Whimsical Salad Ideas: Savoury Pea Mint Panna Cottas with Parmiagian Cups and Greens

Spring and summer are definitely salad season. Let’s face it, we all want nice food but don’t want anything heavy or hot on a warm summer evening.  This whimsical salad is the perfect start to a meal at a summer dinner or lunch party, and is easy to assemble. Pea and mint is a classic […]

A Secret Garden for SickKids: Scrubs in the City 2012

The highly anticipated 11th Scrubs in the City fundraiser for SickKids Hospital was held at the Evergreen Brick Works.  This year’s theme was the Secret Garden and the organizing committee headed by Event Chair Molly Fitzpatrick – and including Caroline Cohen, Lauren Habib, Jacqueline Johnson, Sandra Keeley, Lucinda Kogan, Stephanie Lewis, Sylvia Mantella, Amy Milne, Julia […]

Trina Turk for Banana Republic, Part 1: The Pisces Top

One of the items I purchased from the Trina Turk collection that Banana Republic recently released was the Pisces top.  I had thought about getting it in the warm combination (pinks, oranges and yellows), but decided on the cool version (turquoises, greens, blues, etc…) as it was more of a contrast than a compliment on […]

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The Art of Leadership 2012

The Art of Leadership recently presented 5 leading speakers to a packed crowed at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Audience at the Art of Leadership 2012 The event began with Marcus Buckingham, famous for helping create StrengthsFinder, the personal assessment tool that created an insightful and specific vocabulary to describe an individual’s ingrained talents.  He also is […]

Trina Turk for Banana Republic Loot

Some of the Banana Republic stores hosted an after 5 event to celebrate the launch of their Trina Turk collaboration where people got to shop for the looks as well as enjoy some delicious refreshments.  The collection of brightly coloured, resort-inspired pieces includes a very good selection of petite sizing, including tops, skirts (well, skirt […]

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Poll Results on Maxi Dresses and Skirts on Petites: Yay or Nay?

Last month, we asked you whether you thought that maxi skirts and dresses worked well on us petites.  We were a little bit surprised about the results – didn’t think that there’d be an even split between a “definite yay” and NO (both at 32%).  My question to those who think long, period is bad […]

Monique Lhuillier for Waterford Pieces Makes One Rethink Formal Settings

Known for her gorgeous wedding dresses, Monique Lhuillier has made an addition to her bridal resume.  Teaming up with Waterford, she has released a collection of gorgeous china and crystals.  Ms. Lhuillier made an apperance at an event held at William Ashley in Toronto’s Manulife Centre, attendees nibbled on mini cupcakes from Cake Opera and […]

DelectablyChic! Social Outfit: What Should I Wear? (& Ticket Giveaway)

The DelectablyChic! Social is just a week away, and we’re crazy busy working on all the last minute details…including what I’m going to wear.  I have three outfits in mind, including two dresses I bought at the Lucian Matis sample sale this past weekend and one from BCBG.  The party is a mingle/networking type event… [Continue Reading]

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