Repose (STYLING A FAUX LEATHER COAT WITH A TARTAN BLAZER) / Pribranost (DUGI KAPUT OD EKO KOŽE U KOMBINACIJI S KARIRANIM BLAJZEROM)

" A play may be violent, full of motion: yet it has that special kind of repose which allows contemplation and produces the climate in which tragic importance is a possible thing, provided that certain modern conditions are met. In actual existence the moments of love are succeeded by the moment of safety and sleep. The sincere remark is followed by a cynic distrust. Truth is fragmentary, at best: we love and betray each other not in quite the same breath but in two breaths that occur in fairly close sequence."
                                      The Timeless World of a Play, Tennessee Williams

"Drama može biti nasilna, u stalnom kretanju, no  ipak ima onu posebno vrstu pribranosti koja omogućava promišljanje i stvara klimu u kojoj je tragična važnost mogućnost, ukoliko se izađe u susret nekim modernim uvjetima. U stvarnosti, trenutci ljubavi se nastavljaju na trenutke sigurnosti i sna. Iskrena izjava bude praćena ciničnim nepovjerenjem. Istina je, u najboljem slučaju, isprekidana: volimo i izdajemo jedno drugo ne baš u istom dahu, ali u dva daha koji se događaju u jako bliskom slijedu."
 Bezvremenski svijet drame, Tennesse Williams 


I can't get these lines out of my head. This has got to be one of the most profound things ever written about art. Are we wrong to reserve the tragic importance only for plays (i.e. art)? Is life really such a struggle that it doesn't mix well with art? Art is the very best in us. Why is it then so hard to reach? Why must an artist always pay the price? Why is creating art so paintful? Even experiencing art is a mixture of paint of pleasure. Why is art so different than life? It is as dynamic as life and often just as violent, but it is different, it is of a higher quality than the life itself...that is why it must needs certain conditions, that is why it takes a lot from us.

Ne mogu si izbiti ove redove iz glave. Ovo mora biti jedna od najdubljih stvari ikad napisanih o umjetnosti.  Jesmo li u krivu što važnost tragičnoga čuvamo samo za drame (to jest umjetnost)? Je li život doista takva borba da se ne miješa dobro sa umjetnošću. Umjetnost je ono najbolje u nama. Zašto ju je onda tako teško dostići? Zašto umjetnik uvijek plaća cijenu? Zašto je stvaranje umjetnosti tako bolno? Čak i njen doživljaj je mješavina boli i užitka. Zašto je umjetnost tako drukčija od života? Jednako je dinamička kao život, a često i jednako nasilna, ali je drukčija, neke je više kvalitete nego sam život...zato mora susresti određene uvijete, zato toliko oduzima od nas.






















faux leather coat/ kaput od eko kože: vintage
tartan coat( or a long blazer according to some) / karirani kaputić (prema  nekima dugi sako): modna kuća Uzor
poloneck/ dolčevita: Zara
skirt/ suknja: Zara
tights: no name
shoes: no name
leather bag: poklon/ gift




Comments

  1. F-lover Fashion Blog10 February 2016 at 13:38

    nice coat
    xoxo Gi.

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  2. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger10 February 2016 at 13:43

    bel look Ivana, adoro particolarmente il cappottino
    buona serata
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  3. Kezzie10 February 2016 at 13:43

    It's really weird when words have an effect on us like that!!!!
    xx

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  4. Nevena Krstic10 February 2016 at 14:01

    I've always thought it must be hard to be an artist! This is a really fun outfit, I like all of the patterns! :) xx

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    1. Ivana Split11 February 2016 at 06:29

      yes, I do feel for those really great artist. It is like they're always caught between two words.

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  5. Unknown10 February 2016 at 14:30

    I love this look!! And the environment complements it perfectly!

    Adi xx
    www.fancycorrectitude.com

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  6. Unknown10 February 2016 at 15:21

    What a nice countryside! And your look, too.

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  7. Melania Fernández10 February 2016 at 15:49

    Great outfit :)

    xoxo ❤
    Melania | modeintechnicolor.blogspot.com

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  8. Unknown10 February 2016 at 17:08

    Love your outfit!
    xx
    Mademoiselle Coconath
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  9. nuria10 February 2016 at 23:46

    Lovely outfit sweetie! :)
    xxx
    www.travelera.es

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  10. vesnamar.blogspot.com11 February 2016 at 01:32

    Prelep tekst, kao i uvek propraćen divnim fotografijama <3 :*

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  11. Unknown11 February 2016 at 03:38

    Dobro pitanje. Većina ustvari ni ne razmišlja o takvim stvarima pa je umetnost nešto što leži samo pojedincima. Ipak je to neki viši nivo svesti...
    Još jednom si pomešala dezene i u tome ti nema ravne :) Sve je divno i taj kaput je tako nekako moćan ;)

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    1. Ivana Split11 February 2016 at 07:03

      nekako mi je baš žao kad vidim koliko rada umjetnici ulože vremena u svoja djela jer tu pribranost koja je potrebna da se postigne umjetnost nije lako postići, pa onda još cijeli život u neizvjesnosti ( Tennesse Williams je jedno cijelo ljeto živio na riži i dva manga), a na kraju je uvijek neka hajka na umjetnike kao na neradnike. Oni su nekad mi se čini i najveći radnici, jer je to (pa bilo pisanje, fotografija ili što god) i intelektualni i duhovni rad.

