Deja vu (outfit post/ odjevna objava)

Deja vu. At this exact location in Split last Summer, we shot an outfit post with me wearing this moda in dress. I didn't plan it to happen but now it did, I find it amusing. Last time I paired this dress with sneakers and a denim vest. This time I paired it with a hat, wedges and a DIY necklace. Which version do you prefer? You can see the old outfit post here.

I loved shopping at Moda in (both for myself and others), but the store that was in my neighbourhood closed down and I can't track them down. They were a small low cost local bussiness, so maybe they didn't make it. I'm still looking out so if I find them again, I'll let you know. It is so hard to make it today in this world of mass production. I've tried starting a bussiness a few times and always I failed. C'est la vie.  To find peace, between the frequent disappointments and challanges of life, that is the art of living. Sometimes finding peace is not about finding success, but about knowing that you have tried your hardest.

Deja vu. Na ovoj istoj lokaciju u Splitu prošle godine, snimili smo odjevnu objavu u kojoj sam ja nosila ovu istu moda in haljinu. Nisam to planirala, ali sada mi je baš zabavno. Prošli put sam je ukombinirala s tenisicima i prslukom od jeansa, a ovaj put s sandalama s punom petom i ogrlicom koja je moja kreacija. Koja verzija vam se više sviđa? Možete vidjeti prošlogodišnju objavu ovdje.

Voljela sam kupovati u Modi in ( i za sebe  i za druge), ali trgovina iz moga susjedstva se zatvorila i ne mogu je pronaći na novoj lokaciji, ako ta uopće i postoji. Bili su mala lokalna kompanija, jako povoljna, pa tko zna, možda su se i ugasili. Još ih tražim, pa ako ih nađem, javim. Tako je teško uspjeti danas u vremenu masovne proizvodnje.  I sama sam pokušavala nekoliko puta otvoriti neki svoj posao, ali nikad mi nije uspjelo. To je život. Pronaći mir, između čestih razočarenja i izazova života, to je umijeće življenja. Ponekad pronaći mir nije isto što i pronaći uspjeh, već prije znati da si dao sve od sebe.



you can see the old post here


dress/haljina: moda in, necklace/ogrlica: DIY, sunglasses/ sunčane: DM, rest/ostalo: no name/ nije markirano



Comments

  1. Uzo O8 August 2015 at 14:24

    It Is not that easy to set up and run a business successfully, someone once said that there will be ups and downs but if one can withstand all that challenges then the business will too. Loving your outfit dear,ans have a great weekend.

    www.stylenbeautylounge. com

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  2. Unknown8 August 2015 at 15:06

    I like both versions! I don't know what I like better. Although right now, I'd probably go for the vest/sneakers for comfort :)

    What kind of business did you start? I grew up in a family business, and they start/stop businesses all the time. Even when I try to get away from it, it's in my blood. I just have to have thick skin, keep my head up high, persevere, or reinvent when something fails... and I've failed and lost money on some things. I understand the feeling!

    Life is not about happiness but instead finding joy in everything, even if it's something really small.

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    1. Ivana Split8 August 2015 at 15:37

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    2. Ivana Split8 August 2015 at 15:41

      I absolutely agree with you. It is important to know that failing is not some great tragedy because we can (and hopefully will) try again.

      I didn't actually got to opening a bussiness, just tried...but I changed a number of jobs in my life (often because the company I would work for closed) and that made me less afraid of starting anew.

      It's not easy starting from nothing but it isn't so terribly difficult either once our mindset is right.

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  3. Alejandra8 August 2015 at 15:40

    Lovely dress:)
    Happy weekend,
    xoxo
    http://stylishpatterns.blogspot.com.es

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  4. Unknown8 August 2015 at 16:03

    Lovely outfit!

    www.thrill-hunter.blogspot.com

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  5. Martina8 August 2015 at 17:06

    great red !!!

    New post on my Blog---> http://mcaruso930.blogspot.it/
    kisses :-*

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  6. Unknown8 August 2015 at 20:27

    Very nice location and I certainly remember that skirt. Great words of wisdom at the end there as well.

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 09:09

      it's actually a dress, but it does look like a skirt and a top.

