Artistic Expression

I have been painting wine bottles and giving them to friends as gifts.   After much coaching from them, I decided to sell my wine bottle creations.   

I am selling my wine bottles.  I chose Etsy because it was easy to post you item, and I am hoping it will get plenty of exposure.   

Pictured is my first Etsy listing. It is hand-painted wine bottle.  The are shades of dark plum, to light purple.  The blending of shades is ombr-inspired.  I added crystals for shine. 

There are many more styles to come!  

If you would like to order one go to my Etsy shop:  https://www.etsy.com/shop/JacquelynZalar?ref=l2-shopheader-name or email me at JacquelynZalar@gmail.com

The wine bottle is $15 plus shipping.

Smart is the New Sexy

Photo credit:  http://www.thenerdmachine.com/smart-is-the-new-sexy/

An smart person has wonderful insight and is constantly looking for ideas to explore and new ways learn.  A smart person looks for ways to grow while always learning lessons from the past.  A person with an interesting and intriguing mind is stimulating to interact with.   Intellect is so very sexy.

It seems like pop culture is finally catching up with what smart people have known all along.  The popularity of the tv show The Big Band Theory is a great example.  This show is so very well received, as evident in the ratings, but it is all about uber nerds. 

The Newspaper Association of America has launched a campaign "Smart is the New Sexy" in 2011 to encourage readership. 

All I can say is, ladies do not be afraid to flaunt your intellect, because as intelligent women have known all along, intelligence is fascinating.  Smart is the New Sexy.

http://www.thenerdmachine.com/smart-is-the-new-sexy/

Zac Posen Black Gown

I love this gown from the Zac Posen Fall Winter 2014 2014 Ready to Wear collection. 

Fitted at the bodice, with flairs at the hips, with a mermaid style cut. 

The cut is shapely, and the material is a shimmery, almost liquid black satin. 

I don't know if I would call it a LBD, but it is most certainly a gorgeous black gown.

Zac Posen's first runway way show was in 2002.  Born in 1980, this designer created a buzz around the fashion world. 

The designs price points vary from collections sold at Saks Fifth Avenue to Target.

Tulips

You may think what is the big deal - tulips?  I live in Florida.  We don't have springtime tulips.  I found out by surprise that bulb plants like tulips, need to be frozen ground. The ground does not freeze in Florida, hence no tulips. 

Wine Art

Who doesn't love wine?  My friends have been kind enough to save their empty wine bottles for me and I have been turning them into art.  Pictures to follow, I promise.  I have been very creative with a little paint.  I have been painting everything from cherry blossoms to grapes to fluer due lies.  So much fun.  So far I have been using them as gifts, but I may begin selling them.  Creativity is so good for the soul. 

My Academy Award Winners - 2014

As far as I am concerned the Academy Awards is all about the dresses.  Here is a collection of my favorites. Whether you agree or disagree, your comments are always welcome.

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Sandra Bullock was stunning in a navy blue Alexander McQueen gown.  Sandra Bullock has always been one of my favorite actresses, but what I found as the most inspirational that she will be turning 50 this July. Training hard has for her movie Gravity has definitely paid off for her.  

Source:  http://www.glamour.com/fashion/blogs/dressed/2014/03/oscars-red-carpet-the-best-dre.html

This gown was custom made for her by the British fashion house's Creative Director, Sarah Burton.  Sarah Burton stepped up to this position in May of 2010, following the untimely death of Alexander McQueen.  Kate Middleton wore an  Alexander McQueen wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton when she married Prince William. 

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Pink performed a tribute to the 75th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz by singing  Over the Rainbow, originally sung by the iconic start Judy Garland  in that movie. Pink had an outstanding performance and was sparkling red Elie Saab haute couture sparkling gown reminiscent of the famous red shoes.  

Source:  http://www.nj.com/entertainment/celebrities/index.ssf/2014/03/oscars_2014_fashion_best_dressed_lupita_nyongo_cate_blanchett.html

Elie Saab is a Lebanese fashion designer who is an Oscar gown staple.  Sandra Bullock wore Elie Saab in 2013, and Angelina Jolie wore Elie Saab this year and in 2009.   

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Kate Hudson evoked classic Hollywood glamour in Atelier Versace white gown.  Atelier Versace features items similar to this cape Atelier Versace 2014 collection features items similar to this cape, but the dress is a departure from the rest of the collection, leading many to speculate if Dontella Versace made it special for Kate.  

Source:  http://style.mtv.com/2014/03/03/best-dresses-2014-oscars/

Donatella Versace is a star in her own right, and many stars turn to her for custom Oscar Gowns.  She personally fitted Catherine Zeta-Jones in 2001, and she also wore a Versace gowns in 2003 and 2004.

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Chanel and a Brief History of the LBD

In 1926 Coco Chanel revolutionized the fashion world by publishing a simple black dress in American Vogue.

Vogue declared that the little black dress would become "a sort of uniform for women of taste".

 During the Victorian and Edwardian age black was reserved for women in mourning. The little black dress must have been considered scandalous.  But it was the "Roaring 20's" after all, and it was a time when women were breaking free from social and fashion conventions.

Chanel's LBD has proven to be timelessly elegant.  

Through out the 20th century the LBD has been the dress of choice for women of taste. 

Even in the 21st century, the Chanel LBD is still a classic.

Happy Valentines Day

Happy Valentines Day. 

Whether you are single or in a relationship I hope you day is filled with joy, happiness, and peace.

Disney Princesses

Have you every dreamed of being a Disney princess?  

Rapunzel - Taylor Swift

World-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz made these celebrities dreams come true.  

The LittleMermaid - Julianne Moore and Michael Phelps

I ran across a link on Facebook, and followed to this post on Elite Daily.  

Cinderella - Scarlett Johansson

For the full article go to:  http://elitedaily.com/envision/photographer-gets-a-list-celebrities-to-reenact-stunning-scenes-from-disney-movies-photos/ 

Love this Little Black Dress

One of my favorite topics is the timeless and elegant LBD.  I found this on Pinterest and I had to share.  I love the shear shoulders and the form fitting cut.  A splash of red lipstick is the only accessory required. This dress is classy and sexy.  Now where can I buy it? 

Found on LBD - http://pinterest.com/pin/133841420150277545/