Do it yourself / sam svoj majstor

Taking a little break from drawing to do a quick manicure because sometimes little things can mean  a lot. Besides, I like doing my own manicuras. DIY philosophy seems to be something I live by...In fact, the reason why my nails are shorter than usual because recently I've been devoting a large amount of my time to sewing, drawing and DIY projects. This outfit is pretty basic. I opted for it a few days ago when it was warm enough to wear short sleeves. I'm not ready for this sudden drop of temperature, but I can't complain because I did know that this freakish 'Summer weather in Autumn'  can't last forever. 

Uzimam malu pauzu od crtanja da bi napravila brzu manikuru jer ponekad takve sitnice puno znače.  Ja zapravo volim sama sređivati svoje nokte. Čini mi se da mi odgovara sam svoj majstor filozofija. Štoviše, nokti su mi kraći nego obično jer sam u zadnje vrijeme još više posvetila svoje vrijeme šivanju, crtanju i "sam svoj majstor" projektima. Odjevna kombinacija je jako jednostavna, a nosila sam je prije par dana kada je bilo dovoljno toplo za kratki rukav. Nisam spremna za ovaj nagli pad temperature, ali se ne mogu žaliti jer nije da nisam znala da to neobično ljeto tijekom jeseni ne može potrajati.








essence (nailpolishes/lakovi za nokte)









materials to make new neklaces/ materijali za pravljenje novih ogrlica




Necklace/ogrlica: my creation, moja kreacija
tshirt/majica:vintage
belt/remen: no name
jeans/traperice: vintage
shoes/cipele: peko


Comments

  1. Unknown21 October 2015 at 12:55

    nice nails!

    www.bstylevoyage.blogspot.com

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  2. Kezzie21 October 2015 at 12:57

    Your nails remind me of mushrooms in fairy tales- the red spotty ones! You have nice nails. I have horrid ones!!
    The picture is beautiful too! Is that place near to Sibenik? I'm sure we stopped to take photos of a place like this!

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  3. beautyart00521 October 2015 at 13:06

    Baš su slatki noktići :)

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  4. Unknown21 October 2015 at 13:28

    Veseli noktići za ovo lijepo vrijeme vani :))

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  5. Rowena @ rolala loves21 October 2015 at 13:36

    How fun that you turned your creativity to this manicure! I love the bright and happy colors you used and it complements your outfit perfectly. We're having a spot of summer-like weather in NYC at the moment and I'm trying to enjoy it before it gets back to fall temps again :)

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  6. Rosalind21 October 2015 at 13:44

    The question is though - does your nail polish last without chipping when you are also engaged in creative projects? Seems like it must do as it's looking pretty perfect here. Mine NEVER lasts, although I think it's mostly because I don't keep my hands still.

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  7. StyleByDeb21 October 2015 at 13:58

    Your mani is so cute!!! I wish I could have the patince -and steady hand to do some DIY manis! I love how you combined it with your top. deatils do matter, indeed!
    xx

    www.stylebydeb.com

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  8. hajducica21 October 2015 at 15:30

    Nokti su prekrasni kao i tvoj crtež. Kao male bubamare, samo sa zutim tackama. Lepo ti stoji crvena. I sama sam sam svoj majstor, posto me mrzi bilo gde ici i gubiti vreme sedeci po salonima :) Puse :*

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  9. Magda Carvalho21 October 2015 at 16:01

    Beautiful nails.

    http://retromaggie.blogspot.pt/

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  10. Lalouuula21 October 2015 at 16:39

    Beutiful nails!! I like the art on nails a lot!
    xx L.
    www.lalouuula.com

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  11. Anonymous21 October 2015 at 18:06

    The necklace materials look promising, I look forward to see what you will make! The drawing looks beautiful too, and so do your nails - very original and cute! xxx

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  12. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger21 October 2015 at 19:27

    bellissimi smalti Ivana
    un abbraccio
    fashion blogger
    kiss

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  13. Unknown21 October 2015 at 19:49

    Ah the food addict in me says "kecthup and mustard" but the tiny, tasteful part of me says "how pretty those nails are". Very creative people are big on doing things themselves, or so I am told.

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  14. Beauty Unearthly22 October 2015 at 00:40

    Great post and amazing pictures :)...thx for sharing!
    kisses

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  15. www.glowyshoe.com22 October 2015 at 01:13

    i love the nails...beautiful

    Glowyshoes's blog

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  16. Unknown22 October 2015 at 01:35

    Very cute manicure, I use Essence nail polish often too :)

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  17. TheLipstickBuddie22 October 2015 at 02:02

    Noktići su preslatkii

    Ivinsvet.blogspot.rs

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  18. Unknown22 October 2015 at 03:18

    I ja sama obavljam to pa i sve ostalo, jednostavno ne volim da idem u salone i slično, a i nekako mislim da sama znam najbolje šta i kako volim, plus je daleko isplativije, kreativnije, a i prava razbibriga :)
    Manikir je presladak, imaš jako lepe nokte. Divna je kombinacija boja i uopšte si svaki detalj divno uklopila i to baš na svakoj slici :)

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  19. Mica22 October 2015 at 05:03

    What a lovely manicure! :)

    I tried polka dot nails once...it really didn't work well, haha!

