FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY: WINTER TO SPRING TRANSITION

 Hello! How are you doing? I've been working hard writing and preparing new content for this little digital place to call my own. I have a lot of interesting projects in the making, book reviews and different articles to finish up and polish before publishing. In the meantime, I decided to share a few more simple fashion sketches and illustrations with you. Therefore, today I'm back with another FASHION ILLUSTRATION FRIDAY post. As you might know, I often post my fashion art on Friday. You could even say it is somewhat of a regular feature on my blog.  I envisioned this post to be light and easy. There will be plenty of more substantial, intellectual and even borderline academic posts in the future. In this post, we'll talk about transitional fashion.  I'll let you take a peek in my sketchbook and see a variety of my sketches. Sketchbooks are often like creative diaries. They give insight in what is happening in someone's head. 

The spring has officially arrived but that doesn't mean all of can can afford to throw our coats away just yet. I live in a Mediterranean climate myself. If I still need a coat, I know that chances are you ladies living in the colder climate do too. I'm not ready to put away my favourite winter outwear and warm sweaters yet.  So, I'll share some of my tricks for transiting from Winter to Spring. For me this transition is all about wanting to embrace the new season while avoiding catching a cold. Being a resident of a Mediterranean country, I'm blessed with an abundance of sunny days. However, sunny doesn't always mean cold free. I still have to layer things up, even in sunny Croatia and Bosnia & Herzegovina. This is how I approach transitional fashion.

Zdravo! Kako ste? Naporno sam radila pišući i pripremajući nove sadržaje za ovo malo digitalno mjesto koje mogu nazvati svojim. Imam puno zanimljivih projekata u izradi, recenzija knjiga i raznih članaka koje moram doraditi i dotjerati prije objavljivanja. U međuvremenu sam odlučila s vama podijeliti još nekoliko jednostavnih modnih skica i ilustracija. Stoga se danas vraćam s još jednom objavom MODNA ILUSTRACIJA PETKOM. Kao što možda znate, često objavljujem svoju modne ilustracije petkom. Moglo bi se čak reći da je donekle redovita rubrika na mom blogu. Zamislila sam ovaj post u laganini stilu. U budućnosti će biti mnogo značajnijih, intelektualnih, pa čak i pomalo akademskih objava. U ovom postu ćemo govoriti o prijelaznoj modi to jest odjevanju na prijelazu iz jednog godišnjeg doba. Dopustit ću vam da zavirite u moju blok za skiciranje i vidite razne moje skice. Blokovi za skiciranje su često poput kreativnih dnevnika. Daju uvid u ono što se događa u nečijoj glavi.

Proljeće je službeno stiglo, ali to ne znači da si svi još uvijek mogu priuštiti bacanje kaputa. I sama živim u mediteranskoj klimi. Ako meni još uvijek treba kaput, znam da je velika vjerojatnost da i vi dame koje živite u hladnijoj klimi još trebate nositi slojeve. Još nisam spremna odložiti omiljenu zimsku odjeću i tople veste. Dakle, podijelit ću neke svoje trikove za prijelaz iz zime u proljeće. Za mene je ovaj prijelaz u znaku prihvaćanja novu sezonu, a da pritom izbjegnem prehladu. Budući da sam stanovnica mediteranske zemlje, blagoslovljena sam obiljem sunčanih dana. Međutim, sunčano ne znači uvijek potpunu odustnost hladnoće. Još uvijek moram se odjevati slojevito, čak i u sunčanoj Hrvatskoj i Bosni i Hercegovini. Ovako ja to radim.

This sketch I'm sharing is a good example of a transitional spring outfit. As for the sketch itself, it was done with watercolour pencils. I wore a dark blue shirt with a Mandarin collar but layered it with a thick black sweater dress. Knits are perfect for keeping warm. Plus, I wore statement earrings to invoke the feeling of spring. Accessories are a good way to invoke spring. More about that in a minute.

I actually love the fashion of transitional period. It's possibly the only time of the year you get away wearing a pair of winter boots with a summer dress or shorts without looking like a fashion victim. You can wear a teddy bear coat with a playsuit/romper or a nice pair of sandals with a business suit. It's a time of possibilities. Scroll down to read more about transitional fashion. 

Ova skica koju dijelim dobar je primjer prijelaznog proljetnog outfita. Što se same skice tiče, rađena je akvarel olovkama. Nosila sam tamnoplavu košulju s ruskom ovratnikom, ali sam ju nosila uz debelu crnu džemper haljinu. Pleteni odjevni komadi su savršene za održavanje topline. Osim toga, nosila sam velike naušnice kako bih prizvala osjećaj proljeća. Modni dodaci su dobar način za prizivanje proljeća. Više o tome za minutu.

Ja zapravo volim modu prijelaznog razdoblja. Vjerojatno je to jedino doba godine kada možete nositi par zimskih čizama uz ljetnu haljinu ili kratke hlače, a da ne izgledate kao žrtva mode. Kaput umjetnim krznom možete nositi uz kratki kombinezon ili lijepe sandale uz poslovno odijelo. Vrijeme je to za kreativne mogućnosti. Nastavite sa čitanjem kako biste saznali više o tranzicijskoj modi.

