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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.
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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.
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For my final gift guide of the season, let’s discuss the dudes.
Grabbing a gift for the guys in your life always presents a particular holiday shopping challenge… And if you’re anything like me, you save ’em for last.
Before we get into it, though, I’d like to note: Most (if not all) of these items will ship before Christmas if ordered early on 12/23. So let’s get movin’!
Christmas is right around the corner — quite literally… Four days away!
Every year, it never fails — there always seems to be a few people on your list that are just downright difficult to shop for. (Mom? Your co-worker? That secret santa gift?) And the final few days of the holiday season, you might yourself scrambling to complete all your holiday shopping. (Guilty as charged, here!)
I’m in the same boat, so let’s buckle down and get to it. Here’s five of my best shopping tips that’ll help you purchase the perfect last-minute gift for just about anyone left on your list:
One of the hardest holiday-related shopping tasks is picking up something for your office’s Secret Santa Gift exchange. It’s so hard to shop for a client or co-worker, isn’t it? And really, who’s trying to break the bank there?
(And, I mean, if you are — let a girl know where you’re working and if they’re hiring.)
I truly believe there’s an art-form to gift-giving — especially if someone’s gracious enough to invite you into their home (or to their holiday party).
Plus, don’t you always remember the way someone made you feel when they gave you a particularly thoughtful card or gift?
With the holiday season upon us, those social calendars will surely start to fill up with a slew of festive soirees and such — if they haven’t already. And as a result, today’s gift guide is a bit more in-depth — and it’s all about affordable finds for those holiday hosts.
Happy Monday, you guys! Hope your holiday season has been a great one thus far. Going to be a bit hard to ease back into the work-week, isn’t it?
I’ve mentioned this, but I have a love/hate relationship with holiday shopping. And by that, I mean I love sales and hate crowds — which is why I do my damage online.
Here are the best sales happening across the web right now.* Let’s get to it!
Lands’ End outerwear is 50% off, so this is the perfect time to purchase a new coat or jacket for winter. J.Crew Factory is having a serious clearance blow-out, too — 50% off everything (prices as marked) plus an extra 15% off. These metallic slippers will make great gifts (for mom, sisters, and friends) — combined with a monogrammed necklace from BaubleBar, perhaps?
(*Be sure to check back later today as this post will be updated as more sales are announced. Happy shopping!)
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*FULL DISCLOSURE: Because you know we’re all about that ’round here. The links above contain affiliate links, which means buy something after clicking on them, I make a (very) small commission. All affiliate-based commissions are funneled right back into this site, where I pay for web design, computer software… And a shit load of caffeine. Thank you endlessly, as always, for your support!
