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LATELY ON INSTAGRAM

Category: >> Lately On Instagram <<

 
Last week in June! I'm counting the days until summer vacation and until we fly to Macedonia! Saying goodbye with work-collegues, making a new moodboard and finding my Midsummer outfit photo in the local newspapper were the highlights of this week!
 Find and follow me there @ivannascloset
 

SUMMER STORIES

Category: Wish Outfit

lace top - Laredoute.se; belt - Levi's; denim shorts - Nelly.com; feather phone case - BikBok; necklaces(left to right) - Nelly.com // Madlady.se // DIY // Market; rings - Market // Present // TARA // Indiska // Madlady.se; shoes - Minnetonka via Kyssjohanna.com; bracelets - NewYorker // Gekås // Fashionjar.blogg.se // DIY // Lindex // H&M // Present; bag - Second Hand
 

This one is for those hot, summer days, when you're out and about in the city, weather is shopping time, a coffee date with your friends or a picknick in the park! A flowy top that leaves the skin to breathe matched with high-waisted, denim shorts - my "go-to" item every summer! Some accessories, comfortable shoes, a bag and you are ready to go! 
~White is perfect during the sunny days, since it reflects the sunrays and you don't get as warm ;) On top of it, white + brown is my favorite color combination during summer! =)
 
 

 

---> BLOG TALK <---

Category: Tips&Fix

Recently I've received questions about where I get my inspiration from and what my favorite blogs are.
~This time I've chosen three of my favorite blogs to share with you! These are the blogs that I follow - read them every day, their blogs, as well as their Instagram and Facebook.
These three are a huge inspiration source of mine and I hope that they can inspire you too!
 
~What blogs do you read? Share your favorites! =)
 
 
 
 
 
Spell and the Gypsy collective, or Spell Designs is an Australian (Byron Bay) based label behind which stand Spelly and Lizzy, two amazing free spirits and sisters!
I remember when I first discovered Spell&TheGypsy Collective... It was like I was diving in in a vast sea of endless inspiration! Image after image, the blog is a joy to browse through... I always wait for the new Look Book posts impatiently, since these girls always deliver! Whenever I go through these posts I do them with a lots of "Ah"-s and "Oh"-s and "Oooo"-s. 
I love being able to look behind my favorite label, see the creativity in action, what inspires the sisters to create such amazing pieces and who they are as people! 
 ~Don't miss out, give them a visit and fall inlove!
 
Found Leana on Instagram last fall! She got me hooked immediately with her mermaid style! Based in Australia, she fills her Instagram with lovley and oh-so-inspirational "flat-layouts" of her outfits! Cream, crochet and shells (as well as sunflowers ;) are the key-words I could use to describe her style! 
In the beginning of this year, Leana created a blog, a joy for all of us, her Instagram-followers! There she updates with her outfits, flat layouts and inspirational photos!
~If there is a secret mermaid hidden inside of you, or you just like shells, croshet and cream, visit her blog and get hooked you as well! =)
 
Gypsy Lovin Light is a Australian based gypsy soul. I discovered Helen thorugh Instagram as well. She turned into a favorite and a true inspiration in no time. Every post of hers has a story behind it, told to us through Helen's outfits all through her jewellery, accessories and the amazing locationsshe shoots her looks at!
Then, there are the amazingly spiritual and filled with light and love - texts that she writes, that really make you stop and think - and I love that!
~What are you waiting for? Get illumanted!
 
 

PAISLEY PRINTED

Category: New In

 
Found this paisley printed shirt at a second hand shop! It was love at first sight! I loved the print (still do ;), the model and how the material becomes alive the moment you touch it. This creats a perfect flow for the sleeves and the front of the blouse, which is a bit longer than the back!
When styled with the right accessories, this blouse gives the perfect bohemian-chic /hippie /gypsy vibe in an outfit! Just what I was looking for!

~§~ EMERALD FIELDS ~§~

Category: Lookbook

 
headband - H&M
necklaces - DIY // Fashionell.se
lace top - Gekås
crochet vest - Macedonia
belt&bag - SecondHand
bracelets - Accessora.se // Dealextreme.com // Ellos.se // Indiska
rings - TARA // H&M // Nelly.com
crochet skirt -  Riverisland.com
boots - Bubbleroom.se
 
" If the sight of blue skies fills you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the fields has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand - rejoice, for you soul is alive! " 
   ~ Eleonora Duse
 

IN MY CLOSET // HEAD-PIECES

Category: In My Closet

 
1. H&M - Fashion Against Aids 2012;
2. Riverisland.com;
3. DIY;
4. Bik Bok.
 

Something I've always wanted to wear, since I was a little girl, were headbands or different head-pieces! My personal collection is growing with time and what I'm noticing is that the headbands turn into statement head-pieces! This in fact is why I love head-pieces, they give the complete story of an outfit!
On the photos above you see four of my most recent (I've shown some before here). I was so inspired when I made the coin-headpiece that I'm planning to start another project soon! 

