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Lately I've been fascinated with maxi dresses. Usually I wear them in Summer, but this Spring I would love to give one a try. I just have to figure out how to style it. Any suggestion?

U zadnje vrijeme sam fascinirana s dugim haljinama. Većinom ih nosim ljeti, ali voljela bi neku nositi i ovog proljeća. Samo još moram smisliti kako to izvesti. Imate li kakav prijedlog?

Comments

  1. Beauty Unearthly2 April 2015 at 00:20

    Wow...it look super amazing...thx for sharing honey...:-) Great job.
    xx

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  2. Coco2 April 2015 at 01:38

    Hi Darling,
    marvellous illustration, i love the colors!!!
    Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi

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  3. Lubka Henry2 April 2015 at 03:25

    I'm not very good with maxi dresses, as I'm a petite and if I have to layer jackets, it gets too much. In summer time at the beach I don't mind though ;)

    Lu | www.balgarka.co.uk

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    1. Ivana Split5 April 2015 at 12:10

      yes, in the summer it is easier to style them.

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  4. Unknown2 April 2015 at 03:40

    Fab fashion sketch! I love maxi dresses with leather or denim jackets.

    Jasmine ♥
    For a Real Woman

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  5. Unknown2 April 2015 at 03:42

    Isti slučaj. Čekam samo malo da otopli i eto me. Uz patike tipa Converse i teksas jaknu, ili uz kožnu jaknu i neke plitke čizmice. Ako je hladnjikavo možeš i helanke ispod ili tanke čarape :)
    Crtež je predivan, ta nijansa plave je prelepa! Samo bih gledala u nju :)

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  6. La Joie de Vivre!2 April 2015 at 04:28

    amazing illustration my dear, love it :D xoxo

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  7. Anonymous2 April 2015 at 04:34


    Very nice blog.
    I follow you, are # 425. If you must go to my blog. ^ - ^

    www.ilcoloratomondoditerri.blogspot.it

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  8. Unknown2 April 2015 at 05:33

    So cute illustration! :)

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  9. Anonymous2 April 2015 at 05:34

    you really creative! I love it!

    TOM AND TINS

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  10. Unknown2 April 2015 at 07:37

    So lovely! <3

    http://fridaynightstyle.com/

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  11. meg2 April 2015 at 07:44

    Lovely dress *o* what a cute sketch!

    Following. Follow back?
    Sleepy Deer

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  12. Oksana Zolotukhina2 April 2015 at 07:45

    Very cool Ivana! You are very talented!

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  13. Nastya Deutsch2 April 2015 at 07:48

    So cool! Beautiful illustration!

    With love, Nastya Deutsch ♥

    http://nastyadeutsch.blogspot.ru

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  14. Lenya2 April 2015 at 08:04

    You have done an amazing job on the illustration, Ivana. I love maxi dresses, btw but with the rainy weather up here is no point in wearing maxi ones at all, tho.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  15. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger2 April 2015 at 10:42

    sei davvero brava, è bellissimo
    buon giovedì
    un bacione
    tr3ndygirl fashion blog

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  16. Silvia Negretti2 April 2015 at 11:15

    Che bella, quest'illustrazione già richiama l'estate!
    Bellissimi colori!
    Baci!
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  17. Unknown2 April 2015 at 11:16

    Joj meni je uvijek žao što mi duge haljine čudno stoje, s obzirom da sam sva sitna, samo me progutaju :( Ali zato maxi suknje kombiniram s uskim majicama i to mi je super :D

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  18. Unknown2 April 2015 at 11:28

    Molto chic!

    Lace skirt, polka dots and crop top outfit on
    lb-lc fashion blog| bloglovin'

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  19. Esmeralda2 April 2015 at 12:49

    Che brava che sei Ivana, complimenti!

    Don't Call Me Fashion Blogger
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  20. RetroStreetStation2 April 2015 at 13:34

    really stunning!!

    http://retrostreetstation.blogspot.de/2015/03/floral-skater-dress.html

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  21. Unknown2 April 2015 at 13:39

    Che bello! Complimenti!


    http://anotherearthpink.blogspot.it/

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  22. Caro *2 April 2015 at 14:37

    Hello Ivana how are you ? Beautiful job :)

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  23. Mihaela2 April 2015 at 15:05

    jako,jako dobro!!

    mfashionfreak♥blog
    GIVEAWAY

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  24. Sonia Verardo2 April 2015 at 15:11

    I ja volim duge haljine i nositi cu ih sigurno cim malo zatopli!
    Pusa i sve najbolje za uskrsnje blagdane!

