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 Natasha P. Assistant Buyer 2 for Designer Fashion accessories at Zappos.com.

How would you define your look?
Punk Rock Girl Grows Up.

What inspires your style?
Magazines, TV shows (some old, some new) and what I am planning to do that day.

Who is your favorite designer?
I love the thinking behind Versace, Azzedine Alaia and Hussein Chalayan

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
A second pair of shoes. A girl needs to be prepared!
Oh! And I always have a little something leopard print with me too!

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Hmmm…I like to reference Nancy Sinatra (ala 1960’s), Scarlet Johannsen (current), Barbara Eden (ala I Dream of Jeanie days), and Lady Bunny (everyday).

What are your favorite labels?
Milly, Nanette Lepore and Betsey Johnson.

Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen?
I can’t choose! I admire and revere both of them.

Tarina Tarantino or Andrew Hamilton Crawford?
That’s like asking which child I like best!!!

Tarina’s jewelry just makes me smile! There’s a sense of humor in her work and it always makes people ask about it. If you don’t get it, you never will.

And AHC is totally different, In my opinion Andrew Hamilton Crawford epitomizes the new trend of mothers and daughters sharing the same clothing, jewelry and trends. It’s hip, current and at the same time classic.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
I’m a big believer in the idea that if you look good, you feel good. I think it’s important to be true to yourself and your style. I’ve had things in my closet that are 10 years old (that still fit, thank God!) and I love them ‘til this day, some were super cheap and some weren’t, but I love them all the same and can mix them up together.

What is your favorite decade for style?
Early to mid 1960’s.
The shift dress, hairspray and hair dye are the best inventions ever!

What is your favorite fabric?
Pony fur! I’d cover my walls in it if I could!

Which celebrity would you like to be able raid their closet ?.
Rachel Zoe, she just about has freakin’ everything in there! I could play for days….

What brand of denim do you prefer?
I’m still looking and trying so hard….but for nowpaper denim & cloth and 7 for All Mankind, though I plan on attempting True Religion, Joe’s and Rock & Republic. I’m only 5 pounds away from a shopping trip!

Fishnets or opaque tights?
Practical me-OPAQUE
Fun me- FISHNETS

Kitten heels, 3”, 4”, 5”, or 6” heels?
Kitten for the average day, 4” for Nightcrawls, and 6” for lounging and having someone bring me my cocktails while I perch.

What is your favorite color?
Pink and Gold

What is your favorite gemstone?
Opal.Rockabilly or Psychobilly?
Psychobilly.

Goth or Neo-Romantic?
A combo.

Punk or preppy?
Punk.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
I’m trying to change my habits. I splurged on whatever I liked pre-2009, but I’m really trying to change my habits. Instead of lots of little things I am planning on making one big purchase this year…I’ll let you know when I do……

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?
I was heading down that path, but am really trying to change my ways…..

Diamonds or pearls?
I can get down with both…different occasions, different looks!

Which bag?
Please see “splurge” comment above. It’s a secret for now!

Sunglasses?
Oh yeah! Am becoming an expert in this field now! But more than sunglasses, I am spying some of the Betsey Johnson readers. I don’t exactly need to wear readers, but they are so cute, and would expand my librarian wardrobe options.

Which fragrance?
Believe it or not, I have never been able to shake the 90’s Versace fragrance, Blonde. They stopped making it years ago, but I have sealed stashes of it in my house in a cool, dry place. I also love Creed’s Indiana.

What is your favorite item you’ve ever bought at Zappos.com?
OOH! Hmmm….so many…..I have these great Moschino patent heels that have a clear pvc vamp and say, “chic” across it. They combine everything I like!
But I get a ton of mileage from a pair of $40 Volatile wedges. I’m serious! And I can prove how comfy they are because there are at least 15 other girls in the office who bought 3 pairs themselves! I’m telling you, they’re like sneakers!

What is your favorite brand on Zappos.com?
Probably Betsey Johnson, it’s always new and colorful.

What are your fashion rules?
Anchor it with black,
Throw in some leopard here and there,
prairie skirts have no place in my world.
If it looks natural, why bother?!?

