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Christmas on Nantucket

December 19, 2025, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Summer Suiting

August 21, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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March Reading List

March 27, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Snowbody’s Business

February 28, 2024, by Celina[zilla_likes]
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Starlit and Studded

December 18, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

For a cozy but still festive holiday look I styled this studded grey sweater with a tulle skirt and matching belt. You could swap the flats with heels for a more upscale ensemble.  Skirt: Le Club Boutique, Portsmouth, NH, Belt: Goodwill, Sweater: Savers, Shoes: Nine West via Macy’s    

The Studio Closing Sale

December 13, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Over the last year I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know the three women who own The Studio boutique in Brookline. Sandy Gradman, Marcie Brawer and Ilene Epstein are an amazing entrepreneurial group who have run their women-focused business for 40 years in Coolidge Corner. Here’s a snippet of a piece I wrote about…Read More

A Touch of Glamour

December 9, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Next up in my string of holiday looks is this glamorous midi skirt I snagged at Goodwill. It’s enough of statement piece that I went simple with the rest of the outfit, pairing it with a black turtleneck and a leather jacket. The navy belt and studded heels complete the look. I would wear this…Read More

Sunday Snapshots

December 8, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

             From left to right: 1) Ramen on a chilly night. 2) Visiting the Illuminus Boston light and project arts festival 3) Coloring feminist icons at the senior center. 4) Did you see my Holiday Gift Guide? 5) Latest read. 6) A wall full of spray paint at Blick.    

2019 Holiday Gift Guide

December 6, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

I love holiday gift guides in theory, but often the execution is uninspiring. Most lists show groups of product photos pulled from websites. The gifts are targeted at general audiences like “mom,” or “bestie.” I wanted to create something a little more curated. So I’m very excited to debut this year’s holiday gift guide, highlighting…Read More

Holiday Spirit

December 2, 2019,
by Celina[zilla_likes]

Last week I put up a little preview of my holiday outfits. And now that it’s December we get to dive right in! Clearly winter is wasting no time, we’ve already had our first snow here in Boston. So best to be prepared for the many elegant events that line this month’s calendar.  And of…Read More

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