Thoughts on Gatsby’s Delay

I’m sure many of you have heard by now that the much-anticipated remake of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the leading roll has been delayed from this holiday season to the summer of 2013.  Many are saying that it isn’t boding well for the movie because of the six month move.  Why would […]

Getaway at Grail Springs

City dwellers suffering from urban-related afflictions – too many late nights, too many lattes and maybe even nomophobia (the fear of losing one’s cell phone) can find relief at Grail Springs, a health spa and wellness retreat located in Bancroft, Ontario. Here you can escape the Big Smoke for the chance to relax and unwind […]

Free People Has Opened in Yorkville

This is Canada’s first stand-alone Free People store and we got to check it out this past Friday.  Like its sister stores, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters, Free People definitely has the eclectic boho vibe.  The store consists of three floors, with the lower level, which sells lingerie, only accessible from the outside.  The styles seem […]

T-Buds Life Stages Teas

Last week, t-buds a tea lounge in the Yonge and Lawrence area of Toronto launched their Life Stages teas at an intimate event.  The teas, which are blends from various herbs, are made for different people at different points in their lives.  Made with unique blends of both traditional and ayurvedic herbs, there are everyone, […]

J.Crew Factory Store Opening at Vaughan Mills

As J.Crew continues its expansion here in the Great White North, the Toronto Star reports that the first Factory Store will be opening its doors at Vaughan Mills in October (I suppose another one will be at the Halton Premium Outlets in 2013). J.Crew’s Factory Store, like its competition, offer pieces that are at lower […]

On My Wish List: Kate Spade ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ Book Clutch

Book clutches, or rather, clutch purses that are made to look like covers of books have been seen on celebs a few times over the past few months.  Seen with many celebrities, these bags have feature such titles as Pride and Prejudice, The Importance of Being Earnest (both Kate Spade) and The Catcher in the […]

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A Russian-Inspired Holiday: Banana Republic Holiday 2012

DelectablyChic! was invited to attend Banana Republic’s holiday 2012 preview last week. Many of the pieces in this collection feature designs inspired by the upcoming film, Anna Karenina. The film, which will previewed at the Toronto International Film Festival this coming September (and opening in theatres in October), stars Keira Knightley and Jude Law. The […]

Cooking with Astro Yogourt at Nella Cucina

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to attend a hands-on cooking experience at Nella Cucina, courtesy of Feishman-Hillard, an international public relations firm.  The cooking event featured products by Parmalat’s Astro Yogourt, featuring either recipes from their site or one’s own.  At the session I attended, I made three items – chicken curry, rayta for […]

Wedding Series Part IV: Wedding Related Ideas

DelectablyChic! is excited to present its 3rd Annual Summer Bridal feature, this time a four part series on Wedding Prep, Make Up & Beauty Must-Haves for the 2012 Summer Bride, The Wedding Day, as well as Wedding Related Ideas.  Last week, we discussed The Wedding Day and today we move on to Wedding Related Ideas. […]

CH-CH-CH-CH Changes for Shorty Stories

Over the next week or so, I will be transferring all 2012 outfit/lookbook posts to a new site called The DelectablyChic! Closet where I will be posting my style posts starting some time in early August.  All posts coming from the site, which will include looks from my closet, wish list items as well as […]