Cecily von Ziegesar (Cecily Brooke von Ziegesar) Quotes

Recently my publicist asked me for a college photo, and I realize how chubby I looked. I know this sounds totally shallow, but my advice is don't fall prey to the freshmen fifteen!

Cecily von Ziegesar

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  Cecily von Ziegesar
  • College
  • Fall
  • Advice