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  12. Olga Rani11 February 2016 at 03:57

    Beautiful photographs, Ivana! They have an air of upcoming spring somehow. I like that combination of tartan and stripes prints, looks so interesting!

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  13. ThefashionFlite11 February 2016 at 04:18

    beautiful location, and what a fab way to layer for winters.
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  14. Mica11 February 2016 at 04:50

    You always have such interesting thoughts in your posts :)

    On an outfit note, your striped skirt is lovely! :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  15. Beauty Unearthly11 February 2016 at 05:36

    Lovely post Ivana! Have a great day! xx

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  16. Eleonora Marini11 February 2016 at 05:53

    Che bel cappotto Ivana!
    La coda alta ti sta benissimo!!

    The Princess Vanilla

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  17. Lenya11 February 2016 at 06:19

    Great mix, Ivana. I am in love with your gorgeous leather coat. Suits you beautifully, girl.
    hugs
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  18. Ivana Split11 February 2016 at 06:46

    <3

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  19. Aly In Wanderland11 February 2016 at 06:51

    Yes I can feel art. It is so intermixed with everything deluding beautiful and insanity it is genius.

    Styleccentric Fashion | Current post >> New Chic Haul & Review | BLOGLOVIN

    xo, Alyssa

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  20. Ivana Split11 February 2016 at 06:51

    thanks

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  21. Unknown11 February 2016 at 08:05

    Super cool!! Have a good day!
    CK2 by Calvin Klein on my last post HERE!

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  22. awhite11 February 2016 at 08:06

    Very thoughtful, lady- and I love the plaid here!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  23. Dajana W11 February 2016 at 08:07

    Svidja mi se kaput i slike su prelepe :)

    Dajana | https://dajanaerd.wordpress.com

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  24. Anonymous11 February 2016 at 08:13

    such fun layering and pattern play <3

    XO Sahra
    Que Sera Sahra

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  25. Unknown11 February 2016 at 09:50

    I never heard that, but it sounds very profound!
    Love how you've mixed the patterns and the outfit colors!
    Hope you are having a good week!

    Tanya
    www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

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  26. Jointy&Croissanty11 February 2016 at 10:16

    This faux leather coat looks so stylish and I like your tartan coat! Perfect layering outfit, you look so beautiful!

    jointyicroissanty

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  27. Unknown11 February 2016 at 11:40

    The outfit is fantastic! I am now following you on Instagram @irenethr

    theprintedsea.blogspot.com

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  28. crafty-zone11 February 2016 at 12:43

    That quote is so moving, especially I like the part about the love and betray :) You're right - life isn't the same as art, sometimes art is more painful. What about your outfit, your coat has beautiful color which suits to you and your natural beauty, Ivana, you should wear it more often :) Hope you had successful day, my dear ;)

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    1. Ivana Split11 February 2016 at 15:21

      thank you. I love this coat but sometimes I forget to wear it.

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  29. Unknown11 February 2016 at 15:34

    nice coat!!

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  30. Rowena @ rolala loves11 February 2016 at 16:43

    Those are very powerful words indeed. I feel as if art can be on a different level from life but we choose to put it there. Great pattern mixing in this outfit!

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  31. Unknown11 February 2016 at 21:48

    I do not recall this quote but it is certainly provocative and thought-filling. Will have to consider this one.

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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    1. Ivana Split12 February 2016 at 11:11

      I can't remember the edition I found it in...I have a copy of the essay, but from what book did I copy it...not sure.

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  32. bambolai12 February 2016 at 03:09

    Zaista duboke reci koje ostavljaju utisak i teraju na razmisljanje! Sto se outfit-a tice, sve je jako slatko, a posebno me je odusevio kozni kaputic.
    Pusica i lep vikend

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  33. Vildana Šuta12 February 2016 at 05:04

    Predivan post! Outift je mnogo lijep, a najviše mi se dopada suknja! <3

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  34. Louisa12 February 2016 at 15:51

    Love how you played with patterns in this look and your coat is lovely. Thank you for your comment on my blog.

    Louisa
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  35. Zm13 February 2016 at 14:12

    Biti umjetnik je i radost ali i tegoba.
    Look je bas vintage i dezeni su zanimljivi ali definitivno u tvom stilu.
    xx

    http://zeberry.blogspot.ba/

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  36. Ohiamiht14 February 2016 at 01:38

    I love your post! Thanks for sharing! Come and check out my blog! I would love if you could support and follow my blog, I'll return the support & follow! :)
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  37. Unknown17 February 2016 at 01:28

    Hello Pretty :) Have a nice day! I love your adventure :), and your looks are always pretty.

    How to subscribe to your blog? :)

    Love,
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    1. Ivana Split17 February 2016 at 09:13

      you can subscribe with gfc, g+ or bloglovin.

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