Why is DIY good for the soul? Zašto je dobro za dušu kada izradimo nešto sami?

Hi there! As you can see I'm no longer in Split (Croatia),  I'm actually in Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina) at the moment. I made a stop in a local library here to pick up some books. Yesterday I've read Buddha in Supermarket by Dario Rukavina and even if this collection of stories one wasn't my cup of tea, it seems to me that this author may have some potential. I will be searching for more of his works. Now, about the outfit. I feel like wearing something all pink and feminine. This skirt is vintage and the flowers you can see on it are DIY meaning that I painted them myself. I've always been a DIY kind of gal, especially when it came to fashion. I think I will add some extra details to this pencil skirt. What do you think about this outfit? Is it something you would wear yourself? Do you own a foulard? How do you wear it? Do you like pencil skirt?


...and to answer the question from my title, I think DIY is good for the soul because it makes us more creative and creativity is food for the brain. In addition, it can make us feel better about ourselves. In this society where everything seems to be 'available for purchase', making something ourselves can be a healing experience. It can open our eyes and connect us with the more simple times.

Zdravo! Kao što možete vidjeti, nisam više u Splitu, već sam u Mostaru, zastala sam u lokalnoj knjižnici da bi pokupila neke knjige. Jučer sam pročitala Buddhu u Supermarketu Darija Rukavine i iako mi ova zbirka kratkih priča baš i nije sjela, mislim da ovaj pisac možda i ima potecijala i potražiti ću neka druga njegova djela. Sada, što se tiče odjevne kombinacije. Došlo mi je da nosim nešto ženstveno i rozo. Suknja je vintage, a cvijeće koje možete vidjeti je moj rad, dakle sama sam ga naslikala. Uvijek mi se sviđalo napraviti nešto svojim rukama, a posebno to vrijedi kada je moda u pitanju. Mislim da ću dodati još neke detalje na ovu suknju olovka kroja. Ovo nije prvi put da nosim neku ovakvu kombinaciju. Zapravo mi je jako sviđa kombinacija obične majice i suknje olovka kroja, a mislim da se i ovaj rubac na to lijepo ukoplio. Provjerila sam rječniku i u hrvatskom postoji izraz fular (od francuski foulard) ali se on odnosi na svilenu tkaninu, tako da nisam sigurna koliko se taj izraz koristi za ovakav tip marame/rubca. Mislim koristi se u modnim časopisima, ali nisam sigurna što je točan izraz sa stajališta standarnoga jezika. Što vam se čini od ove kombinacije? Biste li vi to nosili? Volite li suknje olovka kroja?

...i da odgovorim na pitanje koje sam postavila u naslovu, mislim da su je za dušu dobro kada sami nešto izradimo jer nas to čini kreativnijima, a kreativnost je hrana za mozak. Uz to, možemo postati zadovoljnjiji sami sobom. U ovom društvu gdje je sve na prodaju, kada nešto izradimo sami, to može biti čak i iskustvo koje liječi. Može nam otvoriti oči i povezati nas s jednostavnijim vremenima.























foulard/ marama: borrowed, posuđeno
tshirt/majica: no name, nije markirano
skirt/suknja: vintage+ DIY
heels/ pete: naughty monkey











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  1. Aimee Bustillo11 July 2016 at 00:42

    love your dress you look stunning in it!

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  2. bellodiesseredonna11 July 2016 at 01:11

    mi piace moltissimo questo completo

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  3. Paola Lauretano11 July 2016 at 01:15

    Wow, tutta inguainata in rosa... sei fantastica!!!
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  4. Langela11 July 2016 at 02:00

    Great pictures!
    A hug,
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  5. Missymayification11 July 2016 at 03:30

    These are great shot! You look wonderful in that dress I must say. The added tie is great. :)

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    1. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 11:21

      thank you darling...actually it is a tee and a skirt, but the match is colour so I see why it can look like a dress.

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  6. DiagonSally11 July 2016 at 03:30

    What interesting architecture, I love travelling and admiring different cultures! So fascinating. You look lovely in your outfit!

    Sally - DiagonSally

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    1. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 11:25

      thanks Sally...I'm always on a lookout for interesting architecture and I try to make it a part of my posts.

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  7. nuria11 July 2016 at 05:53

    You look fabulous in the pink dress Ivana 💗
    Happy week xxx
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  8. Irreplaceable_fashion11 July 2016 at 06:10

    wow I love the first photo, you look so slim and thin like a model <3 perfect!
    kiss
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  9. Unknown11 July 2016 at 09:11

    U ovakvim kombinacijama ti sjajna figura baš dođe do izražaja, divno izgledaš! Ova frizura ti je baš nekako otvorila lice (opet ja o kosi haha) i jako mi se sviđa marama :) Kako vam je s vrućinama u Mostaru, znam da tu zna biti bože sačuvaj po ovoj sparini...mi ovdje zadnjih par dana doslovno crkavamo, čak nije ni za ići na more koliko je vruće.

