another DIY necklace / još jedna ogrlica koju sam napravila

I'm back in Mostar and happy to say that the weather improved significantly. I did end up with a cold as a result of the sudden weather changes, but I'm not complaining because it was my own choice to spend entire days outdoors facing the freezing wind. Besides, I quite enjoyed it (photographs of windy Split coming up soon).  Now, about the outfit. I wore this yesterday when we stopped for coffee after grocery shopping and right before my favourite part of day- preparing lunch. Ok, I admit maybe eating lunch is my favourite but I do like cooking as well. This vintage skirt I often wear with this jacket, it seems the right thing to do, being high waist and all that. The bag is a treasured gift and the boots are from Peko. Last but not the least, a necklace that I made myself last Spring. To create this necklace, I handsewn these beads (plastic imitation crystals) onto recycled faux leather.

Vratila sam se u Mostar i drago mi je reći da se vrijeme znatno popravilo. Istina, malo sam se prehladila zbog svih ovih vremenskih promjena, ali neću se žaliti jer je bio moj vlastiti izbor biti po cijele dane vani na burnje vrijeme i baš sam uživala u tome (uskoro stižu slike splitske bure). Sada, što se tiče odjevne kombinacije. Nosila sam ovo jučer kada smo pili kavu nakon odlaska u spizu (tj. u dućan) i neposredno prije mog najdražeg dijela dana- kuhanja ručka. Dobro, možda mi je jedenje ručka ipak najdraže, ali volim i kuhati. Što se tiče kombinacije, ima tu posebnih komada. Ovu suknju  obično nosim s ovom jaknom, čini mi se kao ispravan izbor, jer tako dolazi do izražaja visoki struk. Torba je dragi poklon, a čizme su iz Peka. Ogrlicu sam sama napravila prošlog proljeća tako što sam ušila ove plastične imitacije  kristala na recikliranu umjetnu kožu. 



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Comments

  1. Fashionelja10 April 2015 at 02:39

    This great styling looks, Beautifully!
    all I really like, a revelation!
    I've seen a few people below, now I'm waiting for you

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  2. Shopping Lady10 April 2015 at 02:53

    WondeRFUL LOOK; LOVE THE SKIRT!

    My last post: 1 item 2 looks -Pencil skirt-

    Shopping Girls

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  3. Esmeralda10 April 2015 at 03:42

    Beautiful look! Love the bijoux!
    Kiss

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  4. The Dainty Dolls House10 April 2015 at 04:08

    You look stunning...happy weekend :) xx

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  5. Bárbara Marques10 April 2015 at 04:55

    You look very stylish and elegant sweety! Great job with the necklace :)

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  6. lamodalena10 April 2015 at 06:12

    kochana, bardzo elegancko wyglądasz! piękna spódnica :)

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  7. Anonymous10 April 2015 at 06:41

    You look amazing dear!

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  8. Carina G.10 April 2015 at 06:59

    The necklace looks so pretty !
    xoxo,

    atwednesdaysiwearpink.blogspot.com

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  9. Unknown10 April 2015 at 07:23

    Anche qui in Italia il tempo è migliorato un bel po'! Bella la tua gonna, i capelli ti stanno benissimo con questo ciuffo!

    Outfit trech coat+stripes a combo for everybody on
    lb-lc fashion blog| bloglovin'

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  10. Luca10 April 2015 at 07:25

    Nice outfit, compliments.

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  11. Blackswan10 April 2015 at 07:51

    You look so elegant in this outfit, Ivana! Gosh, you're so talented! xoxo

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  12. siforthestyle10 April 2015 at 08:06

    wonderful blog
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    Obs for handling (I have, please email me)
    Feel free to me (the new name of the blog)
      My Blog - click! the Welcome New Post
    I'll be nice if you leave a trail :)

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  13. Kelsey&Kenecha10 April 2015 at 08:27

    Great DIY I love the necklace :D Lovely skirt too!

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    1. Ivana Split11 April 2015 at 05:22

      thank you:) I'm glad you like the necklace.

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  14. Rowena @ rolala loves10 April 2015 at 08:54

    Yay for better weather! It's about time ins't it :) I really like your DIY necklaces and seeing how you add your artistic touch to them. This one is really lovely and looks fantastic with that chic outfit you've got going on. Happy weekend my dear!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    1. Ivana Split11 April 2015 at 05:23

      yes, it sure is:) Today it is also a lovely sunny day here<3 thank you for your sweet comment.

