PLUS 30 WAYS TO WEAR A BABY BLUE DRESS AND LEOPARD HEELS (OUTFIT POST, MOSTAR)

 Hello! In this post, I'll share a sustainable baby blue and leopard spring styling. A pale blue might not be the first choice with leopard, but why not? For me leopard print is sort of a classic. I actually love to pair it with all kinds of colours, from more vibrant ones to pales ones. In the past, I paired it with cobalt blue. I definitely do not feel that leopard should be worn only with neutral colours. I mean I paired leopard with white, grey and black clothing items often enough, but I love to pair it with something that pops, be it a coloured or pattern item. I do love patterns. So, it's not surprising that I love to mix patterns. 

Back to my baby blue & leopard outfit. I wore it for an outing and I really enjoyed it. The best about is that it is sustainable. What do I mean by sustainable? Well,  I mean that I not only shopped my closet, but wore most of these items more than thirty times.



Mostar is so beautiful in Spring, isn't it? I love strolling the city and studying the old villas from the Austrian-Hungarian Empire.

MY LAST POST FROM MOSTAR HERE


MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR CITY 

ZRINJEVAC PARK IN WINTER 
PHOTOS OF NERETVA RIVER & SPORTY STYLING 2023

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/happy-easter-weekend-everyone-wiwt.html- EASTER POST FROM MY HOME
https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/a-vintage-white-blazer-blue-jeans-diy.html- RESTAURANT ROMANCA

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/04/ozz-students-fashion-show-under.html- MOSTAR INTERNATIONAL FAIR 

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2022/03/uno-nessuno-e-centomila-one-no-one-and.html-  ŠANTIĆ STREET IN MOSTAR

THE JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN MOSTAR  / PARK ZRINJEVAC  FASHION ILLUSTRATION

TWO MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR: HERE & HERE SPANISH SQUARE MOSTAR HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM MOSTAR ! FAREWELL TO SUMMER FROM MOSTAR CITY  2018 STREET ART MOSTAR , 2016 STREET ART , 2021 STREETART and also here , here and here.   STROLLING MOSTAR CITY 2021  


OLDER posts about Mostar  1. You can see Mostar from the bird perspective in my previous posts (here, here and here). 2. One of my favourite streets in Mostar here and here. 3. Musala bridge (also known under its old name Tito's bridge here and here) 4. You can see photographs of Mostar's Catholic cathedral here.5. You can see images of Mostar and its famous Nertva river here, here and here. 6. You can see the surrounds of one of its most iconic catholic churches here.7. You can see both photographs of old bridge and my drawing of it here. 8. Another one of my favourites when it comes to streets here. 9. You can see photographs of Croatian cultural centre/theater here , here , here , here and here. 10. You can see photographs of the main city park here here, here, here and here.

11. You can see images of Spanish square here, here , here , here and here. 12. You can see photographs of Custom's bridge here and here. 13. You can see photographs of the new bridge here and here. 14. A few photographs from old city centre (2018) here. 15. What to wear for sightseeing Mostar in summer here.
16. This post is focused on 7 outfits I wore but you can see many of Mostar's attractions there as well. I suppose the same can be said for most of my outfit posts. 17. Mostar as an Easter destination (2019) here.
18. Mostar dinning and cafe recommendations here. 19. Hiking options in Mostar here. 20. My drawing of Mostar old bridge here. 21. University campus in Mostar here. 22. How I have fallen in love with Mostar here.



THE STORY OF MY OUTFIT

OR HOW I WORE THESE ITEMS BEFORE?

HOW I STYLED THIS BABY BLUE GRECIAN DRESS BEFORE? Browsing through my archives, I got more ideas to style this dress. Well, that's one of the advantages of having a fashion blog. It's like having a digital closet. It certainly makes it easier for one to have a keep a visual track of one's closet. One thing I noticed is that I often wear this dress with my pair of leopard block heels.  Like my fabulous pointy leopard heels, This pale blue midi pleated dress from Croatian brand Amadeus HAS BEEN GETTING a lot of wear since I bought it. 

 I definitely plan to wear it with this pair of heels again. Turning this summer dress into a spring one is not difficult. With a nice blazer and a pair of tights, you can put together an outfit that would be perfect for early spring. I'm also planning to wear this dress with a blazer. You can have a look below and see some ways I have already styled this dress. As you can see, I wear it for all four seasons. 





I remember how when I walked up in the store, this dress immediately caught my eye. It was on sale, but I would have bought it even if it wasn't because it is so perfect. This gorgeous dress was available in just two colours and I tried both of them on. I wanted to buy both of them on the spot, but unfortunately there was a little hole in the green version of this dress so I bought only the blue one. There was another identical blue dress left in the shop and now I'm sorry I didn't get that one as well because it would make for a great gift for someone. I wore the dress for a dinner date with hubby the same day I bought it (photo above). Since then, I have styled it so many times.