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    1. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 09:21

      prevruće je...danas uopće nisam izašla iz kuće:)

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  10. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 09:22

    thank you Ieva:)

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  11. Ivana11 July 2016 at 09:39

    Divno mi izgledas... meni su suknje ovoga kroja vrhunac zenstvenosti tako da-veliki palac gore od mene! Jedino mi je zao sto nam nisi pinku blize poslikala suknju da vidimo kako si je doradila... Sve u svemu, jako lijepa i zenstvena! :*

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    1. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 12:21

      i ja jako volim ove suknje...da, zaboravila sam je slikati izbliza...možda drugi put, ionako planiram još jedan DIY na njoj.

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  12. Anna and Klaudia11 July 2016 at 10:01

    Wow!! Beautiful photos :) Amazing place :)
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  13. alessandra11 July 2016 at 10:18

    stai benissimo, mi piace molto questo abito
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  14. Zuba11 July 2016 at 10:50

    Pa jel se ti to lagano vraćaš na visoke pete?! :)
    Sviđa mi se kombinacija suknje i majicwe, prvo sam mislila da je haljina :)
    I imaš odličnu liniju!

    Što se tiče diy teme, slažem se s tobom, ručni rad liječi.

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    1. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 10:56

      jesam, vraćam se petama, misteriozna ozljeda noge se pomalo povlači:) iako moram priznati da ove nisu najudobnije.

      drago mi je da se slažemo:)

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  15. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 11:39

    <3

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  16. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 11:41

    <3

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  17. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 11:48

    <3

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  18. Ivana Split11 July 2016 at 12:09

    I was already following you.

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  19. the chilicool11 July 2016 at 12:39

    Sei carinissima con questo look!
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  20. Doctor Anne11 July 2016 at 12:54

    I don't think DIY is good for my soul, I am rubbish at it. I stick to writing for creativity.

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    1. Ivana Split12 July 2016 at 03:12

      well, writing is kind of DIY for the soul:)

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  21. Shireen L. Platt11 July 2016 at 13:10

    I'm with Anne, on this, DIYs are not good for me because I am completely hopeless with them. Not sure if it's the camera angle but gosh, you look super sliming the first picture, Ivana.

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    1. Ivana Split12 July 2016 at 03:26

      Well, DIY can take many forms, I think that even preparing a meal can be a DIY of a kind...and writing a blog post! I just like that idea of making something by ourselves.

      thank you Shireen, I think it must be the angle plus these open sandals with high heels:)

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  22. De.11 July 2016 at 13:22

    Sei davvero molto chic cara:) un bacio

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  23. LBG11 July 2016 at 15:14

    Looking fantastic, doll! Gorgeous shots!

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  24. Filipa Gonçalves11 July 2016 at 15:45

    Love the look!

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  25. Unknown11 July 2016 at 21:27

    Pink-tastic, dear! Wonderful close shot of those stunning curves and I would bet good money a view from the back would be so sexy it might melt my circuit board ;) Looking gorgeous!

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  26. Mica11 July 2016 at 21:50

    Such a nice pink outfit! The floral detail on the pencil skirt is lovely, what a great DIY! I really like blue and pink together too :)


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  27. Natali11 July 2016 at 21:56

    Jako lijepa, elegantna i zenstvena kombinacija! Bas mi se dopada tvoja torba i siske ti odlicno pristaju. :)

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  28. Beauty Unearthly11 July 2016 at 22:52

    Wow! you look absolutely fabulous.
    kisses

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  29. Adrika11 July 2016 at 22:53

    wonderful place and photos !
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  30. Miguel Gouveia11 July 2016 at 23:36

    Thanks sweetie :D

    In love with this place, with your photos and, of course, with your outfit. So pretty as usual :D

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  31. Oksana Zolotukhina12 July 2016 at 01:44

    This dress perfectly skims your figure, and the color is very nice on you as well! Such lovely pictures!!!!

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  32. Dressed With Soul12 July 2016 at 10:30

    Oh, dear Ivana, I know these days when pink is necessary so well! Love your dress and for sure I would wear it :) I agree to what you wrote about why DIY is good for the soul as I recognised absolutely the same (although I do in comparison to you at the moment only very few DIY). And I'm happy with you you are back in Mostar and reunited with your dear husband.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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  33. bambolai13 July 2016 at 03:24

    Wow, koliko lepo i elegantno izgledas u ovoj kombinaciji. Prava dama! Obozavam pastele i nezno roza mi je uvek lepa boja, pogotovo u toplim danima.
    Smatram da su diy aktivnosti hrana za nasu dusu i da nam podsticu kreativnost, koju cesto u uzurbanom tempu zivota znamo potisnuti.
    Pusa

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