Fashion’s Night Out in Many Cities…But Not Toronto…

…or any Canadian city, for that matter.  Officially, anyway.  For those who don’t know, Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), which started in New York City by Vogue in 2009, has taken the United States and the world by storm.  Several countries, including the UK, Australia, Spain and Taiwan take part.  Stores offer discounts or specials to […]

New York Fashion Week: September 8-15

Watch this space, starting September 8, 2011 for coverage of New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2012 Collections!  Though we can’t be in Manhattan, we will be bringing to our readers coverage of two or three shows each day.  Show’s we’re most looking forward to include BCBG, Nanette Lepore and LucaLuca. Want to watch the […]

Webitor’s Picks: A Couple of Teal Looks

Another top colour for fall this season is teal.  It wasn’t a colour that I thought I could wear well at first and I actually avoided for a long time.  But then, I decided to do something different, tried it and fell in love.  Though I don’t think the colour works well on everyone as […]

Roasted Lamb Shanks, with Brown Butter Asparagus and New Potatoes, and Red Wine Sauce

Lamb is one of the most under-rated meats around. Although it suffers a bad reputation as being a fatty meat, it is actually much leaner than most people would think. An average 3-oz serving of lamb is only 176 calories, and is packed full of nutrients such as riboflavin, iron, vitamin B12, zinc and niacin. […]

Poll: Cameras and Phones While Dining – Yes or No?

According to a Toronto Star article from September 5, DC-area restaurant, Rogue24, bans the use of phones and cameras (while Toronto restaurants are completely okay with them), citing proper etiquette and enjoyment of the dining experience. Sure, it’s rude to ignore your dining companions, but many bloggers see dining as a Tweeting/blogging opportunity, and when […]

Blogger Profile: Food Junkie Chronicles

Welcome to our first blogger profile!  DelectablyChic! will, on a regular basis, be profiling style and food bloggers from not just in the Toronto area, but around the country and the world.  First up is Toronto-based Twitterer and blogger, @foodieyu, whose website is Food Junkie Chronicles Why did you start your site? I was constantly […]

7 For All Mankind Launch Party at Yorkdale Shopping Centre

J.Crew was not the only new store opening at Yorkdale in August.  One of the others is a flagship for premium denim brand, 7 For All Mankind.  Though they opened their doors to the public around the same time as J.Crew, they did not have an official launch party until yesterday.  The August 31st event […]

Be Work to Film Festival-Ready Without Major Hassle!

We Torontonians know that fall is right around the corner not only because shops are selling fall and back-to-school things, but also because the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which starts on September 8, is once again the talk of the town.  Whether you’re media, working and chilling at a cafe or an attendee at […]

Beauty, Gifts and Other Ideas for Brides

Despite the fact that fall is around the corner, wedding season is never really over.  Regardless of what season you’re getting married, the planning the Big Day can be very stressful.  Here are some ideas to make everything go more smoothly! Keep the Peace from Philosophy ACHIEVE THE BRIDAL GLOW: Pamper your skin! Last minute […]

Peaches: A seasonal favourite for more than just pie!

If I had to choose one favourite Ontario farm-fresh product during the summer months, I would have to give it to peaches! Ontario peaches are a sweet, healthy way to compliment a summer meal.  Peaches are little nutritional powerhouses, rich in Vitamins C and A, and full of potassium, fluoride, and iron. The best part: […]