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?
See “splurge” comment above.

Would you set foot in a thrift store?
Oh yes! I tend to be drawn to the housewares and art sections.
I get addicted to going to thrift stores now and then. I have to force myself to hold back.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
Poodles. Love Poodle statues! I cannot tell you how many 1950’s spaghetti poodle statues I have!
And the colors!

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
I really don’t want to admit this in writing, nor do I really want to admit this to myself.

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 Casey L. : Assistant Buyer 3 for Cosmetics at Zappos.com.



How would you define your look?
Classic and not too complicated .

What inspires your style?
Whatever is clean and hanging in my closet.

Who is your favorite designer?
Hmmm… I’m a cosmetic chic so MAC, Stila, Lancome… but if I have to choose for apparel I’d say Marc Jacobs or BCBG.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
I wouldn’t really have a great answer to that… Always have the classic diamond stud earrings, lip gloss and mascara.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Claire and Terra, they always looks great!

What are your favorite labels?
Whatever fits the best!

Matte or gloss?
Gloss, the little extra shimmer can never hurt anyone!

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
If it take more than 30-45 minutes to get ready I don’t want to deal with it, but it’s alright if it looks like you take longer!

What is your favorite decade for style?
This one, it combines them all!

What is your favorite fabric?
Denim, it always works.

Which watch?
Isn’t telling time that what my blackberry is for?

What brand of denim do you prefer?
7 for all mankind and Marc Jacobs, Chip and Pepper sometimes too!

What is your favorite color?
Green year-round and red in the fall.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Good wine, jeans that fit.

What is your favorite perfume ?
Marc Jacobs and Euphoria by Calvin Klein… it’s a toss up.

What scent do you prefer for a man?
Easy choice… Bulgari Aqua and John Varvatos.

Liquid or bar soap?
Liquid, it’s more moisturizing.

If you were in a time crunch and could only apply lipstick, mascara, blush, or eye shadow which would it be?
Mascara.

Which bag?
I know I need to update soon, but Coach for now.

Sunglasses?
Marc Jacobs or Gucci.

Smoky eyes or bright lips?
Smoky Eyes.

What are your fashion rules?
I don’t have any really.

Man bags or man jewelry?
Man bags.

What gift set is amazing for a Christmas present?
Anything fragrance, it’s usually the price of spray so the rest is all bonus!

Kevin Aucoin or Bobbi Brown?
Bobbi Brown.

Any tips on how to stay looking young?
Wash you face and use a moisturizer… Especially if it has an SPF.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Yes, but not without backup.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
In college, we lived there for theme parties so there are too many outfits to choose from.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
Honestly, not enough to mention.

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 Hannah E. : Lead Content Coordinator for Fashion Jewelry at Zappos.com.



Today Hannah's outfit shoutouts are a vintage Moschino Cheap&Chic dress, CC Skye, Accessories & Beyond bracelets, Miss Sixty boots, and a Sheila Fajl ring.

How would you define your look?
Vintage-inspired or beachy casual, depending on what I feel like that day.

What inspires your style?
I get inspired by people who look effortlessly stylish…there’s absolutely nothing worse than someone who looks and acts like they try too hard.

Who is your favorite designer?
My all-time fave is Christian Dior, but some of my favorite contemporary designers are Zac Posen, Alexander Wang , Charlotte Ronson and Marc Jacobs…oh! and I can’t forget—TOM FORD!

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
Underwear…just kidding. I’d say jewelry. On days I do forget to wear jewelry, I feel naked.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
I think Nicole Richie has a great instinct for style…and of course I love Kate Moss, she’s like the Twiggy of my generation.

What are your favorite labels?
I’m not too particular, as long as it fits and looks good.

Local or haole style?
Haha! I’m no haole…I can get down with the slippahs and shorts any day…just not in the office!

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style? Laid-back beach bum meets high-maintenance Vegas chick? Yeah…let’s go with that!

What is your favorite decade for style?
My favorite era for style and everything else is the 60s, and early (PRE-DISCO!) 70s.

