1. Form Athletics Jon Bones Jones 3 Tee, 2. UFC Crumbled Tee, 3. UFC Juiced Up V-neck Tee, 4. UFC Black Magic Tee

This Saturday in Denver, CO, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson challenges Jon “Bones” Jones for the light heavyweight belt. Get geared up for fight night with a UFC tee or rock the Form Athletics Jon “Bones” Jones tee!

The UFC 135 fight card also includes a matchup between UFC Hall of Famer and former two-time welterweight champ Matt Hughes and The Ultimate Fighter alumni Josh Koshcheck.

Who are you rooting for in the Octagon™ this weekend?

This week’s Zapponian Spotlight is on Tiffany G., copywriter for the User Experience team in Zappos Development, Inc. This native Floridian is known for giving the best hugs around!

Read on to learn more about this fun and quirky Zapponian:

Pick 3 words to describe your personal style.

T: Relaxed, comfy, and lazy – I usually look like I just rolled out of bed!

Who is your favorite musician or band?

T: Sara Bareilles – that girl can sing and she’s really funny, too!

Name 3 things you never leave home without?

T: chapstick, phone, sunglasses

If you could have dinner with one famous person, who would it be?

T: See second question!

What’s the weirdest thing to ever happen to you?

T: When I was in high school, both of my feet were run over by a slow-moving car. (ouch!)

What’s your favorite part about working at Zappos?

T: The people.

This weekend, the Quiksilver Newport Beach Surf Championships, presented by Jack’s Surfboards, is going on its 23^rd year.  This contest has come to embody the Orange County surf lifestyle and celebrates the sport’s humble beginnings.

This year’s amateur competition will consist of 138 surfers in age divisions ranging from elementary school to Masters to Legends.  The event will be held this Saturday and Sunday at 54^th Street in Newport Beach, a historic spot for both surfing and the Quiksilver brand.

Check out our Quiksilver selection in the Zappos Rideshop!

This weekend, summer will officially be over and fall is finally here! Make sure you’re covered when the chilly air sets in. With the perfect jacket in tow, you’ll be perfectly stylish as you welcome in the fall season.

Here are just some of our picks for guys from the Zappos Rideshop:

1. Volcom Boilerman Jacket: This sleek military-style jacket is so spot-on cool and effortlessly versatile.

2. Quiksilver Mapocho Riding Shirt: We love the surfer style of this light hooded jacket!

3. Element Bueno 2 Hoodie: This soft hoodie is perfect for those chilly fall skate sessions.

4. Hurley Manchester Urban Jacket: With its hidden hoodie and utilitarian pockets make this a great everyday runaround jacket.

5. RVCA Chaunsey II Jacket: Simplicity rules with this chic and classic raglan jacket.

1. Hunter Lapins rain boots, 2. Vera Bradley floral umbrella, 3. Gabriella Rocha Brinda cowl-neck sweater, 4. Joe's Jeans The Skinny Colors in Plumeria, 5. MICHAEL Michael Kors belted trench coat

With as much travelling as I do each year, I make it a point to plan my outfits according to the destination. The weather, the city’s local style vibe, the different activities to do…these are all things to consider when planning outfits for a trip!

Today’s Style Destination is beautiful and rainy Seattle. When packing for rainy weather, it’s always a good idea to pack a pair of rain boots, lightweight outerwear, cozy sweaters, and of course, a cute umbrella! Staying dry can totally look stylish!

Happy travels!

Hope everyone had a great long run this weekend!  One thing that a lot of runners, especially beginners, are often unclear about is stretching. When do I stretch?, How do I stretch? How much should I stretch? Well, today’s Motivational Monday tackles that very subject!

Stretching should be done when you are relaxed, when your legs have been warmed up and when you don’t have to rush through your stretching routine.

Right before bed is probably the best time to stretch, if you have to release a tight muscle stretch it immediately following the run, otherwise it is best to wait about 30 min.

Do not stretch before a run. It is the third leading cause of injury! The best way to warm up before a run is to WALK!

Hold your stretch gently for anywhere between 6 to 30 seconds. Do not rush!  Back off gently and repeat.  Stretching should be done a minimum of twice a week. 

Happy Training!