MODAODARADOSTI MARCH RECAP: OUTFITS, TRAVELS, BOOKS & ART

First of all, I want to thank you all for following my blogging journey last month. March was a very eventful month for me. I posted even more often than usual, the reason being that I felt very inspired to blog and had so many things I wanted to share and write about. Maybe it has something to do with spring but I'm really feeling inspired to create.  

ART, DESIGN & FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS

I shared a few art post, mostly those featuring my own fashion illustrations. You know I can't do without fashion illustrations. It's something I've enjoyed doing since I was little.

NEW FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS: PINK AND GREEN COLOUR PALETTE

NEW FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS
NEW FASHION ILLUSTRATIONS: INSPIRED BY PINK AND GREEN



VLAHO BUHOVAC, PORTRAITS OF THE FAMILY



TRAVEL & OUTFITS

This March I blogged about several visit worthy destinations in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. I've visited three Croatia cities: Makarska, Split and Jelsa. I also blogged about Gornji Tučepi ( a small village near Makarska). I wrote about Buna river in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bellow you can see highlights of my Match travels:

TOP DESTINATIONS CROATIA: GORNJI TUČEPI, CHURCH OF SAINT ANTHONY

CROATIAN DESTINATIONS: MAKARASKA CITY

 PLANINICA HILL

VISIT MAKARSKA CITY WITH ME

A SHORT VISIT TO SPLIT CITY WHAT TO SEE AND WHAT TO DINE
HISTORY OF JELSA CITY
A SPRING VISIT TO BUNA RIVER
DESTINATION CROATIA

PERSONAL STYLE, BOOK REVIEWS & STYLING TIPS

This Match I wrote a lot about using accessories such as spring hats and scarves to bring that spring feeling. As for personal style, I often wore vintage blazers paired with dresses. This has been my go to look this Spring so far, and you'll probably be seeing more of it.
HOW TO STYLE A YELLOW BLAZER FOR SPRING?
HOW TO STYLE A DENIM SKIRT FOR EARLY SPRING?
HOW TO STYLE A METALLIC DRESS FOR EARLY SPRING?
HOW TO STYLE WHITE JEANS WHILE IT IS STILL COLD?
HOW TO STYLE PEARL SOCKS WITH HEELS?
HOW TO STYLE A BATHROBE COAT FOR EARLY SPRING?

HOW TO STYLE BLAZERS WITH DRESSES?
EARLY SPRING OUTFIT FOR STROLLING MOSTAR CITY

HOW TO STYLE STRAW ACCESSORIES FOR SPRING?

HOW TO WEAR CONTRASTING PRINTS AND BOOK REVIEWS

BOOK REVIEWS

I reviewed quite a few books this March. Bellow is the full list with links:

1. OLIVE KITTERIDGE BY ELIZABETH STROUT 5/5
2. A STORM OF SWORDS, BY GEORGE R.R. MARTIN 4/5
3.THE SUBTLE KNIFE , BY PHILIP PULLMAN 2/5
4.PANDEMONIUM, BY LAUREN OLIVER 1/5
6.THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY, BY HENRY JAMES 5/5
7. THE FAULT IS IN OUR STARS,  BY JOHN GREEN 2/5
8.PLAYER PIANO, BY KURT VONNEGUT 5/5
9. AMELIA EARHART,  A BIOGRAPHY BY DORIS L. RICH
10. KNJIGA OD ŽENA, MUŠKARACA, ŽENA I RASTANAKA BY JULIANA MATANOVIĆ 5/5 ( I haven't reviewed this last one on my blog, so I linked it to my goodreads review)






DIY PROJECTS

I've also prepared a few DIY projects for you. Have a look and see if there is anything you find interesting.


NEW ART & CREATIVE PROJECTS TO TRY
DIY VICHY BARBIE DRESS
DIY ROSE BOUQUET & HOW TO STYLE PEARL SOCKS

Thank you for reading and visiting!

Comments

  1. Miss Val's Creations1 April 2019 at 05:09

    It has been a joy reading your March posts. I always love seeing other parts of the world on blogs since I may never get to see them in person! Happy April!

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    1. Ivana Split1 April 2019 at 06:43

      thank you dear. Happy April to you as well!

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  2. Mica1 April 2019 at 05:24

    It's great you were inspired to share more of your travels and art and outfits in March! You had some very stylish outfits through the month too :)

    Hope you had a wonderful weekend :) I just posted my weekday wear linkup, I'd love you to join! :)

    Away From The Blue

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  3. Carolina G. Ticala1 April 2019 at 05:42

    Estupenda entrada! Espero verte pronto por mi blog! 🤗🤗🤗

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  4. Jules on the moon1 April 2019 at 05:46

    Stupendi i tuoi disegni, e poi in quanti posti carini sei stata? :)

    https://julesonthemoon.com/

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  5. Hey I'm With The Band1 April 2019 at 06:40

    Glad you're feeling inspired, that's great, and really spring and hot days leave us like this.
    Your illustrations are always beautiful, congratulations!

    https://www.heyimwiththeband.com.br/

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  6. R's Rue1 April 2019 at 06:57

    I enjoy following you. You are so talented. I enjoy seeing what you create.

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  7. What Would V Wear1 April 2019 at 10:26

    You are so talented! I love love your illustrations!

    Happy Monday, babe!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.WhatWouldVWear.com

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  8. Annamaria Cavallo - Peony Nanni1 April 2019 at 10:48

    So beautiful pics! Great
    Baci,
    PeonyNanni

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  9. Silvia Negretti1 April 2019 at 10:56

    Insomma mi pare che Marzo sia stato un mese bello pieno!
    Sempre belle le tue illustrazioni e stilosissimi i tuoi look! :)
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  10. Kara Callahan1 April 2019 at 11:33

    It sounds and looks like you had an amazing month! I love the fashion illustrations you did. You're really talented. And I love all the outfits you wore too! The white jeans outfit might be my favorite. You have a great sense of style!

    x Kara | http://karascloset.net

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    1. Ivana Split2 April 2019 at 00:52

      Thank you Kara! I'm looking forward to wearing white jeans more this spring.

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  11. Jodie's Touch of Style1 April 2019 at 11:58

    I always love following along, Ivana!! Especially your illustrations are so creative.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  12. Pilar1 April 2019 at 19:23

    That's wonderful you're feeling inspired Ivana! I really like how you styled your outfits! Wishing you a lovely April!

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  13. Maria1 April 2019 at 20:46

    I've enjoyed reading your posts for March. My fave outfits from you were the ones that you wore with your vintage blazers. I had no idea you were such an artist by the way, so creative!

    xo, Maria
    https://www.miamiamine.com/

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    1. Ivana Split2 April 2019 at 01:16

      Thank you Maria. I love vintage blazers, they are usually so well tailored.

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  14. Miguel Gouveia1 April 2019 at 23:27

    Thanks a lot :D

    super cool month :D

    NEW OUTFIT POST | MEN CAN WEAR JUMPSUITS
    Instagram ∫ Facebook Official Page ∫ Miguel Gouveia / Blog Pieces Of Me :D

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  15. The Velvet Runway2 April 2019 at 04:15

    I love seeing all your travel and style inspiration and your photos are fabulous!
    I love the fashion illustrations you did too! You are so talented!
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com

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  16. Rowena @ rolala loves2 April 2019 at 09:00

    You did have quite an eventful month of March. I'm glad that you were so inspired and I hope that wonderful inspiration continues through April and beyond.

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  17. Lovely2 April 2019 at 09:14

    Your illustrations are always fab hun, and happy to hear you are inspired. Looking wonderful in your outfits.



    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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