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Seasonal/ Travel

Christmas on Nantucket

December 19, 2025, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Lookbook

Summer Suiting

August 21, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Literature

March Reading List

March 27, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Lookbook

Snowbody’s Business

February 28, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Black

Mad About Marilyn

November 4, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I’ve had this skirt probably since college and let me tell you, it never gets old. Nothing like Marilyn Monroe to make a sartorial statement. Here I’ve styled it simply with a black long-sleeved tee and flats. The belt adds some additional visual interest without competing with the print for attention. And of course, a…Read More

Culotte Crowd

June 30, 2017,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Although culottes have been in for a while, I’m seeing the look be transitioned from the street-style mavens to the office-goers. Black trouser culottes are the new summer pants for 9-5ers. They’re comfortable, trendy, and easily transitional from work to play. I styled mine with heels and my denim button down, but you could pair…Read More

Determined Damsel

March 13, 2017,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I’ve had this vintage Prada bustier for years and have always styled it with edgy outfits. In this look I play on hard and soft with the dominatrix top and the princess tulle skirt. It would pair well with a leather jacket and a fur stole alike. Rebecca and I have a history of shooting…Read More

Tiny Tutu

February 7, 2017,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I love a good tutu, and the delicate pink color of this midi skirt is reminiscent enough of a Degas to be exciting, but conservative enough to wear in contemporary life. I paired it with a black, chiffon top and basic heels. I’d wear this look to work or throw a leather jacket over it…Read More

Backless Beauty

December 22, 2016,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

It’s the final countdown to the holidays and sartorial expectations are high. Last week I posted this glitter jumpsuit as a comfy, contemporary alternative to the traditional dress. My next party look is this black lace dress that has an Isabel Toledo vibe but only costs $27 at Primark. Dress: Primark, Shoes: H&M, Rings: Assorted…Read More

The Library Look

July 12, 2016,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Perhaps it’s my lifelong propensity for reading, or a woefully optimistic misinterpretation of Nancy Drew books, but sometimes I dress like a librarian. I was drawn to this bow-tie blouse because of my Gossip Girl days and paired it with a zip-down pencil skirt for a mix of classic and edgy. The look takes a…Read More

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