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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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Embellished Collar

Trash to Treasure

November 14, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

When I found this dress at Goodwill it was a floor length 90s monstrosity hidden in the children’s section. What attracted me to it was the collar detailing which is very similar to other dresses I’ve seen on the market this fall. I chopped a good two feet off the hem and styled it with…Read More

Vintage Velvet

April 25, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I bought this vintage velvet jacket at a thrift store and embellished the collar myself. I love mixing the texture of the jacket with the smoothness of the faux leather pants. Jacket: Thrifted Shirt: TJ Maxx Pants: H&M Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless

Sweater Weather

April 7, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Sometimes on icky, rainy days, there’s nothing better than putting on a nice comfortable sweater. Today I chose to style mine over a tulle dress and with an embellished collar. Sweater: TJ Maxx Shirt (with collar): H&M Dress (worn as skirt): Wet Seal Tights: TJ Maxx Shoes: Christian Siriano for Payless

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I’m Celina, a Boston-based journalist covering food, arts and culture, travel, and more. When I’m not on duty you can find me diving into a new book or gossiping with friends over martinis.

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