LG Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011: The Likes and the Dislikes

  Cynthia Cheng Mintz (Shows L-R: Jules Power, Marthe Aime, Baby Steinberg, Amanda Lew Kee) Another LG Fashion Week has wrapped up and this season, as usual, has had its hits and misses.  The venue, Heritage Court on the Exhibiton grounds was not too different from the previous season’s at the Allstream Centre in the […]

LGFW October 22: Bridal Inspired Dresses, Live Mannequins and Blue Lips

Select pictures from several of the October 22 shows Lana Dugmag Everything about Lana Dugmag’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection weddings.  While none of the pieces are your traditonal long, white gown, all have elements of what one might find in such a dress.  Besides white, other lighter colours, including pale greens, orchids and pinks could also […]

Operanation VII will Rock with Major Band!

The Canadian Opera Company’s most fun and exciting event of the year in one week!  Operanation VII: Cinderella Rock The Ball will be celebrating this season’s production of Rossini’s La Cenerentola – Cinderella.  NExt week’s to be a good one, as not only will attendees enjoy delicious delights from Rose Reisman Catering, but will enjoy live entertainment […]

Pretty, Soft Garden Parties, Eco-Friendliness, Explore the World and Basic Black

  Sarah Stevenson The studio was transformed into a garden for the first show of the day.  Sarah Stevenson’s namesake line was presented with light French music playing in the background and with models in a collection that is full of lady-like floral dresses (mostly in creams, though there was also one which was dominated by a green) and […]

70s Elegance, Nature Calls and Joe Does Prep

House of Groves   House of Groves presented their spring/summer line in a unique fashion, using a much smaller space – using a small runway with models not leaving after walking down.  The collection itself was inspired by two decades – 1930s and the 1970s – and is very wearable for most women.  Casual dresses, tops, […]

LG Fashion Week – Jules Power, OR by angela chen, Pink Tartan and More

(Collections left to right:  Jules Power, OR by angela chen, LOVAS Wesley Badanjak and Pink Tartan) Jules Power:  Jules Power was the first show of the day.  The spring/summer collection is full of flowy tops, dresses as well as pants and jackets, with pieces which will take a woman from day until night.  Despite the black […]

Quick Tips for Window Makeovers

Rob Campbell Every house should use fabric blinds in at least one room. It’s rather surprising to me that with all of the home renovation and decorating shows on TV these days, that fabric blinds remain such a mystery. Easy to use, efficient, and beautiful to look at, these window accessories provide a simple way […]

LG Fashion Week (Spring/Summer 2011) – October 18-23

Toronto’s LG Fashion Week starts next week!  This will be our first season covering the shows under the DelectablyChic! name, so watch this space every day for write-ups on what’s going to be in for spring starting October 19!  Designers presenting this season include the old favourites such as Pink Tartan and Evan Bidell.  Others presenting include […]

Beyond Average: Wedding Dresses with Unique Details

So many beautiful dresses are posted every day, but sometimes there are some special ones that really catch our eye. This week we’re highlighting wedding dresses with truly unique details: horsehair peplum, high neck collars, impressive bustles, cascading flowers and more! (click here for more from Smartbride Boutique)

Britnell Starbucks Introduces the Clover Press and More!

The Britnell Starbucks at Yonge and Bloor in Toronto introduced the Clover Brewing System and Starbucks Reserve Coffee on Thursday at a smashing coffee tasting event at their store.  The Clover Brewing System, which gives coffee a rich, deep taste, one cup at a time, uses a Vacuum-Press technology and is only available in one other […]