The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction! Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction. Are you going to the Frocktail Party? […]
On November 26, 2013, the Canadian Opera Company has a new addition to its event family. Centre Stage, a party held in conjunction with their Ensemble Studio competition and hosted by Rufus Wainright (a performer at the COC’s Operanation in 2011) will include a cocktail party in addition to performances of the nine finalists at […]
I’ve been sent quite a few books lately – not that it’s a bad thing. While I loved Rhianna Jones’s Parisienne French, I wasn’t as sure about I’d Rather Be Short: 100 Reasons Why It’s Great to be Small by Becky Murphy. As a fellow blogger and petite gal, I disagreed with many of Ms. […]
If you want to look for some unique gifts for your friends and family this holiday season, the One of a Kind Show is the place to be. Featuring more 800 exhibitors in crafts, fashion and food categories, there will also be DIY workshops and seminars presented by major media outlets. This year’s holiday show […]
On November 16 and 17, I had the opportunity to attend the Spark Sessions, a blog conference targeting fashion and beauty bloggers at the Centre for Social Innovation in the Annex area of Toronto. It was supposed to be a networking and learning opportunity for bloggers in the industry where we heard speakers from various […]
As noted in Sunday’s post, the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2013 started yesterday with a VIP evening, and opens to the public today. With plenty of cooking demonstrations and tastings, there’s much to do at this year’s expo. I was at the VIP event Thursday evening, trying the many foods and wines at the […]
“We don’t come here to be seen, we come here to disappear” is the motto of the Crane, the low-key resort set above the legendary pink-sands of Barbados’ Crane Beach. Distinguishing itself from the typical all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, which often appeal to the more extroverted traveler, the Crane offers a secluded and serene environment. Sure, […]
I recently received a complimentary copy of Parisienne French: Chic Phrases, Slang & Style by Rhianna Jones through a PR company, a book filled with fashionista and style-centric French phrases. Since French is one of the official languages here in Canada, as an Anglophone (or more accurately, an “Allophone,” since I learned how to speak […]
Recently, I was contacted by the PR company representing a new line of Quebec-based, ready-to-serve, gluten-free pasta sauces called Antonella’s. These sauces, unlike more traditional ones, are not found in cans or in the refrigerated section of the grocery store, but in a similar sort of box one might find broths, stocks or soups. They […]
Dress for Success Toronto, the local chapter of an international organization which helps women achieve economic independence through not only career advice, but also providing them with work-appropriate attire (often from clothing drives) for the interview and for them to start once they successfully get a job, will be holding its third A Heel of a […]
