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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.

Design Darling Blog Brunch

February 20, 2024

Today’s post gives new meaning to the title Hostess With the Mostess.

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My Favorite New York City Spots

October 9, 2023

Over the past week, I’ve teamed up with Marc Jacobs (via Glam) on a fun, collaborative Instagram project to showcase a few of my favorite spaces and places in New York City. It was in celebration of his new perfume, Marc Jacobs Honey.

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Behind the Scenes at Target’s Fall Fashion Show, Part 2

September 30, 2023

Two weeks ago, I took you backstage at the Target fall fashion show to peep the runway style and fresh-faced make-up trends.

We’re headed back there today, but under a bit of a different lens. Instead, I wanted to focus on one of the beauty trends that emerged (both from the runway and, as a result, my bathroom each AM): super-soft, wavy hair.

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Bloggers Who Brunch

September 28, 2023

Weekends in the fall are reserved for some of my favorite things: Napping under a pile of blankets, day-drinking, watching football, and — of course — Netflix binges (currently: Orange is the New Black).

Every month or two, a group of local-based bloggers get together to brunch and whatnot, which makes the weekend extra special. Not that I need an excuse to have an extra mimosa at brunch… But, you know.

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New York, I Love You

September 11, 2023

I’m pausing from posts on personal style and Fashion Week today out of respect for the events on September 11.

Instead, I thought I’d write a quick anecdote about my experience on 9/11, learn more about yours, and share with you a little love letter (or rant) of sorts that I’ve written for New York City.

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