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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.

Believe in Love

February 8, 2024

Did you guys watch the ~~Beyonce~~ Super Bowl last night? I’m fairly certain I hit my carb quota for the entire week — in, like, less than an hour…

… Everything in moderation — except for any type of moderation on Super Bowl Sunday, apparently. Whoops!

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Link Love, Vol. 54

June 26, 2024

Short but sweet from me today, guys, as I’m sitting on the floor of my boxed up apartment awaiting the arrival of my movers.

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Mood Board, Vol. 10 | May 2014

May 8, 2024

With (seemingly) nothing but neon and mixed prints among my ensembles the past few months, varying shades of bright white and baby blue have been a welcome palette cleanser as of late.

Here’s what’s on my radar this month:

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All Black

December 17, 2023

Your first — and perhaps final — opportunity to score some affordable L’Wren Scott pieces is here, ladies.

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Ten Sales to Shop Now for Fourth of July

June 29, 2024

A-mer-i-caaa! It’s almost the Fourth of July, and you know what that means: beach-going, fireworks-watching, and — hell yes — some amazing sales to shop. To help you start feeling festive in the days ahead, I’ve rounded up some of the best online sales to get you through the weekend, to the holiday and beyond. Credit cards, ready?

Up to 50% off select items at ASOS. This Euro retailer’s summer sale is always one of my favorites. Prepare to set your productivity aside and get shopping. No code needed. (Ends 7/4 at midnight)

20% to 30% off at Tory Burch. Now’s the time to scoop up those flats, that bag or the sunnies you’ve been eyeing all summer. Click to shop and use code SUMMERTIME at checkout. (Ends 7/4 at midnight)

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Extra 40% off sale items at Banana Republic. Think work-chic dresses, sleek shoes and summery tops. Click here to shop and enter code BRSTARS at checkout (ends 7/4 at midnight).

Extra 25% off sale items at Kate Spade. Uh, yeah. Handbags, dresses, shoes and accessories up for grabs, gals. I’ll race you there! No code needed. (Ends 7/8 at midnight)

25% to 65% off at Bloomingdales.com. A huge array of goods for women, men, children and home is anywhere from 25% to 65% off, and some items are an extra 15% when you use code SUNNY15 at checkout. (Ends 7/4 at midnight)

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Okay, catch your breath. Ready? And repeat: Here’s five more Fourth of July sales worth browsing:

Express: $15 off every $90 with code 1516
Gap: Up to 40% off select styles
MIA Shoes: 10% your order with code HALLIE (I can’t stop wearing these.)
Old Navy: 15% off any order; 20% off $100 with code ONSAVEBIG (ends 7/1)
Piperlime: Up to 60% off for their twice-yearly sale. Plus 15% off your first online purchase (with e-mail sign-up)