Amanda Lindhout ~ ELLE Magazine

I dressed my good friend Amanda Lindhout in this photo for ELLE Magazine US, the September issue on stands now. She is wearing a beautiful chocolate brown leather jacket from one of my favorite designers, Mackage and they are Canadian.

Amanda is an incredible person with an amazing story to share and she does so in her book "A House In The Sky" that launches on Sept 10th. This is a must read!!! Also giving back through her The Global Enrichment Foundation that she founded months after being released.

~xoB

Pops of Neon

This year summer brought back lots of neons because of the 80's and 90's trend. Many people view neons as junior or over the top but there are subtle ways to pull off pops of neon and make it look sophisticated.

1. Wear neon in small doses; my favourite is an accessory such as a necklace, a bracelet or two, or a statement shoe such as the Christian Louboutin Pigalle or cap toe (see below)

2. Try a bold neon nail colour; as this will not cost you over $10 to be a part of the trend

3. Try a neon coloured top; I love a silk neon top paired with skinny jeans and a pointed toe pump...tres chic!

Pops of Neon by phaedra-godchild featuring jimmy choo

Seriously...NEED these shoes!

However you choose to wear your neon, whether you bought it this summer and haven't worn it or you are picking it up on sale...don't be afraid to rock it out in your own style or based on my tips above.

~Phaedra

Uniqlo - New York Shopping

While recently in New York I had amazing shopping success at another new favorite store of mine - Uniqlo. A Newyorker friend of mine calls it 'Japanese GAP on steroids' - well said! The flaghip store on 5th Avenue is HUGE - it is 3 levels and each is a square city block!!! Filled with every item imaginable in every color imaginable and all a great prices!

They are known for their affordable cashmere and puffy jackets made of ultra light down.

Uniqulo - cashmere by styleista-bh featuring uniqlo

Uniqlo - Puffy light weight down by styleista-bh 

The only stores in North America so far are in New York and California but they are growing fast and have online shopping!

~xoB

The Canadian West Coast

West Coast Style

Freshly back from Victoria, BC, I must say I love the laid back style of the west coast! Mostly people dress for comfort but with clothing of quality. The style is classic yet chic. Ahhhhh how I love to go home to BC!!!

West Coast by phaedra-godchild featuring round sunglasses

~Phaedra