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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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Mary Janes

Sunday Snapshots

July 14, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

From left to right: 1) Coco taking an afternoon snooze on one of our many rainy days. 2) Finally taking a beach day in Rye, NH. 3) Nothing beats late night breakfast. 4) My new Christian Siriano for Payless t-strap Mary Jane’s. 5) Grill struggles. Domestic life is hard. 6) A mocha cookie crumble frappe, aka the only summer drink I will ever need.

A Little Fairytale

August 3, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

My dad helped me with this shoot and during it he likened me to Little Red Riding Hood, being swallowed up by the dark forest. I really liked the idea of a girly outfit like this being contrasted by a darker, almost ominous background. Dress: Thrifted Shoes: Gifted Necklace: Gifted Belt: Thrifted Photos courtesy of…Read More

Green With Envy

July 18, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I’ve always been attracted to colored denim but painful memories of my middle school wardrobe always prevented me from trying some. Fortunately these green skinnies lend themselves much more to blazers and heels than band t shirts and converse. Blazer: TJ Maxx Shirt: Forever21 Skinnies: TJ Maxx Belt: Thrifted Shoes: Gifted Bracelet: Family heirloom Photos…Read More

The Rewards of Roommates

April 29, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

One of the major benefits of living with roommates is being able to mooch off their wardrobes. Whenever I open my closet and think “I have nothing to wear” I just move on to the next closet! Fortunately, my roommates are really good sports about it. I borrowed this dress from Michele during a particularly…Read More

Heart and Sole

February 8, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

At long last I received an amazing new pair of shoes in the mail, courtesy of the best friend in the world! These were a Christmas gift and I’ve been dreaming about how to style them for ages. I love the look of Mary Jane heels and this three-strap version is a sophisticated twist on the old…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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