a little place to call my own (art and fashion blog)

If you're still not sure how to rock the yellow trend for summer 2019, don't worry, for I'm here to help. I'm back with seven bulletproof ways to wear more yellow this summer. With the help of fashion illustrations (my own naturally), recent outfit photography, my redbubble shop and blog archives, I'm going to show you easy ways to wear more yellow this summer. Let's get started! 1. START SMALL (WEAR YELLOW BAGS OR INCORPORATE YELLOW PRINTS IN YOUR OUTFITS) If you're not used to wearing yellow or you're not sure it is your colour, you can always start small. Take baby steps by opting for a yellow bag or a pair of yellow sandals. Another easy way of wearing more yellow is to choose a printed item that has yellow details. For example, you might pick up a printed dress or a graphic t-shirt with a dominant colour of your choice but still wear yellow if it is a part of print. Similarly, if there is a print you absolutely adore, for example floral pr

You guys know how much I like printed dresses for summer, right? However, that doesn't make me blind to the numerous benefits of wearing neutral dresses. As much as I love bold colours and prints, I'm the first to admit that neutral dresses are not only practical, but also a perfect choice for almost any occasion. Today I'll show you how I like to wear neutral dresses in summer. Classic pieces are always a good investment. Every women should have a LBD or a neutral dress in her closet. This is especially the case for those of you who shy away from colour, but even girls who embrace colour (like yours truly) need neutral dresses and pieces in their life. If you're wondering how to jazz up your LBD and neutral dress for summer, you have came to the right place. You knows I'm a big believer in shopping one's closet, right? Well, finding different ways to wear neutral dresses is a great way to shop your closet in summer time. Sometimes a well selected accessory ca

Don't you just love reading in summer time? It's time for another reading update. The location of this post is once again bay Torac, island Hvar. I love the colours of island Hvar, I can never get tired of them. This sea view is a gorgeous one. I've recently blogged about my island Hvar island experience ( here , here , here ) so check it out if you want to see more. My outfit is an example of an easy and simple summer styling. The only thing new about it is the necklace. I made the necklace myself while I was on Hvar, from left over materials. My mother bought a fringed curtain that was too long so we cut the ends and I made several necklaces from the left over materials. As you can imagine, I felt really good about myself for being able to think of a sustainable thing to do with the fringed material so quickly. It only took me a few hours to make several necklaces and I already gifted some of them away. Sometimes it pays off to have a creative mind. The pink crochet top

A classical pair of wide trousers will never go out of style. Today's post is for all of you who'd like to jump on the wide-leg trouser trend or just happen to like this style. Summer is not all about relaxed and vacation vibes. Sometimes we want (or need) to  put together a more elegant and sophisticated styling. You guys know I love to wear dresses. However, sometimes trousers are a better option. Even dress lovers will agree that a nice pair of trousers can take one far. Sometimes I like nothing better than a pair of high waist wide trousers, especially when I want to put together a professional looking outfit. The question of the day: 'How to elegantly style wide trousers for summer?' Today I have a classy summer outfit proposal for you and one that is easy to put together. One of the benefits of wide cut trousers is they are often quite comfortable. In addition, the wide cut often helps us achieve that fabulous vintage vibe. These trousers are easy to dress up