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Mother's Day Gift Guide: The Gourmet Goddess

For the mom who loves to work her magic in the kitchen, a gift of a fabulous kitchen gadget is not only thoughtful; you reap some benefits from it, too!

Mom’s culinary talents will shine even brighter with a few quality kitchen essentials in her arsenal. Maybe she’ll even whip you up a delicious treat for giving her such a great Mother’s Day gift!

Check out a few of our favorite kitchen helpers that mom will surely love:

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1. Wusthof Gourmet 7-Piece Block Set, 2. Le Creuset 5-Piece Signature Set, 3. DeLonghi Hand Blender Set, 4. Higbury Bistro de Paris 4-Piece Bowl Set, 5. Le Creuset 4.5 Qt Casserole, 6. Kitchenaid Artisan Stand Mixer

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Spring Travel-Friendly Essentials by Prana

Sure we love Prana for their fabulous yoga and workout gear, but did you know that they also make some great casual clothes and accessories that are worthy of your next vacation?

Here are some travel-friendly pieces that work perfectly for those spring and summer getaways:

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1. Prana Mindy Sun Hat, 2. Prana Savvy Skirt, 3. Prana Sadie Scarf, 4. Prana Pepper Satchel, 5. Prana Justine Short , 6. Prana Tatum Vest, 7.Prana Suzy Dress , 8. Prana Quinn Dress, 9. Prana Amaya Dress

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New Brand: Napa Flex

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Napa Flex is a Euro Comfort brand that offers the latest and greatest in casual style, the finest craftsmanship and comfort in a size and width range not normally found in high-grade footwear.

Every pair of Napa Flex features cushy foam insoles, soft uppers and flexible outsoles for all-day wear.

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Vivobarefoot: A Sole for Every Terrain

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Break free of that old treadmill rut and take your runs on a more scenic trail this season with Vivobarefoot’s patented minimal trail runners. From the beach to rocky riverbeds, trail running with one of their lightweight shoes allows for a more natural range of motion with maximum sensory feedback-- all while staying protected from the elements.

Styles featured: Vivobarefoot Neo Trail, Vivobarefoot Achilles, Vivobarefoot EVO II, and Vivobarefoot Ultra

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Happy National Cheeseball Day!

April 17th is National Cheeseball Day! Now there’s a holiday that’s near and dear to our hearts—being cheeseballs ourselves!

If you'd like to make your own cheeseball to celebrate, we’re here to show you how to whip one up in ten minutes flat. Just watch this “cheesy” video and you'll have all the knowledge you need.

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Bubba Wins the Masters in Travis Mathew

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Bubba Watson won his first major at the 2012 Masters Tournament in grand style, and fans didn’t expect anything less. His emotional victory came after exciting two-hole playoff  with Louis Oosthuizen. It’s exactly what the Masters is all about, intense competition and a Sunday hero.

Bubba, sponsored by golf clothing brand Travis Mathew, wore a white version of the B-Pindrop Polo Shirt ’12 during all four days of the Masters. It looked even better with that legendary green jacket over it!

Congrats Bubba!

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Zappos Exclusive: The MORE Dress by Kamali Kulture

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Featured in the May issue of More Magazine, this gorgeous Kamali Kulture faux wrap jersey dress is sold exclusively on Zappos.com. It’s the perfect work-to-dinner dress! Get yours before they’re all gone!

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Fresh Picks: Eco-Friendly

This Sunday, the world celebrates Earth Day, a time to renew our commitment to protecting our planet’s natural resources and the environment.

As an ode to Mother Nature, we want to share just some of our favorite Earth-friendly picks. Made of sustainable, recycled or organic materials, these products are a step in the right direction to being more environmentally conscious—and that’s always a beautiful thing!

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1. Volcom V.Co Meadow Tank Dress, 2. Patagonia Summertime Dress, 3. The North Face Papenoo Woven Top, 4.Marmot Women's Pop Tee, 5. Patagonia Three Trees Shirt, 6. Keen BrooklynII Travel Bag, 7. NVEY Eco Lip Color , 8. Timberland Earthkeepers Katama Strappy Sandals , 8. Timberland Earthkeepers Hookset Chukka

Here at Zappos HQ, we have a group of eco-minded employees who banded together to form L.E.A.F (Leading Environmental Awareness for the Future) , a group committed to making Zappos a more environmentally-conscious company. To learn more about L.E.A.F. and their eco-focused efforts year round, click HERE.

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New Brand Spotlight: Agave Denim

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Designed in Portland and handcrafted in California, Agave Denim is a clothing line made up of casual basics made from the highest quality materials. This heritiage-designed clothing brand produces effortlessly versatile pieces that work really well in any modern man’s wardrobe.

Check out Agave Denim on Zappos.com!

 

 

 

 

 

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The Trend

Our host Victoria Recaño does a little trend shopping at the Kooba showroom to check out some hot handbags and hangs out with pop star Debbie Gibson at the Vivienne Westwood Store in Hollywood!

Spring tote bag: Kooba Cally

Novelty stud earrings: Vivienne Westwood Pearly Queen Earrings

Platform peep-toe heels: UGG Collection Marcella

Sleek men’s messenger bag: Salvatore Ferragamo Messenger

 

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New Brand Spotlight: Miha

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Modern. Effortless. Timeless. Miha is fresh, new contemporary fashion label born in the spring of 2011. With an emphasis on luxurious novelty knits and a high-end aesthetic, Miha’s designs are a fabulous, wearable mixture of offbeat and classic.

