Vancouver: Laid Back on the Left Coast

With the 2010 Winter Olympics becoming a distant memory, it is a good time to visit Vancouver, now that the dust has settled. To be sure, the city has gone through a major metamorphosis over the past several years. With its massive redevelopment, some say the city that was nicknamed “Vangroovy” is now a mere […]

Playbook Launches 4/19; Available for Pre-Order As of 3/22

According to reports from sources like the Globe and Mail, Research in Motion’s long-awaited Playbook is now available for pre-order at BestBuy as of today, March 22, 2011.  The official North American launch date for the device is April 19.  This is a little later than expected – the rumoured launch date was some time […]

Delicious Chicken Club Dinner Salad

With spring around the corner, it’s time to think about lighter, healthier meal options that will still satisfy even the hungriest dinner guest. Dinner salads are a great alternative to a heavy meal, and are a quick and easy option. They are simple enough to prepare for your family after work, but impressive enough to […]

Aisle Style: Fabulous Fit to Flare Wedding Dresses

We’re super excited about the new Aisle Style feature on our blog! Every month we’re going to choose one of our favorite weddings featured on Beantown Bride, and we’ll show you some options to get that look for a fraction of the price! (click here for more from Smartbride Boutique)

Bloor Street: Three Empty Store Fronts….What’s Going Where?

Toronto’s Bloor Street currently has three empty storefronts.  One used to be Lululemon (now on Cumberland), another Feet First and one which used to be Noir (which closed down a few years ago).  There is also a huge space next to the church, just east of Avenue Road.  With several stores scheduled to land by the end […]

Poll: What Do You Think of IE9?

Internet Explorer 9 launched just a couple of days ago and over the first 24 hours, received over 2.3 million downloads.  The new version of the browser which is supposed to better compete with the likes of Chrome and Firefox, is much more streamlined and unlike IE8, tabs located right next to the address bar.  […]

Panache Makes Debut at Ottawa Fashion Week

Designers Jana Hanzel and Emilia Torabi will be making their runway debuts at Ottawa Fashion Week, held at the National Gallery on March 18 at 6 pm.  Their collection, called Panache, targets the professional woman with gorgeous vintage and haut-look inspired pieces have just the right look to stand out at the office, yet still […]

Leaside Welcomes Marshalls!

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Marshalls has opened in Canada!  The first three stores, all in the Toronto area, opened today, March 17 in Leaside, Scarborough (Warden Road) and Woodbridge (Weston Road).  DelectablyChic! had the wonderful opportunity to attend the media event yesterday at the Leaside store, which included a store tour as well as a visit […]

Making the Most of Your Accessories for Spring!

Spring is just around the corner and one of the most exciting things about the spring season is the return of so many colours to the landscapes for us Canadians! On that note, spring colours are making their way back into the rotation and we’re pointing out a few key trends for accessorising this coming spring!

The Smaller Everyday Bag

Do we really need to carry huge bags around? It seems to me that all over the city, women have bags that are larger than 12″ across. I realize that most of us have a lot to carry to work and for shopping, but do we really need mid-sized totes? For most of us, the essentials are a wallet, keys, some make-up for touching up and a cell phone – all items that are quite small.