>>> EVERY SUMMER HAS A STORY <<<

Category: Wish Outfit

crochet dress - Gekås; coin headpiece - DIY // coin necklace - Insidka; fringe bag - Glitter; feather earrings - Madlady.se; necklaces - H&M // Glitter // DIY; coin handpiece - Riverisland.com; dreamcatcher - Regebågen; belt - Vintage; bracelets - Indiska // Dealextreme.com // Accessora.se; rings - TARA // Indiska // Madlady.se // H&M // JC // GinaTricot // Nelly.com; boots - Bubbleroom.se
 

Every summer has a story they say, and I have but to agree! Even though I try to "spice it up" a bit, every summer cannot pass without live gigs and after parties with great people and music until dawn! Those are the nights that we continue the live gig long after it has officially ended! Aw! I look forward for nights that turn into days, even this summer! ;)
~Black and brown is a perfect combination for nights like these (you don't have to care for stains from the crowd ;). I'd go for a black, crochet dress as a base and then use brown accessories, don't forget the bag, you'll need a place to put your accessories at! Boots is always a choise in my book, but if you going to spend most of your night standing up - you need to do it in comfortable shoes! ;)
 
 

LATELY ON INSTAGRAM

Category: >> Lately On Instagram <<

 
Here are some shots from my past week through Instagram. There you can see a lovely sunset by the lake, poppy flowers (finally!), Midsummer celebration, me playing with my new "Kaleidoscope" app resulting in an awesome picture, and our Sunday-beer!
 
~Find and follow me there ---> @ivannascloset
 

~~~ MIDSUMMER ~~~

Category: Lookbook

 
flowercrown - BikBok
shell necklaces - Present // Second Hand
dress - Ellos.se
rings - Present // Madlady.se
handpiece - Indiska
bracelets - Present // GinaTricot // Indiska
belt - Vintage
shell anklet - H&M
 
 
" It was June, and the world smelled of roses. The sunshine was like powdered gold over the grassy hillside. "
 ~ Maud Hard Lovelace
 

Had such a great time the other day by the lake which is like 10 minutes from our place! It was so warm that I could dip my feet in without feeling cold! The sunset there is amazing since it sets directly between two, very green hills and casts a beautiful reflection over the lake! 
Being a sucker for sunsets on the beach, I couldn't resist but do a shoot there! Love how the sunshine played with us!

~¤~FLOWER CHILD ~¤~

Category: New In

 
"For myself I hold no preferences among flowers, so long as they are wild, free, spontaneous. (...) " ~Edward Abbey 
 
 -  "Wild, free, spontaneous..." Those are the words I want to use to describe my summer when it's over! I've never been a planner when it comes to vacations. I like it better when you let go and allow yourself to be more spontaneous and dare to try new things. It's always so much fun, and that is how memories are created ;) ! 
Another thing I'm not going to leave my house without this summer (allowing myself to exaggerate a bit ;) is a flower crown! I want them in all different shapes and sizes, and with all kinds of flowers. I got this one at Bik Bok. Love the white flowers/ green leaves mix, it's as if it is made out of real, wild flowers! 
 
   ~ Earth laughs in flowers. Why don't we laugh together!

DESERT DWELLER

Category: Fashion

 
Elle France 2013
 

I absolutely love this editorial! All of the pieces are to the for and the styling is spot on!

¤¤¤ WALKING ON SUNSHINE ¤¤¤

Category: Lookbook

shades - Fashionell.se
crochet vest - Macedonia 
top - GinaTricot
necklace - Friis&Cimpany
belt - Lindex
infinity bracelet - Stylight 
jeans - H&M
rings - DIY // Nelly.com // H&M
bag - Spelldesigns via Kyssjohanna.com
fringe boots - Ellos.se
 
 

◊◊ ◊ ◊◊ BLACK MAGIC WOMAN ◊◊ ◊ ◊◊

Category: New In

new lace&bell-sleeved blouse from Madlady.se; new belt from Second Hand and the headband is from H&M 
 
Fell in love with this blouse (or tunic if you prefer) the moment I spotted it at Madlady.se! Must admit that I fell for the bell-sleeves mostly and I couldn't be more satisfied with this purchase!
I found the belt at a second hand shop in which I walked completely at random. Fell for it immediately, love the "gypsy" vibe I get from it! 
And look how great they look styled together!

IN MY CLOSET // ALL TURQUOISE

Category: In My Closet

 
"Turquoise.
 Turquoise gemstone is the healing stone that attunes our physical selves to the greatest realms. It helps us to better comprehend ourselves and to bring our thoughts and emotions under command so we may see them get fruitful in our reality. You've but to stop and listen, be quiet and be prepaired to hear the truth about whom and what you are. Simply then will you find your full power."
 
My heart beats an extra beat for all turquoise! It has been like that ever since I can remeber! No idea why it's juts I'm drawn by some kind of invisible force towards turquoise stones, beads, materials, jewelry, buildings, flowers, the sea...
In the collage above you can see a mixture of my favorite photos from my "Inspirational" folder; close-ups of outfits and jewelry, paintings, buildings, as well as parts of my turquoise, jewelry collection as well as certain pieces from my closet!

LATELY ON INSTAGRAM

Category: >> Lately On Instagram <<

 
The past week through Instagram! A lot of presents, quotes and senak peaks of some blog-posts! Don't miss out, follow me there, @ivannascloset!
 

