For the love of flowers...Za ljubav prema cvijeću....(Buna, BIH)

In my last post I showed you how flowers can play well with fashion illustrations. Today I'm going to show you how to wear a floral print in a casual way. I'm a big fan of a floral print for a number of reasons. One of them is certainly their eye-catching appeal. However, sometimes I feel like rocking the floral print in a more subtle way. Not every outfit needs to be a fashion statement, right? Sometimes we feel like taking it easy. How to dress florals down? What I like to do is  to wear one floral item with colours that are either more neutral or (and) those that are a nice match with the colour that is present on the floral item in question. When I want to wear florals without drawing too much attention to the look, I stay away from the flashy accessories and keep it simple. Anyhow, that's my way to make the floral print more appropriate for every day wear. If you're looking for more inspiration,  you can see how I styled this floral dress (yes, it's actually a dress/tunics) here and here.  The location for this photographs was Buna in Bosnia and Herzegovina...and don't think for a second I'm not aware of how beautiful this place is and how lucky I'm to live in such a beautiful area. 

U zadnjoj objavi sam vam pokazala kako se cvijeće može dobro slagati s modnim ilustracijama. Danas ću vam pokazati kako nositi cvjetni uzorak na ležerni način. Veliki sam obožavatelj cvjetnoga uzorka iz više razloga, a jedan od njih je sigurno njegova zamjetljivost. No, ponekad mi dođe da ga nosim na neki malo suptiliji način. Ne mora svaka odjevna kombinacija biti modna izjava, zar ne? Ponekad nam dođe da budemo malo opušteniji. Kako nositi cvjetni uzorak na ležerni način? Ono što se meni sviđa je kombinirati jedan odjevni predmet sa cvjetnim uzorkom s drugima koji su ili neutralne boje i/illi jedne od boja koje se slažu sa samim cvjetnim uzorkom. Kada mi se nosi cvjetni uzorak, a ne želim privući previše pažnje na kombinaciju, onda odustajem od previše primjetnih modnih dodataka i držim se jednostavnosti. Uglavnom, to je moj način za napraviti cvjetni uzorak više nosivijim svakodnevno. Ako želite još nadahnuća, možete vidjeti kako sam uskladila ovu cvjetnu haljinu (da, zapravo se radi o haljini/tunici) ovdje i ovdje. Lokacija za ove slike je Buna u Bosni i Herzegovini....i nemojte misliti da nisam posve svjesna kako sam sretna što živim u tako prekrasnom području. 

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Comments

  1. cocojeans16 May 2017 at 03:18

    The floral blouse is so cute! Have a great day dear! xx
    Coco and Jeans by Marisa x My Instagram x My Bloglovin

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  2. RaeAbigael16 May 2017 at 07:28

    i love your boots! and the place looks really beautiful ivana. I wanna spend a weekend there, to be honest. hehe :D

    xoxo, rae
    http://www.raellarina.net/

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  3. Margaret Dallospedale16 May 2017 at 09:24

    Ciao Ivana,
    stai benissimo con questo look. Mi piace molto come ti stanno questi colori.
    un bacione
    Maggie Dallospedale
    Indiansavage.com

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  4. SHON16 May 2017 at 09:27

    Very beautiful combination of your top in floral print and your skirt in a neutral colour!

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  5. Starlingdays16 May 2017 at 09:38

    Love your post!! Great content
    http://starlingdays.blogspot.com/2017/05/what-do-you-know-about-albany-oregon.html
    https://www.instagram.com/mira_shpak

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  6. Liza16 May 2017 at 09:44

    Gorgeous look, dear.
    xoxo
    Liza
    Liza Corner | Instagram | Facebook

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  7. Missymayification16 May 2017 at 12:48

    I love florals for the same reasons too, but yeah sometimes we've to tone it down indeed. I love the choice of skirt. Very beautiful, Ivana. :)

    http://missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Beauty Unearthly16 May 2017 at 13:34

    You look super cute :)

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  9. Zuba16 May 2017 at 13:37

    Buna ima jako lijepu prirodu :)
    Sviđa mi se bluza i u kombinaciji s ovom suknjom.
    I ja volim cvjetni uzorak!

