From the Blackberry Blog: Features of the Playbook!

I don’t know about you, but I am definitely looking forward to Research in Motion‘s launch of their tablet (smablet?  gablet?), Playbook, which is set to make its debut some time this year.  For one thing, it will definitely lighten my Fashion Week kit, which currently includes a camera and netbook.  Also, it has features that the iPad, […]

What’s to come in 2011!

A belated happy 2011 to you all!  Last year was an amazing time for us at DelectablyChic!.  With rebranding, television appearances and new writers, we have definitely increased the awareness of our site.  We are also looking foward to an amazing year in 2011.  So what’s coming up this year? Exclusively Specialty Size Designers and […]

Model/Actress Isabelle Caro Dead, People Once Again Blame Fashion Industry

Cynthia Cheng Mintz The woman who graced the No-Anorexia ad in 2007 has died from complications of the very disease.  Isabelle Caro, 28, appeared in the above ad which coinicided with Milan Fashion Week that year.  Once again, critics are blaming the fashion industry for promoting the disease and are ranting about how size zero […]

Last Minute New Year’s Eve Styles

Compiled by Claudia Da Ponte Still looking for New Year’s Eve outfit ideas for you or for him?  Below are some ideas for your big night out! On Rose   Lovas by Wesley Badanjak Dress             Nine West Shoes             Nine West Clutch             H& M Necklace On Alex Haight & Ashbury Stanmore – Black Lace Jacket        Haight & Ashbury […]

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 […]

The Ideal DelectablyChic! Work Wardrobe (Women)

Cynthia Cheng Mintz So with UBS recently publishing what they consider an appropriate work wardrobe being one of the most trending topics last week (and apparently, people are *STILL* talking about it), I’ve decided to post one of my own as well.  To prevent readers from getting bored, I will try to keep it very brief, not […]

Dance Ready: Short Wedding Dresses

With holiday parties in full swing, it’s no wonder our minds are turning to short wedding dresses. Whether you’re looking for a short wedding dress for the main event, or want to change into something a little more flirty and fun for the reception, there is no shortage of options (click here for more from […]

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 […]

Dynasty Chinese Cuisine Reopening on December 18!

I am sure many Torontonian Chinese food enthusiasts know this already, but Dynasty Chinese Cuisine, which was at the Collonade on Bloor Street for many years will be reopening in a new location very soon.  The restaurant, which closed at the end of October, will be taking over the spot formerly known as True Restaurant […]

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 […]