My Mythology - Creating our own living legacy at Zappos.

One of the joys about working at Zappos is the freedom to be ourselves
through our own personal style. Style shouts! Individuals identify
themselves through their personal style. Taking the chaos out of the
closet and using clothing as a celebration to create personal mythology
or legend is something I have been fascinated by.

What is someone trying to say through their style?

Join me in the discovery. Each week I will take an employee from Zappos
and find out their personal psychology through their favorite outfits.

Today we study the mythology of Cat S. : Merchandising Assistant 3 for Athletic Performance at Zappos.com.

How would you define your look?
I’m kind of all over the place. I like flashy/bright pieces that nobody else will wear, but I also like being comfortable in whatever I’m wearing. I usually have a little bit of So-Cal steeze or 80’s craze going on..

What inspires your style?
Bright colors and unique pieces you don’t see everyone wearing. Also, the weather and how I’m feeling that day.

Who is your favorite designer?
Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs and Charlotte Ronson

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
Jewelry, usually gold and something big and funky

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Gwen Stefani always looks fabulous and so well put together. I love how her style has evolved over the past 10 years and how she incorporates new trends into her own signature style. Nicole Richie usually has a good knack for incorporating trend pieces into her personal style without causing too much of a mess as well.

What are your favorite labels?
L.A.M.B., Betsey Johnson, Luxirie

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
So-Cal beach with a little edge maybe..

What is your favorite decade for style?
I think the ‘70s was a great decade for fashion and more than just a time for free love and long hair, peace signs, and leather fringe. A lot of the pieces that are hot right now borrow looks from the Woodstock days, and I love throwing on a fun vest or extra wide leg jeans to add a little sass to the day.

What is your favorite fabric?
I love lace. Black lace is hot, especially layered over other fabric

Which watch?
Vestal’s Gold Fairamay or a gold L.A.M.B.

What brand of denim do you prefer?
Luxirie always has something fun and crazy going on with their denim to “make” your outfit.

What is your favorite color?
Black and hot pink.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Jewelry! I have a weakness for jewelry, especially if it’s one of my favorite designers. I usually don’t even look at the price tag or contemplate.. impulse buying at its finest!

Gore-Tex or Omni-Dry ?
Omni dry.

Neons or neutrals?
Neons!

Cowboy hats or cowboy boots?
Cowboy boots. I have some awesome shark skin boots my grandma gave me that she bought 25 years ago

Which bag?
Marc Jacobs and Volcom have great oversized bags.

Sunglasses?
Always, especially out here. Oversized or aviators.

What is your favorite sport to participate in?
Running and any of the boardsports. I can’t wait for snow sessions this year!

What are your fashion rules?
If you like it, make it work. If it still doesn’t work, it’s not meant to.

Man bags or man jewelry?
So long as it’s not a fanny pack, man bags are alright. Jason L. knows how to rock his man bag!

Rave or emo?
Neither? Raving was big in Portland when I was growing up and I think the combination of candy necklaces and JNCO’s scared me a little bit.

Shorts or skorts?
Are skorts still around? I’m going to have to go with shorts.

Cowl neck sweaters or sweater sets?
Cowl necks..not a huge fan of that much matching. I love layering though, and cowl necks are perfect for that.

Glossy or matte?
Depends. Usually glossy, but not if it’s patent.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Yes! Portland has some great spots that I like to check out when I’m up there.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
Awesome vintage leather jacket for like 15 bucks. I think there was an old ticket to the Los Angeles zoo in one of the pockets.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
1,000 on a Robert Lee Morris cuff.