!) and working on a massive website overhaul, which will launch later this summer. I’m so excited to share it with you!

Similarly to creating an ensemble that appears simple yet perfectly put-together, there’s a lot of work that goes in on the back end. You know?

hallie wilson styling a blush pink pleated maxi dress, cotton denim jacket clare v striped clutch corals and cognacs wearing a jean jacket from madewell and a clare vivier clutch clare v leather clutch with stripes

What’s on your agenda this week?

affordable jean jacket from madewell for spring clare v leather striped clutch

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Clothing

Jean jacket: Madewell (I’m wearing a size small)
Pink pleated dress: Likely NYC (brand runs TTS, I wear a 6)
Striped clutch: Clare V (more colors and sizes here)
Lace-up wedges: Loeffler Randall (comes in black and gold, too)

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Beauty

Hair styling: Living Proof’s No Frizz collection (get the introductory kit here)
Foundation: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue in ‘Natural’
Lipstick: NARS velvet matte lip pencil in ‘Never Say Never’
Mascara: bareMinerals volumizing mascara
Eyeliner: Mac Liquidlast eyeliner

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corals and cognacs wearing a pink maxi dress, madewell jean jacket and clare v striped clutch

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17 comments

Eleni on April 26, 2024 at 7:24 am

Love everything about this look. I’ve been all about the dresses this spring, and this one is just stunning! Love the lip color too 🙂
-E
http://www.misceleniousblog.com

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Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk on April 26, 2024 at 8:14 am

This is Spring/Summer perfection! I’m working on a site overhaul too- so much daunting work, am I right?!

Xx Taylor
http://lightscameracatwalk.com

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annelw11 on April 26, 2024 at 10:07 am

ooooo girl.. I am obsessed with this whole look! The perfect Spring/Summer look for any activity! LOVE

xx Annie

http://www.successonstilettos.com

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dana mannarino on April 26, 2024 at 10:37 am

Yep, I need this dress. SO GOOD!

Pink Champagne Problems

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Kelly in the City on April 26, 2024 at 10:59 am

These photos are gorgeous, Hallie! Love that jean jacket on you! 🙂

Kelly | Kelly in the City

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Taylor Battle on April 26, 2024 at 11:11 am

Love the location you shot at, and your outfit is super cute too!

Taylor,
https://aquirkytwist.wordpress.com

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Sarah Blodgett on April 26, 2024 at 11:21 am

Love the mix of a feminine dress and a casual denim jacket!
Kisses,
Sarah
EverydayStarlet

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Liz @ Shopping My Closet on April 26, 2024 at 11:24 am

Beautiful dress!

Liz @ ShoppingMyCloset.com

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kierramakayla on April 26, 2024 at 11:24 am

Love this pleated dress, the color is so pretty! Perfect for spring and summer.

Kierra x Lavishingg

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Lauren on April 26, 2024 at 11:49 am

Love that pleated dress and the pale pink is so pretty for the season! Also those wedges are so cute… I want them so badly!!

Lauren
http://oliverstwistblog.com

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Kristin on April 26, 2024 at 11:53 am

Love this super cute go-to outfit for spring, Hallie!! You have a talent for putting together outfits that are effortlessly chic, girl. Love it! I hope you have a great week and work in some down time for yourself. (Busy busy busy at work on my end too…so I feel ya!)

Kristin
http://www.cupcakesandthecosmos.com

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Laura (bright and beautiful) on April 27, 2024 at 11:21 am

This look is total perfection!

xo, Laura
http://brightandbeautifulblog.com

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Meghan on April 27, 2024 at 2:03 pm

Have these wedges as well and am obsessed! You look so cute in this outfit!

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Krista Williams on April 27, 2024 at 3:34 pm

Gorg.
I like how you have a shape in the jean jacket - you know? like sometimes I feel like a straight up dude.

Also…In addition to C/MEO collection — a brand we talked about last week — Likely NYC is another line I’ve come to love (through my addictive, wine-fueled web browsing habits).. Hehe.

Love hearing you say hehe.

xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com

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Jamie Kamber on April 27, 2024 at 7:20 pm

That dress is beautiful! And I love the jean jacket with it! I wear mine with pretty much everything.

Jamie
http://www.treatsandtrendsblog.com/

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