I can't believe it's already the first day of Fall. I am not looking forward to the cooler weather. Sadly, this will be my last summer outfit post. This outfit was from a few days ago. I'm not actually 'on the run', it just feels like it whenever I put on these super bright New Balance : ) It's the New Balance Fresh Foam Zante. They're extremely light and comfy - I absolutely love them! I like a nice logo tshirt. This one from Adidas is a little different. The logo is actually wrapped around the side and not located dead centre. Interesting, eh? To add a bit more colour to this outfit, there's my TOMS Traveller sunglasses, which I've been wearing quite often this summer. Hope everyone had an awesome summer. Now, stay tuned for some fall looks coming soon...
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II shows its true colours with a limited edition Volt colour. The vibrant Volt colourway is inspired by the Nike Lunarlon technology featured in the new silhouette. The eye-catching iteration is the perfect complement to the four original colours unveiled at launch.
Designed to meet the demands of the creatives lifestyle of Chuck fans all over the world, the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II delivers innovative features such as a Nike Lunarlon sockliner, foam padded collar, non-slip gusseted tongue and perforated micro suede liner. Constructed from durable premium canvas, the exterior of the Chuck Taylor All Star II elevates Chuck Taylor's most recognizable features with premium details including a fully embroidered All Star patch, high foxing and monochrome matte eyelets.
The limited edition Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Volt sneaker is available now at select retailers, suggested retail price of $75 CAD (ox) and $80 CAD (hi-top).
The Gentlemen's Expo is back again! It will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre next weekend, September 25-27, 2015. I've been attending the expo for the past 2 years and can't wait to go back this year. It's a fun event, lot's to see, do and taste : )
The Gentlemen's Expo is a celebration of all things that encompass a true gentleman. To all the guys, if you're interested in fashion, tech, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, sex, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, DIY and other things, then you should come check it out! Ladies, you're welcome to attend too.
There are lots of great attractions and special guest this year! For the full listing, more info and to purchase tickets, head over to the website here.
It's going to be an action packed weekend of special guests in store this year at the Gentlemen's Expo. From amazing athletes, celebrities, entertainers and bands! For guests appearances, check schedule here.
Special guests:
DMC of Run DMC (Musical act)
Young Empires (Musical act)
The Luke Austin Band (Musical act)
Marcus Stroman (Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher)
Gregg Zaun (Sportsnet Baseball Analyst and host of TGE on Friday Sept. 25)
Ken Reid (Sportsnet Anchor and host of TGE on Saturday, Sept. 26)
Chris Jones (America's Got Talent)
Nicki Laborie (Founder and Editor of View The Vibe and Sex in The 6)
Roger Mittag (Thirst For Knowledge Inc.)
Dr. Jess O'Rielly (Sexologist)
Paul Tobey (Founder & CEO of Training Business Pros, Author & Trainer)
Damon Snider (Dude Living Refined - Toronto Designer)
Aviva Reimer (Relationship Expert, Certified Matchmaker and Co-Founder of Perfect Fit Millionaire Introductions)
Rob Rainford (Celebrity Chef)
Ruth Tal (Founder of Fresh Restaurants & Juice Bars)
Frank Caputo (Hank Daddy's BBQ Pitmaster)
Mike Rebelo (Chef at Trattoria Bacio)
Sylvan Bouchard (Beer Sommelier)
Other Attractions:
Craft Beer, Spirits, Wine, and Cocktails - The Gentlemen's Expo will feature over 80 different beers, spirits and cocktails throughout the weekend
KPMG Enterprise Start Me Up Area - Curated by MaRS Discovery District, this area will highlight local start up businesses. The top 4 will have a chance to pitch live on Sunday to a judging panel of top executives.
Gentlemen's Guide Classroom - Educational area for attendees that want to know more about beer, spirits, wine, suiting, dating and a whole lot more.
Cooking Stage - Will feature demonstrations from various chefs who work at some of Toronto's most popular restaurants. Restaurants include The Good Son, Khao San Road, Holy Chuck, Poutini's House of Poutine, The Ace, Hank Daddy's BBQ, Fresh Restaurants, Trattoria Bacio and much more!
Sportsnet Central Lounge - Attendees can take a load off and watch all the weekend sports games live at the show, play pool, snooker, foosball and pingpong and enjoy a refreshing beverage courtesy of Mill Street Brewing Company.
Sleeman Speakeasy - The Sleeman Speakeasy - An unforgettable party at an undisclosed location. Filled with pretty girls, live music, and unexpected surprises - what happens here stays here. Get a glimpse into the Sleeman Speakeasy at the Gentlemen’s Expo this year. Only the Notorious Get In.
The Gentlemen's Casino - Attendees will be able to hone their card playing skills for a chance to win an unbelievable Las Vegas prize back (Includes flight, hotel, shooting range, Cirque show, driving experience, helicopter tour and some spending cash) Play poker, blackjack, roulette, craps and a whole lot more
Sports Simulators - (Includes PUMA Soccer Simulator, Tennis Canada Smash Court and many more)
Made In The G.T.A Area - Featuring local businesses and entrepreneurs within the G.T.A
365 Sports Presents The Base Jump - Attendees will be able to jump off a 30ft scaffold into an inflatable bag if they are feeling adventurous
Archery Tag - Attendees can face their friends in the ultimate bows and arrows match. The game is played with teams of 5 and is similar to paintball, but instead you have to tag your friends with your bow's padded arrow. Victors will be congratulated and losers will be shunned... Up for the challenge?
