Design Time with Luc Crawford

Interior design takes a certain level of; creativity, genius, business sense and an over all understanding of aesthetic to really get it right. It’s more than just, “bright colours” and some “furniture flow” when it comes to designing a space. Finding all of these traits in a designer, plus that feeling of confidence knowing you’re […]

Nili Lotan: A Delectable Line for the Chic, Sophisticated Woman

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to speak with trendy, New York-based designer Nili Lotan.  Ms. Lotan’s pieces, often celebrity favourites, target a sophisticated woman who is not only looking for classic, long-lasting style, but also comfort.  The current Fall/Winter collection is filled with loose, comfortable pieces that pair well with skinnies or leggings and […]

Q&A with Jackie Bonilla Fruit Couture

A recipe or preperation of food, is more often then not a lot of work just to prepare and ensure a delicious taste. Now how about the work needed to make that food especially visually appealing? Not just visually appealing, but visually creative! Jackie Bonilla of Fruit Couture in Ottawa, Ontario, specializes in custom fruit […]

Get a Room, Will You? Mr. and Mrs. Smith Luxury Romantic Travel Site Launches in Canada

James Lohan and Tamara Herber-Percy, founders of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a luxury travel specialist website, are launching their business in Canada, and they want you to know that they’re bringing sexy back to the world of travel. They’re here to provide what other hotel booking sites lack. While the majority of travel sites feed […]

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 […]

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 […]