A Look at the Joe Fresh Spring 2013 Collection

Recently, DelectablyChic! was invited to preview Joe Fresh’s upcoming collection, including pieces that were not shown on the runway during World MasterCard Fashion week.  Sticking with the Joe Fresh style, next season is NOT without colour.  With shades ranging from magenta to a creamy orange (orange is Joe’s signature colour, after all) as well as […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2012: Best Stocking Stuffers

The Holiday Gift Guide 2012 continues with Best Stocking Stuffers. One of the most fun parts of Holiday shopping is selecting the best stocking stuffers.  There is such variety in size, shape, texture, and so forth, but ultimately, the gift has to be small enough to fit a Christmas stocking! Here are our 2012 Top 5 […]

Greta Constantine Goes Navy, Black and White for Spring 2013

Greta Constantine presented their Spring/Summer 2013 collections to media and fans alike at the Distillery District’s Fermenting Cellar last week, about a month and a half after when they typically show in Toronto.  The collection, consisting of three colours of black, navy and white (i.e. a little bit nautical), were presented by colour with the […]

2012 RBC Canadian Women’s Entrepreneurship Awards Gala

The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards are Canada’s foremost women’s entrepreneurship and business awards.   Hosted once again by Diane Francis, editor-at-large of the National Post, the  black-tie gala awards ceremony at the Fairmount York Hotel brings together the who’s who of Canadian women innovators and leaders.  This year was particularly special as it marked the 20th anniversary […]

Bubbly, Wine and Barefoot for a Great Cause

Pedi for a Cause, featuring Barefoot Wine and Bubbly was held at Arta Gallery in the Distillery District in Toronto.  In addition to the wine, there were delicious (and sometimes, unusual) appetizers from Daniel et Daniel such as truffle popcorn on green beans as well as a rosemary waffle with chicken and pickled cabbage, the […]

Petite Fashion Challenge #21: The Fascinator

Considering how I’m always about being “proper” and “lady-like,” I’m actually not much of a headpiece kind of girl.  Therefore, this Petite Fashion Challenge, hosted by KTR Style, was definitely a challenge for me.  I do have a few pieces, purchased at shows and other events, but I just never really…wore them.  For this month’s […]

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Hong Kong/Asian Style Restaurant Desserts

This past weekend, relatives from many cities, including Hong Kong, Singapore and New York gathered in Toronto for a big reunion.  It was four nights of dinners (plus one luncheon hosted by yours truly) featuring three nights of Asian food (two nights of Chinese and one of Chinese inspired Japanese) and one catered by DelectablyChic! […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2012 – Part I: Baby Gifts

This year, we have a special added feature to our annual DelectablyChic! Holiday Gift Guide:  Baby Gifts. As the Baby Show just took place in Toronto at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, we have identified the latest baby trends and best baby gifts to give this holiday season. Here are our top 5 picks for WOW items. 1.  3 […]

A Closer Look at Yorkdale’s Ann Taylor Store

As many of you know, Ann Taylor opened its second Toronto store at Yorkdale’s new expansion last week.  The store, like the Eaton Centre location, carries its latest holiday collection in both regular and petite sizing, is full of bright colours, ready to brighten up any party.  Unfortunately for many petites, the selection isn’t as […]

One of a Kind Show Holiday 2012 Edition

The One of a Kind Show, the twice-yearly event featuring unique, hand-made items from various vendors across the country and continent is once again at the Direct Energy Centre.  As with previous shows, this is a great place to find stocking stuffers for your friends and family.  As usual, vendors this year will be selling […]