Fashion illustrations of the day /Modne ilustracije dana 31.12.2016

Hi, how are you this evening? I'm fine, the cold (or perhaps a virus of some sort) is still bugging me (that is why I started posting less), but I'm managing. I can't believe it's already the end of the month. Lately I've been thinking a lot about balance. I'm trying to find balance. It's a tricky thing- finding balance in life. Not as easy as it might seem. If you think you know too much, you blind yourself and you close the path leading to knowledge and realizations. If you think you don't know anything, it is easy to become depressed and let the desperation take over. After all, we all need  foundation to build on. In order to build something (even if that something is ourselves), we need to start somewhere and make some assumptions. We should be able to see the good that exists within us, not only the bad. As important as self-critique can be, we shouldn't be overly harsh with ourself. We all have to start from somewhere.

 Tonight, I've prepared two fashion drawings for you. Purple and green together? Why not? A maxi dress in Autumn? Why not? A purple maxi dress worn with a green coat because I love colours and I love the unexpected. It is always great to break the routine with a bit of colour. Blue and green together? Why not? That's another brilliant colour combination. Green wide trousers and a blue turtleneck. Wide trousers are a clothing item that always looks sophisticated to me. As soon as it gets cold(er), I start wearing turtlenecks. They are another item that always says 'classy' to me. Can you go wrong with wearing a black coat? I don't think so. Hence, the second illustration of the day is something I wouldn't mind wearing myself.  Thank you for reading!

Zdravo, kako ste? Ja sam dobro, još me muči prehlada, a možda se radi i nekom virusu (zato i manje objavljujem)  ali se snalazim.  Ne mogu vjerovati da je već kraj mjeseca. U zadnje vrijeme razmišljam dosta o ravnoteži. Pokušavam ju pronaći. Nije to lako, pronaći ravnotežu u životu. Nije lako kao što se može činiti. Ako misliš da znaš previše, oslijepiš sebe i zatvoriš si put prema novim spoznajama i znanjima. Vjeruješ li da ne znaš ništa, može se lako dogoditi da zapadneš u depresiju i prepustiš se očaju. Na kraju krajeva, moramo na nečemu graditi i trebali bi vidjeti i dobro u sebi, a ne samo loše. Koliko god je važno ponekad biti samokritičan, ne trebamo biti previše oštri prema sebi. Svi mi moramo započeti od negdje. 

 Večeras sam pripremila dva modna crteža za vas. Zelena i ljubičasta zajedno? Zašto ne? Duga haljina u jesen? Zašto ne? Duga ljubičasta haljina nošena s zelenim kaputom jer volim boje i volim neočekivano. Uvijek je dobro malo razbiti rutinu bojom. Zelena i plava zajedno? Zašto ne? To je još jedna sjajna kombinacija boja. Zelene hlače širokoga kroja i plava dplčevita. Široke hlače su odjevni komad koji mi se uvijek čini sofisticiranim. Čim malo zahladi, počnem nositi dolčevite, jer one su još jedan odjevni komad koji je za mene uvijek elegantan. Možemo li pogriješiti ako nosimo crni kaput? Mislim da ne. To moje mišljenje se odražava na drugoj ilustraciji koja je nešto što bih i sama rado nosila. Hvala na čitanju!















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  1. nuria31 October 2016 at 16:24

    I hope you feel better, I have a flu jab every winter, it isn't that I love injections but it works for me and to prevent colds I use a nasal spray to trap bacterias, not sure if they do it in Croatia...
    The designs are lovely, love that pretty long hair of the model :)
    Have a lovely week Ivana
    xxx
    www.travelera.es

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    1. Ivana Split1 November 2016 at 01:52

      I'm using a nasal spray but it doesn't help...I think I just need some rest.

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  2. Vale ♥31 October 2016 at 16:40

    Favolose le illustrazioni e adoro l'abbinamento di colori Ivana. baci

    Fashion and Cookies - fashion & beauty blog

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  3. Laura Mitbrodt31 October 2016 at 17:40

    Great illustrations!
    xo
    www.laurajaneatelier.com

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  4. Unknown31 October 2016 at 19:01

    Purple and green remind me of Shaggy and the Scooby gang, always a wonderful callback memory. Lovely sketches! I too have been posting much less lately, more from soul illness than body. Hope yours clears up quickly.

    All Things Bright and Lovely

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  5. Kelsey&Kenecha31 October 2016 at 19:06

    Your illustrations are always so lovely! I can't believe it's the end of the month either!! This year is almost over and it only lasted two seconds!