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  7. creme8 August 2015 at 22:19

    Love the pattern of the dress! Great post! :)

    xx Arwa
    dottedbow.blogspot.com

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  8. Coco9 August 2015 at 01:17

    Really gorgeous look darling! I love your sunnies:)
    Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose - Valeria Arizzi

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 09:15

      thank you Coco. I bought this sunnies in DM and I'm really happy with their quality.

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  9. unknown9 August 2015 at 01:40

    You got a nice outfit Ivana, love the top and your heels are gorgeous!
    Have a nice day!

    Stay in Style
    Karen @ Lookbook Store Blogspot

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  10. Nevena Krstic9 August 2015 at 01:41

    Really cute outfit! I like the background :) xx

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 09:31

      thank you:)

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    2. JOURNAL OF STYLE10 August 2015 at 01:03

      The photos turn great, Ivana! Such a match with your dress. Love this version actually more, so chic here! Agree with you on art of living. You're wonderful!

      xoxo Ira
      JOURNAL OF STYLE / BLOGLOVIN

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  11. Glamoury Armory9 August 2015 at 01:43

    Hello beautiful, I am agree I find that many beautiful clothing stores have no choose but closing because the big stores are taking all the market. I love this look, ed is one of my favorite colors! xx
    Glamoury Armory Blog 

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  12. Unknown9 August 2015 at 01:56

    Baš mi je super ova slučajnost sa lokacijom i odjećom :) I sviđaju mi se obje kombinacije iako sam ja više tip od tenisica pa, kad bi morala, odlučila bi se za onu prošlu, ali ti obje izvrsno stoje! :)

    Ja sam razmišljala o pokretanju vlastitog posla i to mi je još uvijek u nekim budućim planovima zacrtano, ali već godinama radim kao slobodnjak i skačem s projekta na projekt, ali ponekad se zna dogoditi ono grozno zatišje jer je poslovna klima pogotovo u kreativnim područjima totalna koma zadnjih godina i onda se znam zapitati što ako takvo stanje potraje. Ali ne dam se u negativne misli nikad :D

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 09:42

      i kod mene je ista situacija, nekad imam toliko posla da ne znam kuda bi sa sobom, a onda dođe opet taj prazni hod, ali i to prođe, bitno je samo stalno biti uporan, pa na kraju sve na svoje dođe.

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  13. Irreplaceable_fashion9 August 2015 at 03:13

    such a great outfit! I love it:)
    Would you like to follow each other on GFC? Let me know and I follow you back:)
    kisses
    http://irreplaceable-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  14. beautyandbrains0079 August 2015 at 03:24

    Ovo si jako dobro napisala, a čini mi se da svi mi prolazimo isto... Svima nam je život u početku gradnje nečeg svog, ma što to bilo.
    Moda In mi zvoni negdje i sigurna sam da znam taj dućan, ali se ne mogu točno sjetiti, a opet, kao da imam nešto njihovo?!

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 09:50

      moguće, mislim da su robu šivali u Kninu ili tako nešto, a dućana su imali po Splitu i baš sam puno djevojaka i žena viđala u njihovim stvarima.

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  15. Blackswan9 August 2015 at 03:56

    So sorry to hear that your biz didn't do very well, but never give up cause you'll never know. You're still young & you've plenty of chances, dear. Here's wishing you all the best & stay sweet! xoxo

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  16. Unknown9 August 2015 at 04:02

    The art of life... so so well written, and such a fun post, nice coincidence and I love love the outfit, it is so fashionable and edgy, you look great :)

    http://dreamland1234.blogspot.com/

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  17. Unknown9 August 2015 at 04:11

    Ivana, maybe you should creat and sell your jewelry? I love your DIY :)
    You look amazing in both dresses !!! I love your pictures :****

    have a great Sunday!
    kisses, Joanna

    http://missmoonlight-pl.blogspot.com

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  18. Anonymous9 August 2015 at 04:14

    Love both looks. You maintained a red shirt with both look. That's cute.

