Imprimatur ( ...and why is leather jacket always a good choice? ...i zašto je kožna jakna uvijek dobar izbor?)


I bought Imprimatur by Rita Monaldi and Francesco Sorti a while back, but totally forgot about it. I discovered and read it last month.  I wouldn't go so far as calling it a page-turner but it was an interesting book to read. The fact that the authors did a lot of reasearch before publishing this novel was obvious but they could have done a better job presenting their finds. Long story short, it is an enjoyable read but it lacks dept. What Monaldi & Sorti wrote is not a bad book, but in opinion it is not really a novel. By that I mean it is not a work of literature.  It is not something that will be studied at the Universities. In other words, it's no Umberto Eco. The characters are a bit stereotyped and predictable. The plot is good but some things are repeated ad nauseum. I do recommend it as it seems to be better than what you can find in historical fiction genre these days. Plus, it is clear that the authors did put some effort into it. So, I give it my recommendantion, but a lukewarm one. If 'real' literature is what you go for, skip this one. Most of my book recommendations so far have been classics and that might have given you a false impression that is all I read. However, that is not so. It is just that classics are often classics for a reason.

Kupila sam Imprimatura Rite Monaldi i Francesca Sortija prije dosta vremena, ali sam posve zaboravila na njim. Otkrila sam ju i pročitala prošloga mjeseca. Ne bi baš rekla da sam je pročitala u dahu, ali bila je zanimljiva. Očito je da su autori dosta istraživali prije objavljivanja ovoga romana, ali mogli su malo i bolje prikazati rezultate svojih istraživanja. Ukratko, to je zabavno štivo ali mu nedostaje dubine. Ono što su Monaldi & Sorti napisali nije loša knjiga, ali to nije roman u pravom smislu riječi. Pri tome mislim da to nije književno djelo. To nije nešto što će se izučavati na sveučilištima. Drugim riječima, baš i nije Umberto Eco. Karakteri su malo stereotipni i predvidljivi. Zaplet je dobar ali neke se stvari ponavljaju dok posve ne dosade. Preporučujem ga jer mi se čini boljim od povijesne fikcije koja se prodaje u zadnje vrijeme. Potrudili su se ako ništa drugo. Tako da ima moju preporuku, ali mlaku, jer ako tražite pravu književnost preskočite ovu knjigu. Većina mojih književnih preporuka u zadnje vrijeme su bili klasici i to je možda dalo lažan dojam da su klasici sve što čitam. No, nije tako. Radi se samo o tome da su klasici često klasici s razlogom.


 
















Alright, enough about books. Let's talk fashion. Why is leather jacket always a good idea? I'm tempted to answer with 'just because' as answering that question might take a while. My mind wants to jump back in time and tell you how it all started but  this once I'll fight off the desire to digress. I'll also try to keep it short. Hopefully, I'm getting better at summarizing things. So, I'll name a few reasons why I think wearing a leather jacket  is always a good idea. 

1. It can be worn with everything. Seriously, with anything! Name one other item that can be worn with joggers and a gown without making you look like a crazy person? I dare you to it. Can you think of anything? I can't. A trench coat comes close, but if you wear a trench coat with your gym clothes you won't look as cool as you would be if you worn them with the leather jacket.

2. It looks fantastic on both genders. It does! It is one sole items that I equally adore to see on both men and women. A good leather jacket is not only timeless, it is unisex. This is good news because you can steal it from your sweetheart. You can share it! How romantic!

3. It is the perfect item to get any outfit dressed down. It really is. Like I explained in my first point, wearing a leather jacket makes any outfit more cool and effortless.

4. From a strictly practical point of view, a leather jacket blocks wind. It really keeps you protected against the wind (that was its prime function back in the day). It is also a great protection against the sun ( I see some of you thinking WHAT? but when you live in a region when sun can gets quite intense, you get it). When a day is hot and sunny yet windy,  it may be all that is standing between you and a cold.

5. You might get confused for a rock star. ( And who doesn't want that?!!!!) I mean does this clothing item has that badass vibe or what? Invoke your inner rebel. Wear it with pride. Rock it. Own it. Leather jacket can be a very powerful clothing item when you wear it with the right attitude.

