FRIDAY FASHION ILLUSTRATION: A CHERRY PRINT DRESS

Greetings my dear readers and/or  fellow bloggers! Happy 1st of August!

Today I'm going to publish this post from my cellphone because I cannot connect my laptop to Internet for some reason.

As regular readers of my blog know, fashion illustrating is not only something I do, it's something I have always done.

I loved doing it when I was little, playing with paper dolls and all. I never really grew out of it, I just found more ways to do it. Over the years, I have gotten quite creative with fashion illustration, working with and exploring different media.

The fashion sketch I'm sharing today is fairly simple.  It's a quick illustration of a white cherry A-line dress I had for ages.

I have recently worn this dress to a visit to Split city. I paired it with a black and white hat , a mini beige bag,  a random tote bag and a pair of tropical print sandals. 





I placed the illustration on the wall of my current work place in Seget (near Trogir) just because I couldn't figure out where else to put it.

I added a bouquet of flowers for no reason. I wasn't actually holding flowers in the reference photograph I used.

 Below you can see the pencil sketch. I did the pencil sketch first and then I used some markers and coloured pencils to fill in the illustration.



 Now, here comes the reference photograph taken by my lovely colleague on our day off.

Isn't Split city beautiful? 

I felt quite comfortable in this summer  styling!






My friend showed me the best place to get desserts in Split city!

My dessert was amazing and so was hers. 

How fabulous that we were both free on the same day, so we visited my home city together!

I had such a great time! 

I only get one free day per week, so it's wonderful when I can make most od it.

To be honest, sometimes I'm too tired to do anything on my free day. I was actually sick on a couple of my free days this Summer. I think it's just exhaustion. 

However, this particular day off was wonderful. It was an active day, but in a good way. So,  I  managed to feel fully rested the next day.

A lovely day off can make such a difference!

I had lunch with my parents, explored my home town with a colleague and had a drink with my brother and sister-in-law in the evening.




Between lunch and drinks in Trogir, we wondered through Žnjan beaches.

Finally, I can show you some images from there.

We had a lot of fun enjoying the scenery.

We also did some people watching!

It was windy and I loved it.

Sea breeze is better than any air conditioning!


Look at these views! 


I'm happy I finally got to see the new Žnjan beach complex!

It looks really nice, I have to say. What do you guys think?







Thank you for visiting and take care.


 

Comments

  1. Vix1 August 2025 at 10:42

    You look very cool and pretty in your dress and the illustration is wonderful! I hope you manage to get a proper break soon, all that work isn't good for you. xxx

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  2. Leone1 August 2025 at 11:10

    Split is a beautiful city, your illustration too :) The pictures are really summery and relaxing, I'm so glad you had such a great day off with delicious cakes and lunch with your parents and friend šŸ¤©šŸŒšŸŽ‚

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  3. Š˜Ń€ŠøŠ½Š° ŠŸŠ¾Š»ŠµŃ‰ŠµŠ½ŠŗŠ¾1 August 2025 at 16:56

    Hello, Ivana! Congratulations on the beginning of August! I like your summer dress!

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  4. MELODY JACOB1 August 2025 at 18:54

    That A-line dress illustration is super cute! I think it's awesome you found a way to use your free day so well, especially exploring Split and seeing your family. The new beach complex looks really pretty too.

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  5. Maren von FARBWUNDER1 August 2025 at 23:57

    I love the dress, the hat and your illustration! You catched it really well.
    I haven't been to Split, but to other Croatian Cities like Dubrovnik or Mostar. I love the beauty of those typical white marble stones on the pedestrian areas, and outside at the beaches the landscape is fantastic. Nice to hear and see that you had such a lovely day, especially when I read that you only have one day per week off...!

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  6. Mode und Lifestyleblog Tinaspinkfriday2 August 2025 at 00:56

    I love your drawings, Ivana!šŸ’• They are special and beautiful.
    Your look and this beautiful place by the sea are also beautiful.

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  7. ellie2 August 2025 at 04:44

    Oh, such a beautiful dress! I love the art, as well. So adoring. Wishing you many restful days ahead. Thanks for the wonderful post šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’šŸ’

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  8. Caitlin'nMegan2 August 2025 at 04:46

    Thrilled to see your art! Awesome how you made the most of your day. Such beautiful pictures. I hope you have a beautiful August and much much more! šŸ’šŸ’•šŸŒˆšŸ’•šŸ’

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  9. Polyester Princess2 August 2025 at 10:33

    Both your dress and your illustration of it are absolutely fabulous and that dessert really looks mouthwateringly delicious. How fortunate that you were both free on the same day, so that you could enjoy a day at Split city together! xxx

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  10. Ananka2 August 2025 at 11:25

    That dress is gorgeous :-D And lovely art :-D Great photos too Ivana :-D

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  11. Linda's Relaxing Lair2 August 2025 at 15:42

    You look wonderful, Ivana! Lovely dress and art! And your photos are beautiful! I am so glad you had a great time!

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  12. Martyna3 August 2025 at 02:23

    Great illustrations. Very nice photos šŸ˜Š

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  13. Marisa Cavaleiro3 August 2025 at 08:01

    Hello!
    I always think that your drawings capture the person portrayed very well, in this case you! I must say that this square is magnificent, and so are you! I really like the cherry pattern, I think it's so cute! I hope you really rest on your day off and that you can recover from the fatigue of work. The view of this beach after the renovation work is perfect.
    Have a wonderful Sunday!

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