 

FIVE TRICKS FOR SMOOTH WINTER TO SPRING TRANSITION

1. DON'T GET RID OF YOUR SWEATERS YET

Sweaters and knits are very useful items to have during a transitional period. A sweater dress in particular is a great choice for those days when you don't want to sacrifice the warmth and comfort. You can layer your knit under a blazer (or if it is still quite cold) under a coat. You can always invoke spring by opting for cheerful colours.

PET TRIKOVA ZA UGODAN PRIJELAZ IZ ZIME U PROLJEĆE

1. NEMOJTE SE JOŠ RIJEŠITI SVOJIH DŽEMPERA

Džemperi i pleteni komadi vrlo su korisni odjevni predmeti tijekom prijelaznog razdoblja. Osobito je džemper haljina odličan izbor za one dane kada ne želite žrtvovati toplinu i udobnost. Pletivo možete nositi ispod blejzera (ili ako je još dosta hladno) ispod kaputa. Uvijek možete dozvati proljeće odabirom veselih boja.

2. COMBINE WARM AND LIGHT FABRICS, DARK AND LIGHT COLOURS

Don't be afraid to mix things up. A lot of people have a seasonal wardrobe that is darker and neutral in the colder months and lighter and vivid in the warmer months. This might not be the case for you, but if it is don't let that limit you. Don't be afraid to mix up different colours to maximize the items you have in your closet. Likewise, don't be afraid to pair thicker materials with lighter ones. Why not wear a summer skirt or a dress with a coat? Clothes are there to be worn and enjoyed, not to collect dust in the closet. There are also there to keep you warm and comfortable. Why not dress for comfort and not just for style? Wear the combination of fabrics that will keep you warm. It's all about finding the right balance. 

2. KOMBINIRAJTE TOPLE I LAGANE TKANINE, TAME I SVIJETLE BOJE

Nemojte se bojati pomiješati stilove. Puno ljudi ima sezonsku garderobu koja je tamnija i neutralna u hladnijim mjesecima, a svjetlija i živopisnija u toplijim mjesecima. To možda nije slučaj za vas, ali ako jest, nemojte dopustiti da vas to ograničava. Nemojte se bojati pomiješati različite boje kako biste povećali broj nosivih predmeta koje imate u svom ormaru. Isto tako, nemojte se bojati kombinirati deblje materijale s lakšim. Zašto ne nosite ljetnu suknju ili haljinu uz kaput? Odjeća je tu da se nosi i uživa u njoj, a ne da skuplja prašinu u ormaru. Tu su i da vam bude toplo i ugodno. Zašto se ne odjenuti zbog udobnosti, a ne samo zbog stila? Nosite kombinaciju tkanina koja će vas grijati. Sve je u pronalaženju prave ravnoteže.

3. COMBINE SPRING FOOTWEAR WITH WARM CLOTHES OR WINTER BOOTS WITH LIGHT FABRICS

Staying comfortable is often all about helping our body to maintain a normal temperature. Footwear can be a great way to do that. If you choose to reveal more skin or to wear a spring/ summer dress while it is still fresh or even cold, you can counteract that by wearing a pair of warm boots. Similarly, if you choose a warm maxi dress or anything that will keep most of you body warm, you can wear open sandals or something like that. It's all about finding balance. What is fun about transitional fashion is that it allows us to experiment. 

3. KOMBINIRAJTE PROLJETNE OBUĆU S TOPLIJOM ODJEĆOM ILI ZIMSKU S PROLJETNOM

Udoban boravak na otvorenom ili u zatvorenom često znači pomaganje našem tijelu da održi normalnu temperaturu. Prikladna obuća može biti izvrstan način za to. Ako odlučite otkriti više kože ili odjenuti proljetno/ljetnu haljinu dok je još svježe ili prohladno, tome se možete suprotstaviti tako što ćete nositi par toplih čizama. Slično, ako odaberete toplu maksi haljinu ili bilo što što će vas ugrijati, možete nositi otvorene sandale ili nešto slično. Sve je u pronalaženju ravnoteže. Ono što je zabavno kod tranzicijske mode je to što nam omogućuje eksperimentiranje.

4. MASTER LAYERING TO BECOME A FASHION PRO!

Layering is obviously very important when it comes to winter to spring transition. Often it is the only way to avoid overheating or freezing when the weather is changeable. Layering also gives us an opportunity to play with textures and styles. 

4. SVLADAJTE SLOJEVITO ODJEVANJE I POSTANITE MODNI STRUČNJAK!

Slojevitost je očito vrlo važna kada je u pitanju prijelaz iz zime u proljeće. Često je to jedini način da se izbjegne pregrijavanje ili smrzavanje kada je vrijeme promjenjivo. Slojevitost nam također daje priliku da se poigramo s teksturama i stilom.

5. USE SPRING  AND SUMMER ACCESSORIES TO INVOKE WARMER WEATHER

The easiest way to invoke spring is by wearing spring accessories. Colourful scarves, statement necklaces and straw hats can do the trick. Colour therapy is always a good idea.

5. KORISTITE PROLJETNE I LJETNE MODNE DODATKE KAKO BISTE PRIZVALI TOPLJE VRIJEME

Proljeće ćete najlakše prizvati nošenjem proljetnih dodataka. Šareni šalovi, statement ogrlice i slamnati šeširi mogu učiniti trik. Terapija bojama je uvijek dobra ideja.

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