Employee Profile - Barbie

Barbie with her nieces, Mackenzie and Lauren

Name: Barbara Wagoner
Nicknames: Barbie
Birthday: September 12
Position: Buyer/Merchandiser
Favorite Movie: The Fugitive, The Money Pit, My Cousin Vinny
Favorite Book: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite Accessory: Sunglasses and shoes
Essential Piece of Clothing: Michael Stars T-shirt "I cannot leave home without one on. They are the most comfortable."
About:

Barbie has worked at Worlds Apart for over 25 years. She has been in the retail business for 35 years and is a part owner of Excursions in Owensboro, KY. Barbie always knows the most recent fashion trends and is up to date on what is in for the upcoming season. With an exquisite eye for accessorizing, Barbie will put together the most beautiful outfits. Barbie is also a fun loving and genuine person. Barbie always makes everyone smile and we LOVE having her at the store!

Employee Profile - Mimi

Name: Julia "Mimi" Purdy
Nicknames: Meems, Purdy Bird, Jules
Birthday: June 6
Position: Sales Associate
Favorite Movie: (500) Days of Summer or The Emperor's New Groove
Favorite Book: The Glass Castle or The Catcher in the Rye
Favorite Accessory: Earrings
Essential Piece of Clothing: Tie-dye tees
About:
Mimi is currently a student at the University of Kentucky. After graduating, Mimi plans to serve 2 years in the Peace Corps. Mimi loves to be outside, hanging out with frinds or doing anything spontaneous and fun. Mimi loves going to concerts and sporting events and tries to fit in as many as her schedule will allow. Worlds Apart loves Mimi's fresh style and we are so happy that she is part of the team!

Employee Profile - Alice

Name: Alice Heinz
Nicknames: Al, Alpo, Ali-oops

Birthday: October 10

Position: Sales Associate Extraordinaire

Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally

Favorite Book: Seven Types of Ambiguity

Favorite Accessory: statement necklaces!

Essential Piece of Clothing: pretty jackets

About: Alice has been working at Worlds Apart for around three years. She splits up her time between the Home Store in Chevy Chase and the store out in Lexington Green. Alice enjoys reading, crafting, learning how to cook, and spending time with her puppy, Wrigley. Alice's awesome style is so unique and she has the eye for putting clothes together in a fun and funky way.

Employee Profile - Elizabeth

Name: Elizabeth Shipley
Nicknames: E-beth is what her old friends call her and "E" is what her sister calls her
Birthday: February 7
Position: Buyer, Manager, and anything and everything else. Elizabeth wears many hats for Worlds Apart!
Favorite Movie: Steele Magnolias
Favorite Book: To Kill a Mockingbird and any Shel Silversten book
Favorite Accessory: Handbags (she LOVES them) and shoes "A girl can never have too many."
Essential Piece of Clothing: A pair of jeans you feel great in.
About:
Elizabeth has worked at Worlds Apart for around eight years. When asked about her experience at the store, Elizabeth said "I love working at Worlds Apart. I have met so many interesting people. Putting outfits together for customers and seeing them walk away happy and fabulous is very rewarding." Elizabeth has an infectious laugh and fortunately, keeps all of us in line. E balances so much for Worlds Apart and we are all so thankful to have her as our Manager and friend!

Employee Profile - Mackenzie

Name: Mackenzie Huston
Nicknames: Mac, Kiki, Kenzie, Mackie
Birthday: July 21, 1985
Position: Sales Associate
Favorite Movie: Julie & Julia
Favorite Book: The City of Fallen Angels
Favorite Accessory: Scarves
Essential Piece of Clothing: Jeans
About:
Mackenzie graduated in December from the University of Kentucky. She has been working at Worlds Apart for about five years, but has been around the store since she was a little girl. Mackenzie's Aunt, another Worlds Apart employee, Barbie has worked at the store for over 20 years. Mackenzie enjoys taking photographs, cooking and hanging with her new kitten, Butters. Mackenzie has a great sense of humor and is always a great person to be around. She is a hard worker and an essential part of the Worlds Apart family!