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 returned this spring with extra geometric and abstract patterns that will guarantee you won't go unnoticed in the school hallways".


what i'm listening to...

we went to a concert showcasing traditional dalmatian a cappella singing - klapa. multiple a cappella groups sang traditional dalmatian songs, my faves were all-female groups. 
if you're not familiar with the soothing sounds of klapa, here's 5 songs that are a great introduction to this genre:
izresla ruža rumena - ženska klapa dalmatinke
ćale moj - ansambl dalmacija
ćiribiribela mare moja - klapa filip dević split
ružo crvena - klapa sveti juraj hrm
dalmatino povišću pritrujena - klapa cambi
perhaps you found your fave summer vibe through these tunes. if that's the case, check out večer klapske pisme for more.

what i'm watching...

mom got tickets for a local play called infišacije. it's always fun to see how fiancé is trying to understand what the fuck is happening. context is sometimes nonexistent.
on the airplane home, i watched two documentary series on fashion houses, featuring gucci and versace. 


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