What is your favorite fabric?
Cotton (Supima cotton to be exact)

Pleasers or Naughty Monkey?
Oh boy…Naughty Monkey, but Pleasersfor Halloween!

What is your favorite color?
I have three I can’t live without, grey, black and white! Are those even colors?

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Handbags and Jeans

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?
In this economy? Never!

Diamonds or pearls?
I don’t wear either

Trina Tarantino or Gasoline Glamor?
Tarina of course! She’s fabulous.

Which bag?
Bulga, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Kooba…I just like bags in general!

Sunglasses?
I love my Ray Bans, but I buy cheapies and vintage sunglasses too

What are your fashion rules?
If you can’t drink beer and still be comfortable in it, your outfit is too tight!

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?
800 bucks, Dior logo saddle bag, which I sadly never wear anymore.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Of course!

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
Someone found it for me….this Moschino dress!!

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
That aforementioned Dior bag. I don’t know how I afforded it…I was a broke college student!

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 Jason Lee : Senior Content Coordinator for Contemporary Fashion at Zappos.com.

How would you define your look?
Where’s Waldo meets American Apparel.

What inspires your style?
I am super tall and super skinny, so anything long and lean.

Who is your favorite designer?
None currently, but I did like the design team behind Esprit in the late 80s and early 90s – Alice Heller, I think her name was.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
Funny because I frequently have nightmares about this very topic. I usually don’t leave my house without wearing some sort of pants or shorts.
Chaps at the least.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Vegas Vic and Buffalo Bob Smith.

What are your favorite labels?
American Apparel, Earnest Sewn, Rock and Republic and any vintage western wear brand.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
I like co-workers to look at my outfit and think to themselves, “Didn’t he wear that yesterday?” I probably did, but I’ll never tell. Wait! I just did. Oh dip!

What is your favorite decade for style?
I have to say that I really like the puke greens and the burnt oranges of the 70s.

What is your favorite fabric?
Cotton! Thank you Eli Whitney.

Which watch?
I don’t wear watches, but Cat S. on the Athletic team gave me a cool OBEY watch. Wasn’t that just so sweet of her?

What brand of denim do you prefer?
Please refer to the second and sixth question! Thanks.

What is your favorite color?
Green.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
First, let me tell you that I consider $97 splurging. Now that we have that out of the way, I would splurge on a great fitting pair of designer jeans.

Kid Robot bags, apparel, or toys ?
Kid robot jewelry!

Fixed gear or freewheel?
If I say free-wheel, my friend Brandon will get mad at me and skid on my face, so I’ll say fixed-gear (even though I am a free-wheel kind of guy). How’s that for some critical sass?

Black tie, bow tie, skinny tie or bolo tie?
Skinny tie for the skinny guy.

Which bag?
Military-issued mask, chemical and biological messenger bag.

Sunglasses?
I usually don’t wear any, but I probably should considering my future is so bright.

Maui Jim or Ray-Ban's?
I used to have Maui Jim glasses, but now I prefer Paul Frank ‘Crafty Engineer’ glasses.

Paris Hilton or Playboy?
Oh boy! If I say Playboy, Paris will get upset, but if I say Paris, the bunnies will get upset. Um, you may have to ask me this again next time I’m in the grotto and have had a few martinis.

What are your fashion rules?
I just have one: Try to remember not to wear my Ed Hardy clothes.

What would you consider a fashion faux pas?
I would say the rat tail, but I’ve had one during my adult life, so…

Man bags or man jewelry?
Man bags with American flags, zig-zags and dish rags. I just wanted to rhyme.

What women’s style do you admire?
Keira Knightley is pretty hot, I mean has style that I admire.

What beer do you consider fashionable?
My favorite beer is Hitachino Nest beer – white ale. The Japanese know how to brew, dude.

Emo or grunge?
Emo, but the trick to dying your hair with kool-aid is adding a little ketchup. Trust me, I read it on the Internet.

What band do you consider fashionable at the moment?
I have to give props to my main man, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion).

Crew neck or V-neck?
I’m trying to grow pectoral muscles so I look better in American Apparel deep V-necks. My goal is to have massive pects like Brandon A. and Mike F.

