Hands Down Favorite: Wedding Dresses with Pockets

Are you a smart bride always fidgeting with your hands, never quite sure what to do with them? Rather than worrying about your hands hanging limply at your waist, or wondering if they’re resting properly on your hip during pictures, how about a wedding dress with pockets? (click here for more from Smartbride Boutique)

Lula Lu Lingerie Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month

It’s October and pink ribbons supporting breast cancer awareness month are all over the place.  However, instead of pink ribbons, Lula Lu Lingerie will donate a portion of the sales of their pink Kaylen convertable bra and bikini bottoms to Save the Tatas breast cancer awareness foundation.  The bra, which is lightly lined, is available in […]

Smile for Nuit Blanche 2010

   DelectablyChic! thought that one of the most significant exhibits for the Fifth Annual Scotiabank Nuit Blanche was A Monument to Smile, 2010.  Projected using three projectors to Holt Renfrew Bloor Street’s façade, the project was created by artist Agnès Winter in partnership with students from OCAD University’s photography program while Charlie Chaplin’s “Smile” is playing in […]

Quick Veggie-Filled Turkey Meat Sauce

Ingredients: 1/2 lb extra lean ground turkey 2 onions, chopped Approximately 12-15 pieces of sliced mushrooms 1 cup of frozen vegetables   1. In a lightly greased pot, add chop onions and let it disolve 2. Add ground turkey and cook until it is more or less brown 3. Add mushrooms and continue cooking 4. […]

Eleven Boutique Celebrates Fall With Shopping Party

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Yorkville’s Eleven Boutique held a fall shopping event on Wednesday to celebrate designers featured in the store.  The store, which is located on Cumberland, sells clothing and accessories from Canadian and international brands such as Pink Tartan, LOVAS as well as Lundström and Lundström Collection.                   The purpose of the event […]

The Truth About Bras

Recently, I had a chance to speak with Karen Bromley of the Intimate Apparel Council where we discussed bras and size issues.  Our talk ranged from sizing issues (especially for smaller women) to shopping tips and the fact that women are wearing incorrect sizes (85%!).   According to Ms. Bromley, bras are a very technical article […]

Restaurant Helps Youth Become the Next Jamie Oliver

UK celebrity chef Jamie Oliver, known for his healthy eating tips has restaurants in several cities which give young people the chance to train to become chefs. I had the opportunity to try the location in London. Risotto from the dining room’s tasting menu Fifteen, which is located in a more residential area, has two parts.  […]

RIM to launch PlayBook in 2011

The new PlayBook from RIM So it’s not going to be called a Blackpad, but yes, the rumours are true.  RIM will be launching its own tablet computer in 2011.  Called the PlayBook, this 7 inch tablet and forward (3MP) and rear (5MP) cameras will, unlike the iPad, support multi-tasking and Flash.  The PlayBook will weigh less than 1 […]

From Smartbride Boutique: In Praise of Crumb Catcher Necklines

Got your heart set on a strapless wedding dress but looking for something a little “je ne c’est quoi”? We suggest adding a crumb catcher neckline. Smart brides know that the crumb catcher neckline elevates a simple strapless gown into a statement piece. (click here for more)

Shopping in London, Part Two: Harrods

During my trip to London, I also got a chance to spend some time exploring the pricier stores, including Harrods.  Yes, Harrods is one place you should visit, even if you don’t purchase anything (as I’ve said in an earlier post, it’s better to buy in the US or Canada for many North American brands).  […]