    Sonia Verardo

    http://www.trenchcollection.com/

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  25. Alexandra Zakharova2 April 2015 at 15:41

    I just love maxi dresses, I'm not wearing them often, though. Any women wearing maxi dress can look amazing, to my mind. The sketch is also very nice, Ivana! You are true to yourself, your style of painting is inimitable!
    Wish you a wonderful day ahead!

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  26. Carmen Cotugno2 April 2015 at 16:07

    sei davvero brava Ivana! :)
    un bacio
    www.carmy1978.com

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  27. Unknown2 April 2015 at 21:21

    I am not normally a big fan of maxi dresses because I am a big fan of legs :) But I have seen some that are very colorful with nice designs that are pleasing to view. Great job on your art :) xoxo

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  28. Tijana3 April 2015 at 00:06

    Ovo je divno :)

    http://www.itsmetijana.blogspot.com/

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  29. The Dainty Dolls House3 April 2015 at 03:36

    This is beautiful, love maxi dresses as well :)) Happy Good Friday my dear & Happy Easter, I hope you have a wonderful time with your family and friends xx

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  30. Jo3 April 2015 at 04:23

    Beautiful painting, Ivana. I don't like maxi dresses on myself coz they make me look short plus I usually wear maxi dresses with flats. But then again, I have only 1 maxi dress and that's coz it makes me look good. The rest were all given away. I love seeing ladies who carry off maxi dresses well. Do share with us your outfit post on maxi dresses the next time!

    Jo
    Jo's Jumbled Jardinière

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  31. Unknown3 April 2015 at 04:58

    So great! *-*

    http://nunubobomama.blogspot.com.es

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  32. Unknown3 April 2015 at 05:08

    Beautiful illustration Ivana! I love the earthy tones.

    Regarding wearing maxi dresses in spring...depending on the temperatures I'd combine a maxi dress with a cute blazer and a scarf. I'm already looking forward to seeing the result :)

    Jasmin xx
    http://www.whatdefinesus.com
    h

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  33. Rosalind3 April 2015 at 07:57

    You are clearly on a roll with your fab illustrations!
    I often wear a maxi with either a polo neck under or a silk shirt tied at the waist over it - to keep the chilly breezes at bay.

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    1. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 04:19

      Thank you...turtle and polo necks are the best.

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  34. Missymayification3 April 2015 at 08:24

    Good illustrations, Ivana. I love maxi dresses too. I normally style them on their own with some simple statement accessories, but if I want to restyle, I either wear a blazer on top or a blouse over it and ofcos with some accessories. It depends where I'm going sometimes. Hope this helps. :))
    Happy Easter!

    missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  35. NotJessFashion3 April 2015 at 08:39

    I can't sketch. You're so talented! This maxi dress seems nice. Love the jacket detail as well.

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  36. Shireen L. Platt3 April 2015 at 09:36

    You would seriously rock a maxi dress, Ivana! You have the perfect height for it and would look absolutely gorgeous! I hope you'll wear one and feature it here soon, I look forward to it.

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 04:15

      Thank you dear...it is quite cold now, so I'm not sure how to style it.

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  37. A Very Sweet Blog3 April 2015 at 11:07

    I love maxi dresses and skirts! Beautiful jewelry and sandals would look perfect with it.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  38. MariaTamara3 April 2015 at 11:40

    It's beautiful:)

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  39. FASHION TALES3 April 2015 at 11:40

    Maxi dresses are definitely one of my go to styles. It's versatile for all seasons for me. I love that sketch, the second photo is great! <3 Keep up the good work.
    Easter Inspiration

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  40. Sunstreetbymonica3 April 2015 at 12:09

    Amazing illustration Ivana, you are very creative! Love the colours!:)
    M
    http://sunstreetbymonica.blogspot.com

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  41. Kelsey&Kenecha3 April 2015 at 12:21

    What a stunning sketch x

    Florals&Smiles
    Twitter

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  42. Dressed With Soul3 April 2015 at 13:18

    Dear Ivana, you are definitely tall enough for maxi dresses and I can imagine you would look wonderful in a maxi dress styled e. g. with a scarf or a blouse under the dress! Love your fashion illustration - it reminds me a bit on the fashion which has been worn in the 20s :) Wish you a wonderful and happy Easter time!
    xx from Germany/Bavaria, Rena
    International Giveaway: Zatchels Bag as Thank-You for the Supporter of my Hobby
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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    1. Ivana Split6 April 2015 at 12:14

      I will try to wear it with a blouse underneath!

