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

With summer being in full spring, I caught myself thinking about iconic summer outfits. Do you know what came to my mind? Costumes/outfits worn by Monica Belluci when she played Malena Scordia in an iconic Italian movie set on Sicily.  The costumes for that movie were designed by an acclaimed Italian costume designer Maurizio Millenotti and he outdone himself! Seeing that Malena is a historical movie, Maurizio choose quite timeless outfits and cuts that will ever go out of style. That fact makes Malena movie the perfect place to look for inspiration! Moreover, I feel that Monica Belluci's personal style is quite similar to Malena's (i.e. to the style of the character she is playing). There is definitely a Mediterranean lady feel about Malena/Monica Bellucci. What says summer better than Mediterranean and Sicily? Today we'll analyze Malena's style and see what we can learn from her. There is much to learn! Having analyzed looks that Monica wore in iconic Malena film, I...

Without a doubt, the most iconic symbol of  Mostar city for me is (drum roll) river Neretva. It is an amazing river to admire, observe and get inspired by. If you visit Mostar, hanging around and exploring Neretva river is a must. There are other rivers in Mostar city that are just as lovely, but none is as potent and breath-taking as the Neretva river itself. I often talk about this river. I can't tell you how many locals have told me that I have opened their eyes to the beauty of Neretva river (probably because I can't shut up about it!). Considering that I spend so much time handing around this river, it makes sense to talk about what I like to wear for exploring Neretva's riverside. Today I'm presenting you a simple outfit featuring a denim skirt and a striped tee. This combo is perfect for a summer walk and it is the kind of outfit I really enjoyed wearing. Moreover, I love this outfit because it's all about being sustainable. There is always more that we can ...