Briefs or boxers?
Diesel Briefs!

Andrew Buckler or Diesel?
I am not really a sexy bastard, so I am going to say Diesel.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Yes, in fact, I would set my whole body in one.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
I found a vintage Christian Dior sweater that I love. It’s pink and has a V-neck to show off my man muscles.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
I forget how much, but it was for a Betsey Johnson bag and shoes. Let’s just say that I’m a nice boyfriend. ;)

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 Scott Julian, Fashion Buyer at Zappos.com.
Scott is sporting super cool Gucci sneakers and a wide variety of silver jewelry that includes stylish brand names like "King Baby"!



How would you define your look?
That’s tough? I’d say casual with accessory excess!

What inspires your style?

Punk and Hip Hop …European Youth.

Who is your favorite designer?

Neil Barrett.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?

A good pair of flashy socks!

Who are your fashion/style icons?

George Esquiveland Alexander Mcqueen.

What are your favorite labels?

Diesel, Neil Barrett, and Gucci.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?

+Good shoes, nice jeans, and a crisp shirt + 5 lbs of man jewelry and I’m out the door+

What is your favorite decade for style?

80’s.

What is your favorite fabric?

I don’t have one…

Chrome Hearts or King Baby?

King Baby!

What is your favorite color?

Black and white.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?

Sneakers and jewelry.

Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen?

Alexander McQueen.

Silver or Gold?
Silver!

Black tie, bow tie, skinny tie or bolo tie?

Bow tie for sure

Which bag?

Hugo Boss

Sunglasses?

Dior Homme

Skateboarding or rollerblading?

Dang!..Was hoping this wouldn’t come up… I can’t lie, I’m a rollerblader!

What are your fashion rules?

Your outfit should be conversational.

Man bags or man jewelry?

Both!

Would set foot in a thrift store?

No …Not patient enough.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?

500+ for a pair of Alejandro Ingelmosneaks.

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 Brandon A., Merchandising Assistant for Fashion at Zappos.com.



How would you define your look?
Classic Americana

What inspires your style?
Classic Amerciana.

Who is your favorite designer?
John Varvatos, Ralph Lauren and Daiki Suzuki

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
One of my watches. A great timepiece is essential.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Ralph Lauren, Marvin Gaye and Frank Sinatra

What are your favorite labels?
Engineered Garments, Levi’s LVC, Gilded Age, John Varvatos, Ralph Lauren, Woolrich by Daiki Suzuki.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
Classic Americana.

What is your favorite decade for style?
1930-1940

What is your favorite fabric?
Cotton. You can never go wrong with cotton.

Which watch?
Dior or Movado M125.

Skinny jeans or straight leg?
Straight leg.

What is your favorite color?
Navy/Blue.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
A good pair of shoes.

Chanel J12 or Dior Christal ?
Neither. Dior Chiffre Rouge over all.

YSL or Louis Vuitton?
YSL

Black tie, bow tie, skinny tie or bolo tie?
Bow tie all the way.

Which bag?
D&G small tote with strap or Pharrell’s custom purple croc Hermes tote.

Sunglasses?
Cross between Rayban Wayfarers, Oakley Frogskins or my Gucci-Persol style sunglasses.

Alexander McQueen or Vivienne Westwood?
Westwood.

What are your fashion rules?
If you’re not confident then you can’t break them.

Man bags or man jewelry?
Man bag all the way.

Fred Perry or Rosasen?
Fred Perry for sure.

Fixed gear or free wheel?
Fixed gear. All the popular kids at Zappos only ride Fixed Gear. Only novices ride free wheel (please see Jason’s blog for reference).

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Yup.

If your answer was yes, what is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
Vintage Burberry’s tweed blazer for $3.50

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
$1000 on my Dior Chiffre Rouge watch. Can’t beat Memorial Day 60% off sales. Plus I believe it was designed by Heidi Slimane so that’s always a plus.

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 Janelle G., Content Detailer for Fashion at Zappos.com.



Janelle is wearing Diesel wide leg jeans, a Guess watch, Miss Sixtyheels, Chanel earrings and a matching ring.

