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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Creative Entertaining Doesn’t Have to be Expensive, Part I: Unique Brunch Ideas

Sebastian Centner of Toronto’s Eatertainment, which not only operates some of the Yorkville area’s most-frequented restaurants, but also offers event planning and catering (he has worked on various high profile events including the Toronto International Film Festival) recently spoke with DelectablyChic! about this very topic.  Centner has ideas for many different ways to entertain, ranging from cocktail […]

Aveda is Back in Yorkville!

After a five year absence, Aveda has made its triumphant return to the Bloor-Yorkville area.  This location, the fifteenth Experience Centre in Canada is on Cumberland Street and to Lululemon’s new location.   The new store is smaller than their old one, which had an academy (they have since moved to King Street). The interior of […]