DIY (espadrilles) + outfit post / Ukrašavanje espandrila i odjevna kombinacija





Yesterday...it has been a long day. I had to get up early to catch a ride to Split. During the day a number of odd things happened such as having to walk barefoot from the beach because my shoes fell apart (fortunately my home in Split is near the beach) and accidentally locking myself in the bathroom. 

Anyhow, this is what I wore the day before yesterday for a walk with my dog near my home in Mostar. I really like midi skirts, this one is vintage and the smurfs tee ( bought at kids department) I just think is cute...

 I hope you like my DIY, it's pretty simple and I think it had made these espadrilles a bit more interesting. Sure, they're not real espadrilles (the real ones are made in a specific way)...yet I like the ones that are inspired by this popular and once only peasant footwear.

Jučer bijaše čudan dan. Hodati po užarenom asfaltu jer su mi japanke pukle bilo je zanimljivo, iako i bolno iskustvo...no srećom plaža mi nije daleko od stana...a onda čekati da me spase iz kupaonice u koju sam se greškom zaključala ( no barem sam konačno počupala obrve)...da, stvarno čudan dan.
Uglavnom, ovo je prekjučerašnja odjevna kombinacija. Volim suknje ispod koljena, ova mi se baš sviđa...kao i ova majica na štrumfetu. Malo sam ukrasila ove espandrile i sada su mi zanimljivije...Nisu zapravo prave espandrile koje se izrađuju baš od platna i špage, ali volim sve cipele koje su nadahnute ovom nekada isključivo seljačkom obućom....možda i naš opanak jednom postane ludo popularan:)



Comments

  1. Bhushavali14 July 2013 at 02:47

    Nice DIY! I love that button down skirt! :)
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  2. Ivana14 July 2013 at 03:03

    Odlicna suknja, san za kombiniranje! Fora DIY! ;) I sama sam neki dan hodala bosa i opekla se ali vlastitom odlukom jer sam na moru konstantno bosa pa sam se preracunala oko topline asfalta ;)

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    1. Ivana Split14 July 2013 at 03:42

      da, baš se zagrije...i ja ljeti volim hodati bosa nekad pomislim zašto na uopće trebaju cipele...ali valjda je vrući asfalt jedan od razloga.

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  3. Unknown14 July 2013 at 03:29

    Preslatko! :)

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  4. margaret cruzemark14 July 2013 at 06:52

    My dear Ivana, as I have told before, i adore your creativity and your sense of style.
    Miss Margaret Cruzemark
    http://margaretcruzemark.blogspot.com/

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  5. Unknown14 July 2013 at 11:37

    oh the shoes are so pretty!:) thank you so much for your nice comment on my blog. I'm following you on bloglovin (#110) and google+ (petra lorietta) ;)
    Lorietta.cz
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  6. Carmen14 July 2013 at 11:59

    Your shoes turned out really cute, nice idea :)
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  7. Dressed With Soul14 July 2013 at 12:05

    This is indeed a good idea, dear Ivana, and makes this kind of shoes very special! And what a pity that you locked in, too, today, like it happened to me last ...

    Wish you a wonderful evening!

    xx from Bavaria, Rena

    www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de

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  8. Unknown14 July 2013 at 12:27

    Bome ti je zanimljiv bio dan, morala sam se nasmijati na zaključavanje u zahod (ali ajde barem si kvalitetno iskoristila vrijeme u zatočeništvu) :)))

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  9. Inna15 July 2013 at 02:03

    Creative girl )xx

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  10. The Dainty Dolls House15 July 2013 at 02:59

    Love it, looks super x

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  11. Bárbara Marques15 July 2013 at 03:57

    What an odd day indeed :)
    Great ideai, painting your spadrilles!

    www.mykindofjoy.blogspot.com

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  12. ChatterBlossom15 July 2013 at 07:11

    Super cute and polka dots make everything better!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  13. Marcela Gmd15 July 2013 at 11:33

    Beautiful work!!!
    Have a good week, dear Ivana!!! my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  14. Unknown15 July 2013 at 12:13

    I do like your awesome idea's DIY, you look lovely!

    http://www.attraction2fashion.com

    Tanya

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  15. Unknown15 July 2013 at 12:50

    So beautiful, sweety.

    Have a Lovely week,

    Nicole

    www.nicoleta.me

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  16. Inez15 July 2013 at 13:46

    Great way to design, how did you lock yourself? I locked myself in the bathroom as a child and was so upset that when I managed to unlock the door I ran out and smacked right into the patio glass door thinking it was open lol, I was fine though, xoxo.

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    1. Ivana Split15 July 2013 at 14:52

      yes, it's an odd feeling...makes me feel for all those who are imprisoned for any amount of time, especially a long one.

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    2. Inez16 July 2013 at 02:34

      Very true

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  17. Caro *16 July 2013 at 12:49

    Adorable DIY, I love your idea :)

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  18. Jennifer Behrs27 October 2015 at 04:38

    Hello Ivana,

    i like posts about footwear a lot. You had a great idea to put on some dots on these shoes - they looks really nice.

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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