For our last day of shooting in beautiful Costa Rica, we took to the ocean for some glamorous boat shots. It was such a gorgeous day and it made for some really amazing photos.

Check out more shots from the Costa Rica shoot on our upcoming summer issue of ZN and our brand new StyleRoom boutique pages!

One of the best things about living in Las Vegas is beautiful Red Rock Canyon  right in our backyard. This past weekend, some of us LEAFers went on a hike and cleaned  up the trail along the way. The weather was perfect, the trail was empty, and we couldn't have asked for better company. One of our LEAFers, Amelia, even brought her two pups along for the day. We went back as far as we could before the trail got a little questionable, found our way down to the creek running partially alongside the trail, and enjoyed ourselves a nice little snack!  

Although this event may not be what you consider environmental stewardship, it still provided some important lessons about how to be more environmentally aware. Spending your time outdoors is much better for the environment by reducing the amount of electricity we use and carbon emissions we produce. We also learned how to respect the outdoors by cleaning up after our dogs, not spitting our seeds or shells onto the ground, and not to pick anything up that is native to the area.  Oh, and cigarettes are not biodegradable, (contrary to what some people may think!). All these things will help protect the beautiful outdoors. We were able to provide a small service to the land by picking up any waste we found along the way. Surprisingly, there wasn't much! But, we still accumulated a small amount of cigarette butts and pistachios shells.

L.E.A.F.'s next event will be hosted at Zappos, specifically for our Zappos employees, on April 17. It will be Zappos' first ever Earth Day event! We have partnered with KEEN in the past to observe Earth Day, but we have never celebrated it on campus before and we are super excited for it! Our main goal for Earth Day is to help spread environmental awareness at Zappos through demonstrations by local and non-local vendors who actively support eco-friendly behavior. If we could change the daily behaviors of just one of our employees by showing them how to recycle properly, helping them choose sustainable food choices, or telling them where to buy eco-friendly products, the event will be a success!

L.E.A.F. is planning to participate in a few other events in the upcoming months, such as: Plant a Tree for Arbor Day on April 27 at UNLV and the Solar Festival on June 21 at the Henderson Events Plaza. While these aren't L.E.A.F. sponsored events, we know how important it is for us to support our community along their sustainable paths!

Stay tuned for additional events and check out the L.E.A.F.  Facebook page!

Launched in 2010 as the women’s counterpart collection to Scotch & Soda, Maison Scotch is all about high-quality, versatile garments that are both timeless and modern.  With the “Scotch brand DNA” running through its veins, Maison Scotch takes old-school basics and updates them with a cool, current vibe that’s totally refreshing.

In our constant effort to spread Random Acts of Kindness, we’re doing the Zappos Happy Hunt in Portland, OR starting today until Saturday.

If you’re in Portland this weekend, join us on the Easter egg hunt. There are lots of prizes such as gift cards and Zappos merchandise to be found!

Check out #RandomActofHappiness for more details!

1. Spanx Whittle Waistline Belted Bandeau, 2. Spanx Long and Lean Halter One Piece, 3. Spanx Blue Nile Bra-llelujah! Swim Dress, 4. Spanx Blue Nile Bra-llelujah! One Piece

Most women find swimsuit shopping about as pleasant as a trip to the dentist…for a root canal. So we’re so happy that Spanx has this amazing line of swimwear that not only looks sexy in a classy, ultra-feminine kind of way, but also doubles as shapewear!

These fabulous pieces lift, control and smooth your body to pool-ready, even if you haven’t seen the inside of the gym since pre holiday. It’s all in the fit and proportions, and Spanx swimwear flatters a woman’s body while camouflaging problem areas. You’ll feel confident and sexy at the pool or in the beach—and you’ll look the part!

Check out these real women talking about their amazing Spanx swimsuit makeovers:

Forcing your kids to wear their safety helmets can now be a thing of the past thanks to these totally cool Raskullz helmets! Combining the latest in helmet safety technology, these fun helmets will make your little adventure-seeker the coolest kid in the park.

Jack by BB Dakota specializes in taking today’s current trends and making them relatable and accessible. Their clothes have a feminine vibe with a dose of fashion-forward style. The spring line features fresh colors, classic silhouettes and a dash of playful style.  

Check out  Jack by BB Dakota on Zappos.com!