Lea Solaric Sertic

This week we have challenged public relations and media student Lea Solaric Sertic to choose 11 items that represents her and her life in the past, present and future!

One item that represents my childhood: Dolls

"I loved playing wit any kind of dolls, and that lasted until 7th grade. I remember

my wish for every holiday or birthday: a doll. When my family and I were going on

holiday trips I was always bringing tons of dolls and their clothes and equipment for

them, so basically all of my luggage were dolls haha. I was really enjoying taking care

of them, bathing, clothing and brushing their hair, so my childhood was for sure

characterized by dolls."

One item that represents my nationality: Delicious food!

"Croatians are masters for traditional food, and every region in Croatia has different cuisine that tourist adore. I personally prefer Meditteranean cuisine on the coast of Adriatic sea because of olive oil and fresh fish. Also, the symbol of my country is pršut in which I really enjoy and recommend to every tourist!"

One item that represents my biggest passion: Clothes

"I always loved fashion and clothes is a symbol of my passion for fashion. Fashion is an unlimited source of creativity and imagination, and designing clothes is a masterpiece for me. Since I was a kid I dreamed about becoming a fashion designer, and through clothes express my concepts of beauty. I agree that our clothes don’t show who we really are, but it can help us to express our ideas and show the world creativity we own."

One item that represents my highest ambition in life: My bracelet

"The red bracelet with a tiny golden heart that represents the happiness I want to have

every day of my life. That bracelet speaks a thousand languages for me because I got it

from my family on the day of my wedding. I never really believe in items that bring

luck or good energy, but this bracelet showed me I was wrong. Being happy and

satisfied with my position in life is the most important thing for me because

happiness is something that can’t be faked."

One item that represents m current mood: Caffe latte

"On a rainy Sunday, all I think about is a warm cup of caffe latte under my blanket. Latte symbolises slowly afternoon, and calms me in the difficult and challenging times we are. After a year of fear and uncertainty, I finally feel calm and positive, being thankful for health and my family."

Images from Instagram: @leasolaricsertic

One item that represents my favourite person: White fluffy slippers

"They represent my baby boy, born last year. That slippers he wore all last winter when he was born and I instantly think about tiny wrap in my arms when I look at them. Those tiny wool slippers are the first thing I bought when I found out I’m pregnant and I’m so emotional every time I see them on a cupboard in a baby’s room. His eyes are like a deep ocean that reminds me every minute of my life

what is the most important thing in life, and that’s family."

One item that represents my style: A blazer

"It’s my dream item of clothing because it can be worn on hundreds of combinations, and never be boring. I personally love women suit the most because it is also very elegant and also very casual at the same time and I feel very confident and sexy. Also, I adore the version of a blazer with some casual pants or sweatpants on snickers. Every holiday I decide my outfit will include some stylish blazer with some golden jewellery or hair accessorize. My friend once told me that whenever she

sees a blazer in the store she automatically think about me, and I find it truthfully funny."

One item that represents my greatest fear: A coffin

"My greatest fear all my life was definitely being buried alive. That is my greatest nightmare because it symbolises helplessness and fear without any trace of hope being alone in darkness and trapped in a box."

One item that represents my profession: People

"I study public relations and media and people are the biggest part of my profession because they are the major segment of communication between PR specialist and them as clients or the public. I consider communication the most important activity privately and professionally so people need to improve their communication on daily to become good listeners and also good speakers."

One item that represents the past year: My couch

"I spent most of this year in my bed or my couch because of the covid restrictions. With a cup of hot coffee and wrapped in a fluffy blanket I mostly watched movies and shows. In a year full of uncertainty my home was a safe place for my family and eventually become our cosy nest."

One item that represents me: Vintage golden earrings

"They are heritage and means a special piece of jewellery gifted from my grandma. In 2020 when you can buy everything that comes to your mind, a vintage piece of heritage in my hands feels even more authentic and valuable. They represent my style and obsession with unique golden jewellery that are a really powerful piece of heritage and a lovely memory from the past."