Yep, it’s been official for a while now – Fashion’s Night Out, which was founded in 2009 by Vogue Magazine in the US to help boost the economy is happening in Toronto for the first time this September 6 – which is, by the way, also the first day of New York Fashion Week and […]
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Thoughts on Gatsby’s Delay
I’m sure many of you have heard by now that the much-anticipated remake of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo DiCaprio in the leading roll has been delayed from this holiday season to the summer of 2013. Many are saying that it isn’t boding well for the movie because of the six month move. Why would […]
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 […]
Dining in Midtown: Five Doors North
I recently had dinner at Five Doors North, located on Yonge, just south of Eglinton. I’ve known about this Italian-inspired eatery before – after all, it’s been around for several years – but only went there for the first time this past weekend. Light fixtures on the ceiling Romaine leaves with garlic crostini and Caesar […]
TIFF Style Hits According to The Coveteur
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) wraps up for another year this weekend, and there were definitely hits and misses when it came to what the celebs wore. I had the chance to speak with fashion bloggers (phloggers?) Erin Kleinberg and Stephanie Mark from The Coveteur (we previously wrote about them in a post about […]
Diet Coke’s Stay Extraordinary Party
The Toronto International Film Festival is always about glitz and glamour and it was no different at Diet Coke‘s Stay Extraordinary Gala, held at The Hoxton on September 12. “Stay Extraordinary” is Diet Coke’s new campaign, first launched in the United States last year and has a more sophisticated and younger focus. This event marks […]
Fashion’s Night Out in Many Cities…But Not Toronto…
…or any Canadian city, for that matter. Officially, anyway. For those who don’t know, Fashion’s Night Out (FNO), which started in New York City by Vogue in 2009, has taken the United States and the world by storm. Several countries, including the UK, Australia, Spain and Taiwan take part. Stores offer discounts or specials to […]
Be Work to Film Festival-Ready Without Major Hassle!
We Torontonians know that fall is right around the corner not only because shops are selling fall and back-to-school things, but also because the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which starts on September 8, is once again the talk of the town. Whether you’re media, working and chilling at a cafe or an attendee at […]
La Société: Bloor Street’s Latest Restaurant Addition
The space formerly known as Dynasty Chinese Cuisine has once again opened up, and this time, it spills not only to the upstairs patio, but the sidewalk as well. This wonderful new space is La Société Bistro, a French-inspired bistro/brasserie brought to you by so-called “nightclub king,” Charles Khabouth, known for such places as the […]
Bobbette & Belle Deliciously Styles Leslieville
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The latest in yummy desserts and stylish cakes has arrived in Toronto’s Leslieville area. Bobbette & Belle, owned by pastry and dessert veterans, Allyson Meredith Bobbitt and Sarah Bell, opened its doors to the public on November 13 to line-ups waiting to go in. Located on Queen Street East, two blocks east of Jones Street, […]