Springsentials at The CORE

The Core shopping centre downtown Calgary has a contest on right now where you can win some awesome prizes!

Check out their blog every Tuesday until May 6th for the latest Springsential picks. 

Upload a selfie with one of our featured Springsentials to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram or create a Pinterest board with our featured Springsentials to qualify for weekly CORE and retailer prizes. Don't forget to hashtag#Springsentials in your post. The more entries, the more chances to win!

Also bring in clothing donations for WINS to win a wardrobe edit or personal shopping session with us!

~xoB

Summer Pastels

Pastels make me think of lazy summer days, sipping slushies and cruising around on bicycles. 

What do they make you think of?

Summer Pastels by phaedra-godchild featuring Chanel

XO, Phaedra

Spring Outfit Inspiration Pt. 5

Final pic from Palm Springs...this outfit matches the weather here in Calgary today...chilly with a chance of rain...Boo!

Trends

Monochromatic

Camo

Layered necklaces

Distressed denim

Dark rimmed glasses

Thick Heels

Sweatshirt + Necklaces: J Crew,  Jeans: J Brand, Shoes: Zara, Bracelets: David Yurman, Tiffany + J Crew, Glasses: Dolce & Gabbana

Sweatshirt + Necklaces: J Crew,  Jeans: J Brand, Bracelets: David Yurman, Tiffany + J Crew

Sweatshirt + Necklaces: J Crew,  Jeans: J Brand, Shoes: Zara, Bracelets: David Yurman, Tiffany + J Crew, Glasses: Dolce & Gabbana

~ XO, Phaedra

The Heart Truth Fashion Show 2014

Celebrated Canadians, top local fashion designers and survivors join forces on April 26 for Calgary’s second edition of the national campaign, The Heart Truth Fashion Show. This event, 100 per cent volunteer based with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to lifesaving research, will help spread a message to Canadian women: protect your heart health. For tickets click here.

The Heart Truth Fashion Show will once again feature Canadian celebrities from the worlds of sports, health, fitness, music and media, modeling one-of-a-kind red creations by top Canadian fashion designers to raise awareness about women’s risk for cardiovascular disease. This year, celebrities will share the spotlight with survivors of heart disease and stroke who will also be walking the runway, sharing their personal stories that highlight the need for women to make their own heart health a priority.

The Heart Truth is increasing awareness that heart disease and stroke is a leading cause of death among women in Canada. Heart disease is not just a “man’s disease”: women are more likely than men to die of a heart attack or stroke killing one in three – more than all cancers combined. Women though, by putting themselves first and making incremental heart healthy lifestyle changes, can add more years to their lives and more life to their years. In fact, women can reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke by as much as 80 per cent by making healthy lifestyle changes.

Celebrity pairings with Calgary-area fashion designers generously donating their talent include:

•   Olympian: 2014 Canadian Winter Olympic Luge team, Kim McRae in Mackenzie Jones
  
•   Athlete: Nike sponsored Canadian long-drive golf champion, Lisa Longball (Vlooswyk) in Haithem Elkadiki
  
•   Survivors: previous board of directors of the Heart & Stroke Foundation and communications professional,
  Sandra Thornton who suffered from a heart attack in 2004 at 51-years-old in Ruby Johnson and fashion loving
  84-year-old, Anne Bosman who suffered from two strokes in 2013 in Bellissima.
  
•   NHL Flames Wives community, health/nutrition writer and barre instructor Michelle McGrattan in Danielle
  Cameron
  
•   Healthcare professional and community volunteer, Mary Lougheed in Malika Rajani
  
•   Creator of Get RIPPED! fitness DVD series and program, Jari Love in Nicole Rita Tomney
  
•   Violinist, singer and composer, Sophie Serafino in Tracey Wardkerr
  
  
  This will be a great event! Get your ticket now - only 3 days left!
  ~xoB
  
  

Spring Outfit Inspiration Pt. 4

Location: Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Trends

Sweatpants

Drapey t-shirts

Statement necklace

Single sole pumps

~ XO, Phaedra

Spring Outfit Inspiration: Desert Florals

top: H&M  |  skirt: VERO MODA from THE BAY  |  shoes: ZARA  | sunglasses: COACH  |  lips: NARS 'schiap'

How To: Boho your LBD

Every girl has an LBD that is great for winter months but the LBD is great for summer too! And what better way to wear it then to pair it with boho accessories?

How To: Boho your LBD by phaedra-godchild featuring Mink Pink

~ XO, Phaedra

Kauai Hawaii in Photos

I was just on the magical, relaxing yet fun filled island of Kauai,
here is our trip in photos

Poipu

J Crew top, Topshop skirt, Tory Burch clutch, Zara shoes

Kukui'ula

Billabong

Billabong

Guess shoes

Aritzia

Happy Travels!

~xoB