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6-28-2026 MY INSPO: what's hot in the adriatic

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the past two weeks i enjoyed people watching both tourists and locals alike, and i can boldly report some trends found on the shiny ancient dalmatian streets: suit up for summer girls and women of every age enjoy a deconstructed, 90℉ weather appropriate office wear. i overheard seniors in high school discuss their final exams that will help them determine their college course, all while sipping on their macchiatos and wearing perfectly combined suit sets, found in zara, h&m and other fashion forward stores in the mall. sleeveless vests, a cropped top beneath a blazer, and only shades of cream beige, tan, and camel. steer clear from dark colors. preppy peplum i don't own many peplum outfits, but i feel like they're generally well fitted for anyone. this case is confirmed while people watching during late night summer concerts. peplum tops are generally favored in croatian society. if you have an old peplum top you may have not gotten rid of, keep it for another season or so....
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6-28-2026 MY FAVES: dalmatian culture

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  what i'm reading... i read  vogue adria . it's a great beach read for hot sticky afternoons by the beach, when locusts overpower conversation.  i also tapped into my inner teen and read the latest ok je ok!  here's what ok! predicts for spring/summer 2026: all shades of pink "various pink shades are coming back in style, especially pastel combinations or high contrast. if you think that pink 'is childish', think again." black and white world "for days you want to look serious (but also cool), black and white are your companions. find an interesting top, checkered print or simple clean lines." brave fashion "instead of muted tones, it's been trendy to bravely combine bright colors for an energetic look. forget about keep it all monochromatic. pair electric blue with orange, or purple with bright yellow. your outfit is your energy, and this trend screams with confidence". a game of dots and flowers "florals and polka dots retur...
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6-28-2026 MY WEEK: back from vacay

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before i share my travel adventures in croatia, let me tell you the story on how i got engaged - the one time sib and boyfriend  fiancé managed to surprise me.  when i was a kid, my bratz dolls had a wonderful winter engagement, with the song the gift  by 98°  playing. so, i often told my friends i was to have an après ski engagement, in gstaad (budget didn't matter in my head).  hence, when boyfriend suggested we go to dubrovnik  for a romantic getaway while we're in my hometown, the thought of a potential proposal was just fleeting. getting my nails done with sib before traveling was also something that did not pose any suspicion. and when my mom insisted i need to be well dressed while in dubrovnik, under the guise that one simply must  be overdressed, i took offense rather than started connecting the dots. i thought, "wow, mom thinks i can't dress for shit, huh?" when we arrived at the high-top location of srđ to take pretty photos of the view, i w...
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