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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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Essie

Primping

December 28, 2015,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

One of the simple pleasures in life is taking the time to get ready before a night out. You put on some good jams, pick out your outfit, and spend a few hours primping and dancing around your apartment. There’s something so luxurious about taking extra time to get all the details right. In celebration…Read More

Matchy-Matchy

October 26, 2015,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I love a good matching set and this one from Primark is my latest go-to. The cozy plaid is perfect for fall and the two separate pieces make it easy for me to mix and match with other items in my closet. I love that this set gives me the sassiness of a bodycon skirt…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

April 13, 2014,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

From left to right: 1) Missing this little baby like crazy. 2) New nails for the gorgeous spring weather. 3) Macarons, because how could I not? 4) Cheetah print and gold accents. 5) An afternoon pick-me-up (with my name spelt right!) 6) Two Coco photos because it’s been that kind of week.

Sunday Snapshots

October 13, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

From left to right: 1) Rose petals at my T stop to match my dress. 2) After years of searching – Dostoevsky’s A Writer’s Diary. 3) One of the street pianos by the BCA in the South End. 4) Essie’s “Rubies” polish. 5) Sushi with Rebecca after a long week. 6) Gorgeous new booties from Shoedazzle.

Sunday Snapshots

September 8, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

From left to right: 1) Vegetarian Momos from Trident Cafe and Booksellers – the only meal I want to eat ever again. 2) Decorations in my new apartment. 3) My Boston Blogger Badge! Can’t wait for our next event. 4) A refreshing snack on a hot day. 5) Essie’s Watermelon for my toenails. 6) Homemade empanadas. 

Sunday Snapshots

May 5, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

From left to right: 1) Essie’s “Fishnet Stockings” polish for the 2013 EVVY awards. 2) Photographer for a day, complete with color blocked leather jacket. 3) I’ve finally caved and purchased some sneaker heels. 4) Some cool detailing on my new Levi’s high waisted shorts. 5)  Coco looking as adorable as ever. 6)  Some AMAZING new pants from NastyGal, I can’t wait to style them.

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