~~~ GIVE AWAY!!! ~~~

Category: General

 
Recently Ivanna's Closet hit 500 followers on Instagram and this Wednesday - 500 followers on Facebook. My head is up in the clouds and I am so grateful to have all of you amazing people who are reading and following my blog through various social networks! 
To show you my gratitude I'm giving away this necklace in antique golden shade, with a molded pattern and hanging spikes in two different sizes! This one is perfect for layering, but it will work just as well, when worn on its own!
~Here is how to enter:
 
1. Like Ivanna's Closet on Facebook (here)
2. Share the photo above on your Facebook
3. Leave a comment below when you are done!
 
The give away is open worldwide and it will last for a month (ends 15th of July). The winner will be chosen with Random.org!
 
Good Luck sweeties!
 
 

PRINTS AND JEWELRY - PARTS OF AN UNFINISHED STORY

Category: Lookbook

rings - H&M // Tara // DIY
coin handpiece - Riverisland.com
bracelets - Dealextreme.com
necklaces - Glitter // Madlady.se // DIY
belt - SecondHand
blouse - Zara
 
Sometimes the weather Gods aren't on our side and even though we really did try to take a good photo, it just wasn't possible. All the photos were either too dark or too bright and no angle was right! 
Luckily, the "details" photos turned out great, so you canget a glimpse of what I was wearing (even though I liked the outfit so much, I think I'll give it another go soon! ;).
I found this blouse in a second hand shop while in Macedonia this winter! Fell inlove with the pattern and the colors! The material just feels perfect to my skin and even though it's two sizes bigger, I think that it fits me perfectly! With a broad belt on the waste, round shades and layers of jewellery, you get transported in the 70's, And I love when a piece of clothing brings a touch of the 70's - bohemian vibe in an outfit! 
The coin handpiece is a new addition to my growing (eek!!!) collection of handpieces. I've had my eye on it for a while and a couple of weeks ago I decided that it was time for us to be united :) ! I'm so happy over my decision, because I love how it fits my hand and it makes me feel very special when I wear it!

~ CRYSTAL HEALING ~

Category: New In

 
The other day, me and the b'friend went to our favorite shop in Gothenburg, called Regenbågen or The Rainbow, where they sell everything from crystals to dreamcatchers, Tarot cards, meditating books etc. We love going there and exploring their sortiment with every visit! This time we went "crystal hunting" and we came home with smiles on our faces!
These are two of the crystals I got for me; a rose quartz and a clear, two-ended quartz. 
When you ask nicely, wonders happen! =) I asked my b'friend to help me make to crystals into jewellery and here is the result! The rose quartz is on the ring and the clear quartz is the pendant!
I love them! What do you think ?!?

>> GODDESS OF THE SUN <<

Category: Wish Outfit

fringe dress - Ellos.se; belt - SecondHand  , bracelets - Dealextreme.com // Accessora.se // Indiska; coin handpiece - Riverisland.com; rings - Nelly.com // H&M // Carrooco.se // Tara // Madlady.se // GinaTricot // DIY; necklaces - DIY // GinaTricot // Glitter // Madlady.se // Nelly.com; sunflower headbands - Riverisland.com;
 
"It is not while beauty and youth are thine own,
And thy cheeks unprofaned by a tear,
That the fervor and faith of a soul may be known,
To which time will but make thee more dear!
Oh the heart that has truly loved never forgets,
But as truly loves on to the close,
As the sunflower turns to her god when he sets
The same look which she turned when he rose!"
~ Thomas Moore
 
 

Sunflowers are my favorite flowers! Love how big and bright they are, how my face lites up whenever I see one, or a whole filed for that matter! =) 
It is more than obvious where these happy flowers have got their name from and while putting this outfit together I thought of the Sun as a female...Goddes of the Sun, from the Sun, the Sun herself!  Embelished with the flowers that follow her every step and protected by her armour of bracelets, necklaces and rings with crystals and precious gem-stones...all in different tones and shades of gold. She stands tall, she stands firm, reflecting the full force of the Sun's energy.
 