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  10. Lenya16 May 2017 at 16:38

    I think to pair this elegant yet casual outfit with those hiking(?) boots is a fashion statement and a very smart one, Ivana. You pull of this edgy look extremely well.
    xox
    Lenya
    New update: Changes Ahead

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    1. Ivana Split20 May 2017 at 00:54

      Thank you...they're not exactly regular hiking boots because they're faux leather but they're very light and comfy.

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  11. Miguel Gouveia17 May 2017 at 01:31

    Thanks a lot :D

    you look so fantastic dear. ;D Love the colors and texture mix :D Fabulous combo and super fresh!

    NEW OUTFIT POST | Back To 90’s :D
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  12. Rosanna17 May 2017 at 02:02

    Beautiful pictures and a pretty place!
    Have a lovely day :)
    Rosanna x
    Rose's Rooftop

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  13. Rostrose17 May 2017 at 05:44

    That’s a great look, dearest Ivana: You look yourself like a pretty flower in beautiful nature! (And I think this post would fit very good to the Linkup oft he Modish Matrons, topic: Buds & Blooms) J

    Lots of hugs my dear,

    Traude

    http://rostrose.blogspot.co.at/2017/05/anl-17-wasche-farben-und-stiefel-bemalen.html

    PS: You asked me in my Capetown-post if you saw a duck on my photos – but I think, this bird is a so called Egyptian Goose.

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    1. Ivana Split20 May 2017 at 02:07

      Thank you, I hope I'm not too late to join in....and thanks for the info, I will look up Egyptian Goose online to learn more about this breed.

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  14. Rowena @ rolala loves17 May 2017 at 08:36

    That's a really pretty floral print. I like your idea to wear florals in a more subtle way and you pulled it off really well with this outfit. It's true that not every outfit needs to be a statement.

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  15. Unknown17 May 2017 at 10:07

    Great mix of colors!
    Have a nice week!
    Gil Zetbase

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  16. Joanna Joy17 May 2017 at 12:32

    You look so beautiful in this floral blouse. I agree, when wearing floral prints, styling should be kept simple. You look amazing in this skirt. I love the color too!

    astylishlovestory.blogspot.com

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  17. tr3ndygirl influencer e fashion blogger17 May 2017 at 13:41

    bellissimo questo look floreale Ivana
    nuova recensione sul mio blog
    Clarins body fit anticellulite
    un bacione

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  18. John B. Marine17 May 2017 at 17:20

    I love the top and the skirt. While I haven't been the combat boot type, I do find these okay with the outfit. You're styled well.

    johnbmarine.blogspot.com

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    1. Ivana Split20 May 2017 at 03:24

      thanks John. I know you prefer more dressed up shoes, but sometimes comfort has to come first:).

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  19. Jessi Malay17 May 2017 at 21:19

    LOVE this look babe! Thanks so much for sharing! <3

    XO Jessi,
    http://www.mywhitet.com/favorite-statement-tops-100/

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  20. Unknown18 May 2017 at 03:26

    Thanks for really interesting post) Have a nice day!

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  21. SYLVI SAYS HELLO18 May 2017 at 04:05

    Hey, lovely blog!
    Wanna follow each other??
    Let me know if you want because i want it too :) Leave a comment on my blog and I'll follow you directly, don't forget to follow mine
    xoxo, Sylvi Gautama ❤
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  22. Unknown18 May 2017 at 04:53

    Divno i savršeno proljetno izgledaš, super ti stoji ova košuljica i čitav outfit se sjajno uklapa u ovo divno zelenilo...kako je sve lakše i ljepše čim vani zatopli, blaženo proljeće :)

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    1. Ivana Split20 May 2017 at 04:03

      hvala....i da, proljeće ima svoje prednosti.

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  23. Blackswan18 May 2017 at 05:02

    I love nature, & your floral top matches the backdrop, dear! xoxo

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  24. Unknown18 May 2017 at 12:22

    Looks really interesting! Thanks for sharing)

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  25. GlamourZONE18 May 2017 at 14:49

    stunning,you look so awesome
    That blouse is so beautiful
    Cheers

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  26. Kezzie18 May 2017 at 16:06

    This is a really lovely outfit. The muted colours are very pretty and they do go so well with that beautiful, serene backdrop!x

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  27. BABALUCCIA18 May 2017 at 23:17

    È un colore molto raffinato adoro la tua gonna
    Un bacio

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  28. Gabrielle19 May 2017 at 11:19

