Once a bookworm always a bookworm (outfit post) / Jednom knjiški crv uvijek knjiški crv (odjevna objava)

If I was a shoppingholic I would say : 'I was so happy when I bought this tote bag, I mean isn't this inscription so adorable?'. However, since I'm a DIYaholic, I must say: 'I was so happy when I hand painted this old tote bag. Isn't this incription I made so adorable?'. Hm, now that I think about it, there is a certain similiarity between a shopaholic and a DIYaholic. We're both passionate about things and we invest a certain amount of time in getting what we want. To each its own as they say, so far I prefer DIY, but there are certainly advantages to shopping, like not having to spend half a day cleaning your house after all your DIY projects. So you remember these sunglasses that I repainted recently? Well, there is another DIY element in the look and it is this lovely earring that I will talk more about  some other time.....

In the meantime, you can see this tote bag styled for the first time here. You can see one of my numerous 'let's paint on clothes' projects here.  Now, about the oufit....sorry, I'm not feeling it.  Let's talk about books instead. At the moment I'm reading Les Misérables. I can't believe I haven't read it before, because I've read most of the classics. I tell you, I'm so head over heels with this novel. I'm so glad I gave up on watching the recent movie version....I must have heard somewhere how it ends but it didn't stay in my head, so no spoilers please. Don't tell me how it ends! Please don't!

Kada bi bila ovisnica o kupnji, rekla bi kako sam jako sretna što sam kupila ovu tote torbu i zar nije natpis na njoj presladak, no pošto sam "uzdaj se u se i u svoje kljuse" tip žene, moram reći kako mi se jako sviđa ovaj stari cener na kojem sam sama napisala ovaj natpis i nacrtala ilustracije. Moram reći kada razmislim, doista postoje sličnosti između šopingholičarki i nas DIYholičarki. I jedne i druge ulažemo određen dio vremena i poprilično strasti u to da dobijemo ono što želimo. Sto ljudi, sto ćudi, kako kažu, meni je ovo zabavnije, ali postoje određene prednosti kupovine sigurna sam, kao npr. ne morati čistiti cijeli dan kuću nakon svih tih " mojih ruku djelo pod svaku cijenu" aktivnosti. Sjećate se ovih sunčanih koje sam nedavno prebojala...dobro, ali od zanimljivosti ima još jedna moja kreacija, a to je ova krasna naušnica o kojoj ću govoriti neki drugi put....

U međuvremenu, evo poveznica za objavu u kojoj sam nosila ovaj ceker prvi put. Još jedna poveznica  na jednu od sto mojih objava o slikanju na odjeću, otiđite ako želite vidjeti koju sam tekstilnu boju koristila. Sada što se tiče odjevne kombinacije....e nešto mi se ne da, već se tekst odužio pa za kraj samo da vam kažem da trenutno čitam Jadnike i da sam oduševljenja. Baš čudno da je nisam prije pročitala i znam da sam na nekom predavanju sigurno raspravljala o njoj, ali sad se ne mogu sjetiti kraja, a i ne želim. Filmsku verziju sam prestala gledati nakon petnaest minuta i sad mi je baš drago.... Nemojte mi otkriti kraj!

Painting On Clothes and Accessories With Textile Paints: The Pros And The Cons  a

The pros of this DIY project are pretty obvious. 

When you paint on clothes (or/and accessories) you end up with a personalized item. 

Now, who wouldn't want that?

 What are the cons?

 Well, one of the downsides of painting with fabric/textile paints is that  you might not be happy with the result. 

...and it might be difficult to take it back.

This DIY project can actually turn out less  then satisfactory. 

I know, this might sound odd coming from someone who is always cheering for DIY projects and writing about them, but I'm also all for honesty. 

I don't regret painting a single clothing item or accessory but before you do it yourself, ask yourself will you regret it? 

Obviously, there is always a choice that a DIY project will not end up well. 

How to paint with textile (fabric) paints? Well, as I have explained many times, the process is fairly simple and it doesn't really matter on what you're painting on: a dress, a pair of jeans or a textile tote bag. 

There are basically two ways to paint on clothes (or bags and etc.), depending on whether  you want to paint a design/pattern/whatever by yourself or whether you want to copy a design (if you don't enjoy painting or if you don't think you're good at it). 

So, if you don't know how to paint, you can still do it by using the second method (copying some design). There are different kinds of fabric paints available on the market, I tried quite a few and as far as I can tell, they don't differ much in quality. So, if you want to give this DIY (i.e. painting on clothes) a try, buy some textile paints and get started.

 The only thing you should be careful about is placing something under the textile you're painting on, just to make sure that the paint doesn't end up everywhere. 