Sneaker Exhibit and Retail Area - Attendees will be able to purchase items from Toronto's best sneaker collectors
So much to do and see!! Now, who's excited? You can purchase your tickets here. Choose the tickets that's right for you: Man-Up Package, Weekend Pass and Single Day Ticket.
You can also enter for a chance to WIN some tickets! A GIVEAWAY! There'll be TWO winners, each receiving a pair of single day general admission tickets, a value of $60/pair. This tickets can be used on any one day of the expo.
To enter the giveaway, use the rafflecopter wideget below. If you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting my David Chiu's Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. The TWO lucky winners will be randomly selected with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my message/email. Giveaway is open to anyone who'll be able to attend. The Gentlemen's Expo takes place in Toronto at The Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Transportation will not be provided. Giveaway closes midnight September 24, 2015. Good luck!
I love snacking on cookies and always on a look out for a healthier choice. If you're in the same boat - check out Sweetpea Organic Cookies. I tried them and they're very good! My nephew and niece, who are 5 & 3 years old enjoys them too! : )
Sweetpea Organic Cookies are made with 100% whole grain organic ingredients that have no dairy, eggs, salt, preservatives or additives and are also certified kosher. There are three flavours; Banana Pear, Pumpkin Spice and Sweet Apple. Coming in October, watch out for new flavour Strawberry Vanilla. The cookies are conveniently packaged in re-sealable bags.
For parents, the cookies are peanut-free, so they are safe for those with nut allergies. This also means you can pack them with your kids for school.
As stated on the package, Sweetpea Organic Cookies is for kids 1 to 101! They're perfect for growing up and grown ups too! For babies, you can store in the freezer for a harder, soothing teething biscuit. For Toddlers, it's a healthier choice for their milk and cookie snack. For adults, they're delicious with tea or coffee and great for Vegan and Kosher diets.
My fav flavour - Sweet Apple!
For more info about Sweetpea Organic Snacks, check out their website here. Sweetpea Organic Cookies are available at Toys R Us, Whole Foods Market and select supermarkets. Each bag retail for around $5.99. For a complete list of where you can find Sweetpea, click here.
Thanks to Sweetpea, TWO of my lucky readers will WIN three bags of Sweetpea Organic Cookies, consisting one of each flavours.
WIN this! 3 bags of Sweetpea Organic Cookies.
To enter the giveaway, use the rafflecopter wideget below. If you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting my David Chiu's Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. The TWO lucky winners will be randomly selected with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my message/email. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. Giveaway closes midnight September 19, 2015. Good luck!
I love advertisements and always keep my eyes out for them. Check out these cool ones from McDonald's, just in time for back to school.
I especially love visual ads and this McDonald's campaign for Back to School created by ad agency Moroch are smart and beautifully done.
No need to mention or show any food. The ads feature visual illusions such as a school bag that looks like a happy meal, books that looks like a cheese burger and pencils that look like French fries.
So fun! Which one is your fav? These ads are making me hungry : )
My 3 years old niece, Arianna joined me for my outfit shoot.
Before we know it, summer will be 'fading away' soon. I love not wearing layers during the summer time. In this outfit, I wore a simple v-neck tshirt. The faded black & stripes made the simple top a little more interesting. I paired it with a pair of green shorts and white kicks.
During this outfit shoot, my adorable 3 years old niece joined me. Check out her adorable outfit - she's too cute!
I love pizza, but cooking it on a BBQ? Now that, I have to try! Check out the latest new creation from Delissio called RUSTICO.
The NEW Delissio Rustico will help you beat the 'BBQ Blues'? What is the 'BBQ Blues'? Well, it's actually taking place around now where many of us want to enjoy the summer grilling season, but are becoming tired of grilling the usual foods and can't bring ourselves to bite into another grilled piece of meat. Which I could totally understand.
Delissio Rustico wants to put the excitement back in grilling and save you from the BBQ Blues. The solution is simply by marrying BBQ Night and Pizza night by cooking Delissio Rustico on the BBQ!
What a neat idea, right? Inspired by the authentic Italian experience, Delissio Rustico pizzas are made with only the freshest and highest quality ingrediants. Unlike some other frozen pizzas, Delissio Rustico is perfect for cooking on the BBQ because of its crispy and delicious thin crust.
The Delissio Rustico comes in six varieties - which will satisfy all your BBQ cravings and make for a memorable pizza night.
• Spinaci Fresca
• Margherita
• Funghi
• Pepperoni Diavolo
• Pollo Toscano
• Vegetable Grille
For more info about all the different varieties, click here. They are available now in the frozen section at all major grocery retailers.
What do you guys think about cooking your pizza on the BBQ? Neat idea? Why not start a new tradition, right? If you guys are curious and would like to try it out - you're in luck! Thanks to Delissio, they provided me with TWO vouchers to giveaway! The TWO lucky winners can redeem one FREE Delissio Rustico product with their voucher!
To enter the giveaway, use the rafflecopter wideget below. If you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting my David Chiu's Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. The TWO lucky winners will be randomly selected with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my message/email. Giveaway is open to Canadian residents only. Giveaway closes midnight September 10, 2015. Good luck!
