April Poll Results on Body Image Activists and Petites (and Giveaway Recepient)

Last month, we asked our readers: Do you think anti-size zero activists understand that zero can be a “real” size for petites?  The results were definitely not surprising: While 31% of you believed that body image activists only had issues with tall, size zero models, 23% of you believed that they don’t quite understand the […]

Furniture, Photography and Vintage Chic at Love the Design

Furniture boutique and gallery, Love the Design, celebrated its first anniversary in the Leslieville area with a party filled with street style food (lobster rolls and tacos as well as poutine, all courtesy of Rock Lobster Food Co., a signature cocktail as well as ++ Beau’s All Natural Brews), art and creativity Tuesday night.  Attendees […]

TFI25: Which Greta to Wear?

Toronto Fashion Incubator, an award-winning organization that promotes and supports up-and-coming fashion entrepreneurs celebrates its 25th anniversary on May 3 (yes, THIS THURSDAY!).  They will be holding their annual New Labels fashion show, where emerging designers compete for a coveted $25,000 to help them further their line as well as a networking reception and post-party.  […]

JLT’s DelecTABLE Designs Preview Party

The Junior League of Toronto’s inaugural DelecTABLE Designs held its preview party Thursday night at Heritage Court, Exhibition Place.  There were delicious treats (including passed hors d’oeuvres as well as a carving station) an amazing silent auction (featuring a gorgeous Birks necklace) as well as the chance to see the dining room installations created by […]

DelecTABLE Designs – What I Wore

Remember the post last week where I asked which shoes I should wear to the DelecTABLE Designs preview party?  I didn’t end up wearing any of them.  Instead, I went with my Christian Louboutin Proratas.  I haven’t fully broken in the my pink Annabels yet, and because the party wasn’t a sit down dinner type […]

Rachel Sin Fall/Winter 2012 – Simple Yet Sexy

Opening with Vancouver-born singer, Cory Lee belting away, Rachel Sin presented her Fall/Winter 2012 pieces FAToronto.  The pieces, which made their debut at Ottawa Fashion Week earlier this year, were, according to a press release, inspired by a Pedro Almodovar film starring Penelope Cruz.  The collection consists of textured lace, faux fur and shimmering sequins […]

Finding Your Perfect BITE in Lip Colour

Following the footsteps of its predecessors, MAC and Cargo Cosmetics, BITE Beauty is the latest Toronto-based beauty line to hit the mainstream shelves.  Made with ingredients that are touted as “good enough to eat,” this line seriously has a lot to choose from for one’s lips ranging from lightweight tinted balms to rich and creamy […]

Petite Fashion Challenge 15: Pinterest Faves

Petite Fashion Challenge #15, courtesy of  Long Live Classy, asked readers to recreate an outfit from Pinterest a closely as possible.  I have to admit that this was a hard one.  First I had to find a pin that I liked AND it had to work with what I had in my closet!  And because […]

Delicious Roasted Chicken with Honey Roasted Beets,Carrots and Celery

This recipe is great as a main course both for family or entertaining.  Just adjust proportions according to the number of people you have! You will need: 8 chicken thighs, or about two per person 2 tbsp nutmeg 1 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 1 tbsp dry thyme 2 beets, skins removed (see below) 2 […]