    Florals&Smiles

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  6. Beauty Unearthly31 October 2016 at 23:13

    Excellent illustrations (as always)!Thank you very much Ivana:) kisses

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  7. Turgay Aksoy1 November 2016 at 00:18

    Get well soon. Balance is very important. We must make ourselves constantly self-checking.

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  8. Just my Style1 November 2016 at 03:23

    Excellent illustrations!!
    Kisses

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  9. Anett1 November 2016 at 03:50

    Great job on these illustrations!

    Bella Pummarola

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  10. nchimy1 November 2016 at 04:01

    i love these illustrations.
    https://fashionillustrationsbynchimy.blogspot.com/

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  11. bambolai1 November 2016 at 05:08

    Da, bas tako ravnoteza je kljuc za srecu u mnogim stvarima. Naravno, ne uspevamo je cesto ostvariti, ali trudimo se bez predaje :-)
    Ilustracije su sjajne uz odlican miks boja i dopadaju mi se veoma.
    Veliki pozdrav

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  12. Unknown1 November 2016 at 05:28

    Meni se baš sviđa kombinacija zelene i ljubičaste na prvoj ilustraciji, savršena bi bila za ove šarene jesenske dane! :) Nadam se da će prehlada što prije proći, nije ni čudno da te ulovilo kad je vrijeme skroz ludo - čas vruće, čas hladno, ne zna čovjek što bi sa sobom.
    Tu neku ravnotežu je teško postići, ali mislim da je ključ biti jako dobro upoznat i iskren sa samim sobom i naprosto slušati svoje tijelo i um, onda nekako stvari malo pomalo postanu lakše i jednostavnije! :)

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    1. Ivana Split1 November 2016 at 12:35

      da, meni je isto ta kombinacija boja kao izmišljena za jesen. Vrijeme je stvarno ludo, jedva sam preživjela prošli tjedan.

      Slažem se da je sve lakše kada smo iskreni sami sa sobom.

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  13. Oksana Zolotukhina1 November 2016 at 07:10

    Your illustrations are always so cool, Ivana! You have such a lot of inspiration! I really adore this)) Thanks for sharing with us, dear))

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  14. Unknown1 November 2016 at 07:49

    Your illustrations are stunning!

    Bella x
    https://bellasfashionjournal.com

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  15. Lenya1 November 2016 at 07:51

    Oh poor you, Ivana. I so hoped you would feel already better, damn that darn flu. Take it easy and stay warm and drink, drink, drink, girl. Love your illustrations. Get better honey.
    xox
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  16. Nina Kobi1 November 2016 at 08:00

    Feel better soon. I like your illustartions.
    Nina
    Nina's Style Blog Giveaway __ Enter to win $100

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  17. shizasblog1 November 2016 at 09:12

    Nice as always :)

    http://shizasblog.blogspot.com/

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  18. Angela1 November 2016 at 09:52

    Jak byłam mała to rysowałam masowo takie projekty :D Miałam ich kilka teczek.
    Mój blog ♥ Serdecznie zapraszam !

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  19. Silvia Negretti1 November 2016 at 11:38

    Bellissime illustrazioni Ivana! Adoro come riesci ad abbinare bene i colori, sei sempre di ispirazione!
    Spero ti rimetta presto dal raffreddore! :)
    Baci!
    S
    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it/

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  20. Unknown1 November 2016 at 12:13

    Oh poor little thing! I hope, you will recover soon. Nice colours of your pics will help you, sure. Take care, dear!

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  21. ღღČяїstinEεїз3 November 2016 at 06:21

    I'd like to thank you always for bringing us some sprinkles of beauty and inspiration my dear!
    You artworks are always delightful and the quotes that you've shared to us here are insightful :) I badly needed them in my life right now so I'd like to thank you!
    I feel happy reading your thoughts as well! <3

    love lots,
    Tin

    mypoeticisolation.blogspot.com

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  22. Unknown4 November 2016 at 05:15

    Slažem se. I ja volim spojeve tih boja, a nekako se retko setim i da ih kombinujem u praksi. Ispravljam to prvom prilikom. Isto tako volim npr. plavu i žutu zajedno. Ma ne znam da li ima spoj koji mi ne bi odgovarao :) Volim ja i klasiku i neutralno, pa prosto ne znam šta bih pre :) Ilustracije prosto zrače nekom posebnom energijom. Divno!

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All your comments mean a lot to me, even the criticism. Naravno da mi puno znači što ste uzeli vrijeme da nešto napišete, pa makar to bila i kritika. Per me le vostre parole sono sempre preziose anche quando si tratta di critiche.

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