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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.

Bloggers’ Day Off: NYE with FTD

December 29, 2023

Back to reality we go…

How are the holiday cookie hangovers coming along? Coffee, my friends — all of the coffee.

I’m so freakin’ excited for today’s post… Partially because I’ve been dying for an excuse to style this shirt.

But first: Honesty hour.

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Glitter Finish

March 3, 2024

Eight airports, two flight cancellations and a handful of delays later, I’m back on the East Coast.

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Stacks

August 26, 2023

My t-shirt stack has been in heavy rotation as of late, and this one from Markus Lupfer is no exception.

jcrew no 2, #2, j. crew

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Lay One on Me

February 5, 2024

I woke up this morning feeling like it was Christmas. And with good reason, too — it’s finally time to return to New York for Fashion Week!

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Currently Coveting: Summer Shorts

June 10, 2024

Summer weekends are the official unofficial short-shorts season, and though they’re a definite wardrobe staple, denim cut-offs (or “jorts” as my mis-informed male friends call them) don’t exactly scream originality.

If you’re wondering how to spice up your summer short game, here’s a few alternatives I’m lusting over:

topshop hotpants, madewell shorts, paige premium denim shorts, paige neon shorts, paige premium denim shorts, quiksilver shorts, floral shorts, current/elliot shorts, markus lupfer striped shorts, markus lupfer shorts

*From left to right / Top: Paige Premium Denim Limeonade Jimmy shorts, Breezer Beachy Quiksilver shorts, River Island studded shorts / Middle: Markus Lupfer striped cotton shorts, Current/Elliott Boyfriend Denim Floral Shorts (15% off), Topshop MOTO Ice Stripe Hotpants / Bottom: Topshop MOTO Crochet Hotpants, Etsy pastel ombre shorts (can you believe they’re DIY?), Madewell Seewall shorts

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Don’t see any to your liking in list list? Try Madewell, Topshop and Old Navy for wallet-friendly finds. And if you’re looking to create your own denim cutt-offs, click here for a super simple DIY.