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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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May 4, 2024

10 Finds to Refresh Your Spring Style (They’re All On Sale!)

The period between winter and spring presents a seriously tricky style conundrum — how do you effortlessly usher in your warm-weather wardrobe without spending a ton of money?

10 items from tory burch, michael kors and kate spade that will refresh your spring wardrobe

*Shop (clockwise from top left): (1) Tory Burch Raya wedge sandals, (2) Tory Burch ‘Robinson’ slim card case, (3) rag & bone floppy brim fedora, (4) Soludos leather espadrille sandals, (5) Stella McCartney chain sunglasses, (6) Schutz ‘Samena’ lace-up gladiator flats (bought these!), (7) Stella McCartney for adidas gym bag, (8) Michael Kors ‘Eleanor’ black tote bag, (9) Marysia swim cutout scallop one-piece swimsuit (with removable straps), (10) Kate Spade ‘Cami’ cross-body bag

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The easy (and affordable) way to revive your closet is with a few fun accessories.

Here’s the 10 that I’m loving (all linked above) — each of which I found and selected in scouring Shopbop’s annual spring sale, which is up to 40% off a shitload of designer finds (no code necessary). Each of these pieces would work with a variety of wardrobe staples, which makes ’em perfect investments for the season(s) ahead.

This sale is always a favorite of mine — the timing is perfect, the deals are great, and they’re typically on items and brands I’ve been lusting over for a while. (Finally added these lace-up gladiator flats and an apricot-colored floppy brim fedora to my closet. Yas!)

Happy shopping, friends. Let me know what you find!

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4 comments

Emily on May 4, 2024 at 1:58 pm

These are all such great picks! I love the Cami Cross Body! The color is so fun!

Emily
http://www.EmilyRiane.com

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Taylor - Lights Camera Catwalk on May 4, 2024 at 4:22 pm

Love those top four!

Xx Taylor
http://lightscameracatwalk.com

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Grace on May 4, 2024 at 7:23 pm

LOVE the sunnies! I really need to be more adventurous with my sunglasses - I’m way to scared to try out anything non-Wayfarer shaped - so I’ll have to step it up!

That Twenty Something

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LoveCompassionateLee on May 10, 2024 at 12:27 am

I’ve been looking for a new pair of wedges- love the pair from Tory Burch featured in this post.

Happy Tuesday
http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/

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