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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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Full skirt

Culinary Clothing

September 3, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

This retro black and white dress is one of my favorite new go-tos. In this particular instance I embraced the ’50s housewife vibe by accessorizing with a pair of tongs. Don’t worry, I did none of the actual grilling. Since we just celebrated our last long weekend of the summer, this flirty look felt like…Read More

Shake it Up

July 8, 2015,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

This is one of my favorite midi skirts. There’s something about the fullness and the color that gives it a modern princess vibe. Can’t go wrong with that! I like to pair it with a crop top to balance out the volume. Here I kept flats for a casual look and added some arm candy…Read More

Literary Lady

July 18, 2014,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I’ve always had this romantic image in my head of a well dressed woman in a full skirt reading on the train. There’s something so interesting and so alluring to me about this mix of style, class, and intelligence. This is the kind of outfit that I imagine that woman would wear. The full skirt…Read More

Full Skirt Frenzy

March 19, 2014,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

As you all know, I can’t get enough of full skirts this season, especially in the midi length. This green skirt (seen here) is one of my favorites. I love the way the bold green pairs with the bright pink shoes. And, of course, what better way to top if off than with my favorite…Read More

Lady of the House

November 24, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

This gorgeous black and white tweed dress from OASAP arrived a week or so ago and I’ve been dying to wear it. With the tulle lining and bound waist it just makes me feel so ladylike. I added pearls and a ballerina bun to enhance the classic, feminine silhouette. Dress: OASAP (The dress can be…Read More

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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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