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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.

Here's a bit more about me (and if you'd like to keep in touch, you can find me on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook).

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.

July 8, 2024

Cool Sh*t to Share, Vol. 3

Wow, this week really flew by. Happy Friday, guys!

eugenia kim fedora with sayings on them

Peaks & Pits

Pit: It’s been a heavy week, and a very big pit is not knowing when and where to lend your voice and opinion. On the bright side, I suppose…

Peak: One of my favorite things about my job is the fact that I can use my platform (and music) to help people feel their way through things. I know many of you can’t ride with me at SoulCycle/experience this in-person, so I made a playlist for ya, linked here.

Here are this week’s links:

Okay, these striped flats are the cutest things I’ve ever seen.

My favorite summer sweater is an extra 40% off (suggest down at least one size) — see how I styled it here.

An insightful read on where Americans and nutritionists agree (and disagree) on what foods are actually healthy.

These rubber, rectangular sunglasses are practically unbreakable — and thereby perfect for me. They’re ultra-light and come in six colors (and look good on everyone, in my opinion).

Here’s why exercise is the closest thing to a wonder drug.

I love Eugenia Kim’s summer straw hats (I have the ‘Daydreamer’ hat, pictured in today’s post), but they can be a bit pricey. If you’re more of a bargain shopper, here’s a near-identical version for less than $15 — such a cute saying, too!

Found: A super cute beach bag for less than $100. (Here’s one for less than $50, too! I’m a sucker for pom-poms.)

Serena & Lily has the most beautiful beach towels — they’re on sale in four colors this weekend, too! Navy is my favorite.

Tarte Cosmetics sent me a sample of their new moussey, matte lip stains, and I’m obsessed. (Cheating on NARS, don’t tell!) I ran out and bought two colors yesterday — ‘Twerk‘ and ‘Fomo‘. I love them both equally — they’re super lightweight but very long-lasting. Didn’t have to touch up my lipstick once last Saturday!

chicago style blogger hallie wilsonwearing a pink pleated dress form shopbop

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8 comments

Erin @ Her Heartland Soul on July 8, 2024 at 10:09 am

I love that hat!

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annelw11 on July 8, 2024 at 10:35 am

I am OBSESSED with the Tarte lippies! They really do stay on all day.. it’s magic.

xx -Annie
http://www.successonstilettos.com

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Meagan on July 8, 2024 at 10:35 am

Great post! Have a good weekend!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com

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Mary on July 8, 2024 at 1:03 pm

I love your blog! I love that you’re downtown. I live in the burbs 🙂 This blush dress is gorg with the hat!
xxoo
Mary
http://www.BelleOnTrend.com

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Linoya on July 9, 2024 at 5:39 am

So Fashionable look,Beautiful dress,hest.

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Krista Williams on July 11, 2024 at 11:57 am

Oh I definitely need to check out the tarte cosmetics new additions! Love those!
xoxo
Krista
http://www.hundredblog.com

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Julia on July 11, 2024 at 2:18 pm

Love the playlist! xo

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Kristen Conahan on July 12, 2024 at 4:55 pm

I am loving everything about this look! So chic for Summer!

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