    You wear flowers such as wonderfully as you create art with them, Ivana! You're totally right about your area being completely beautiful by the way, the locations for all of your outfit posts always take my breath away. Such a tranquil, flower-filled area!!

    aglassofice.com
    x

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  29. Sakuranko19 May 2017 at 20:10

    Oh very cute style darling~
    Really cute coordinate
    Great photos
    xx

    www.sakuranko.com

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  30. So Alice20 May 2017 at 00:52

    Great advices dear Ivana :-) You look wonderful in this styling, I love your skirt :-)

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  31. Coco20 May 2017 at 07:28

    Mi piace moltissimo come hai abbinato la blusa floreale ad una gonna color malva. E il luogo dove vivi è davvero incantevole! Baci, Valeria - Coco et La vie en rose FASHION & BEAUTY

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  32. Unknown20 May 2017 at 08:57

    Un posto incantevole!
    Bella tu!
    Un bacio
    MARINA
    http://www.sweetlavanda.it

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  33. Fashionably Idu20 May 2017 at 22:38

    Since florals are already busy well kinda, I agree with pairing them with solid items. While a great mixed print look is great, I also love this classic way of rocking florals. Your skirt is very cute, the color is perfection! You look very fresh and chic Ivana! Hope your weekend is going great.


    http://www.fashionablyidu.com/

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    1. Ivana Split21 May 2017 at 00:07

      thank you, yes sometimes it is good to tone them down.

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  34. Paola Lauretano21 May 2017 at 00:52

    Deliziosa la gonna plissè abbinata alla camicia a fiori!
    Anche le tue locations sono sempre splendide!
    Kisses, Paola.
    Expressyourself

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  35. Kasztanowy Domek21 May 2017 at 03:13

    Great photos! Lovely look!
    Have a nice sunday!:)

    xxBasia

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  36. Mica21 May 2017 at 06:46

    What a beautiful floral dress! I love the pleated pink skirt layered over it, it's a really nice combination as the colours work together so nicely :)


    Hope you are having a lovely weekend :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  37. Gabi21 May 2017 at 11:46

    Beautiful blouse :). I like flowers :)

    http://fasionsstyle.blogspot.com/

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  38. Dressed With Soul21 May 2017 at 13:17

    Yes, dear Ivana, we don't want to wear each day a statement look :) And you dressed your floral dress down in a perfect way and I love how you put each single piece togehter. And I see you took the pictures on a very beautiful place. Thanks a lot for this wonderful post.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
    www.dressedwithsoul.com

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  39. Unknown23 May 2017 at 05:07

    Ti sama deluješ kao neki divni cvet koji je izronio iz predivne prirode :) Mislim da je cveće večna inspiracija u svakom smilsu, pa me ni čudi što se cvetni uzorak uvek vraća. Na kraju krajeva, proleću cveće najlepše pristaje :)
    Kombinacija je divna i mnogo ti lepo stoje te rozikaste nijanse. Frizura ti je savršena! :)

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  40. Madeupgirl24 May 2017 at 19:29

    Lovely pictures and outfit.

    Deedee

    http://madeupgirl-madeupgirl.blogspot.com/

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  41. iameverywoman.eu26 May 2017 at 11:39

    Plain and colourful - that's always a good idea. Your blouse is lovely - I really like the colours and you matched the skirt perfectly . Beautiful scenery :))))))

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  42. Jennifer Behrs27 May 2017 at 00:37

    i love these shots my dear! this looks for me like a pro photoshooting in the wild, instead of an simple outdoor walk. you posing like a model - this is so cute....! i LOVE the 3rd pic - your gesture is so cool.

    and your floral shirt is really hot - i like it very well!!!

    bye

    Jennifer
    http://jennifer-femininundmodisch.blogspot.de/2017/05/unterwegs-suns-out-legs-out.html

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  43. bambolai30 May 2017 at 03:05

    Preslatko ti stoje ovakve girly kombinacije! Cvetni print i ja volim i cesto nosim u ovim toplijim mesecima. Slazem se da kada se odlucimo za neki cvetni komad, ostatak kombinacije treba da je svedeniji i bez previse detalja.
    Pusica

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  44. shanaz@RS9 January 2018 at 02:37

    I love how you kept the floral blouse the focus of your feminine outfit. And, I'm always a fan of Mother Nature backdrops! How beautiful is this place. From your photos, they look so serene, brimming with Life and everything in between. :) x

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