New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is Starting!

The Fall/Winter 2012 collections will be presented between February 9 and 16.  Once again, many designers will be streaming their shows online so that those of us who can’t be in New York will be able to watch.  Online shows, which include BCBGMaxAzria, Rebecca Minkoff, Carolina Herrera and Badgely Mischka will be streamed on the […]

Body Image Challenge for Media, Part II

In 2007, I created a video at Shorty Stories asking the fashion industry, specially media to feature more designers who are specialty sized.  Five years later, very little has changed, so I’m re-issuing the challenge, with some additions, now that both sites have had much more public exposure and social media is more mainstream: New […]

Saying Goodbye to Google Friend Connect

Many bloggers, including Alterations Needed have posted about it. It was posted and discussed over at Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB). As of March 31, 2012, Google Friend Connect (GFC) will be no more for anyone NOT using a Google-related blog. This means that if you follow DelectablyChic! via GFC, you will no longer be getting […]

Smashbox Event at Sephora Bloor Street – September 11, 2011

I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Smashbox blogger event at the Bloor Street store yesterday.  The event, which featured Smashbox founder Davis Factor (great-grandson of make-up guru, Max Factor) as well as Pro Lead Artist of Smashbox, Lori Taylor, discussed the history of the company (how Smashbox is not only a cosmetics company, […]

Poll: Cameras and Phones While Dining – Yes or No?

According to a Toronto Star article from September 5, DC-area restaurant, Rogue24, bans the use of phones and cameras (while Toronto restaurants are completely okay with them), citing proper etiquette and enjoyment of the dining experience. Sure, it’s rude to ignore your dining companions, but many bloggers see dining as a Tweeting/blogging opportunity, and when […]

From Shorty Stories: Site Lets You See People With Similar Body Types

From shorty-stories.com: I first saw this on Refinery29 yesterday and again today on Jezebel.  Basically, My Body Gallery allows you to input your height, weight, body shape and dress size and then find other people who are similarly sized to you.  It’s supposed to improve women’s perceptions of their bodies since they’re able to see […]

On Diversity, the Fashion Industry and Style Bloggers

The Huffington Post and UK’s Daily Mail published articles on the lack of diversity in the fashion industry recently.  No real surprises in either (the HuffPo one was actually a reaction to the Daily Mail) – just the same old facts about how many non-white models (if used on the runways or catalog shoots at […]

Bloggers at the Bay

Several bloggers particpiated in a documentary shot at the White Space at The Bay Queen Street on Wednesday afternoon. Particpiating blogs included For Those About to Shop, A la Mode: Fusion of Effects as well as With Love Gabrielle. Some pictures:  Isabel from Hipster Musings (right) being interviewed Laura (left) from For Those About to Shop […]

Clothing and the Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year isn’t only about food, but clothing as well.  Many people buy complete new outfits – from head to toe – just for the occassion (historically, the new year was the only time people got new clothes).  However, this can be difficult, as the lunar new year always in late January to […]

H&M/Blogger Collaboration Line!

This has apparently been a rumour for years, but it’s finally coming true.  Swedish style blogger Elin Kling is collaborating with H&M for the next designer collection, to be available in early February.  The look is said to be minimalist and work appropriate and look amazing, despite the lack of bold colours (at least from […]