Split once again / Još jednom Split

Today's post is really just a sequel to the last one titled Swans in Split city. I moved only slightly ( 5 minute walk from the famous promenade i.e. Riva) to show you another view of the Split city. Have a lovely weekend everyone!

Današnja je objava zapravo samo nastavak prošle (koja se zvala Labudovi u Splitu). Pomakla sam se samo mrvicu ( 5 minuta šetnje od rive) da bi vam pokazala još jedan pogled na Split. Uživajte svi u vikendu.


Split.
Once again.
Always.
Forever.
Beauty inscribed in stone.
History that can be touched.
Gorgeousness that can be inhaled.
The smell of sea air.
The calls of seagulls.
The modern and the ancient.
The old and the new.
Split.
Always.
Forever.

Split.
Još jednom.
Uvijek.
Zauvijek.
Ljepota upisana u kamen.
Povijest koja se može dodirnuti.
Prekasnost  koja se može udahnuti.
Miris mora.
Zov galeba.
Moderno i drevno.
Staro i novo.
Split.
Uvijek.
Zauvijek. 


Split.
Where my heart was broken.
Where I broke hearts.
Split.
Always.
Forever.


Split.
Gdje mi je srce slomljeno.
Gdje sam lomila srca.
Split.
Uvijek.
Zauvijek.



POST UPDATE 2025- FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT SPLIT CITY.




You might know or not know this, but I'm somewhat of an artist. 

SEE HOW I ILLUSTRATED AND PAINTED SPLIT BEFORE (by following the links below):

  MATEJUŠKA, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA) // ZENTA MARINE, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA) / ŽNJAN BEACH, SPLIT CITY (CROATIA) // A SEAVIEW FROM A PARK (SPLIT, CROATIA) // PHOTODIARY: EN PLEIN AIR SKETCH// OIL PASTELS VS. WATERCOLOUR PENCILS (SPLIT, FIRULE ) // FASHION AND LOCATION ILLUSTRATION (SPLIT) 







MORE ABOUT HISTORY OF SPLIT (CITED FROM https://visitsplit.com/en/398/the-history-of-split

The history of Split

The history of Split is over-flowingly rich and turbulent to fit in just a couple of sentences. Although the Split area was earlier inhabited by the Greek colonies, Emperor Diocletian should be considered its first citizen and founder, starting his lavish villa of around 300 square meters near the great city of Salona in 293 AD, only to retire from the Roman throne within its walls after building it for ten years......




MORE POSTS ABOUT SPLIT CITY- FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT MORE




FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION IN SPLIT 2025

THE BRUTALIST BEAUTY OF SPLIT 2025
























SUSTAINABLE FASHION FILES - ODRŽIVA MODA I MOJI ODRŽIVI MODNI SPISI


Time for another link update.
I regularly update my old posts to promote fashion sustainability.


THE BLACK COAT (TALLY WEIJL)- I still wear it in 2025, in fact I have worn it over 100 times!

See how I wore it in an all black styling ( apart from a colourful scarf)-the one where I'm posing with our neighbourhood cat.  More recently in this fashion illustration post where I paired it with a blazer and a Bellissima skirt. Back in 2019, I shared plus thirty ways to style this short black coat. Since then, I must have worn it as many times if not more. In this 2025 post, I wore this black coat with a floral dress, a mustard top and biker boots.



A PAIR OF BLACK SKINNY JEANS (no name)

Moments ago I wore that if I recall well, this pair of jeans was a gift. I stand corrected. I checked the first part of this post and realized they were borrowed. So, maybe I borrowed them from my mother? She wears skinny jeans often. I'm not sure how often I wore or borrowed this pair. At any rate, I don't have this pair anymore. Neither does she. I think we donated them or something like that. 

