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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 20, 2024

New York F’ing City

Short-and-sweet today, my friends, as I’ve been running around New York for the past few days — in sneakers, no less.

(…Have you been following on Snapchat? Add me: ‘coralsncognacs’)

Man, it feels good to be back. Plain and simple: New York will forever have my heart.

Despite the massive airport delays, $18 glasses of rosé (on my second glass at the moment, lol), questionable subway smells and endless amounts of rush-hour traffic, it never fails — if there’s one thing I will always miss about this city, it’s the energy.

There’s a reason they call it the city that never sleeps…

I’m back in Chicago on Thursday and will check-in with you soon. In the meantime, you can follow along on Instagram and Snapchat!

How’s your week going? (… And is it seriously already Wednesday?)

*IN THIS POST:

Clothing

Censored t-shirt: Cynthia Rowley (old; sold out - love this one though)
White fit-and-flare dress: c/o Tommy Hilfiger (on sale, true-to-size)
White and navy sneakers: adidas Stan Smith
Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim Large ‘Pashli’ tote

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Beauty

Foundation: bareMinerals Complexion Rescue in ‘Desert’
Lipstick: NARS satin lip pencil in ‘Rikugien‘
Nail polish: Shellac ‘Cream Puff’ (the best white!)
Mascara: bareMinerals

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8 comments

Mary on July 20, 2024 at 9:05 am

I am obsessed with your shirt!!! so flippin cute!
Enjoy your trip! $18 glasses of Rose? I would cry, but I would still order them. bahaha!
xxoo
Mary

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Hannah on July 20, 2024 at 9:41 am

Love this tee! Hope you teach next time you’re in NYC – will be looking out for your Soul schedule!

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- corals + cognacs on July 20, 2024 at 2:16 pm
  
  Just riding this time-around — I’ll let you know if I’m ever back in the NY schedule, though! x
  
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Laura Kathleen on July 20, 2024 at 9:56 am

Agreed, there’s a certain energy in NYC that you can’t beat! Love this top!

Laura | Laura Aime Vous

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Jenn Lake on July 20, 2024 at 10:34 am

That t-shirt is so perfect! Glad you’re having a great trip, lady!

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Erin @ Her Heartland Soul on July 20, 2024 at 11:09 am

Love that top!!

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Lauren on July 20, 2024 at 12:07 pm

I love the contrast of dressy and casual in this outfit, and that bag is gorgeous! Hope you had a great trip!

Lauren
http://oliverstwistblog.com

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thenomisniche on July 21, 2024 at 1:42 pm

Oh I want to go back to NYC so bad! Have a blast!

Love, Lindsey
http://www.thenomisniche.com/

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