Unique, Sophisticated Credo Lands in Yorkville

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Six year old Spanish-based Credo officially celebrated its Toronto debut on December 14.  With delicious appetizers as well as two signature drinks and informal modelling of Credo’s shirts, guests mingled and learned about Credo’s unique philosphy of sophisticated style. Opened several weeks ago and located at what was formerly the McCaffrey Haute Couture bridal […]

Best Holiday Gifts 2010

Realizing that the number of products and gift choices available can be overwhelming, we at DelectablyChic! have selected some of the most dazzling this season and for your convenience has organized them by occasion or recipient.  Gift one of these and the recipient is sure to appreciate your thoughtful and well thought out gesture. Best […]

Dance Ready: Short Wedding Dresses

With holiday parties in full swing, it’s no wonder our minds are turning to short wedding dresses. Whether you’re looking for a short wedding dress for the main event, or want to change into something a little more flirty and fun for the reception, there is no shortage of options (click here for more from […]

The Holiday Party: What to Wear to Meet the Parents

It’s always advisable to err on the side of the more conservative if you’re meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time.  You really don’t want people who might be your future in-laws to think that you’re a slob or worse, a tramp.  Even if they had a reputation of being over the top […]

Dynasty Chinese Cuisine Reopening on December 18!

I am sure many Torontonian Chinese food enthusiasts know this already, but Dynasty Chinese Cuisine, which was at the Collonade on Bloor Street for many years will be reopening in a new location very soon.  The restaurant, which closed at the end of October, will be taking over the spot formerly known as True Restaurant […]

Make-Up Artist Profile: Farah Balolia

Toronto-based make-up artist, Farah Balolia (left) has a vast portfolio, ranging from television and editorial to bridal make-up.  A graduate of SOMA (School of Make-Up Art), she was encouraged to go into make-up artistry by her mother.  Farah was doing her mother’s make-up one day and commented on how she’d like to do this “in real life.”  After […]

If Only Every Dream was Made of Butter Cream

Creative food is something we hear more often these days. In some cases certain individuals are truly able to take that term to another level. Ottawa based Erica Stanisci is the talented and inventive owner of Butter Cream Dream an out of home business which focuses on custom deserts such as cookies, cupcakes, cakes and […]

Fashion Designer Profile: Sarah Stevenson

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Toronto-based designer, Sarah Stevenson made her LG Fashion Week debut this past October.  An alumna of York University, Sarah actually went to school to study fine art and psychology with the intention of becoming an art therapist.  While at school, she realized that her niche and passion were in the creative process […]

Holiday Gift Guide: Best Stocking Stuffers!

There is enormous variety of fun and cool options for stocking stuffers this year.  I personally fell in love with Christian Audigier’s Ed Hardy candles with their tattoo art tin packaging and divine scent. For a more traditional candle option, check out Crabtree & Evelyn’s Noel candles; so pretty with a heady fragrance.  What’s great […]

Short DelectablyChic! Reader Survey

Now that we’ve been posting as DelectablyChic! for four months, it’s time for us to get to know you a little better and to see what you’d be interested in seeing and reading about here at DelectablyChic!  Please take the time to fill in the survey below.  Survey will be live until December 31. Thanks […]