Massimo Dutti Opens First North American Store at the Toronto Eaton Centre

Zara’s slightly higher-end sibling, Massimo Dutti has arrived in North America, opening its first store at the Toronto Eaton Centre at the spot formerly occupied by another Spanish brand, Mango.  With more sophisticated and “grown-up” pieces, the store definitely targets a cosmopolitan city crowd who like to be trendy, but not over the top.  The […]

A Midsummer Affair with Greta Constantine

To celebrate the season, Canadian design duo Kirk Pickersgrill and Stephen Wong, aka Greta Constantine held their “Midsummer Party” in a private home in Toronto last Thursday.  The event was well-attended by the city’s  style crowd, including PR mavens, bloggers, celebrities and more.  The party featured cocktails made with Stoli as well as delicious hors […]

Pondering: Is BCBGMaxAzria becoming Herve Leger Lite?

If you read the DeletablyChic! Closet, you might have noted my “typical summer wardrobe” piece on BCBG jersey dresses.  What I didn’t note is that there seemed to be fewer jersey options this past season.  Instead, BCBG MaxAzria boutiques were mostly dominated by bandage dresses this past season.  Yes, the same “body con” dresses that […]

Changes in Yorkville: Louis Vuitton, Starbucks, etc…

The hording is beginning to come off and the interiors look partially done (when the windows are uncovered).  If things progress the way they are right now, the new store could open around TIFF/Fashion’s Night Out!  The store is going to be much bigger than the current location – probably triple the size – and […]

On Comparing Android and Apple Devices

A few days ago, IFB (Independent Fashion Bloggers) published a post on the iPhone versus the latest HTC DROID, an Android-operated device.  I was a little bit astounded at the fact that I was the only one who mentioned that comparing the two is apples to oranges (no pun intended) rather than apples to apples, […]

Wedding Series Part III: The Wedding Day

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 Make Up & Beauty Must-Haves for the 2012 Summer Bride and today […]

Homegrown Boutique Celebrates First Birthday

The Yorkville area boutique which carries items from new and established Canadian designers like Rachel Sin, Sarah Stevenson and others celebrated its one year anniversary last night with a bash at Epique Lounge, just steps away from the store.  Some items from the store were showcased on dress forms and there were some delicious cookies […]

Thoughts on Designers’ ‘Affordable Lines’ and Collaborations

Yesterday, US-based designer Jason Wu announced a more affordable line, Miss Wu, which will exclusively be available at Nordstrom stores and online (great news for international fans!).  This line, according to WWD, will feature both ready-to-wear pieces, with accessories being added at a later date. Source: wwd.com via WWD on Pinterest   A look from […]

‘Bachelorette’ On a Budget: Maynard’s Fashion Must-Haves

Okay okay, so Emily Maynard has a meer $350,000 fashion budget this season on the Bachelorette- but believe it or not, there are a few key pieces that are in a not-so-ordinary girl, with an ordinary-pocket book’s, price range. On her date with Chris, Maynard scaled the outside of a building, and she did it […]

Yorkdale Celebrates Anticipated Stores With a Party

After announcing a short list of new stores, many of them first-to-market, on Tuesday, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre celebrated with media at a cocktail party at Dine on 3 Wednesday where media had the chance to meet with some representatives from stores that will be opening their doors at the mall later this year or […]