Hamilton, Ontario-based Trend Trunk, an online store for both new and “pre-loved” clothes and accessories (profiled on DelectablyChic! in 2012), is holding its first-ever “Blogger Fashion Week” starting today (running until Sunday). Each day for the entire week, ten bloggers will be featured on bloggerfashionweek.com, along with links to their “closets” where Trend Trunk users […]
Last week, I was trying to come up with a good chicken dinner that was just a little…different. I was tired of the usual roasted chicken breast with herbs – even when a bit of mustard was added in. After much Googling, I found an maple, apple and onion chicken recipe from the US Kraft […]
As you know, the much-anticipated collaboration between designer L’Wren Scott and Banana Republic launches this week! According to the press material, the collection includes three prints that are exclusive to the collaboration and are seen in many of the looks. There are plenty of rich tones, all perfect for the holiday season, whether you are […]
The One of a Kind Show is in full swing and as usual, there are plenty of amazing vendors, ranging from fashion to crafts, art and more. Food is also one of the main attractions at the event and there are so many gift ideas in the form of stocking stuffers or even more formal […]
Soprano Karine Boucher, who sang “E pur cosi in un giorno… Piangerò la sorte mia” from Giulio Cesare by Handel was not only this year’s first place winner at the Ensemble Studio Competition and inaugural Centre Stage Gala, but also the audience choice winner. This means that Ms. Boucher won not only the $5,000 grand […]
Petite-focused e-store, Gambita, picks modelling competition winner. Below is a short video featuring highlights of the model search, including a short interview with Gambita founder and CEO, Caroline Misan Alvo where she mentions the difficulty of finding models under 5’4″ in New York. Gambita Runway Show at PHD from Gambita on Vimeo. As a petite […]
I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie. However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally. Yes, potatoes and carrots, together. In one bowl. As one dish. Of course, I had to modify it […]
As a city girl living in the downtown Toronto area, I’m not exactly close to all-purpose (i.e. non-electronics or home-focused) big box stores. In fact, I believe the closest one to me is at least a 20-minute subway ride away! So if I’m looking for something quick, I often head to Shoppers Drug […]
The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction! Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction. Are you going to the Frocktail Party? […]
On November 26, 2013, the Canadian Opera Company has a new addition to its event family. Centre Stage, a party held in conjunction with their Ensemble Studio competition and hosted by Rufus Wainright (a performer at the COC’s Operanation in 2011) will include a cocktail party in addition to performances of the nine finalists at […]
