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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.

18 Must-Have Statement Necklaces

April 23, 2024

Confession time, gals.

I’ve become a tried-and-true statement necklace hoarder, and I think the gateway culprit is the galactic gem bib from BaubleBar (styled here and here) that I purchased a few months back.

I’ve never been the type to wear tons of jewelry (or, since I’m watching How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, “frooost myself”), but I love how effortlessly a statement piece can pack a punch into an otherwise ordinary ensemble. That said, here are a few of my favorite brilliantly crafted, candy-colored finds from BaubleBar, J.Crew and my new fave, Loren Hope.

Any favorites from the bunch? Designers you’d recommend? Give me a shout in the comments, if so!

Mood Board, April 2013

April 10, 2024

Here’s a few brands and bits that are inspiring me (and making their way into my wardrobe) this month:

*Shop my April Inspirations (Clockwise, from top left): Zara strappy sandals | Loren Hope earrings | J.Crew sweater | Jennifer Meyer mini-heart ring | Zara wrap skort (yes, a skort) | Bauble Bar necklace | 3.1 Phillip Lim tank | Zara blouse |neon Zara clutch | Essie nail polish in Butler Please | Loeffler Randall sandals (obsessed with the entire collection) | J.Crew striped pants | 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli | Reiss pumps | NARS lipstick in Honolulu Honey| neon Karen Walker sunglasses | Mara Hoffman bustier | J.Crew scarf

April Sale Alert: Extra 30% off at J.Crew Factory

March 29, 2024

Need to stock up on a few spring essentials? Me too, girl, and we’re in luck: J. Crew Factory is offering 30% off everything with the code MOREPLEASE this week. I’ll have one of everything that falls within the striped and/or neon category, kthanksbye. (But seriously.)

Click below to shop a few of my favorites:

Happy April (whoa)! Let’s get shopping. What pieces are your coveting?

Spring Layers

March 26, 2024

Living out of two suitcases has proven to be a bit challenging. Or rather, living out of two suitcases and not shopping has proven to be challenging.

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Pencil Skirt Style

March 19, 2024

The pencil skirt has had a serious revival in my closet this season.

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