We recently spoke to owner and creative director Aimee Kellner to delve more into the world of Miha:

The Miha Spring 2012 collection is so vibrant and fresh! What or who were the biggest inspirations in the concept of this collection?

A: California's golden age, particularly the 1960s through 1970s, was a big inspiration for Spring 2012. Photographer Slim Aarons is famous for capturing the idyllic scenes of Palm Springs society poolside and we wanted to capture that feeling with this collection. I think the warm salmon hues and the sky blues set this mood while our prints and sequin pieces give it a modern edge.

How would you describe the “Miha girl”?

A: The Miha woman is multifaceted. She is intelligent and driven, but also flirty and fun. She is internationally savvy and self assured. Whether she is an artist, stylish corporate professional or stay-at-home mom, there is something on the line for her because it's an attitude, it's not about age, where you live or what you do. 

What are your top three favorite trends currently for spring and summer?

A: I love the return to feminine silhouettes and the intricate laces and the mix of vibrant prints and pastels after fall’s more muted color palette. Miha Spring 2012 is distinctly feminine with both long and short ethereal silhouettes. Part of the collection consists of specially developed lace made in our embroidery factory so it is one of a kind. The lace dresses were handcrafted piece by piece and are really lovely and feminine but you can also see the handcrafted couture details. I also LOVE the desert firefly print with the bright yellow and pink hues it's a show-stopping print!

How do you bridge the gap between staying on-trend and current with designing clothes that are versatile and timeless?

A: That's a great question. While following trends is essential, copying them literally is for fast fashion retailers like H&M. Once the trend is over, so is the piece. While Miha is trend-driven it is not "trendy". I look at a trend and see how it relates to Miha but at its core, the brand will always have its own voice and therefore will be timeless.

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ZN Nominated for a Webby!

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We are so excited to announce that our very own ZN iPad app was recently nominated for a Webby Awards in the Mobile & Apps Shopping category (Tablets & Other Devices).

Vote for ZN on The Webby Awards People’s Voice voting ballot! Ballots are open until April 26th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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New Brand Spotlight: Rachel Pally Plus

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Rachel Pally’s signature look of easy elegance is now translated into a gorgeous plus-sized collection. Rachel Pally White Label boasts the same classic and wearable style of the original line, but cut to fit your curves in all the right places.From flowing maxi dresses to breezy blouses, their plus size collection speaks to the label's clean and timeless style.

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One Day Without Shoes 2012

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In honor the annual “One Day Without Shoes” event, A few Zapponians spent April 10th barefoot around the office. By going a day without shoes, we join people around the world in taking a stand for the millions of children who have to live with this reality—one that leaves them susceptible to diseases and injury every single day.

Visit onedaywithoutshoes.com to learn more!

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An Interview with Edun’s Ali Hewson

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In 2005, supercouple Ali Hewson and Bono founded Edun, a clothing line with the big-picture goal of creating a global fashion brand committed to developing trade with Africa through long-term sustainable growth opporunities while inspiring other brands to do the same. Their “style with substance” approach guides everything Edun does, from concept to creative execution.

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We know that helping to grow trade in Africa was always the driving concept behind the inception of EDUN; How does the land and its people inspire the brand’s designs?

A: We like to say that Africa is the soul of Edun and always present in our designs – although not always in an obvious Africa way. Our designer, Sharon Wauchob has been able to create a design language for Edun that encompasses some traditional Africa details like knotting, metalwork, mixed materials and patterns – but always used in a modern,fresh way.


Have you seen a steady increase of fashion brands out there that are working towards the same goals in Africa since Edun was launched back in 2005?

A: There does seem to be an increase in brands that are doing work in Africa and other developing countries. Companies like TOMS Shoes, Warby Parker, and others have founded companies built on a model of providing aid to developing countries and there are a few fashion brands like Suno and Maiyet who are doing work specifically in Africa.  Increasing trade with Africa is our goal and to that end - we applaud and welcome all efforts to bring aid and sustainable business programs to developing countries.


The “Beautiful Rebels” Spring/Summer campaign is so visually stunning.Tell us a little about what inspired the overall look and feel of the imagery.

A: We love our new campaign – it’s such a visual representation of everything that Edun represents: the freshness of the faces, the transformative quality of the butterflies, the duality of both the beauty and the edginess of the images. 

The idea of using butterflies originated with our designer,Sharon Wauchob. She was inspired by their transformative qualities and had also been inspired by Ryan McGinley’s photography for some time. It was a dream to be able to put the two things together.

 

What are some the biggest trends that you are obsessed with this spring and summer?

A: I love the silk drawstring pants for spring. I’ve been wearing both our Weave Print Drawstring Pant and the Yoruba Print Drawstring Pant. They dress up and down so easily and travel well--something I do a lot!

 

How would you describe your own personal style?

A: I try to do simple and love easy classic pieces.

 

With all your various projects, what are some things you do you recharge and get inspired?

A: Green tea and dark chocolate!


Watch the full Edun S/S 2012 runway show below:

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