    I like your casual denim outfit also :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  20. Miel and Mint22 October 2015 at 05:57

    Gorgeous nails & such a great sketch! You are so creative, Ivana :)
    xox Nadia
    http://mielandmint.blogspot.co.uk/

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  21. Unknown22 October 2015 at 08:29

    Anch'io ho lo smalto rosso e lo adoro!

    Un bacio
    www.veronikagi.com
    X Veronica X

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  22. Nequéren Reis22 October 2015 at 08:30

    Arrasou unhas lindas amei a cor
    Canal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgeQXJjUpSQ
    Bloghttp://arrasandonobatomvermelho.blogspot.com.br/

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  23. Saucy Siciliana22 October 2015 at 09:49

    You look so cute! I love the nail art!

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  24. Nadine22 October 2015 at 09:53

    Your nails are so cute, dear Ivana! You are a nail artist as well! I struggle with my manicure as well as my make up ;-)

    xxx Nadine

    http://nadinecd.blogspot.co.at

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  25. Shell22 October 2015 at 10:18

    I am about to post a nail post soon as well! Love your design! So Cute!
    xo, Shell
    http://acourageousbeauty.com/

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  26. Jules on the moon22 October 2015 at 10:54

    Bellissimo questo post anche perchè sai che amo il fai da te!! :D

    http://julesonthemoon.blogspot.it/

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  27. Vamos Papear?22 October 2015 at 10:55

    Adorei as cores :)
    Beijokas da Camila e Carol

    Vamos Papear 

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  28. La Joie de Vivre!22 October 2015 at 11:40

    fantastic nail art and outfit my dear!! :D

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  29. Gabrielle22 October 2015 at 11:55

    Your sketch looks really good Ivana, it must be lovely to have such a talent to draw! The mani is very sweet too, I tend to paint my nails in block colours though I've got to admit nail art has been appealing to me much more lately! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
    x

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    1. JOURNAL OF STYLE22 October 2015 at 12:53

      I also agree with Gabrielle, Ivana! Really enjoy watching your art on Insta. ;) Adorable fun nail art, dear! Your post reminds me to do a mani as well, it's been a while...hehe! Lovely photos.

      xoxo Ira
      JOURNAL OF STYLE / BLOGLOVIN

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    2. Ivana Split23 October 2015 at 11:32

      thank you girls!

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  30. Mikka22 October 2015 at 12:21

    Awesome nail art and outfit, the DIY necklace is such a clever idea, love it! <3

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  31. Anonymous22 October 2015 at 12:39

    Really beautiful nail polish, also love the little nail art you did (;
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  32. Kiti22 October 2015 at 12:52

    Whatever you do it is always better than plain nails! love your bells and can't wait to see the necklace! :)

    www.tinyteaspoon.com

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  33. Lucy22 October 2015 at 13:08

    E' bellissimo quello smalto burgundy! Lucy www.tpinkcarpet.com

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  34. crafty-zone22 October 2015 at 14:08

    I really like your nail decor, dear Ivana, it's simple and looks like perfect option for "those busy days", when you don't have enough time for anything :) What's more, you're so lucky with the weather in your country, because I bet that these photos were taken few days ago from now, but there is still sunny in your city. And believe me, I won't be against "summer weather in Autumn" at all, because I don't like these cold and rainy autumnal days at all, but unfortunately there're many of them in my country now. What's more, your sketch caught my eye, you're very talented,dear friend! :)

    http://crafty-zone.blogspot.com/

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    1. Ivana Split23 October 2015 at 11:21

      I can imagine...but the weather became quite cold here too:). We can't have Summer forever.

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  35. Unknown22 October 2015 at 19:28

    Well, this answers my question from your most recent blog post. Of course, you sew! ;-) Cute nails. The design reminds me of ladybugs. My first credit card design ever had a big ladybug on it. DIY brings out the creativity in all of us, and it doesn't really matter if we are experts. My art teacher when I was in grade school scared me away from DIYs at first because she criticized how messy my work was. Thankfully, others saw the potential in me. I love your jewelry projects for sure!

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    1. Ivana Split23 October 2015 at 03:27

      my grandmother always says that messiness if allowed when creative work is concern. If we compare mother nature with labaroties, we can see how creative nature is....and how wonderful chaos can be.

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  36. Unknown22 October 2015 at 21:49

    Your nails look so cute<3:)

    http://livinlikeaileen.blogspot.com/

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  37. Ivana Split23 October 2015 at 04:55

    <3

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  38. Ivana Split23 October 2015 at 11:20

    <3

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  39. bambolai23 October 2015 at 13:38

    Slatki noktici! Bas idu uz tebe, jasno oslikavaju tvoju umetnicku stranu :)

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  40. Unknown24 October 2015 at 12:38

    Coś mi się podoba w twoim blogu, ale nie wiem co ;)
    http://rubik514.blogspot.com/

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  41. Caro *24 October 2015 at 16:18

    Very cute nail art <3

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