Here is another post featuring this pair:

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2013/12/tribute-to-lauren-diy-heart-necklace.html

A PAIR OF BLACK BOOTS (can't remember the brand)

This pair of faux leather boots fell apart the second time I wore them. Well, it didn't exactly fall apart, but the faux leather kept falling off.  It's a shame for the pair is very warm and comfortable. I tried painting them over multiple times but every layer of paint keeps falling off. Faux leather is not that good for the environment in the long run. It shreds and it creates a mess. It is hard to patch. 
Anyway, this is the first time I wore this pair of black boots:

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2015/01/a-touch-of-yellow-outfit-post-dodir.html


DIY STATEMENT FAUX LEATHER NECKLACE WITH COOKIES

Do you know what happened to this necklace made from left over Christmas cookies, faux leather, nail polish and acrylic paint? It was eaten by bread bugs. Really! The paint didn't stop them. How surprising!
Still, I managed to wear it a couple of times before that happened. See how I styled it for a feminine look below:



See this post to find out how I made this cookie necklace:


Below you can see a photograph of me and my husband taken with a self-timer and our old camera.


I love how on this photograph you can see an old couple walking behind us.
Maybe a promise we will grow old together?
My blog wouldn't be the same without my photographer husband.
Thank you husband!

Comments

  1. ღღČяїstinEεїз21 February 2015 at 06:04

    Wooahh it's official! Split City is really special!! It's really beautiful dear!! the view is amazing! perfect for a photoshoot location <3 how amazing of you to capture its beauty! Thanks for sharing to us a real beauty :)

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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  2. Unknown21 February 2015 at 07:50

    Wauw! Prelepe slike! Split je sigurno na mojoj listi želja za putovanje od sada! :)
    ♥Kristina

    New post :
    ~New York fashion week 2015 ~

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  3. Alejandra21 February 2015 at 08:57

    Fantastic place and pics!
    Have a nice weekend dear,
    xoxo
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  4. Trendy Tips Trendy Girls21 February 2015 at 09:06

    Wow!!! it's a lovely view, photos are amazing! You look wonderful
    Kiss kiss ♥ happy weekend
    New post on my blog http://trendytips-trendygirls.blogspot.com

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  5. Paola Lauretano21 February 2015 at 09:21

    Bellissime foto e splendida location!!!!
    Meravigliosa la tua collana Ivana!
    Happy WE doll!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  6. Unknown21 February 2015 at 09:33

    Che bella collana Ivana! Meravigliosa la location!!

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  7. Unknown21 February 2015 at 09:52

    Ma baš vam je tu lipo, još samo da proljeće dođe :))

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  8. Anonymous21 February 2015 at 10:00

    Ilove Croatia and miss it! <3
    :)
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  9. Ashley Tamarra21 February 2015 at 12:06

    Very nice dear...

    Ash,
    www.AshleyTamarra.com

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  10. Peaches McGinty21 February 2015 at 14:42

    Your home is breathtakingly beautiful!! absolutely stunning, and you look wonderful, I adore your outfit! x x x

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  11. Unknown21 February 2015 at 16:39

    Oh wow it looks incredible! I live by the sea but nothing compared to how beautiful this is xxx

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  12. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger21 February 2015 at 18:12

    stupendo sia il tuo look che la location
    buona domenica
    http://tr3ndygirl.com
    un abbraccio

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  13. bokyca21 February 2015 at 18:41

    Divne fotke, divan grad! Bila sam u Hrvatskoj ali nisam imala prilike da posjetim Split, a želja mi je! Nadam se da hoću uskoro! :))

    Beehive by B - Jump Around - See the latest post! :)
    XOXO

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  14. Unknown21 February 2015 at 19:58

    Such a wonderfully lovely place! Those big wooden cuddle benches are my favorites :) xoxo

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  15. Coco21 February 2015 at 21:56

    Che bel panorama tesoro! Tu Stai benissimo!!
    Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi

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  16. Unknown22 February 2015 at 01:28

    Unas fotos preciosas, el sitio parece muy bonito.
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  17. Unknown22 February 2015 at 01:51

    Kako prelepooo mesto. Volim da putujem, u Splitu nikada nisam bila, sada kada sam videla slike moram da ga dodam na svoju listu. Odusevljena sam. Post je super. Ako zelis poseti moj blog.

