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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.

Street Art & the City

November 18, 2023

Living in New York City, street art abounds.

Graffiti tends to get a bad rap, but for the most part, I think it gives the city an added layer of character – kind of like a tattoo.

… And there’s a lot of character in today’s post.

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Link Love, Vol. 26

October 10, 2023

Bonjour!

Hello and happy Friday, indeed. I’m six hours ahead of you (nine if you’re on the west coast), which means I’m probably wine-drunk right now… Or well on my way. Santé!

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Mood Board, Vol. 11 | June 2014

June 10, 2024

I swear, you guys: Every time I turn around, it’s time to create another monthly Mood Board — which means yet another 30 day time-span (give or take) has flown on by. How does this happen? Anyone?

I digress…

This month, I’ve felt drawn to sharp silhouettes and shades of white. I’m reaching for subtle sherbet hues (as opposed to icy pastels, a la last month), which go together seamlessly and embody a perfect sartorial expression of summer.

Here’s what I’m loving for June:

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Day & Night: The Striped Dress

June 8, 2024

Today’s post was intended for next Friday, but I was updating it tonight and noticed that the dress just came back in-stock. It won’t stay in stock for long (Beyoncé and January Jones both own it, after all), so I decided to nix any thoughtfully articulated editorial and just get down to biz-nass.

Ultimately, if I’m going to invest in any type of wardrobe staple — especially a moderately-priced dress — I want to be able to wear it a number of which ways. That said, here’s how I’d style this gorgeous little number.

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Origami

April 21, 2024

I’m back in New York after a long weekend get-a-way out west.

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