Poll: US Stores Coming to Canada

Over the past few months, the media have announced several stores from the US are coming to Canada, including Marshall’s, J.Crew and most recently, Target.  Out of those announced: Image © pearleye/iStockphoto

Tea Time at Starbucks!

Cynthia Cheng Mintz You may have heard about Starbucks‘ recent logo makeover, which keeps the so-called “Siren,” yet taking away its name, Starbucks Coffee (the new logo is set to launch in the spring).  Maybe there’s a reason for that.  It could be that Starbucks wants to be known for more than just coffee, such as […]

Make-Up Artist Profile: Farah Balolia

Toronto-based make-up artist, Farah Balolia (left) has a vast portfolio, ranging from television and editorial to bridal make-up.  A graduate of SOMA (School of Make-Up Art), she was encouraged to go into make-up artistry by her mother.  Farah was doing her mother’s make-up one day and commented on how she’d like to do this “in real life.”  After […]

Talking and Tourism

Erin Gold How many times have you been out in public, seen someone really handsome, and then looked away as soon as your eyes met his? If you look at the missed connections page on Craigslist, you’ll find out that it happens a lot. So many of the posts have to do with things like […]

Magic Comes Rocking at Cinderella’s Ball

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Featuring delctable nibblies catered by Rose Reisman Catering and musical performances from indie band, Broken Social Scene and Clara Venice, the Canadian Opera Company‘s annual fundraiser, Operanation, was a huge success this past Friday, October 29 and this year, celebrates Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella).  The event, which was held at the Canadian […]

LGFW October 22: Bridal Inspired Dresses, Live Mannequins and Blue Lips

Select pictures from several of the October 22 shows Lana Dugmag Everything about Lana Dugmag’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection weddings.  While none of the pieces are your traditonal long, white gown, all have elements of what one might find in such a dress.  Besides white, other lighter colours, including pale greens, orchids and pinks could also […]

LG Fashion Week (Spring/Summer 2011) – October 18-23

Toronto’s LG Fashion Week starts next week!  This will be our first season covering the shows under the DelectablyChic! name, so watch this space every day for write-ups on what’s going to be in for spring starting October 19!  Designers presenting this season include the old favourites such as Pink Tartan and Evan Bidell.  Others presenting include […]

Britnell Starbucks Introduces the Clover Press and More!

The Britnell Starbucks at Yonge and Bloor in Toronto introduced the Clover Brewing System and Starbucks Reserve Coffee on Thursday at a smashing coffee tasting event at their store.  The Clover Brewing System, which gives coffee a rich, deep taste, one cup at a time, uses a Vacuum-Press technology and is only available in one other […]

RIM to launch PlayBook in 2011

The new PlayBook from RIM So it’s not going to be called a Blackpad, but yes, the rumours are true.  RIM will be launching its own tablet computer in 2011.  Called the PlayBook, this 7 inch tablet and forward (3MP) and rear (5MP) cameras will, unlike the iPad, support multi-tasking and Flash.  The PlayBook will weigh less than 1 […]