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  18. Elwira Charmuszko - spiked-soul.pl22 February 2015 at 02:25

    Wow! Nice photos and views! I'm soooo jealous :)

    I hope that you visit my blog too and maybe follow: SPIKED-SOUL.BLOGSPOT.COM :)
    Have a nice day!

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  19. Maja K22 February 2015 at 03:08

    Najbliže Splitu sam bila kad sam bila u Šibeniku. Izgleda prelepo i toliko lepše kad sunce sve obasja :) xx Maja
    - http://modern-muffin.blogspot.com

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  20. Ivana22 February 2015 at 03:37

    Malo sunca, barem na fotkama, nikako ne škodi! :)

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  21. Unknown22 February 2015 at 03:41

    WoW!!! so stunning view!!!!!!! Really nice pics

    Don't miss this NYFW post on Furore!

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  22. Blackswan22 February 2015 at 04:59

    Ivana, will you take me along with your tour next time?? ^_^

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  23. Dania22 February 2015 at 05:25

    Great location and amazing bag

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  24. Unknown22 February 2015 at 06:35

    Wow! Split is a beautiful city. It must be packed in summer. I for one, would love to visit Split once the temperatures allow for a lighter wardrobe ;) Oh and I love your sunnies...the colour of the frame is super cool!

    Jasmin xx
    http://www.whatdefinesus.com

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  25. aleksandraladygin22 February 2015 at 07:43

    you are so lucky that you have so many beautiful places around you!

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  26. Marcela Gmd22 February 2015 at 09:59

    Nice place!!! you look so pretty!!!
    Have a nice sunday, dear Ivana!!! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  27. Unknown22 February 2015 at 10:29

    Avete proprio un lungomare bellissimo!

    Autunno/Inverno 2014-15: cosa e come indossarlo su
    lb-lc | IT fashion and lifestyle blog

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  28. Unknown23 February 2015 at 00:07

    The view is absolutely gorgeous and the statement necklace really pops on this outfit, awesome! Thanks for sharing these great pictures!

    Prudence
    www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com

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  29. Unknown23 February 2015 at 05:18

    Splita nikad dosta! :) Uživancija!

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  30. Rowena @ rolala loves23 February 2015 at 07:15

    I wish we had a seaside area like this in NYC. It looks like such a nice place to hang out in.

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  31. Lera23 February 2015 at 08:46

    Beautiful place, perfect place for a summer getaway!

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  32. A Very Sweet Blog23 February 2015 at 17:39

    I love a city near the water. These pictures are gorgeous. Look at those trees! You look great.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  33. DressUpNotDown23 February 2015 at 18:43

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I just adore the photo with your man posing with you. :o)

    JJ
    www.dressupnotdown.blogspot.com

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  34. Sue Jordan25 February 2015 at 08:43

    Oh wow, what a beautiful city, you are so lucky to have this back drop for your OOTD shoots. Seriously considering a visit with my Sis xx

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  35. Unknown26 February 2015 at 04:58

    Bas je lep taj tvoj Split! Bila sam nekada davno...Ogrlica ti je ekstra, a ne viidm neku sliku ogrlice iz bliza

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  36. Unknown26 February 2015 at 06:33

    Love this necklace and the beautiful photos! ♥
    You are so stylish <3

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  37. Lubka Henry26 February 2015 at 16:43

    Very nice town and your photos are beautiful.
    I also like your unique necklace and how it matches the colour of the handbag :)

    Lu | www.balgarka.co.uk

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  38. Unknown27 February 2015 at 04:28

    Looking beautiful!!! Superb location.

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  39. Caro *28 February 2015 at 14:49

    You are very chic Ivana and this town is a dream ! Your coat is very elegant. Kisses ;)

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  40. Jeanne1 March 2015 at 11:33

    I love this belted coat Ivana! Great outfit!
    ♥♥♥
    Jeanne
    http://fashionmusingsdiary.com

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  41. Jennifer Behrs2 December 2015 at 04:20

    i love your spilt-posts a lot - thanks for sharing.

    you´re looking really nice my dear - your bag is huge for a simple walk in the city, but i love her shape and colour!

    Bye

    Jennifer

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