Wear Bohomian Looks for Spring from RW&Co. NOW!

Boho is always cool for spring and RW&Co.’s latest pieces are no different.  These items, with their whimsical looks are great for a casual afternoon, whether you’re going to the movies, shopping or just having lunch with friends.  Some favourite pieces in the collection include: Cranberry Floral Dress & Black Floral Dress:     While […]

Houndstooth Ankle Pants from Jacob

They’re surprisingly ankleish on me, even though it’s not a petite size (Jacob does not do petites), especially when tucked into a lose-ish fitting top (as I’m wearing in the pictures).  What do you think of this?   Pants: Jacob Houndstooth Ankle Pants, size 0 – $79 CDN Top: Lucian Matis, size XS Blazer: Femme […]

Meet The MAFIA: Avant-Garde Accessories by Two Ottawa Sisters

Victoria and Olivia Van Eyk of Ottawa’s MAFIA are a sister design duo who create some pretty awesome accessories. The duo have been in business since 2007 and are making a great impression in the Canadian fashion scene and abroad. We chatted with the duo to see how they got started and how things have […]

January Poll Results: Are You A Member of Any Flash Sale Sites?

Last month, we asked you whether you were members of any flash sale sites.  It was kind of surprising to find that more than 41% (41.2%, actually) of you didn’t know what they were, since so many people have been talking about them over the past few months.  Some of you, at 29.4% said that […]

Mad Men for Banana Republic Returns…

and in time for the show’s fifth season premiere.  According to a Tweet Thursday morning, the second collaboration between Janie Bryant and Banana Republic will make its debut in stores March 1. Like the collection that launched in August 2011, the spring line will feature mid-1960s inspired pieces for men and women.  According to a […]

Defunct Make-Up Brands: Do You Miss Them?

Are there any cosmetics brands you’ve used in the past that no longer exist that you miss?  Or did some just disappear without you even noticing?   Or, maybe they’re only available in certain markets.  I started using make-up around 1993 or 1994, when I was in 14 and in Grade 9.  Back then, my […]

Blogger Profile: Carly’s Whey

Screen handle:  Carly’s Whey Website:  www.carlyswhey.blogspot.com Where are you based? Toronto Why did you start your site? I had dallied with the idea of starting a food blog for a couple of years, but never just sat down and did it.  I was taking a food writing course at the University of Toronto, and met […]

Toronto Petite Bloggers’ Get-Together: Winterlicious 2012 Edition

Elaine (Toronto Beauty Reviews), Loretta (Petite in the City), Jessy (The Little Dust Princess) and I (Shorty Stories and DelectablyChic!) got together last night for Winterlicious, the winter edition of the twice-yearly “Licious” event here in Toronto.  This was a long over-due get-together as we had originally planned something before the holidays.  In fact, other […]

An Interview with The ‘Original Andrea’

Andrea Kolpaska (Originals by Andrea) is a name in Ottawa and abound associated with many things beautiful and by that we mean her wonderful and artistic jewellery designs. We sat down with Kolpaska to ask her some questions about her journey through designing unique jewellery and accessories and what she has planned next!   When […]

I Want Cheese, Please!

Grilled cheese is one of my weaknesses.  It’s so good on a cold winter day, especially when accompanied with tomato soup.  Imagine my excitement when I received an invitation via Twitter to sample some items from Say Cheese, a new grilled cheese bar on Bloor, just west of St. George.  Located at what used to […]