A Look at the Joe Fresh Spring 2013 Collection

Recently, DelectablyChic! was invited to preview Joe Fresh’s upcoming collection, including pieces that were not shown on the runway during World MasterCard Fashion week.  Sticking with the Joe Fresh style, next season is NOT without colour.  With shades ranging from magenta to a creamy orange (orange is Joe’s signature colour, after all) as well as […]

A Closer Look at Yorkdale’s Ann Taylor Store

As many of you know, Ann Taylor opened its second Toronto store at Yorkdale’s new expansion last week.  The store, like the Eaton Centre location, carries its latest holiday collection in both regular and petite sizing, is full of bright colours, ready to brighten up any party.  Unfortunately for many petites, the selection isn’t as […]

One of a Kind Show Holiday 2012 Edition

The One of a Kind Show, the twice-yearly event featuring unique, hand-made items from various vendors across the country and continent is once again at the Direct Energy Centre.  As with previous shows, this is a great place to find stocking stuffers for your friends and family.  As usual, vendors this year will be selling […]

Shop What You Want at Billy Bishop Airport

Everyone in Toronto knows Porter Airlines and its reputation for flying stylishly.  Its home airport, Billy Bishop – formerly known as Toronto Island Airport – now has a hip new boutique called WANT Passport, selling stylish travel-essential items such as city guides, international adapters as well as items from Montreal-based men-focused travel accessories line, WANT […]

New Stores, More Shopping and Yorkdale’s New Wing

It has finally landed!  Right in time for the holidays, Yorkdale‘s new expansion, which has 145,000 square feet of retail space has opened its doors to the public.  Featuring Anthropologie’s third Toronto location and Ann Taylor’s second as well as first-to-market stores like Kate Spade and Ted Baker, Yorkdale continues to be the IT shopping […]

On Stores, Shopping, Social Media and Customer Content

Over the past few years, bloggers have been very influential for many shoppers, especially if said blogger is a similar size.  Many stores have embraced online comments (Anthropologie, the US Gap Inc. sites (now when will the Canadian sites add this feature?), etc…) and others are getting in on photo sharing.  Canadian footwear chain, Town […]

Marshalls Downtown Opens its Doors!

Shoppers take note!  US discount giant, Marshalls has opened its first downtown Toronto location.  Located in the heart of entertainment district on Richmond and John (right next to the Scotiabank Theatre complex), this new location has 29,000 square feet of retail space over two floors.  On street level, shoppers will find the shoe department as […]

Shop ‘Til You Drop Hits Toronto

Last night, LouLou Magazine’s annual event, Shop ‘Til You Drop hit the Toronto streets.  Participating stores included Banana Republic, Holt Renfrew, BCBG and the Gap.  Ann Taylor, which opened its first Canadian store at the Eaton Centre last week, featured a “style squad,” who wandered around  Bloor Street handing out postcards inviting participants to the […]

Ann Taylor Lands North!

The first Ann Taylor store in Canada, which officially opens at the Toronto Eaton Centre today, celebrated with a private grand opening party last evening.  The store, located on the third floor next to the Apple Store, features many of this season’s pieces, including a small petites collection, which is good news for those of […]

New Online Reseller Profile: Trend Trunk

Recently, DelectablyChic! had the chance to speak with Sean Snyder, founder of Canada’s Trend Trunk, an online-based market place for fashionably new and pre-loved clothing and accessories.  Sellers upload and manage their own products (Trend Trunk holds no inventory) while Trend Trunk acts as a “middle person” dealing only with shipping costs, sending sellers a […]