How would you define your look?
-Random and unpredictable, but in a good way.

What inspires your style?
-My mood.

Who is your favorite designer?
-Karl Lagerfeld

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
-A watch

Who are your fashion/style icons?
-Gemma Ward

What are your favorite labels?
-I’m a sucker for Diesel, Custo Barcelona, Chanel, and Dolce & Gabanna.

Preppy or Punk?
-Punk, definitely

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
-Ever changing.

What is your favorite decade for style?
-The now.

What is your favorite fabric?
-Satin.

Bubble skirts or pencil skirts?
-Pencil skirts to show off the ‘curves’ I don’t have.

What is your favorite color?
-Brown & Orange.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
-Handbags and shoes.

High heeled boots or sandals?
-High heeled boots.

Diamonds or pearls?
-Diamonds are forever.

Which bag?
-Francesco Biasia, Dooney & Bourke.

Sunglasses?
-Chanel.

What are your fashion rules?
-I don’t have any.

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?
-Roughly around $800.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
-Never!!

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
-That’s for me to know and for my Dad never to find out! (He reads these blogs) ;D

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 Laura M., Content Manager for Fashion at Zappos.com.



Today Laura is wearing a BCBGeneration top, AG Adriano Goldschmied "Angel" jeans and Vince Camuto shoes.

How would you define your look?

I would say eclectic, mixing and matching vintage with new. I’m really attracted to unique prints and one-of-a-kind items, but I try to sprinkle those in with basic pieces that fit my body type!

What inspires your style?

My mood, I guess! Sometimes I mix together different prints and accessories and leave the house like I got dressed in the dark, while other days I keep it simple with a black top and dark jeans.

Who is your favorite designer?

I don’t really have an answer for this! I appreciate all designers and the spectacle that is Runway, but I don’t really follow any one in particular.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?

A funky, patterned bag and a zip up hoodie!

Who are your fashion/style icons?

I do not follow trends or trendsetters…I’m an instinctual shopper. I buy what grabs my attention!

What are your favorite labels?

I’m not too into labels, but I like BCBG Max Azria, French Connection, anything from ‘Anthropologie’, Moschino…

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?

High-Class Hippie!

What is your favorite decade for style?

For me, I find the 60’s and 70’s styles to be wearable and they fit my personality. I love wedges, flared denim, flowing tops. However, my favorite decades for style are actually the 20’s-40’s. I absolutely love those structured dresses and suits, t-strap spectators and fancy hats. Even more, I love red lipstick, matching nails and pin curls. A big part of me wishes that fancy, ever day fashion was still the norm. The bigger part of me loves to throw on a ‘wife beater’, jeans and a pair of Converse. Ooh how my split personalities conflict!

What is your favorite fabric? Modal and pima cotton, for sure!

Keep it comfy. :8}

What is your favorite color?

Right now…blue! Baby Blue and Bright Blue. Navy too!

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?

Denim. I used to snub designer denim and never understood why anyone would pay so much money for a pair of jeans, but after my first pair of Seven for All Mankind jeans I’ve been hooked. I also love AG jeans.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?

I don’t have a first mortgage…possibly because most of my extra cash goes to clothing, shoes and fun stuff for my apartment, rather than saving up for a first.

Diamonds or pearls?

I don’t care much about either! I like funky necklaces with unique charms or beads. I only really wear necklaces and on the rare occasion, a bracelet!

Which bag?

I like Lucky Brand bags a lot. I am not one of those woman who spend hundreds on the ‘it’ bag of the moment. Lucky bags are really good quality and they match my vintage look…

Sunglasses?

Give me a headache!

What are your fashion rules?

It is all about the fit for me! You can be wearing the most expensive outfit, but if it is ill fitting or just doesn’t flatter your shape, it doesn’t matter. It took me a long time to accept the fact that I can’t wear spaghetti straps, tube tops or long skirts. Accentuate the positive and divert attention from the negative!

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?

$160 at the most.

Would set foot in a thrift store?

Any time, any thrift store!

If your answer was yes, what is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?