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  15. Lilli10 April 2015 at 09:38

    Che carina la collana, sei stata bravissima! E mi piace anche come l'hai indossata nel look, stai molto bene!:) Buon weekend!

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  16. Unknown10 April 2015 at 10:32

    Super ti stoji ova kombinacija, baš dobro izgledaš! :)
    Jooj ja mrzim kuhanje, doslovno kuhinju zaobilazim u širokom luku kad god mogu haha

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  17. Linda10 April 2015 at 10:44

    Beautiful photos and lovely outfit. :)

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  18. Shireen L. Platt10 April 2015 at 11:19

    I really like the skirt on you, Ivana! You have the perfect height and figure to pull it off, gorgeous! The weather is lovely from what I can see through your pictures, I would gladly exchange it with what we're having here, it's been gloomy again. :-/

    Wishing you a lovely weekend, Ivana! xx

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Ivana Split11 April 2015 at 05:45

      thank you so much dear Shireen...and I hope weather improves there as well.

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  19. Ll10 April 2015 at 11:40


    Nice blog and interesting post, dear. I love it!
    Your design is pretty!

    CLICK
    Can you click on the link to coat? (at the end of the post)

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  20. Epsita10 April 2015 at 12:32

    Nice post and you look lovely in all the pics!!
    Love the DIY Necklace idea...
    Epsita

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  21. Vanessa10 April 2015 at 14:25

    Beautiful look, love your necklace. *__*
    Have a nice weekend...

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  22. ►Naďa10 April 2015 at 23:17

    very nice post !
    please follow me :) COLORFUL THOUGHTS

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  23. Giulia11 April 2015 at 02:08

    Che bel posto, tu stavi benissimo!
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  24. Ivana Split11 April 2015 at 05:33

    thanks Federica

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  25. Unknown11 April 2015 at 06:12

    Che belle foto! davvero carino questo look!


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  26. Olga Rani11 April 2015 at 07:24

    Looking very elegant, Ivana! You are right to wear this skirt with this jacket, they look great together. And the necklace is really such a statement piece! It is impossible not to notice such a beauty.

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  27. AVY11 April 2015 at 08:43

    It really brings something extra to the outfit.

    /Avy

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    ♥

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  28. Unknown11 April 2015 at 21:00

    You did a wonderful job on the necklace and that skirt is very flattering on you :) xoxo

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  29. Natassia12 April 2015 at 03:40

    Looking ever so elegant! :)

    Love the jackets and necklace... and those boots! :)

    Geekette in High Heels

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  30. ღღČяїstinEεїз12 April 2015 at 06:06

    Aww you have a really wonderful creation dear! Love how your DIY necklace matched with your outfit!!! <3

    love lots,
    Tin

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  31. NotJessFashion12 April 2015 at 07:46

    It doesn't look much up close, but it's gorgeous when worn. Love this necklace with your outfit.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  32. A Very Sweet Blog13 April 2015 at 06:31

    that skirt looks so good on you and i love that you paired it with boots. your hair looks really good!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  33. Lera13 April 2015 at 11:42

    I love you in the maxi skirt, and the necklace is really cute!

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  34. Alexandra Zakharova14 April 2015 at 05:05

    You look so elegant and feminine, dear Ivana! This skirt was cut to show your figure to good advantage! I also like the necklace, you have magical hands, indeed. Besides, those snapshots are so great and captivating, the area is so beautiful as always:)
    Have a fabulous time!

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  35. Caro *21 April 2015 at 14:19

    Very chic and feminine ! Your necklace is beautiful and I love this skirt. Kisses beauty and see you soon :)

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  36. Mihaela Pojogu27 April 2015 at 13:00

    Great skirt, you know I like it, the necklaces are joyful as your mood. The view is beautiful and your look too, elegant and chic! xoxo

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  37. Jennifer Behrs3 December 2015 at 00:12

    these are fantastic photos, but my fav is the last one. gosh, you look so beautiful in this outfit. i think i see your boots from one of your last posts here - this skirt is the right combo to this shoes. i like this a lot!!! colourwise is this a perfect match.

    but i think you "missed" a belt - i think that would look great on this skirt/shirt combo. And yes, i see another great diy necklace on you - you had really a talent for this!!!

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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    1. Ivana Split3 December 2015 at 00:35

      you mean a belt on the skirt or over the jacket. I think that a belt worn on a skirt would look nice but not if I would wear it over this jacket.

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