When I was in high school back in the mid-90s, the “it” thing was to wear green or blue nail polish. While this was completely banned for hands at my school (strict uniform code), it didn’t stop many of us from wearing it on our feet, including me. The it brand back then was Hard […]
Though Toronto doesn’t necessarily get all that snowy in the winter, thanks to below freezing or borderline freezing temperatures, snow the ground is often extremely wet. And as a frequent walker and transit-taker, even during the weekend, a wet walkway, especially when there are snowbanks, can dirty the hems of pants. Thus, for me, anyway, […]
Red definitely ruled the Golden Globes in 2013. Red-donning celebrities included winners Jennifer Lawrence, who wore Dior and Claire Danes (in Versace) as well as presenter, Jennifer Garner. Others in red included Marion Cotillard and Zooey Deschanel (whose dress is one of our favourites). Co-host Amy Poehler also spent the first part of the show […]
With all the fashion preview and trend prediction articles being published, it can be very overwhelming to even think about incorporating so many changes into your wardrobe. So, we at DelectablyChic! have put together a list of the top 5 fashion trends that you can easily and affordably incorporate into your lifestyle for an instant […]
Earlier this week, DelectablyChic! marked five years online. Well, it isn’t exactly five years as we published under another name – Prospere Magazine – between January 2008 and September 2010. The purpose when we launched was to have an online publication (marketed at that time as a “blogzine”) for smart, sophisticated women – a site […]
Finally, a luxury line has arrived for petite women 5’5″ and below. The 16th Bar, led by 4’11” designer Frankie Ortiz, presented its debut collection in Los Angeles late last year. Currently only available online, but with plans to open brick and mortar stores, the collection consists of skirts, dresses and jackets and features true […]
This has been buzzing for weeks, but according to a NASDAQ.com article released yesterday, Gap has purchased Intermix for $130 million US. Intermix, which has one location in Canada (Toronto’s Bloor Street, just east of Avenue Road), sells higher end clothing by brands such as Herve Leger, Joie, Mulberry and Diane von Furstenberg. Different Intermix […]
The Wall Street Journal and Toronto Standard were among the many publications that discussed Israel’s recent ban on “too skinny” models. In Israel, models must have a BMI of at least 18.5 in order to work and there are very strict rules about using models who fall below the magic number. However, this ruling is […]
Recently, Refinery29 posted an article featuring J.Crew’s latest Edie bag with a price tag of $1,500 US, asking if it’s really worth it. This bag, only available at their Madison Avenue store – there is a python version that is around $800 (around $900 in Canada) is, with the exception of material, no different from […]
This month’s challenge, hosted by A Preponderence of Fashion, asks: The weather outside is frightful, but indoor shopping is warm and delightful. So, whether you have wind, rain, or snow, show me your clothes when shopping for friends or foes! Please keep in mind that you should prepare for the cold without looking like Joey […]
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