According to the Globe and Mail, the deal between Saks Fifth Avenue and Hudson’s Bay Company (which also owns Saks rival, Lord & Taylor) was finalized Sunday evening at $2.9 billion. This acquisition could mean that Saks, which has long been rumoured to make its way up to Canada, may finally come into fruition, as will […]
Non-Cantonese speakers are always asking me how to say “hello” in the language. The truth is, there isn’t really a way to do so. On the phone, one might say “wai?” but that’s not super-formal. And “nay ho” and even “nay ho mah” isn’t appropriate all the time, either (a little bit too stuffy). I […]
Last week, it was announced that the Bloor and Bathurst eyesore, Honest Ed’s and its surrounding “Mirvish Village” are up for sale. I’ve had about a week to think about it, and have gone back and forth as to whether this is a good thing. And I’m still a bit undecided. But one thing that […]
DelectablyChic! is excited to present its 4th Annual Summer Bridal feature, our four part series on Wedding Prep, Gifts, The Wedding Day, as well as Best Urban Honeymoon Hotels. Last week, we covered Gifts. This Week, we are on to The Wedding Day. Here are this year’s recommendations for ideal beauty products as well as must […]
I was recently at a beauty-related event where models were used to show off the product. Most of the models there were of the fashion variety – very tall and extremely thin. This is quite common at non-fashion events I’ve attended and I’ve always pondered on why it is. After all, the models there were […]
DelectablyChic! has been attending various fall previews over the past few weeks (actually, we’re heading into holiday, but let’s save that for another day). If you have been following us on Instagram and Twitter, you may have seen some of the pictures. Though DelectablyChic! is working on features for some of the showings we’ve been […]
DelectablyChic! is excited to present its 4th Annual Summer Bridal feature, our four part series on Wedding Prep, Gifts, The Wedding Day, as well as Best Urban Honeymoon Hotels. Last week, we covered Wedding Prep. This Week, we are on to Gifts. Bridal Shower Gift: While many people are giving money to the happy couple for […]
According to a Toronto Star article published this morning Loblaw Co Ltd, parent company of national grocery chain, Loblaws, will be purchasing national drugstore and beauty chain, Shoppers Drug Mart. Shoppers Drug Mart, a favourite of many, especially in central Canada, has been, at least in the past few years, known for its extensive beauty […]
Summerlicious is in full swing and with just another week to go, I thought I’d share with you the delicious meal I had at BENT: Appetizer: Shrimp tacos (with charred onion tomato salsa, chipotle, avocado, in a taro shell) – the taro shell was very crispy and delicious. Warning: These tacos fall apart very easily! […]
Looking for a place to grab a quick lunch while shopping in the Yorkville area? Here are some of favourite spots… Holts Gourmet: Not only are there cold sandwiches, but soup as well as a wide range of pre-packaged salads and behind-the-counter options that one can pick from. On any given day, there are two […]