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  43. Gabrielle3 April 2015 at 14:31

    Lovely illustrations and I'm 100% with you on appreciating maxi dresses (speaking as someone who's just bought another one today haha). I'd suggest a pair of block heel sandals, a gold cuff worn on the wrist or upper-arm just above the elbow and perhaps hair worn down and wavy! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

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    1. Ivana Split6 April 2015 at 09:18

      so cool you bought another maxi dress...I'm still looking for the perfect one I could wear in Spring time as well.

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  44. Kristina3 April 2015 at 17:19

    Ja isto volim maxi suknje i haljine i nosim ih....(i to ne samo ljeti :D), al se istodobno uvijek bojim da sam nekako nezgrapna u njima. :D

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    1. Ivana Split6 April 2015 at 09:13

      da, nekad ih je malo teže uskladiti...ljeti je nekako najlakše.

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  45. Mikka4 April 2015 at 02:00

    Beautiful illustration, maxi dress for spring is always a good idea, I would definitely wear one on a sunny spring day! Have a great Easter weekend dear. xo

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  46. Unknown4 April 2015 at 02:33

    Vero cute!!!! Brava!!!
    Happy Easter!
    Elena http//:signorinaclub.com

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  47. Maja K4 April 2015 at 03:09

    Prelep crtež, moraš da izradiš tu haljinu :) Možda u smislu maxi haljine za ljeto- osim ako želiš nešta elegantno za izlazak vani :)) xx Maja

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    1. Maja K4 April 2015 at 03:20

      p.s.: Od aprila me možeš naći na novoj adresi: http://majasmuffin.blogspot.com/

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  48. Mica4 April 2015 at 05:55

    Love the blues and browns in this! :) Lovely colours.

    I wear maxi skirts and dresses a lot - they are so easy to wear! :) They work with scarves and boots for cooler weather :)

    Hope you have a great Easter!

    Away From The Blue

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  49. Style Sense Moments4 April 2015 at 15:51

    I ja volim duge haljine, a ova ilustracija je bas na nivou!!! ;)

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  50. Anett4 April 2015 at 17:16

    I love maxi dresses too, I like to wear them with flats. Happy Easter!

    Bella Pummarola

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  51. Shaira Manalo5 April 2015 at 05:49

    You're a great artist. How I wish I could paint too. I'm in love with maxi dresses ad I'm wearing lots this summer :)

    Happy Easter, Ivana!

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split6 April 2015 at 08:07

      I'm happy to hear that you too love maxi dresses:) Happy Easter to you as well.

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  52. Patricia G.5 April 2015 at 15:39

    This is so cool!!!
    xoxo
    http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/donkeycool-4487669

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  53. Unknown6 April 2015 at 03:18

    Amazing illustrations!
    Have a nice day!
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr/

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  54. ღღČяїstinEεїз6 April 2015 at 03:19

    This is really good dear! I adore art and seeing people's artworks inspired me so much :) Blue is one of my favorite colors and blue paintings are really love for me <3

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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  55. Q6 April 2015 at 07:02

    Beautiful illustration!

    http://irinasenina.blogspot.com

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  56. Unknown7 April 2015 at 01:25

    I really like your watercolor illustration! You remind me of my close friend who always paints using her watercolor and like you, she's also really good at drawing/painting. I hope I'll be able to become better at painting and drawing like you someday! xx

    Roxanne ♥ | Awkward Turtle

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    1. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 01:37

      thank you so much Roxanne:) I'm still working on my painting/drawing skills.

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  57. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 04:01

    Grazie

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  58. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 04:21

    Thank you Jasmin...I think a blazer would be a great choice.

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  59. Ivana Split7 April 2015 at 06:27

    thank you Helder.

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  60. Selvaggia Capizzi8 April 2015 at 00:32

    Bellissima e anche molto elegante!

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  61. Blackswan8 April 2015 at 06:34

    I love your drawing with the maxi dress, Ivana! I think some accessories will be just perfect. Err...... plus make-up, perhaps?? xoxox

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  62. Unknown8 April 2015 at 13:49

    Great! Look me at http://whyshy.me/

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