J.Crew Factory Store Opening at Vaughan Mills

As J.Crew continues its expansion here in the Great White North, the Toronto Star reports that the first Factory Store will be opening its doors at Vaughan Mills in October (I suppose another one will be at the Halton Premium Outlets in 2013). J.Crew’s Factory Store, like its competition, offer pieces that are at lower […]

A Russian-Inspired Holiday: Banana Republic Holiday 2012

DelectablyChic! was invited to attend Banana Republic’s holiday 2012 preview last week. Many of the pieces in this collection feature designs inspired by the upcoming film, Anna Karenina. The film, which will previewed at the Toronto International Film Festival this coming September (and opening in theatres in October), stars Keira Knightley and Jude Law. The […]

What to See and Do in Paris

First, I must start by saying, this was my first over-sea’s trip in almost four years. Work has kept me very busy traveling in Canada and occasionally the US. My worries of trying to navigate myself around a city that I had never been to was, as for most people somewhat worry-some considering my trip […]

Thoughs on Nordstrom Possibly Coming to Toronto

While the rumour about Nordstrom opening in Ottawa, Vancouver and Calgary have been around for months, the Sherway rumour is newer – and a pleasant surprise, as Torontonians were wondering why their city was not on the list.  The mall itself, however, is a surprise, as these days, everything seems to be opening at Yorkdale.  […]

‘Bachelorette’ On a Budget: Maynard’s Fashion Must-Haves

Okay okay, so Emily Maynard has a meer $350,000 fashion budget this season on the Bachelorette- but believe it or not, there are a few key pieces that are in a not-so-ordinary girl, with an ordinary-pocket book’s, price range. On her date with Chris, Maynard scaled the outside of a building, and she did it […]

An Interview with Ann Taylor PR Director, Andrew Taylor

US-based Ann Taylor recently announced its Canadian launch and will be opening two Toronto stores this fall, one at Yorkdale Shopping Centre and another at the Eaton Centre downtown.  DelectablyChic! had the opportunity to interview the chain’s PR director, Andrew Taylor to speak with him about what we could expect when the first store opens […]

442 McAdam Pop-Up Shop: July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone

442 McAdam fans can rejoice!  The Canadian handbag line will be co-hosting a pop-up shop on July 14 and 15 at the Gladstone, featuring the entire line.  In addition, photographer Erin Simkin will be exhibiting her work at the event.  Besides to 442 McAdam bags, a selection of sunglasses from well-known brands will also be […]

Yorkdale Celebrates Anticipated Stores With a Party

After announcing a short list of new stores, many of them first-to-market, on Tuesday, Toronto’s Yorkdale Shopping Centre celebrated with media at a cocktail party at Dine on 3 Wednesday where media had the chance to meet with some representatives from stores that will be opening their doors at the mall later this year or […]

Ann Taylor Fall/Winter 2012 Preview

Ann Taylor, which will be opening its first Toronto (and Canadian) store later this year, held a fall preview recently at the historical Carlu at College Park.  With a theme of 1960s Parisian style with a pop of colour, Torontonians can expect lots of black, teals and magentas.  Style does not deviate very much from […]

Anthropologie Expands Petite Section Online?

Is it just me, or has Anthropologie’s petite selection increased over the past couple of months?  There are 24 rows of items if you click on view all and eight pages if you want to view 24 images at a time.  This is an improvement, considering that at one point, they didn’t even have a […]