An Interview with Ann Taylor PR Director, Andrew Taylor

US-based Ann Taylor recently announced its Canadian launch and will be opening two Toronto stores this fall, one at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and another at the Eaton Centre downtown.  DelectablyChic! had the opportunity to interview the chain’s PR director, Andrew Taylor to speak with him about what we could expect when the first store opens […]

Trends and Normal People “Trying Too Hard”

Maybe I’m just getting old, but there are some trends I just don’t “get” or that I find a little rebellious.  I know that sometimes, it’s because people are just following what certain celebrities (mostly musicians like Lady Gaga or her clone, Nikki Minaj), but sometimes, I feel that regular people who dress that way, […]

June Poll Results: Most Like Seeing a Mix of Models and Celebrities in Magazines

First of all, apologies for the delay in posting the June results as well as the July poll – being out of town and then immediately having out-of-town guests is a lot of work!  Last month, we asked readers whether they preferred seeing models or celebrities in magazines. We were not exactly too surprised with […]

Webitor’s Picks: Casual Summer Day Dresses

The casual summer dress is pretty much a uniform for many women rather than the standard t-shirt, capris (or shorts) and sandals.  It’s something that can be dressed up or down with accessories and shoes, making it very versatile, whether you’re going grocery shopping, going out for brunch or a dinner date with your significant […]

BCBG Dress for a Bat Mitzvah

This weekend, my husband and I drove down to Rochester, NY to attend his cousin’s Bat Mitzvah.  Though we’ve been married for nearly two years and together for close to seven, this was my  first bat mitzvah service – I had attended many receptions before.  It was a weekday service at a Reform temple, and […]

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Flexible car2go Launches in TO

The car sharing business in Toronto just got more crowded as car2go launched recently in the city.  A subsidiary of Daimler North America, cars2go Toronto has a fleet of 250 smartcars in most Green Ps, Target Park and in the University of Toronto parking lots.  Service covers the city north to Eglinton, south to the […]

442 McAdam Pop-Up Shop: July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone

442 McAdam fans can rejoice!  The Canadian handbag line will be co-hosting a pop-up shop on July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone, featuring the entire line.  In addition, photographer Erin Simkin will be exhibiting her work at the event.  Besides to 442 McAdam bags, a selection of sunglasses from well-known brands will also be […]

Dealing With an Uncool Phone

A couple of months ago, my Blackberry died.  And I mean died.  As in I was getting a White Screen of Death.  Though my carrier said that they’d fix it, I was in a hurry to have a smartphone for an upcoming event.  I purchased another Blackberry (no contract) because it was more affordable and […]

A Candy-Coloured PFC 17, a HuffPo Mention and Giveaway Reminder

The 17th Petite Fashion Challenge, hosted by Sew Petite Gal asks: Take a bowl full of colorful candies (M&Ms, Jolly Ranchers, jelly beans, etc.), close your eyes, and draw 2-3 pieces.  Now use those colors (+ a neutral of your choosing) to form the basis for your ensemble. I don’t really have candy in my […]

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Yorkdale Celebrates Anticipated Stores With a Party

After announcing a short list of new stores, many of them first-to-market, on Tuesday, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre celebrated with media at a cocktail party at Dine on 3 Wednesday where media had the chance to meet with some representatives from stores that will be opening their doors at the mall later this year or […]