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

Phantom in the Opera is a novel I would recommend any day. Now, that also reminds me of the days when Tara and Nightwish were an item (Any comments on that anyone?)...But what that has to do with my post? Well, I've spend the evening in the Opera so there is that but mostly I just wanted an excuse to recommend the book to you. Seriously, if you have loved the film (not to mention the opera), you'll be crazy about the book. I've a bad cold but it would take a lot more to keep me from the opening night of one of my favourite Croatian operas. Long story short, I always cry at opera. Not a little....Not like I shed a tear in a discrete way or  look all cultured and gentle (like the cool way the pretty women aka Julia Roberts did it), but literally I cry my eyes out...which is weird because I never cry at movies...or plays...It's kind of embarrassing. On the upper side, I had the change to wear my gold glittery shoes. Remember that DIY project? It's on th...

I'm just going to pretend it is summer if you don't mind. So, here it is: a summer outfit with a stunning city in the background. Omiš is a city where mountains, Cetina river and the sea meet to form something utterly beautiful. It is near my hometown Split but I guess in Croatia everything is near to everything. the hat: no name, the shoes and bag: Borsa, the dress: DIY, the top: vintage

If you had to chose what would it be? Midi or a maxi? Mid length skirt or a maxi skirt? I like the mid length skirt because fashion-wise  it just feels like a breath of fresh air. It has been seen on a lot of runways, but I think its time is yet to come. Is it just me or do you feel a dose of vintage glam in a mid length skirt? Maxi  skirt on the other hand is so damn practical and there are so many ways one can wear it. I've seen a lot of amazing outfits featuring a maxi skirt, from glam to grunge, worn properly it can fit anyone's style.  Here are two outfits, so tell me which one do you like best. 1. Midi I wore this outfit for a walk with my sweetheart, but somehow we ended up in an exhibition of an amazing artist Florijan Mićković. As it was the opening night, I even had the pleasure of meeting the man.   Ovu sam odjevnu kombinaciju obukla za šetnju po gradu sa dragim, ali na kraju smo bili na o...

 With temperatures being what they are layering clothes seems to be the only way. At one moment it is sunny and in the next cloudy and really cold. I like the aesthetic aspect of layering, but what appeals to me most of all is the practical side of it.  While I'm outside I can put on my hoodie and zip up and inside I can take some of my numerous layers of clothes off. Just in the case you're wondering how many layers I'm wearing the answer is about four...and if that makes me look like I have a few pounds more I couldn't care less. I was actually going to write something about stripes today but taking in consideration that the stripes on my pants are so subtle that one can hardly notice them (especially on the photos) I'll just say that I love stripes. Now I can wear all the stripes that I want and look as if I'm following trends. Zdravo. Zima je još tu, mjenja raspoloženja kao netko kome su joj dali pogrješne ljekove i ne vidim drugog rješen...

A part of me wishes that I can tell you that the spring is in the air but alas I very much feel the cold.  The other part of me doesn't really care that much about the low temperatures because I know I can always dress warmly. It is not like I have to worry about freezing to death. Cold just means more clothes and more clothes sometimes equals more fun. The glass is always half full, right? Anyway, I think what bugs us about winter is not so much cold as the absence of sun. On a sunny day I always feel like it is spring even when it is cold...and there is more to spring than just warm weather. It is as everything is coming to life again. Still, a part of me responds to the serenity of the winter. How do you feel about it? Dressing colourfully can be just what we need in winter. The photo is taken indoors in company of some M.M posters. Like many, I have a thing for this iconic lady.  Marilyn Monroe said : " A sex symbol becomes a thing. I hate to be a ...

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER VISIT TO MEĐUGORJE! POST UPDATE  I've blogged about Međugorje many times. I will include some links below in case you want to have a look.  STYLING A LEATHER JACKET FOR A VISIT TO MEĐUGORJE (BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA) 2020  DECEMBER 2020 -  https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2020/12/how-to-style-pleated-skirt-in-winter.html MEĐUGORJE- A GREEN OASIS OF PEACE AND QUIET - Being sustainable with travel is another great idea if you are looking to make a difference. You can do it by being a local tourist and exploring the areas you would otherwise visit for various.   The location where these photographs were taken is Međugorje (Medjugorje), a small touristic village in Herzegovina. Most of tourists that come to this village do so for religious reasons as Medjugorje is one of the most visited  Christian pilgrimage sites, but you can also come to enjoy the nature. If you're interested to see and learn more about Međugorje, you can also visit my...