A really cool vintage bag. Luggage leather, drawstring bag with a long strap. It was my favorite bag up until an ex-boyfriend spilled juice all over it.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?

Beautiful tan Hugo Boss boots (about 230$).

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 Jen S., Buyer for Couture Fashion at Zappos.com.



Jen S. is draped in a delightful Emilio Pucci tank, a Dolce and Gabbana black skirt and Prada sandals.

How would you define your look?
That’s a hard question since I don’t feel I have just one look. When you asked me to wear my favorite outfit I had a hard time picking just one. I have loved everything in my closet at some point in time.

What inspires your style?
Me, and I hope that didn’t sound bad. I buy amazing pieces from tons of designers from couture to moderate prices. I mix and match them to make my own style. You will rarely see me in one brand from head to toe. What makes style in my mind is to be able to mix it all up and still look like a million bucks.

Who is your favorite designer?
Miuccia Prada…She manages to out do herself with every collection and be so ahead of the trends. The items she designs are classic with so much style but still timeless. I can’t stop myself from buying her pieces season after season.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
My credit card.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
This may sound silly but the ladies from Sex and the City which really means Patricia Field. She has made so many designers household names, it is incredible.

What are your favorite labels?
DSquared2, Alexander McQueen, Etro, Roberto Cavalli and Prada of course!

Preppy or Punk?
No question…PUNK!

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
I just like to look and feel good about myself everyday and this is expressed through my fashion choices. If I love what I am wearing I feel amazing!

What is your favorite decade for style?
For me it is always the future. Being a buyer and seeing what’s to come in 6 or 9 months I am more excited about what’s coming than what’s happened.

What is your favorite fabric?
I have 2 extremes…cotton or leather.

Psychedelic ‘60’s or Rockabilly?
Psychedelic.

What is your favorite color?
Green.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Sandals and Boots.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?
My mom had me calculate the total of all the footwear in my closet and I could have put a down payment on a house and that was years ago.

Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds and lots of them.

Marc Jacobs or Alexander McQueen?
McQueen because he is so demented.

Which bag?
Right now it’s McQueen.

Sunglasses?
Right now it’s Prada.

What are your fashion rules?
Don’t ever be over dressed or under dressed!

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?
If it’s not $1,000 it’s not a handbag in my world.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Of course! I took my boss Eileen once in the East Village and she about died.

If your answer was yes, what is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
A vintage Valentino black dress. It didn’t fit me so I gave it to a customer of mine at my last job. She was ecstatic.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
$3,200 for a mini tangerine Prada suitcase. I got it in Rome with my mom.

The conference rooms in the new Zappos 2290 office don't go from a boring ol' empty room to WOW over night. It takes a lot of hard work, creativity and sometimes staple guns and hot glue to pull off these famous meeting areas. The fashion department took on the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Room" as well as "The Elvis Room" and not to mention three others. They're a busy group, but they don't seem to mind too much, the Fashion Merchandisers are known to dress themselves as well, so I wouldn't expect their conference rooms to be any different. I wonder if they'd be willing to give the Creative Service 1 room a face lift.

Way to decorate Fashion Merchandising! Can't wait to see all the 2290 conference rooms once they've been officially made over Zappos style!

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 Jonathan H., Sr. Content Coordinator for Fashion at Zappos.com.



Today Jonathan is stylishly sporting a vintage motorcycle jacket that he customized with a John Galliano scarf, safety pins, leopard and plaid fabric and some mementos. He is also wearing a Vivienne Westwood square ring, a Vivienne Westwood crystal orb ring, other random rings, a Nixon watch, a white t-shirt, John Galliano newsprint trousers, an Alexander McQueen keychain (on his belt loop), and Diesel shoes.

How would you define your look?
It depends on the day. Depending on how I feel, I play these roles with my style: a dandy, 1950’s rockabilly, goth, rock star, punk, movie star, Madison Avenue businessman, pirate, Two-tone ska, 1980’s Nu-wave, cabaret entertainer, starving artist, mod, Henry VIII or any of the English monarchy, beatnik.

