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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.

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Line I’m Loving: Gorjana

July 19, 2024

Editor’s Note: First and foremost, ladies, I’ve got to apologize.

I’ll spare you excuses, but the truth is, I haven’t had Internet for the past two weeks. As such, I know the frequency of my blog posting has suffered. I hate that that’s the case, and I’m really sorry. You’re allowed to hate on me a bit, but I promise I’ll make it up to you in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned. I’m being re-birthed into reality with cable TV and Internet this weekend. #happydance

My Instagram gals know by now (due to an obnoxious amount of feed real estate) but I’m loving all things Gorjana & Griffin. Here’s why:

In a nutshell, Gorjana is a Laguna Beach-based contemporary line of jewelry, handbags and accessories. The lady behind the label is Yugoslavian-born Gorjana Reidel, who decided to put her passion for fashion to the test. She claims her jewelry is never trendy, but instead, captivating yet sophisticated enough to go with every modern gal’s wardrobe. I concur.

From simple gold hoops to chevron necklaces and elegantly crafted wrap bracelets, Gorjana’s style is simple, luxurious and — most importantly for us gals on a budget — appealingly affordable.

Here’s a few of my favorite pieces — all of which are sure to lend some versatile substance to your jewelry collection. My favorites (above) are the chevron bracelet and Bone-colored wrap bracelet. I can’t take ‘em off! To shop Gorjana, check out Shopbop, Endless and Gorjana’s main site.

If you have questions about particular pieces, drop me a line in the comments. I’ll help you find the item you’re looking for.

Thanks again for your patience and understanding in my cave (wo)man-like situation. I’ll be fully back up-and-running next week! xx