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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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Preppy

Beret All Day

September 16, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

When I posted this look on Instagram someone told me I looked like a senator’s daughter. Which reminded me of an early 2000s rom com where a political daughter falls for a rogue musician to break away from the tight constraints of her life. In other words, I’m into it.  These shoes are from Lifestride…Read More

Class Act

October 30, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

On a particularly cold fall day in Boston, this preppy ensemble was the answer to my prayers. High waisted jeans, a flannel shirt, and a wool letterman’s jacket kept me nice and cozy all day long. Shirt: Forever21, Jacket: Urban Outfitters, Jeans: Urban Outfitters, Shoes: Tahari, Rings: Assorted Photos by Jamie Kaplan.

Schoolgirl Chic

October 18, 2013,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

My style originated as very preppy, and although I’ve gotten into more of an edgy aesthetic, I still like to go back to my tailored roots once in a while. When OASAP sent me this dress I went all out by styling it with oxfords and thigh high socks. Dress: Courtesy of OASAP, Socks: Forever21,…Read More

Queen Bee

July 2, 2012,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

These past few weeks I’ve been obsessively re-watching the Gossip Girl series, and because of that I’ve had the overwhelming urge to wear headbands and knee socks. Gossip Girl always garnered a lot of attention from the fashion community for Eric Daman’s incredible styling, especially of Blair Waldorf. Well this is my Blair Waldorf inspired…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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