What inspires your style?
Anyone who is unique and creative, but knows what looks great on him or her and isn’t afraid to show it.

Who is your favorite designer?.
Vivienne Westwood, of course. But Alexander McQueen and John Galliano are my second favorite designers.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
My Vivienne Westwood square ring. I LOVE IT! I got it at her King’s Road store in London.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
James Dean, Clive Owen, Gary Day (from Morrissey), Marc Almond, Andre 3000, Johnathon Schaech, Peter Murphy, John Galliano, Elvis Presley, Daniel Day Lewis.

What are your favorite labels?
Vivienne Westwood Man, Alexander McQueen, John Galliano, C'N'C CoSTUME NATIONAL, DSquared2, King Baby, and Moschino.

*Psychobilly or Emo*?
Psychobilly, baby!!!!

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
Passionate mystery!

What is your favorite decade for style?
1940 or early 1960.

What is your favorite fabric?
Gabardine, cotton, or leather.

What is your favorite color?
Black and blue.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Vivienne Westwood.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?
Yes! I already have!

Do you have any tattoos?
I have a tiger, a panther, a dragon, a Vivienne Westwood logo, a John Galliano skull.

Which bag?
My Vivienne Westwood Abstract Orb bag of course! I carry it everyday!

Sunglasses?
Dior Homme.

What are your fashion rules?
If there are any, break them!

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag?
$800.00. My Vivienne Westwood Abstract Orb Bag, a gift to myself.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
Of course. I go about every other day.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
A King Baby chain wallet for $25.00. It’s worth about $3,000.00!!!!!!

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
My Alexander McQueen suitcase. I think I spent a little over $900.00.

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 Claire S., Merchandising Assistant 3 for Fashion at Zappos.com.



Claire is wonderfully wardrobed in a Trunktank top, D&G Dolce and Gabbana black satin pants and Givenchy shoes.

How would you define your look?
I attempt to do a little of everything (with the exception of athletic- I don’t think anyone looks good in spandex).

What inspires your style?
A little bit of everything I guess. High fashion magazines & ready to wear.

Who is your favorite designer?
Marc Jacobs.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?
A great handbag.

Who are your fashion/style icons?
Classy: Coco Chanel. Street trendy: Mary-Kate Olsen.

What are your favorite labels?
Dolce and Gabbana , Catherine Malandrino, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dsquared2, Moschino and the list goes on and on.

Preppy or Punk?
Preppy.

Emo or Athletic?
Emo I suppose- I do love my skinny jeans and graphic print tees.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style?
Ever-evolving.

What is your favorite decade for style?
I doubt I could choose just one- since everything old becomes new again. I am a big fan of the 80s though.

What is your favorite fabric?
Cotton: it’s simple & comfy.

What is your favorite color?
I tend to gravitate towards bright colors: yellow, red, turquoise and white.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?
Footwear and handbags.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?
Eventually, yes.

Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.

Hello Kitty or Kid Robot?
Hello Kitty of course.

Which bag?
Kooba.

Sunglasses?
Chanel, Marc Jacobs or Ray-ban.

What are your fashion rules?
Don’t try every trend- dress for your body type.

Would set foot in a thrift store?
YES! I adore thrifting- especially in Palm Springs, New York and LA.

What is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store?
Clutches and Jewelry.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item?
D&G Dolce and Gabbana dress… a lady never tells.

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 Elisa C., Assistant Buyer for Fashion at Zappos.com.



How would you define your look?

Simple with a splash I like to have 1 or 2 pieces that stand out and then dress it down a bit. I like to wear a cute skirt with sneakers or maybe jeans and a t-shirt with a dressier shoe.

What inspires your style?
Simplicity. I like things that look special or hard to find. Or stuff that looks really neat, but it didn't take a whole lot of time to put together (even though we know we girls need to spend a lot of time primping!)

Who is your favorite designer?

I know this may sound weird because I don't necessarily dress really crazy, but I always love to see what Betsey Johnson has to offer.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without?

That's a hard one because I like to change things all the time; bags, jewelry etc... if I had to pick though I guess I would say jewelry. It can make or break the outfit and I always have a lot of fun picking something out.

