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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.

Solo Mission

September 13, 2023

Perhaps it’s me being stubborn on the style front, but I’m still holding out hope for an endless summer over here…

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Sale Alert: Intermix

May 18, 2024

I was admiring some perfectly distressed denim in the ladies’ gym locker-room yesterday (in a non-creepy way) when the wearer and I got to chatting.

She worked at Intermix, to which I knowingly responded: “I could never work there.” Right? I mean, talk about suffering in-store, retail-fueled rage black-outs — credit card in-hand.

She laughed, and then promptly informed me that Intermix is having a sale this week — but what she failed to clarify was that Intermix is having THE SALE THIS WEEK.

From rag & bone denim to Equipment blouses and more, here’s a few pieces I’m coveting (or you can shop the entire sale here):

In case you’re wondering, I’m hitting “Publish” on this post, grabbing my keys and heading out. GET THE DOOR! Happy Sunday.

Gossip Girl Fashion Copycat: Season 5, Episode 6

November 7, 2023

We’re baaaack!
In case you need reminding, here’s what’s in store for us on the Upper East Side tonight:

Blair auditions her minions, and… Charlie? … For the coveted bridesmaid spots in her royal wedding. Wait, how did Ivy Dickens score an invitation to Blair’s Bridesmaid Boot Camp?

This week, I’m still dying to know: Will Nate and Diana continue to keep their relationship a secret? What will come of the Therapist-Chuck-Louis triangle? Will Serena close the movie deal on Dan’s book rights? And finally, why is Charlie still on the show?

Okay. Enough chit-chat. Let’s get to the fashion!

Shop Blair’s Look: Moschino tunic (actual top on B - it’s on sale!)

pencil skirt, headband, shoes (left), shoes (right)

Shop Diana’s look: 1 Stella McCartney / 2 BB Dakota / 3 Modcloth / 4 MJ / 5 Paul Smith / 6 MAXMARA

Shoes (from left): 1 Michael Kors / 2 Bebe / 3 Enzo Angolini

Shop Blair’s Look: (left) Oasis Dress, Nine West mary-janes, Intermix cuff, Marc Jacobs wrap bracelet

(right) Modcloth dress, Vince Camuto pumps, Marc Jacobs link bracelet

Don’t forget to tune in tonight at 8 EST/ 7 CST! Let me know what you think of tonight’s episode on Twitter.