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

Hello readers, t oday I'll review a true classic of children's literature: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz , a book by L. Frank Baum. I have read this book fairly recently, so it is still fresh in my mind.  I have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised by T he Wonderful Wizard of Oz .  I actually enjoyed it a lot, so my book review is also  a book recommendation.   This classic of children literature is such a well rounded tale.  You can read The  Wonderful Wizard of Oz for free on the pages of project Gutenberg here  (that's also the source for the quotes I'm going to use). First, a few words from the author himself:  Folklore, legends, myths and fairy tales have followed childhood through the ages, for every healthy youngster has a wholesome and instinctive love for stories fantastic, marvelous and manifestly unreal. The winged fairies of Grimm and Andersen have brought more happiness to childish hearts than all other human creations...

Pleated items are very in right now. Every fashionista who likes this material is probably over the moon about that and even those who don't follow trends must be satisfied when a material they like becomes more available. I'm quite happy because I do appreciate the way pleat adds texture to our outfits. This expensive looking trend can be surprisingly affordable, especially if you're good at shopping second hand or just finding good discounts. Pleated items are simply perfectly for creating romantic, elegant and even whimsical outfits.  Pleat can even make old school glam seem easy! Pleated items come in many shapes and form. I personally have a shirt I adore. However, perhaps the most practical incarnation of the pleated trend (for us ladies that is) would be the pleated skirt. A pleated maxi or midi skirt is such an easy way to add some femininity, texture and chic into your wardrobe. Today I'll show you how to style a beige pleated skirt for cold weather. N...

Autumn in Croatia. An ancient city with its fragrance of sea and history. The smell of pine forest that lingers in the air. Stone houses that seem to have been bathed in salt. A labyrinth of history. A climate that allows you to wear a blazer in November. What more you could want for? We'll remain in Stari Grad for duration of another post. Let's have another look at this lovely city (and if this post doesn't provide enough information for you, you can visit my old posts here , here , here and here ).  While we're at it, let's talk about getting dressed for sightseeing.  My reason for visiting Stari Grad on that particular day were of an entirely practical nature, but I decided to make the most of the visit. You know that I'm a firm believer in being a tourist in your own area and all that. Stari Grad is a gorgeous city and I never get tired of strolling it. You know, I do believe that you can always be a tourist and a traveler, no matter where you are...