A Visit to Victoire

Christopher Massardo The modern boutique appeal  is something that is sweeping through in a wave. You can find more and more women (and in some cases men) opting to shop in an independent boutique opposed to wondering through the monotony of a hundred and more store shopping mall. The appeal is not only finding more unique […]

Au Revoir, Vogue: Carine Roitfeld Quits

French Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Carine Roitfeld will be leaving the magazine in 2011.  Many are saying that this would be putting a stop to the on-going (for several years now) rumours that she will be taking over Anna Wintour’s spot.  Or will it??? What do you think of this?  Who do you think will take over […]

Unique, Sophisticated Credo Lands in Yorkville

Cynthia Cheng Mintz Six year old Spanish-based Credo officially celebrated its Toronto debut on December 14.  With delicious appetizers as well as two signature drinks and informal modelling of Credo’s shirts, guests mingled and learned about Credo’s unique philosphy of sophisticated style. Opened several weeks ago and located at what was formerly the McCaffrey Haute Couture bridal […]

The Holiday Party: What to Wear to Meet the Parents

It’s always advisable to err on the side of the more conservative if you’re meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time.  You really don’t want people who might be your future in-laws to think that you’re a slob or worse, a tramp.  Even if they had a reputation of being over the top […]

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 […]

Short DelectablyChic! Reader Survey

Now that we’ve been posting as DelectablyChic! for four months, it’s time for us to get to know you a little better and to see what you’d be interested in seeing and reading about here at DelectablyChic!  Please take the time to fill in the survey below.  Survey will be live until December 31. Thanks […]

One of a Kind Show Toronto and DelectablyChic! on TV!

Cynthia Cheng Mintz DelectablyChic! was at the One of a Kind Show in Toronto on Thursday to scout out amazing gift items for the holiday season.  The One of a Kind Show is held in Toronto twice every year and features artists, artisans and independent designers from all over North America and sometimes, other parts of […]

Frocktail Party 2010: Glamour, Dancing and Cocktails for JDRF

The Frocktail Party was back for a second year, and this fundraising silent auction was an unqualified success.  The 2010 Committee consisting of Jessica Oliver, Ali Reid, Jen Foster, Sabrina Carr, Christina Perreault, Vanessa Oliver, Lorraine Forster, Amy Douglas, Jackie Harkness, Dia Makrimichalos, Ashley Audet, Stephanie English, Rachel Hulme, Cachelle Odette Fry and Jen Riley […]

Greta Constantine – Strong Showing of Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Presented by Schwarzkopf Professional

It’s no surprise that Greta Constantine is time and again one of the top Canadian design houses. The work of designers Kirk Pickersgill and Stephen Wong is truly inspired. Their latest collection featured flowing lines Grecian and goddess style, made with their trademark draped jersey fabric. Distinct architectural shapes, long Dior-like gowns with occasional fitted […]

LG Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011: The Likes and the Dislikes

  Cynthia Cheng Mintz (Shows L-R: Jules Power, Marthe Aime, Baby Steinberg, Amanda Lew Kee) Another LG Fashion Week has wrapped up and this season, as usual, has had its hits and misses.  The venue, Heritage Court on the Exhibiton grounds was not too different from the previous season’s at the Allstream Centre in the […]