Petite Fashion Challenge #21: The Fascinator

Considering how I’m always about being “proper” and “lady-like,” I’m actually not much of a headpiece kind of girl.  Therefore, this Petite Fashion Challenge, hosted by KTR Style, was definitely a challenge for me.  I do have a few pieces, purchased at shows and other events, but I just never really…wore them.  For this month’s […]

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Holiday Gift Guide 2012 – Part I: Baby Gifts

This year, we have a special added feature to our annual DelectablyChic! Holiday Gift Guide:  Baby Gifts. As the Baby Show just took place in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, we have identified the latest baby trends and best baby gifts to give this holiday season. Here are our top 5 picks for WOW items. 1.  3 […]

A Closer Look at Yorkdale’s Ann Taylor Store

As many of you know, Ann Taylor opened its second Toronto store at Yorkdale’s new expansion last week.  The store, like the Eaton Centre location, carries its latest holiday collection in both regular and petite sizing, is full of bright colours, ready to brighten up any party.  Unfortunately for many petites, the selection isn’t as […]

One of a Kind Show Holiday 2012 Edition

The One of a Kind Show, the twice-yearly event featuring unique, hand-made items from various vendors across the country and continent is once again at the Direct Energy Centre.  As with previous shows, this is a great place to find stocking stuffers for your friends and family.  As usual, vendors this year will be selling […]

Shop What You Want at Billy Bishop Airport

Everyone in Toronto knows Porter Airlines and its reputation for flying stylishly.  Its home airport, Billy Bishop – formerly known as Toronto Island Airport – now has a hip new boutique called WANT Passport, selling stylish travel-essential items such as city guides, international adapters as well as items from Montreal-based men-focused travel accessories line, WANT […]

Ann Taylor and LOFT Purchases – In Toronto!

If you read my main site, DelectablyChic!, you’d know that both Ann Taylor and LOFT have opened up stores in Toronto (Ann Taylor now has two – one downtown at the Eaton Centre and another at Yorkdale).  Being as busy as I am, I haven’t really had the chance to post some outfit pictures from […]

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New Stores, More Shopping and Yorkdale’s New Wing

It has finally landed!  Right in time for the holidays, Yorkdale‘s new expansion, which has 145,000 square feet of retail space has opened its doors to the public.  Featuring Anthropologie’s third Toronto location and Ann Taylor’s second as well as first-to-market stores like Kate Spade and Ted Baker, Yorkdale continues to be the IT shopping […]

Frocktail Party 2012: New Venue, More Sophistication, Same Awareness

This year’s Frocktail Party, the annual dress auction social in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was held at the Arcadian Lofts at the Bay Queen Street, a move from the Burroughes Building location, where the event was held for the past two years. The change in location not only gave the event a […]

On Stores, Shopping, Social Media and Customer Content

Over the past few years, bloggers have been very influential for many shoppers, especially if said blogger is a similar size.  Many stores have embraced online comments (Anthropologie, the US Gap Inc. sites (now when will the Canadian sites add this feature?), etc…) and others are getting in on photo sharing.  Canadian footwear chain, Town […]

Designer Gowns for Rent at Rent Frock Repeat

Let’s face it.  Going out and looking fabulous can be very expensive.  And unless you’re a celebutante with an unlimited budget, designer gowns are pretty much out of the question, considering that people tend not to wear the same dress over and over.  Well, this can all change with Rent Frock Repeat, a Toronto-based business […]