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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.

Giveaway: Cobra Society Loafers

December 9, 2023

Well, today, I have to start by saying wow, you guys.

I’m pretty blown away by the response from yesterday’s post. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thank you to those of you who took time to tweet, like, comment and share! (It’s okay if you didn’t, I’m a “silent reader” on lots of blogs, too.) You’ve given me ample mental notes for future writing prompts…

Now, today’s the day!

Starting today — and every day for the rest of this week — I’m launching a series of giveaways in partnership with my all-time favorite brands. Woo hoo!

There’s no rhyme or reason for this beyond the fact that I wanted to say thanks. In the wake of Thanksgiving, my birthday and because it’s the holidays in general, I thought this would be a great way to show my gratitude for you guys. And, you know, I’m all about sharing the wealth.

Let’s get to it, shall we?

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Link Love, Vol. 31

November 21, 2023

TGIF, my friends!

Yesterday, I introduced you to the Golden Tote (your stylist-in-a-bag service) — and specifically, I mulled over how much I’ve been wearing my black-and-white striped vest.

While yesterday’s look was more weekday-appropriate, today it’s all about bundling up under a blanket scarf. (There’s a lot of links to love at the end of this post, too!)

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Oversized Silhouette

November 17, 2023

There’s an incredible sense of ease in pulling on the super-sized silhouette of your coziest sweater.

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Lots to Do: A Laid-back Look

October 9, 2023

Well, it’s finally here! We’re leaving for Paris tonight, which means I’m running around like a bat out of hell (in these shoes) doing all of those last-minute things you never remember to do before you’re traveling.

If it weren’t for the last minute, would anything really ever get done?

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Chunky Knits & Distressed Denim

October 6, 2023

While fall is usually synonymous with a preppy array of plaids, my autumn uniform is anything but.

This weekend was all about those late New York nights… That turn into early mornings.

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