Dobro, dosta o knjigama. Pričajmo malo o modi. Zašto je kožna jakna uvijek dobra ideja? Dođe mi da odgovorim s "jednostavno je" jer znam da bi moj odgovor mogao potrajati. Mozak mi želi skočiti u prošlost i reći vam kako je to sve počelo ali jednom ću se oteti toj želji za digresijom, a nastojati ću i biti kratka. Nadam se da mi bolje ide sažimanje stvari. Tako da ću reći par razloga zašto mislim da je nošenje kožne jakne dobra ideja.

1. Može se nositi sa svime. Stvarno sa svime!  Recite još jedan odjevni predmet koji se može nositi s donjim dijelom trenerke i svečanom haljinom, a da ne izgledate ludi? Izazivam vas. Možete li išta smisliti? Ja ne mogu. Trench kaput je blizu, ali ako nosite baloner (trench kaput) s odjećom za teretanu baš i neće biti tako kul kao što biste bili da ste ju nosili s kožnom jaknom.

2. Izgleda fantastično na oba spola. Doista! To je jedini odjevni komad koji jednako obožavam vidjeti i na muškarcima i na ženama. Dobra kožna jakna nije samo bezvremenska, ona je i uniseks. To su dobre vijesti jer je možete ukrasti od dragoga ili drage. Možete je i dijeliti! Prava romantika.

3. To je savršeni odjevni predmet za učiniti bilo koju kombinaciju ležernijom. Tako je. Kao što sam objasnila u prvoj točki nošenje kožne jakne čini svaku kombinaciju više kul i čini da izgleda kao da se niste previše trudili.

4. Iz strogo praktične točke gledišta, kožna jakna zaustavlja vjetar. Štiti vas od vjetra (to je i bila njena originalna namjera). Također je odlična zaštita protiv sunca (možda to zvuči čudno no oni koji žive u mjestima gdje je sunce jako razumijet će) Kada je dan vjetrovit ali sunčan i topao to može biti sve što stoji između vas i prehlade.

5. Možda vas zamjene za rock zvijezdu (tko to ne bi želio?!!!). Mislim zar ovaj odjevni predmet nema tu opaku vibru? Probudite svoga unutranjega buntovnika. Nosite ju s ponosom. Kožna jakna je moćna, pogotovo kada se nosi s pravim stavom.

























Comments

  1. Lovely outfit, love the book
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  2. Dear Ivana, well, a lukewarm recommendation is honest, and yes, I do prefer classics more, so thanks for that! It's also true that a leather jacket goes well with everything, or nearly :) I think it is great with skirts, jeans, even what is consider more sophisticated fabrics and also pearls :) You look lovely with your leather jacket and the photos are great!
    DenisesPlanet.com

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    1. thank you sweetie:) Better lukewarm than nothing:).

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  3. Very cool look! Nice place too! <3

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  4. It never ceased to amaze me at how much books you read and it's also heavier reading then what I am used to. And about leather jacket? Well, in short, you can never go wrong with one. ;-)

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. as far as I can remember, I have always been into reading. I do agree about the leather jacket.

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  5. Biker jacket is one of my fav piece this season, I think it gives personality to any combination.

    www.urbanikamoda.blogspot.com

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  6. I was thinking sexy biker chick but rock star works too :)

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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    1. well, if some day I'm able afford a bike, I might attempt being that biker girl.

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  7. First, I love your leather jacket! I have yet to find one that looks decent on me, but I could see that one being perfect. The white piping/trim is beautiful. Second, I love the progressive photos of you reading. Love your expression in them. And finally, I love your list of reasons for wearing a leather jacket, especially #'s4 &5! That was so fun to read. This is such a great post!
    ~Lili
    www.thefashionsalt.com

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    1. thank you dear, this one I stole from my husband, it is actually older than me.

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  8. You are totally right, leather jacket it is timeless and universal. Your jacket it's really nice, I love your look :-)

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  9. The leather jacket is very cool! Very stylish look. You look so classy Ivana))

    http://fairyland111.blogspot.com/

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  10. I love a book!!
    Thank you dear
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  11. That is so relaxing, dear ;)
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: CROP JEANS AND MARIA DOLORES

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  12. Cool pics! Love the biker!
    xoxo
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  13. I don't know the book but it seems interesting! :) Nice photos. :)
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  14. Dobro si ovo rekla, klasici su klasici s razlogom.
    Ma kožna jakna je meni najdraži komad na svijetu i potpisujem sve što si nabrojala u vezi nje, naprosto ima tu sposobnost da svakoj kombinaciji da ono nešto i automatski ti podiže raspoloženje čim je obučeš! :)

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    1. da tako je...doista podiže raspoloženje!

