You can keep your smile on....Možeš zadržati osmijeh....


No make up. Rainy and gloomy day. Even the ducks seemed depressed and not sociable as usual. Lots of layers. Nothing glam about this outfit. Yet I remember how happy I felt that day. I was so full of joy even if there wasn't a particular reason to smile about.  Maybe it was because I realized  there is always something to smile about. Life as such is a gift. A precious gift. Often we forget it. We forget what a blessing it is simply to be alive and to have someone to share it with. Welcome May! I'm not going to complain about the rain or the sudden drop in temperature, because it doesn't really bother me. After the rain, there always comes the sun. I wish you all a fantastic May!

Bez šminke. Kišovit i tmuran dan. Čak su se i patke činile depresivnima i napustila ih je njihova druželjubivost. Puno slojeva. Ništa nema glam kada je u pitanju ova kombinacija. Ipak se sjećam kako sam sretna bila toga dana, ispunjena radošću iako nije postojao neki poseban razlog za osmijeh. Možda zato jer sam shvatila da uvijek postoji razlog za osmijeh. Život kao takav je dar. Dragocjen dan. Često to zaboravljamo. Zaboravimo kakav je blagoslov jednostavno biti živ i moći to podijeliti s nekim. Dobrodošao svibnju! Neću se žaliti na kišu ili nagli pad temperature, jer mi iskreno i ne smeta. Želim vam svima divan svibanj!

watercolour/vodene boje






beanie/ kapica: posuđena/borrowed
jakna/puffer: not branded/ nisu markirane
turtleneck sweater/ dolčevita džemper: Mana
jeggings/ tajice imitacija jeansa: CNdirect (available here/ dostupno ovdje)
sneakers/tenisice:not branded/ nisu markirane





Comments

  1. Kay1 May 2016 at 14:31

    Aw, I really like what you said in the opening paragraph! :) Life is a precious gift, and it is too easy for us to forget about it on a daily basis when we just carry on with our busy lives, getting annoyed and sad about tiny things that in the grand scheme of things, don't really matter. There is always something to smile about! I really like the little saying that says, 'Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day'. :) <3 Really loving the photos as always, the outfit looks super warm and comfy! The illustration is beautiful also, something about it feels just so carefree. :) Hope you're having a fantastic weekend so far, hun! Kisses. x

    Kay
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    1. Ivana Split2 May 2016 at 01:20

      thank you dear Kay. It is easy to forget it!

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  2. Moscow Blogger1 May 2016 at 14:46

    cool look, dear!

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  3. Imogen1 May 2016 at 14:52

    We've had some rainy weather too. There's nothing better for those sorts of days that a rainbow jumper. Love it.

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    1. Ivana Split2 May 2016 at 05:24

      thanks sweetie. Yes, a rainbow jumper is a great pop of colour on a rainy day

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  4. Nevena Krstic1 May 2016 at 14:53

    You look really lovely without makeup! And you look so happy in these photos! I hope you have a great May! :) xx

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  5. Rowena @ rolala loves1 May 2016 at 18:27

    Ah look at your pretty smile! While it can be hard to remember sometimes, it is true that there is so much in life that we should be smiling about every single day :) Happy new week my dear!

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  6. Unknown1 May 2016 at 18:37

    Nice pictures😊😊😊😊
    Chiara
    Www.chiaraangiolino.it

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  7. The Fashion Stir Fry1 May 2016 at 18:51

    What do you mean there is nothing glam about this look? Everything about this look and you exhumes glam, beauty and perfection. cute top by the way! Life is worth living to the fullest. Beautiful post.

    http://www.thefashionstirfry.com

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  8. Unknown1 May 2016 at 22:10

    You did a great job capturing your outfit and quite a look it was. That first picture of it with the jeggings on full display was enough for some wonderful fun for me tonight, dear! You are so exciting for me, wow!! Kisses

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  9. Wynne Prasetyo1 May 2016 at 22:17

    what a soothing post. always good to keep a positive outlook on things. :)

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  10. Unknown2 May 2016 at 00:02

    Pretty :-)

    ♥ Nissi
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  11. Paola Lauretano2 May 2016 at 00:50

    Sono spettacolari queste foto, sempre più belle!!!!!
    xo Paola
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  12. Beautyntheglam2 May 2016 at 02:00

    You look great.

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  13. thecookingwardrobe2 May 2016 at 02:38

    This is such an inspirational post which has blessed me today Ivana. After the rain there is always sunshine. Stay blessed dear. Lovely artwork and no amount of makeup can cheer up a heart but a beautiful smile can. xo

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  14. Beauty Unearthly2 May 2016 at 11:43

    Super cute and comfy look. xx

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  15. Shawna McComber2 May 2016 at 11:56

    You look radiantly beautiful and no need for makeup to achieve that! I love the soft colours in your painting, and I love the warmth and radiance (yes I keep using that word) of the photos. Thank you for visiting my Buddhism blog post and leaving a comment. I have been struggling to blog or visit blogs or comment (perhaps obvious) but I want to get back to you now and say that I agree with you about the essential message of Buddhism. Be your best self, most compassionate self, forget religion and just keep finding your way to love.

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    1. Ivana Split3 May 2016 at 05:23

      yes, I do think that is the essential message!

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  16. Olga Rani3 May 2016 at 00:35

    Maybe the weather was not perfect but look at the photos! Beautiful...those trees reflected in the water...a bit sad and gloomy atmosphere...and then your bright smile.

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    1. Ivana Split3 May 2016 at 05:23

      yes, sometimes this kind of weather can be very beautiful as well!

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  17. bambolai3 May 2016 at 10:34

    Preslatka i uvek optimisticna! Za svaku pohvalu :-*

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