Fashion illustration of the day (purple) / Modna ilustracija dana (ljubičasta)

Late Summer. Finally, I can sense the transition in the air, that sense of change that is so much more than just the fact of temperature starting to drop. The nature is starting to dance according to a new beat and everything is about to change. The air is beginning to cool down, epecially in the morning and in the evening. Still, the Summer lingers. Caught between the seasons feels like being caught up in some old memory, Hidding away from life in some old jazz bar, caught between the desire to act and to withdraw. Yet, what is life? Isn't it also memories and being wrapped up in our thoughts? Isn't it also a sense of change and uncertainty?

Kasno ljeto. Mogu konačno osjetiti promjenu u zraku, taj osjećaj promjene koji je puno više od samo pada temperature. Priroda počinje plesati na novi ritam i sve će se uskoro promijeniti. Zrak postaje hladniji, pogotovo ujutro i navečer. Ipak, ljeto je još uvijek tu. Uhvaćena između sezona, osjećam se kao da sam u nekom starom sjećanju. Skrivam se od života u nekom starom jazz baru, uhvaćena između želje za djelovanjem i povlačenjem. No, što je život? Zar nije i uspomene i izgubljenost u vlastitim mislima? Zar nije i osjećaj promjene i nesigurnosti?








Comments

  1. Irreplaceable_fashion7 September 2016 at 23:32

    wow amazing idea:) I love that illustration, very talented woman:)

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  2. Unknown8 September 2016 at 01:05


    Ovo je izuzetna slika, dobro učinio. Dobra ideja!
    LG Carolin

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  3. Bárbara Marques8 September 2016 at 02:55

    You're so creative sweety :)
    Love what you did with the pencil waste!

    MY KIND OF JOY

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  4. Unknown8 September 2016 at 04:28

    Baš divna ilustracija, savršeno se uklapa u napisani tekst! :)

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  5. Klaudia Zuberska 8 September 2016 at 04:40

    great! amazing pictures i love it :)
    kisses from poland :*
    ayuna-chan.blogspot.com

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  6. The Scent of Fashion8 September 2016 at 06:55

    Beautiful <3

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  7. Lenya8 September 2016 at 07:28

    You are getting bolder, that's good, Ivana. Keep them coming, hun.
    hugs
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  8. Shinkusara8 September 2016 at 07:36

    Very nice! I look forward to seeing more!

    kisses
    http://shinkusara.blogspot.nl/

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  9. Andreea8 September 2016 at 07:49

    Such cute illustrations. Love them! x

    Have a nice week,
    Andreea
    http://couturezilla.com/

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  10. Vildana Šuta8 September 2016 at 07:51

    Predivna ilustracija, mnogo mi se dopada što se poigrala sa fotografijama i slikala iz različitih uglova i tako dobila neke jako lijepe fotografije ! :) <3

    Vildana from Living Like V & Stalia Is BAE

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  11. Oksana Zolotukhina8 September 2016 at 10:35

    I am truly inspired by your words darling!
    Love your painting Ivana. It's very beautiful))

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  12. LoveT.8 September 2016 at 12:03

    Another wonderful Illustration! Great Work!

    lovely Greetings

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  13. crafty-zone8 September 2016 at 12:08

    You wrote this post, Ivana, like it was poem, really it's really moving and it made that I started to thinking about life, about the fact this it's still changing. What's more, I really like your new illustration, you're so resourceful to use clippings from sharpener to your new masterpieces, great idea, my dear! :)
    Have a lovely evening, Ivana!

