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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.

My Argan Oil Beauty Experiment

October 12, 2023

To kick off this week’s content, I’m sharing a beauty experiment that I’ve been doing for the last few weeks…

Thanks to my job in the fitness industry – coupled with a semi-recent cross-country move – I’ve gotten very good at simplifying my beauty routine. (Plus, who doesn’t love to de-clutter their bathroom cabinet?)

I was cleaning out my bathroom in my New York City apartment a few months ago, and what really astounded me is just how many beauty products I acquired over the span of my time there. Like, hoarder status. Anyone else with me on this?

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Pink Petals & L’Oreal Paris

August 17, 2023

People are constantly asking me, it seems, “what do you miss most about New York?”

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Everyday Curls Hair Tutorial

June 22, 2024

I’ve been wanting to create an everyday curls hair tutorial for awhile now, so I’m really excited to share that I finally got around to shooting one last week.

I wear my hair in loose waves almost everyday, and I’ve gotten the process down to such a science that it only takes me around seven minutes total to do my hair….

Seriously.

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My Five-Minute Face

March 3, 2024

You might have noticed this by now, but I don’t wear a lot of make-up in my outfit posts (and in real life).

That’s due to a few reasons, but mainly, its because I’m lazy.

But even on my barely there make-up days, I still want a little something to even out my skin tone and add some naturally radiant coverage.

The goal, essentially, is to not look like a vampire. (Easier said than done, my friends.)

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30 Days of Beauty

April 28, 2024

Like any beauty buff, my physical approach to looking and feeling my best starts with skincare.

And – again – like any beauty buff, I could kill an entire afternoon (and full month’s paycheck) in Sephora.

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