Who are your fashion/style icons?

Audrey Hepburn - she is my all time favorite.

What are your favorite labels?

Betsey Johnson, L.AM.B, Hype, Kensie are just a couple...

What is your favorite decade for style?

I like the 20's - there's just something about the flapper look - I also think I like it because that's when women started to be a little rebellious.

What is your favorite fabric?

Well I am always down for a good knit t-shirt with something cute on the front - Kensie has a lot of cute knit wear.

What is your favorite color?

My most favorite of favorite colors is red and always will be, but right now I am still digging the Kelly green and jewel tone purple.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on?

Usually a cute top from one of the brands mentioned above.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style?

No. every once in a while I will go on a shopping spree. Then later have buyer's remorse and return the items I "don't need", but I really do end up keeping most of it though - I can't help myself.

Diamonds or pearls?

Can I say both? I love diamonds because they are pretty and sparkly, but I love pearls because they are classic.

Which bag?

For handbags I like Lucky - pretty much whatever catches my eye

Sunglasses?

Betsey Johnson

What are your fashion rules?

Keep it simple and comfortable, but have some fun with color or patterns - there will always be some color that looks fabulous on you.

What is the most you've spent on a handbag?

Maybe around $100 - I'm not too sure.

Would set foot in a thrift store?

Ehh - I like finding discounts like the next person, but I am not a bargain shopper - I will go if I have to, but I don't have the patience to go through all the racks to find that "one" special item

What is the most you've ever spent on fashion and for what item?

On a single item I would have to say maybe a Hype dress... I think it was around $120 - $160...

Snowboots? In style or out of style?

They are definitely in - how can you not love snowboots?!?! It makes me think of the times I trampled through the snow as a little kid - I had pretty white and pink boots. Like I said, I love color and Rubber Duck has some pretty fabulous boots coming in this fall!

Jason Lee is a Senior Content Coordinator here at Zappos, and he is a fine worker and great human person. He is also very knowledgeable in all areas....he will be doing a weekly video blog here on the Zappos blogs to answer any questions that any of his fans might have. Below is his second installment.

My name is Jason Lee and this is my 2nd episode of Gettin' down and dirty with Jason Lee. If you haven't watched the first episode you can watch it by clicking here!

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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 Eileen L., Director of Fashion Strategy for Zappos.com.


Eileen is wearing her favorite outfit which consists of an Alexander McQueen scarf, a Gucci watch, King Baby earrings, Royal Order ring, D&G Dolce and Gabbana cuff bracelet, Roberto Cavalli top, D&G Dolce and Gabbana skirt, and Chanel shoes.

How would you define your look? METAL, BIKER CHIC MEETS COUTURE.

What inspires your style? THE MOOD I'M IN AND WHAT EVENT I'M DRESSING FOR.

Who is your favorite designer? ROBERTO CAVALLI.

What fashion item would you never leave the house without? A GREAT WATCH.

Who are your fashion/style icons? KATE MOSS.

What are your favorite labels? OF COURSE CAVALLI, CLERGERIE, DSQUARED2, CHANEL, GUCCI, PRADA, PACIOTTI, MCQUEEN, DOLCE & GABBANA, BIKKEMBERGS.

How would you define your mythology that you portray through your style? A CHAMELEON.

What is your favorite decade for style? THE PRESENT.

What is your favorite fabric? LEATHER.

What is your favorite color? BLUE.

King Baby or Chrome Hearts? CHROME HEARTS.

What item do you allow yourself to splurge on? BOOTS.

Do you need to take out a second mortgage for your style? DEFINITELY.

Diamonds or pearls? PEARLS.

Which bag? CARLOS FALCHI.

Sunglasses? GUCCI.

What are your fashion rules? I DON'T HAVE ANY.

What is the most you’ve spent on a handbag? $800.

Would set foot in a thrift store? NOT UNLESS SOMEBODY DRAGS ME IN THERE.

If your answer was yes, what is the best thing you’ve ever found at a thrift store? N/A.

What is the most you’ve ever spent on fashion and for what item? A $1700 NECKLACE.