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  15. Uvek rado procitam tvoje knjizevne preporuke! A, sto se tice kozne jakne jako mi se dopada model koji nosis. Klasik za sva vremena, lako uklopiva i uz casual i uz elegantne komade. Savrsen izbor u svakoj prilici!

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    1. hvala ti, volim spomenuti i knjige jer su nekako one taj neki motiv koji mi se uvijek vrti po glavi.

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  16. Nice pic!

    New post ...
    http://mypersonalkloset.blogspot.com.es/2016/05/frida-kahlo.html

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  17. Prediavn outfit, pozadina je neopisivo lijepa! :) <3

    Vildana from Living Like V & Stalia Is BAE

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  18. I haven't read a full book in a long time. OMG that's very bad! *covers face!*
    You look pretty and I love leather jackets, even though I don't owe one. Hunting for a good one for my frame. Ha!

    http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. it can happen to everyone! Plus, some people are more into movies, if you watch good ones it is like you have read a book. That's how it seems to me:).

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  19. Belle foto, mi piace molto il giacchino e la borsa
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  20. Hello Ivana! Good to know that this "novel" isn't as much good as you thought, personally I also like books which aren't predictable. What about leather jacket I can't agree with you more - it's timeless and classic pieces, real essential in every wardrobe, because it can be style with everything and it will be always good decision :) And I love your last reason why did you choose this jacket - feeling like a rock star is definately something, which is achieved easily, when you have nearby leather jacket. You in yours look really pretty and I think that this hairstyle also suits to your outfit, dear :)

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    1. maybe it wouldn't be predictable for everyone but it was for me:). Thank you dear!

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  21. Your outfit as a whole is gorgeous and lovely location dear! xx

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  22. Also, if you are riding a motorbike really fast and fall off, the leather jacket will protect your skin...:-) don't do it! I love your jacket! It's unusual to see you in something so masculine, but it looks great. I agree with all the points. I got to start reading again! I've been too tired in the evenings with my eyes burning from staring on the screen all day, so no books in a long while (((

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    1. that is actually true, that is why most bikers wear leather jacket...and special protecting moto gear is made from leather too. But I won't fall of bike, for stars I don't have one:).

      I totally get not being able to read because you've spend too much time behind a screen.

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  23. Leather jackets ARE cool!!! But I've never wanted to wear one really, don't know why. That book sounds good even if your reaction was Lukewarm!x

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  24. I really love this place. Your jacket is perfect :)

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  25. Draga moja, ne znam u čemu je tajna, ali zaista blistaš u poslednje vreme :)
    Kožne jakne su zakon i tačka :) Potpisujem svaku tvoju rečenicu, idealne su za oba pola i uz baš svaku kombinaciju. Ja jako volim da ih vidim i nosim uz neku romantičnu haljinicu npr. pa onda jakna da tu neku "šmekersku" rock notu. Tvoja kombinacija uz farmerke je neprevaziđena klasika i jednostavno savršena :)
    Uvek mi je zanimljivo kako mešaš modu, knjige i lokacije, na prvi pogled nemaju ništa zajedničko, ali ti me nekako uvek uveriš u suprotno ;)

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    1. da, lijepo je vidjeti kožnu jaknu uz romantičnu haljinicu...taj kontrast stilova je posebno privlačan.

      Hvala ti!

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  26. What kind of genre is the book exactly? Always looking for new and interesting stuff to read. :)

    You look great in this leather jacket.. and I agree with all you reasons! Though sadly.. I have never been mistaken for a rock star yet! :P
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    1. it is historical/crime genre. Thank you Natassia. You're a rock star in my book!

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  27. Reading is one of my joys too. Love your photos. Keep up the good work on your post. Looking forward to your next!

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    1. thank you Jerry. Usually I post daily, so you won't have to wait very long:)

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