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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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Mixing Prints

Inkblots for Instagram

August 3, 2021,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I love a polka dot, so mixing and matching these two prints felt inevitable. The inverted color combinations and different sized dots keep this outfit from feeling too chaotic and the yellow floral earrings add a pop of color. This has been one of my go-to outfits this summer for strolling the streets of New…Read More

Bold Prints & Bank Jobs

January 15, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I call this look “French Gangster Auditions for the Ballet.” It’s just eclectic enough to work. The mix of textures and patterns work because I’ve laced everything together with a common color. I’ve been all about the monochrome life lately. It’s a great way to make an unexpectedly chic outfit. Or to flash your street…Read More

Down by the Seaside

April 25, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

At the end of my time in the Netherlands the weather in Well began to warm up. On a particularly balmy day I couldn’t help but wear these adorable ice cream shorts. In the past I’ve had trouble mixing prints but I found harmony between the pastel shorts and strong polka dots. Top: Charlotte Russe…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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