 

IN MY CLOSET // FRINGE BAGS

Category: In My Closet

1. Glitter;
2. JFR.se;
3. Spelldesigns via Kyssjohanna.se
 

Here are my three most precious and most used bags!
It's one of my staple pieces, the fringe bag. Whatever outfit I have planned, or not, wherever I might go, I always carry my fringe bag with me!
Depending if it is the brown one with lovely embroidery and antique-golden studs, the black one with aztec pattern in cool colors or the amazing, Dreamweaver, my dream-bag from my favorite brand - Spell Designs...they all do the trick! They all leave that casual boho-chic or cool-hippie "feel" to the styling of an outfit!

LATELY ON INSTAGRAM

Category: >> Lately On Instagram <<

 
My week started with negative energy, which I picked myself from, pushed myslef up and decided to be happy instead! This turned out to be just the perfect week, showing that if you set your mind on anything you can do it! Follow me on Instagram for more insights on my life :) here: @ivannascloset

¤¤¤ SUNSHINE OF YOUR LOVE ¤¤¤

Category: Lookbook

hat - Lindex; necklaces - SecondHand // Madlady.se; lace top - GinaTricot; bracelets - DIY // Fashionjar.blogg.se // Present // Gekås // Poland; rings - Nelly.com // GinaTrcot // H&M; bag - Glitter; boots - Bubbleroom.se
 
"I've been waiting so long 
To be where I'm going 
In the sunshine of your love. 
I'm with you my love, 
The light's shinin' through on you. 
Yes, I'm with you my love, 
It's the morning and just we two."
 
 
 

>> SILVER HANDS <<

Category: New In


- Tara; Indiska; Madlady.se
 

My love for silver is endless....I can never have too many silver rings, bracelets or necklaces! And silver rings are such jewellery that I could wear every day....A completletion of my hands.

LAST SUMMER FAVORITES

Category: Find Your Inspiration!

 
Five from my favorite outfits from last summer! Lots os lace and crochet dresses, fringe, pattern, high-wasted shorts, vests and boots! Sounds just like me ;) Those are basicaly my "summer key-words", but this year I'll try to stir it up with paisley printed maxi-skirts, cropped tops and flower crowns =)

>>><<< GYPSY SOUL >>><<<

Category: Lookbook

coin headpiece - DIY; feather earrings - Macedonia; coin necklace - Indiska; dreamcatcher necklace - H&M; bracelets - Indiska // Sheinside.com // Accessora.se // Dealextreme.com; rings - Tara // Nelly.com // GinaTricot // H&M; top - H&M; faux fur bag - SecondHand; paisley patterned maxi skirt - Halens.se; cowboy boots - SecondHand
 
"Someone who posseses a gypsy soul is a person always in need of change and/or adventure. A gypsy soul seek the next best thing in any life situation. They can be very passionate and often inspired by different ideas, attitudes and experiences. Their sense of identity isn't always sure of what they want out of life but they are determined to find it. "

:: LENNI THE LABEL ::

Category: Fashion

 
 

I found out about "Lenni The Label" through Instagram and instantly fell for her pieces! The mysitc and witchy feel through some pices like the hoody dress and star printed tops and bell-bottoms, as well as the light and creamy white dresses, lacy kimonos and comfortable shorts, come together to create the perfect harmony in the collection. The 70's feel that brathes through every piece is what speaks to me to most! 
I'd love the spend my days strolling around wearing one of those lovely velvet and fringe kimonos, or to have a date on the beach wearing this!!

LOVE FOR PAISLEY PRINTS AND MAXI SKIRTS

Category: New In

 
I've been on a (read THE) search to find a maxi skirt with the perfect print, mesh of colors and flow! By complete accident, I surfed into Halens.se and found this beauty! For a great price i got the perfect summer skirt! 
I'm completely in love with the paisley print, the mix of colors is great since it makes it wearable during autumn season as well!
On the photos above you can hopefully see the perfect flow of the skirt, as well as a sneek peak from an outfit to come! Stay tuned! <3

LATELY ON INSTAGRAM

Category: >> Lately On Instagram <<

 
The past week through my Instagram lens. In the collage above you can see that I've purchased the newest book by Dan Brwon, called Inferno (haven't started reading it yet!). Got THE summer shoes, Minnetonka Thunderbird II Moccasins...love them! Welcomed june, bought floating, shell candels, found the perfect bell-bottomed jeans and enjoyed the beginning of sumer 2013!
Find and follow me on Instagram: @ivannascloset

MAY'S STORY 2013

Category: * Monthly Stories

 
MAY your heart always beat to your own sweet melody, MAY your dreams be magical and true, MAY your conscience be your guide, MAY you handle with ease the changes of season in your life... It's time to say goodbye to MAY. You were bringer of the Sun, challenging, but rewarding in so many ways!
- Welcome June!