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It’s that time of the year again – World MasterCard Fashion Week is ON in Toronto, and so is Stylicity! I am really happy to be back (for the third time!) as a Stylicity blogger for Yorkville, and would love to share with you the amazing deals that are on for the next two weeks in that fashionable and fun neighbourhood. From October 18th to November 3rd, you can get exclusive savings at over 125 of Toronto’s hottest retailers and restaurants when you shop with your MasterCard! 

Some of my favourite Yorkville boutiques and restaurants are participating in Stylicity this season, and that means that you have a chance to snag some great deals on food, fashion, and spa treatments too! Get 20% off your purchase at Aime Luxury, Cole Haan, The Cashmere Shop, Rac Boutique, Raindrops, MoRoCo Chocolat, M for Mendocino, and more! Receive a gift with purchase at Avec Plaisir, Capezio, Eres, and Sunglass Hut. Or enjoy a special prix fixe menu at Annona Restaurant, and The Living Room in the Windsor Arms Hotel.

I don’t know about you, but I already picked up some delicious cassis macarons from MoRoCo (20% off!), bought a few fun things at Banana Republic and M for Mendocino (stay tuned for an outfit post!), and I still have two more weeks left to enjoy the deals…and so do you! For the full list of participating retailers, please visit worldmastercardfashionweek.com/Stylicity/offers, and enjoy the perks of being a MasterCard cardholder!

My fave Stylicity finds after the jump!

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Foodie: MoRoCo Chocolat + Macallan Scotch Tasting

Last week, le boyfriend and I were invited to attend a Chocolate + Scotch tasting at one of my favorite Toronto restaurants – MoRoCo Chocolat. If you’ve been reading for a while, you probably already know that I’ve been to a few scotch tastings before, and though I am still not a big drinker, I am much more open to ordering a glass of Macallan (on the rocks) and savouring it ever so slowly.

This also was my first time pairing scotch with chocolate, and I must say that the combo is a match made in indulgent heaven. Once again, Macallan brand ambassador Marc Laverdiere led the tasting, teaching us to smell our scotch properly (mouth open), diluting the Cask Strength scotch with some water to open it up, and of course, showing us which types of chocolate go well with different types of scotch.

Both le boyfriend and I walked away happy to have participated and learned something new. It was a fun way to spend an evening together, and a great intro to scotch for someone like me, who, perhaps, has always thought that drinking whiskey was a guy thing. So next time you head out to MoRoCo or host a party of your own, consider ordering a glass of Macallan 12 (my fave), along with some yummy truffles. Way more sophisticated than a Screwdriver, and flavourful to boot. Also, check out MoRoCo’s Events Page for more chocolate tastings, and other fun events. 

 

 

 

Valentine’s Day: Gift Guide For Her

Valentine’s Day is less than 2 weeks away, and I am still stuck on le boyfriend’s gift! What to get for a man that has (seemingly) everything? Well, that’s my problem to solve (unless you have some helpful advice). And though I won’t likely be doing a men’s gift guide this year, here are a few gift ideas for the guys that might also be struggling with what to buy for their beloved (obsessed with that word).

I am always happy to get a perfume for any occasion, and if you know your girlfriend well-enough, a sexy fragrance might just be what the doctor ordered! My current faves are below.

1. Coach Poppy Perfume ($60)
Recently launched, Poppy is simply lovely, with notes of jasmine, gardenia, cucumber, and rose petals. I got a chance to try it for myself, and I must admit that I really liked it! It’s light and fresh…and simply amazing!
2. Calvin Klein BEAUTY Perfume ($89-$115)
I’ve said so much about BEAUTY already. Read all about it here to decide whether your girlfriend might love it, or check out a tester at the mall.
3. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb ($105-$185)
This is the one I use right now. The fragrance is sweet and feminine, the bottle is all glitter and glamour – the best of both worlds!

If perfume is not your (or your girl’s) thing, a few other gifts might sweeten her day.

4. Danier Red Clutch/Wallet ($39 on sale)
Perfect for a romantic dinner out, this leather clutch will hold all of her essentials and spice up her outfit.
5. Louis Vuitton Heart Coin Purse ($455)
Penny-pinching has never been so stylish! Also comes in a showstopping leopard print!
6. Banana Republic Bracelet ($50)
Don’t buy her earrings or a cocktail ring for Valentine’s Day, lest she confuse the small box with an engagement ring! That one might create some awkwardness. Get her a bracelet or a necklace instead. Banana Republic has a really lovely selection (at amazing prices).
7. Locher’s Necklace ($53-$71)
Speaking of necklaces, I’ve been a Locher’s fan for years! The designs are cute and sassy. And if your girl has a sense of humour, I guarantee that she will love it!
8. Heart-shaped Macarons ($4 each)
They are macarons, shaped as hearts. Go get ’em NOW at my fave MoRoCo Chocolat.
9. Your Love (priceless)
If all else fails, a simple I LOVE YOU should do. Adding “just the way you are” at the end will earn you some brownie points. It is a day to celebrate your love, after all…not some materialistic holiday, masterminded by Hallmark to bilk you out of millions of dollars!!!
10. A Card 
Even though I said that thing about Hallmark, most of us (ladies) would still like a card. So make sure to get her one (Papyrus  cards are amazing)! The one I got for le boyfriend this year kicks ass!

So this little post might or might not have been helpful in your search for a perfect Valentine’s Day gift. If it wasn’t very helpful, I am sorry…email me for more genius ideas. Happy Shopping!

Foodie: MoRoCo Chocolat

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Have you been to MoRoCo yet? If not, go right now! Not only do they sell fresh mouthwatering macarons and chocolates, this Yorkville restaurant also serves adorable non-desert-looking deserts! I really like their Burger and Fries with Raspberry “ketchup”…Yum! This was my second time trying it, and the novelty still has yet to worn off! Next time I’ll be trying their “Spring Rolls”; they sounded delicious, but the Burger is simply more photogenic. Plus, the sugar cookie fries are soo good with raspberry coulis! I’m actually thinking of making this myself. I’ll substitute the chocolate mousse patty for a brownie, and perhaps add fruit to the equation. Maybe kiwi instead of lettuce, bananas for cheese, and strawberries for ketchup? Hmm…If I do end up making this, I’ll post the end result here. Anyway, the point is – if you’re looking for a new place to try, check out MoRoCo, with classy ambiance and yummy deserts, it surely won’t disappoint!

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