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

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  14. Katarina Stamenkovic8 September 2016 at 12:30

    Just so you know, I nominated you for an Blogger Recognition Award :)

    http://badassvampire.blogspot.rs/

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  15. claire8 September 2016 at 12:41

    I find your post very artisan and I like a lot both your wise words and this illustration :-)

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  16. Ivana Split8 September 2016 at 12:44

    <3

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  17. Sola ante el espejo8 September 2016 at 13:00

    Great idea!
    http://solaanteelespejo.blogspot.com.es/

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  18. Rowena @ rolala loves8 September 2016 at 16:46

    Ah the way you describe summer now is just so poetic and this illustration is beautifully done and presented with the colored pencil shavings. Summer does not seem to want to leave us in NYC just yet as we seem to be in the midst of another heatwave. I'm actually kind of happy about it :)

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    1. Ivana Split9 September 2016 at 07:00

      thank you Rowena. I really appreciate it.

      I don't mind the heatwave either.

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  19. Miguel Gouveia8 September 2016 at 23:36

    Thanks a lot, my dear :D


    Wooow, great illustrations as usual. :D I'm addicted of your draws :D

    NEW REVIEW POST | La Roche-Posay: Effaclar Mat.
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  20. Rosanna9 September 2016 at 01:23

    Wow, amazing art work!
    Have a lovely weekend :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  21. Paola Lauretano9 September 2016 at 01:47

    Meravigliosa, sempre più belle le tue illustrazioni!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  22. Mój sposób na modę9 September 2016 at 02:43

    piękne rysunki! niesamowity klimat! :)))

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  23. Fabrizia Spinelli9 September 2016 at 03:02

    WOw, so creative!
    Fabrizia - Cosa Mi Metto???

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  24. Ivana Split9 September 2016 at 03:55

    <3<3

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  25. Unknown9 September 2016 at 08:01

    Baš tako, život je i to. Ja prva ne mogu da pobegnem od vlastitih misli (ne znam da li iko može), a taj osećaj promene mi nekako uvek budi kako dobra, tako i loša osećanja. I ovde se oseća ta neka promena koja možda nije toliko vidljiva jer je leto baš steglo ovih dana, ali oseća se. Mnogo mi se sviđa kako si iskoristila parčiće od rezane olovke kao deo kreacije. Oduševljavaš me iznova i iznova :)

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  26. Ivana9 September 2016 at 08:16

    Ideja da upotrebis ostatke od nasiljenih bojica kao komponentu sa ilustraciju haljine je odlicna! Vjerujem da bi haljina divno izgledala da je se sasije, stvarno si nevjerojatno kreativna i inovativna! :*

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    1. Ivana Split10 September 2016 at 10:40

      hvala ti puno, eto možda nekom i bude inspiracija za šivanje, ne bi imala ništa protiv:)

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  27. Unknown9 September 2016 at 12:35

    Wow, gorgeous work, Ivana! Love the idea of using pencil shavings to add layers and texture.
    Christina ♥ https://caliope-couture.com

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  28. Rostrose9 September 2016 at 13:39

    Dear Ivana, today I am especially fascinated by these drawing - and particularly by your idea to use the "waste" from the pencil sharpener for decoration! Brilliant!
    Lots of hugs from Austria,
    Traude
    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2016/09/als-hochzeitsfotografen-unterwegs.html

    PS: How funny that Soljanka in your language means salt bottle or something salty!

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    1. Ivana Split10 September 2016 at 10:41

      thanks, I knew you would love the ecological aspect of it:)

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  29. Unknown9 September 2016 at 22:41

    What is life? Pizza is life. Gorgeous colors, dear. Wonderful technique too!

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  30. bambolai10 September 2016 at 03:59

    Nastavak kreativnog poigravanja iz prethodnog posta je tu :-) Jedna rec, PREDOBRO!!!

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    1. Ivana Split10 September 2016 at 10:41

      hvala, biti će još ilustracija ovoga mjeseca, barem još dvije:)

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  31. Kezzie11 September 2016 at 14:05

    This dress needs to be made in real life! What a clever idea! I adore what you did with the pencil shavings and the musical background is so pretty with the retro hairstyles! She is a beautiful-looking musician!x

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  32. Šminkolina18 September 2016 at 05:05

    Lijepa slika, super ti je ideja s ovim ostacima od šiljenja :)

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