10 MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS AS PUBLISHED ON THIS LITTLE PLACE TO CALL MY OWN (BUT REALLY I HAVE WORN IT MORE THAN THAT)

1. HERE - WITH SANDALS AND A MINI RATAN BAG

2. HERE- WITH STATEMENT NECKLACES AND A SUMMER STRAW BAG

3 & 4. HERE- TWO WAYS TO STYLE THIS DRESS

5. HERE- WITH BLUE TIGHTS AND A COMBINATION VERY SIMILAR TO THE ONE I'M SHARING TODAY

6. HERE- LAYERED WITH A RED BLAZER AND A GREY COAT

7. HERE - WITH COMFORTABLE TROPICAL SANDALS

8.HOW TO STYLE A PALE BLUE SUMMER DRESS? Here I wore it with leopard heels and a white vintage blazer.







HOW TO STYLE A DENIM LEOPARD JACKET?

WITH A LONG SHIRT, FLARED LEGGINGS AND DRIVING LOAFERS- FOR A COMFY LOOK

WITH BLACK FLARED CORD JEANS, A BLACK TOP AND BLACK BIKER BOOTS










PLUS 30 WAYS TO WEAR LEOPARD HEELS



Now, let's talk about the leopard heels!

THE LEOPARD HEELS- 17 WAYS TO STYLE THEM HERE IN THIS POST 

 MORE WAYS TO STYLE THIS PAIR OF LEOPARD HEELS: 










THAT WOULD BE ALL FOR TODAY! I hope you managed to find some sustainable fashion inspiration. 

  Among fashion blogs I follow, sustainable fashion is a regular topic (or a way of life for some). Mica does 30 wears regularly, Sheila does fashion flashbacks,  Vix , Ann and Kezzie are super sustainable with their charity and vintage shopping.




Thank you!

Comments

  1. ellie19 April 2024 at 14:06

    It is always great when you find that dress that speaks to you. So fabulous! YOU ARE! Romantic and oh so cool. Such a beautiful post! Thanks for the great content too!

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  2. Caitlin'nMegan19 April 2024 at 14:07

    Such great style! You look lovely! I love how you can pair this with the cool animal print! Wonderful styling. Such a beautiful spring post!

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  3. LoveT.19 April 2024 at 14:16


    A great outfit, very inspiring. I love the light blue tights and the shoes.

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  4. Mica19 April 2024 at 15:47

    Your blue dress is so beautiful, I love every time you wear it! I agree blue and leopard is a good combination, although not one I reach for too often either, which is a shame! Leopard just works with everything :)

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  5. Citu19 April 2024 at 20:06

    Me encanta tu vestido azul. Te mando un beso.

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  6. Vix20 April 2024 at 01:39

    Ice blue looks so pretty with the leopard print which i consider a neutral and , as such, needs to be worn with something vibrant! That dress is very pretty and very versatile, too.
    That villa behind you in the first photo is stunning. xxx

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  7. Polyester Princess20 April 2024 at 06:31

    I've always loved that ice blue dress of yours and I think it looks absolutely fabulous paired with leopard! xxx

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  8. shanaz@RS20 April 2024 at 11:30

    Hi Ivana, how are you? It's been ages since I was last here! Your style for spring is so fun and bold! I love leopard prints and my oh my, you look super sassy and stylish in this one. I must say I love your hairdo! Super edgy and fresh. From the pictures, I can imagine the crisp Spring air that must be refreshing there :)

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    1. Ivana Split23 April 2024 at 06:58

      I'm fine, thank you! Braids are always a fun hairstyle.

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  9. Leone20 April 2024 at 23:35

    I'm not a fashion expert, but I know what's beautiful :) You look beautiful in the pictures, and spring in Mostar seems unbelievably beautiful to me 🫶🫅

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  10. MELODY JACOB21 April 2024 at 08:59

    Thank you for sharing your sustainable styling tips and showcasing how fashion can be both stylish and eco-friendly. Keep up the fantastic work, and here's to many more creative outfit combinations!

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  11. Kezzie22 April 2024 at 14:10

    I love this dress of yours and it works SO WELL with the leopard top and shoes (especially the shirt!)- you look amazing in it!x

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  12. Sheila25 April 2024 at 08:32

    That is certainly a versatile dress! You're getting amazing wear out of it, and I love it with leopard. I agree - leopard goes with pretty much everything!!

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  13. Rowena @ rolala loves25 April 2024 at 12:27

    This is such a fresh and vibrant outfit combination! I really love the many ways you've come up with to style this dress. It really goes to highlight it's versatility and maximizing the sustainability of your wardrobe.

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    1. Ivana Split27 April 2024 at 05:17

      Thank you. Versatility is an really important characteristic of a clothing item.

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