Wedding Designer in the Spotlight: Alan Ta of Just Ta

DelectablyChic!‘s T. U. Dawood gets up close and personal with this interview with Montreal-based leading Canadian bridal fashion designer Alan Ta of Just Ta Designs of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Ta shares his favourite tips for brides. Alan with two models at a show TUD: Which cuts are the most flattering for women? AT: My favorite […]

J.Crew Switching Canada to Borderfree

Currently, Canadians can shop J.Crew’s clothing using a similar method as Americans, with the exception that prices include duties charged.  While the prices are in US dollars, we enjoy the same (or similar) coupon codes at the same time.  However, all this is about to change.  This morning (July 29, 2015), I received an email […]

Stores That Need to Come to Yorkville!

With all the construction in Yorkville, I’m amazed people are still coming.  But I think the nasty construction in the area is deterring some stores from opening here sooner.  That, and, of course, the lack of space (which is an issue in other parts of downtown Toronto as well).  But now that Nine West is […]

Bridal Gift Guide 2015, Part 1: Bride Prep

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DelectablyChic! is back with its highly anticipated Bridal Gift Guide Series by T. U. Dawood.  This year we have a very exciting topic for Part I:  Bride Prep. So many products have been invented that can really make a bride’s life much easier and cut her prep time in a half. Here are some of […]

The Knockoff: A Book Review

I typically don’t listen to novels, but I felt that a book about an online publication HAD to be an audio…on my iPhone.  The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes (she’s Plum Sykes’ twin) and Jo Piazza and narrated by Katherine Kellgren centres around Imogen Tate.  Imogen is the 40-something editor-in-chief of Glossy, a fashion magazine and […]

Top Father’s Day Gifts 2015

At a loss what to get for your beloved father on his special day?  DelectablyChic! is back with its Annual Father’s Day Gift Guide! For the Father Who Likes Skincare: King’s Crown’s Skincare Gift Set is a three-step skin care regimen featuring a cleanser, moisturizer and the Brand’s staple Ultra-Rich Shaving Cream. Formulas are free of parabens, phthalates and alcohol and fondly […]

Fair Trade with Far and Wide Collective

The retail industry has seen many prominent brands promote “fair trade” goods. In recent years, popular clothing and accessory companies have begun marketing their own brands under a variation of the “fair trade” banner. These companies will claim that the items were manufactured in safe working conditions, and are subject to equitable profit sharing between […]

Casualization of the Wardrobe and Apologizing for What I Wear

When I was in my early 20s, people would often ask why I was “so dressed up” and it got really annoying.  As if it’s really weird to wear dresses and heels on a weekend.  It still happens once in a while now that I’m in my 30s, but never in my area – I […]

Ann Taylor Bought by Ascena: Thoughts

Most people who care probably have already heard the news, which was all over the business pages on Monday – Ann Inc., which owns Ann Taylor and LOFT, was purchased by Ascena, the company that owns Lane Bryant and Dress Barn for $2.2 B.  According to resources, the deal will close in the second half […]

Top Mother’s Day Gifts 2015

At a loss what to get for your beloved mother on her special day?  DelectablyChic! is back with its Annual Mother’s Day Gift Guide by T U Dawood. For the Mother Who Likes Chocolate: Cherry Blossom tin Purdy’s Chocolate has a mouth-watering Mothers Day Cherry Blossom tin of assorted chocolates ideal for a chocolate-loving Mom. […]