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

It's time for another Fashion Illustration Friday ! I've arrived home late this evening but somehow I've still managed to create a new fashion illustration. I didn't wanted to miss another Fashion Illustration Friday, so I've sat down and illustrated a brunette wearing a lilac dress topped with red accessories. I've browsed runaway shots but haven't managed to find a runaway look I really wanted to illustrate in detail so I improvised and came up with my own design. I've felt drawn to different shades of purple recently and I always like to see red paired with purple. The medium for this fashion illustration is coloured pencils on paper. I'm quite happy with the result. It's been a while since I created a new fashion painting. I created quite a lot of collage art in the last two months, but I found it challenging to set aside for regular art since I moved. Scroll down to see more. THE FIRST STEP: SKETCHING WITH WATERCOLOUR PENCILS  I h...

Sometimes you want to get all dolled up, but baby it is cold outside. Fortunately, what I learned is that feeling the cold is optional. That is how I learned to love winter (and I wrote about it in more detail here ). Basically, I learned to dress better for winter. I figured out that you can still wear all the cute dresses you want and not freeze to death. The trick is in layering. You can do the whole layering over your feminine dress in two ways: you can go for multiple layers or you can pick one really warm outwear item. That is what I did with both outfit proposals I have for you today. You know, if you find good quality outwear, you should be warm no matter what you wear. Another important aspect of winter wardrobe is comfy and cozy shoes. My solution for winter is: heeled boots. What I like about a good pair of heeled boots is that it keeps our feet warm while at the same time keeping our outfits more feminine (check out this post for more tips on how to dress femininely in w...

Do you want to see the most beautiful bays on island Hvar? Just stick with me and you'll learn all about what this island has to offer in terms of stunning beaches and secluded bays. If you're looking for insider tips about the best beaches on island Hvar, you've come to the right place. Today I have another beautiful bay to share with you. This time I'm taking you to amazing Soline bay. This beautiful bay is located on the same peninsula as much of Vrboska village. From this bay you have an excellent view of Jelsa as well as the other side of Vrboska village. Moreover, Soline bay can boost with a large and stunning pebble beach. The sea is crystal clear and the position of this bay is ideal for sunbathing. On the other hand, if things get too hot there are plenty of pine tress under which you can find shade and escape the sun. What is there not to love? The fact that this beach is so exposed to the sun makes it ideal or a winter visit. Everyone loves a bit...