I'm no stranger to colour and pattern, it's something I've always enjoyed, it's a part of my style, so when I do DIY projects connected with fashion, it is only natural that this 'love for colourfulness' translated to my fashion style as well. 

If you sense of style is more minimal and classical, you'll probably have to think for a bit, to figure out about how this project of DIY painting of clothes can work for you.

 If you're not too keen on colour, you might want to use only black and white textile paints. Similarly, if you're not into bold designs and print, keep your 'painting' minimal.

MY EARRINGS ARE ALSO A DIY PROJECT BTW! MORE DIY PROJECTS BELOW: 

A DIY STATEMENT FAUX LEATHER NECKLACE (UPCYCLING)

A DIY NECKLACE AND A LITTLE PLACE TO CALL MY OWN TOP

FOUR DIY PROJECTS IN ONE OUTFIT!  https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2016/07/four-diy-items-in-one-outfit-necklace.html

DIY NECKLACE WORN AS A CROWN

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2014/01/outfit-post-odjevna-kombinacija.html

MORE INSPO:

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2018/02/painting-on-clothes-and-accessories.html

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2020/07/how-to-wear-art-how-to-acquire-wearable.html

     FIND MORE PHOTOS FROM MOSTAR AND MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR

OUTFIT POST, MOSTAR APRIL 2024

ONE OF MY LAST POST FROM MOSTAR HERE

ZRINJEVAC PARK IN WINTER 

PHOTOS OF NERETVA RIVER & SPORTY STYLING 2023

OUTFIT POST FEATURING  A LEATHER JACKET IN MOSTAR CITY

SPANISH SQUARE IN MOSTAR CITY

WHAT HAVE I BEEN WEARING IN MOSTAR? 

ŠANTIĆEVA THE MOST PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY STREET IN MOSTAR 2022

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/happy-easter-weekend-everyone-wiwt.html- EASTER POST FROM MY HOME

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/a-vintage-white-blazer-blue-jeans-diy.html- RESTAURANT ROMANCA

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/ozz-students-fashion-show-under.html- MOSTAR INTERNATIONAL FAIR 

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/03/uno-nessuno-e-centomila-one-no-one-and.html-  ŠANTIĆ STREET IN MOSTAR

THE JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN MOSTAR  / PARK ZRINJEVAC  FASHION ILLUSTRATION

TWO MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR: HERE & HERE SPANISH SQUARE MOSTAR HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MOSTAR ! FAREWELL TO SUMMER FROM MOSTAR CITY  2018 STREET ART MOSTAR , 2016 STREET ART , 2021 STREETART and also here , here and here.   STROLLING MOSTAR CITY 2021  

OLDER posts about Mostar  

1. You can see Mostar from the bird perspective in my previous posts (here, here and here). 

2. One of my favourite streets in Mostar here and here.

 3. Musala bridge (also known under its old name Tito's bridge here and here)

 4. You can see photographs of Mostar's Catholic cathedral here.

5. You can see images of Mostar and its famous Nertva river here, here and here.

 6. You can see the surrounds of one of its most iconic Catholic churches in Mostar here.

7. You can see both photographs of old bridge and my drawing of it here. 

CAN YOU SEE HOW OBSSESSED I AM WITH BLOGGING ABOUT MOSTAR YET?

8. Another one of my favourites when it comes to streets here. 

9. You can see photographs of Croatian cultural centre/theater here , here , here , here and here. 

10. You can see photographs of the main city park here here, here, here and here.

11. You can see images of Spanish square here, here , here , here and here. 

12. You can see photographs of Custom's bridge here and here.

 13. You can see photographs of the new bridge here and here. 14. A few photographs from old city centre (2018) here. 

15. What to wear for sightseeing Mostar in summer here.

16. This post is focused on 7 outfits I wore but you can see many of Mostar's attractions there as well. I suppose the same can be said for most of my outfit posts. 17. Mostar as an Easter destination (2019) here.

DON'T FORGET - MOSTAR IS A GREAT DINNING DESTINATION!

18. Mostar dinning and cafe recommendations here. 

19. Hiking options in Mostar here.

 20. My drawing of Mostar old bridge here. 

21. University campus in Mostar here. 

22. How I have fallen in love with Mostar here.

MORE POSTS FROM MOSTAR 

MIRO GAVRAN'S BOOK PROMOTION IN MOSTAR

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2024/05/what-i-wore-for-miro-gavrans-book.html

naušnica/ earring: DIY, scarf/ rubac: SC, dress/ haljina: moda in, belt/ remen: gift, tote bag: vintage+ DIY, open toe mules with high heels/ natikače s visokom petom: no name