    You didn't fail, the business failed, but you gained an experience which will be useful next time you try, if you make use if the experience.

    http://inez-mysmallworld.blogspot.com

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  19. Unknown9 August 2015 at 05:03

    Que fotos mas chulas y estas guapísima
    Un besito

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  20. Unknown9 August 2015 at 05:06

    To samo znači da je haljina odlična jer paše u oba looka! :)

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  21. Aistė9 August 2015 at 05:25

    you look so pretty!

    http://aistesaint.blogspot.com

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  22. Anonymous9 August 2015 at 06:30

    Perfect location for an outfit post. The background fits to your outfit haha (:
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  23. skartistblog9 August 2015 at 08:23

    ale fajne miejsce na sesje ;)

    http://sk-artist.blogspot.com

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  24. Aly In Wanderland9 August 2015 at 08:29

    Your outfit is so chic!
    Lovin the mural background <3
    http://styleccentricfashion.blogspot.com

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  25. Anonymous9 August 2015 at 08:36

    Haljinica je preslatka i odlična je u obje kombinacije, a ja malo više naginjem glasanju za ovu. :)
    Jednom mi je netko rekao da se veselim i osjećaju razočaranja...jer dok god se javlja znači da u meni ima i dovoljno ljubavi za ono što radim i dovoljno snage da još jednom krenem u novi pokušaj. I slažem se, gore od tog razočaranja je stanje ravnodušnosti.

    elaswows.weebly.com

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    1. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 11:19

      hvala...slažem se s time, najgore je biti ravnodušan.

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  26. Unknown9 August 2015 at 08:58

    Stunning look!
    Have a nice week-end!
    Photographe Gil Zetbase
    http://www.gilzetbase.com/

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  27. Iván The Trendy Surfer9 August 2015 at 09:53

    Amazing combo Ivana !!!!!


    KIsses


    http://www.thetrendysurfer.com/

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  28. Unknown9 August 2015 at 10:48

    Draga Ivana!
    To je vrlo divna haljina!
    Puno pozdrava iz Hrvatska :-)
    Carolin

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  29. Amely Rose9 August 2015 at 11:15

    what a cool Location
    and amazing look
    love the Vibrant Colors

    hope you'll visit my blog too AMELY ROSE

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  30. Ivana Split9 August 2015 at 11:29

    thanks Alessandra

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  31. Beauty Unearthly9 August 2015 at 12:59

    Lovely post, have a beautiful week dear! <3

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  32. Sabine Gimm9 August 2015 at 13:07

    You look fantastic. Beautiful.

    xo Sabine - Bling Bling Over 50

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  33. Kezzie9 August 2015 at 14:44

    Hi Ivana! This is such a cool outfit! Sorry I haven''t been visiting. I've been away camping for 10 days and there really is no reception there for checking my phone-! I adore the bright colours of your outfit and SUCH a fun hat- that backdrop is like the ideal setting for your outfit! x

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  34. Rowena @ rolala loves9 August 2015 at 18:32

    It's interesting how different accessories can give an outfit a completely different feel. I really like both versions!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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    1. Ivana Split10 August 2015 at 04:28

      thank you Rowena. Accessories can make or break an outfit.

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  35. Ivana Split10 August 2015 at 04:28

    thanks

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  36. A Very Sweet Blog10 August 2015 at 05:55

    I honestly like both! I loved the way you mixed it up Ivana. The print of that skirt is so cute and I love your sandals.
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  37. Unknown10 August 2015 at 06:55

    Ova ideja može da postane i mala tradicija :) Meni su obe kombinacije divne i zaista ne znam da kažem koja mi se više sviđa. Ja kako naletim na neku manju prodavnicu koja mi se sviđa, čini mi se da istog trenutka nestane :/ Ako iko treba da ima nešto tako, onda si to upravo ti i svim srcem želim da se ostvariš u toj ulozi.

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  38. Natassia10 August 2015 at 09:05

    You look great in both version of the outfit.. but I'd always prefer (wedge) heels over sneakers. But that's just my silly preference! :-P

    Since I'm a football fan.. as soon as I saw Hadjuk on the wall.. I knew it had to be in Split. :-D

    If I may ask.. what kind of businesses did you start? And what are the most important lessons you've learned?

    YouTube | Blog: Geekette in High Heels | Instagram

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    1. Ivana Split10 August 2015 at 10:06

      I'll have to answer some other time, right now I'm too tired to form a meaningful answer.

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    2. Natassia13 August 2015 at 15:12

      No worries.. having a good rest is important! :)

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  39. Joy12 August 2015 at 21:01

    Such an amazing and creative look on a very cool place <3
    =*

    http://www.gosteieagora.com

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  40. Caro *13 August 2015 at 14:26

    Great outfit ! Your skirt is perfect and I love your pretty shoes :)

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