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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.

September 2, 2023

Cool Sh*t to Share, Vol. 10

Happy holiday weekend, my friends. Woo hoo! Lots of Labor Day sales and such to share this week…

hallie wilson and jessica sturdy veuve clicquot picnic

Peaks & Pits

Pit: Everyone I know is getting sick this week… Vitamins, guys. Pound ’em!

Peak: Jess’s birthday was Wednesday, so we spent a few evenings offline this week and had dinner (and drinks, duh) with friends. So refreshing to not come home and stare at a computer screen you know?

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Here are this week’s links:

Extra 20% off sale items at Kate Spade this weekend (with code DOTTY) — including the snail coin purse and pineapple slides, OMG!

… Ann Taylor is offering an extra 50% off all sale items, too

Planning to rock these Nike’s at a weekend-long music festival — and hey, whattya know: On sale! They’re so comfortable (but FYI, go UP a half size).

This is the eyeliner I wear when I work out (if I wear eyeliner) — it’s seriously sweat-proof. I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it!

The zebra-patterned rug I have in my bedroom is an extra 20% off right now… I highly recommend it, the colors are beautiful!

For some reason, I’ve grown a green thumb in the last month… This House Plants 101 guide is super helpful for any other plant newbs out there.

The benefits of dry skin brushing — does anyone do this? I think I need to start. (Mental note to be better about moisturizing in general, too. Shit.)

The question we all wonder about, answered: Is it better to eat before or after you go to the gym?

This popular beauty vlogger’s husband shares what it’s like to be married to an Internet celeb.

chicago life style bloggers hallie wilson and jessica sturdy

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Have a happy weekend! You can find me on…
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