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Hi, nice to meet you.

Hi, nice to meet you! Welcome to corals + cognacs, a life and style blog of sorts. I’m Hallie, a twenty-something fashion fiend, shoe hoarder and the Editor/Chief Style Officer behind this blog.

Here, you’ll find outfit inspirations, wardrobe creations and musings on my ever-evolving list of latest obsessions.

I hope you enjoy reading corals + cogancs as much as I enjoy writing it

FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DISCRIBE 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? Silk blouses, diptyque candles and SoulCycle. • GUILTY PLEASURE? Eating trail mix and shoe shopping. Both in excess. • WANNA GRAB A DRINK? Always – Ketel dirty martini, please.

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work at an agency doing social media strategy. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? Style tends to take a back seat at the office. Since sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom, I decided to create a blog, 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. • 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/1.8 lens. • DON’T YOU FEEL WEIRD TAKING PHOTOS OF YOURSELF IN THE CITY? Absolutely. Everyone looks at me like I’m insane – especially when it’s cold. Wouldn’t you? • DO YOU OFFER ADVERTISING AND SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES? Yep! Shoot me an e-mail and let’s talk. • HOW ELSE CAN WE KEEP IN TOUCH? On Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Mellow Yellow

August 14, 2023

I’m not really sure what it is, you guys, but I have a major thing for silk trousers.

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Don’t Call it a Comeback

August 7, 2024

Another day, another Zara obsession.

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Mood Board | August 2013

August 6, 2024

August is the month that starts getting me excited for fall. Football teams take the field for training, September issues hit newsstands, and my hair finally doesn’t look like a hot, sticky mess after a 20-minute walk to work. (Knock on wood!)

Most excitingly, Fashion Week planning is poised to embark. This is reason alone for why it’s crucial that I invest in a functional wardrobe of pieces that are simple and can be styled a number of ways. That, and you know I’m about that snooze button.

Here’s what’s inspiring me for the month:

… No fuss frills for the month of August, ladies. No fuss frills. That’s what we’ll call it.

Shop my August inspirations: 1. Zara backless top, 2. Zara pointed-toe pumps, 3. rag & bone hat, 4. C.Wonder arrow bangle, 5. Illesteva sunnies, 6. BCBGMAXAZRIA Hailey pumps, 7. Madewell tote bag, 8. Madewell silk cami, 9. NARS nail polish in Dovmina, 10. 3.1 Phillip Lim boxy cropped shirt, 11. Madewell heathered linen tee, 12. Nicole Miller ARTELIER skirt, 13. Madewell tux vest (and you know I can help with how to style this one), 14. J. Crew cashmere sailor sweater, 15. J. Crew houndstooth scarf, 16. C. Wonder vintage twist bracelet, 7. Loeffler Randall d’Orsay flats, 18. 3.1 Phillip Lim 31 minute clutch, 19. Zadig & Voltaire shorts

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Downtown

August 2, 2024

Today is one of those days that I couldn’t be happier that it’s Friday. Are you in the same boat?

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(More) Perfect Pairings

July 29, 2024

All right, you guys. I swear to you, the travel gods have a serious vendetta against me.

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