Bench Fall Collection - Heritage Range

Fall is here! It's time to bring out those sweaters, hoodies and jackets. I went and checked out what Bench had in store for the fall season, and loved what I saw.

I've always been a big a fan of Bench stuff - nice fit, well made, great attention to details and cool looking! Not sure if you know, but Bench recently introduced the all new Heritage Range! I picked up two tops and both happens to be from the Heritage collection.

The Heritage Rage is a collection developed with vivid colours and exciting new fabrics! Through state of the art fabrics, the classical shapes of the funnelneck, zip through hoodie and the corporation logo hoodie were reinterpreted and brought to an all new level. The styles can be summarized as: minimalist, consistent and expressive. What an understatement!

The two items I picked up from the Heritage collection were the corporation logo hoodie and zip through hoodie - no surprise there, I'm a hoodie kind of guy : )

You can't go wrong with the corporation logo hoodie - it's a true classic. I like the minimalistic design with a hint of logo love. I love the small details: those colourful tips on the cords - an iconic element of the Bench Heritage Range. I went with the red - I just love that shade & it's perfect for fall : )

The other top was the zip through hoodie. It's simple and sophisticated at the same time. Again, the details! Love the tonal logo tapings along the zippers and the hood. I decided to go with the black - more practical.

Both the corporation logo & zip through hoodies are in nano fleece - a cozy feel and super comfy!

What do you guys think of my picks? Do you shop at Bench? Click here to check out all their fall collection!

Converse - Counter Climate Boot

We've been fortunate with some mild weather lately in Toronto, being that it's almost November. Like it or not, winter's on its way. If you're looking for some winter footwear, definitely go check out Converse latest Counter Climate boot collection. The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Nubuck boot is warm and waterproof!

Waterproof!

The Converse Counter Climate collection infuses meticulous design, premium materials and durable construction to help keep you comfortable, and doing what you want to do, in all types of weather conditions. The Holiday 2017 collection provides the necessary tools to combat the climate shifts while emphasizing essential weather-beating benefits.

Function and style go hand-in-hand with this season’s Counter Climate boot. The innovative sneaker boot collection features a waterproof Nubuck leather upper with an internal neoprene bootie for warmth and a gusset tongue to help keep water out. The sneaker boot also has a lugged outsole for added traction and leather heel tab for grip.

Waterproof Nubuck leather upper with an internal neoprene bootie for warmth

This Chuck Taylor All Star Nubuck Boot is available in a men’s (unisex) and women’s offering. The women’s boot features gunmetal fashion hardware for added style.

The Converse Counter Climate Boots Collection is available now at Converse.ca and key retailers: Brown’s Shoes, Little Burgundy and Foot Locker in Canada. The unisex boot is available in Black, Sangria, Mason and Raw Sugar and will retail for $150 CAD.

Enjoying my Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Nubuck boot!

Geox's Fall Collection - Nebula Trainers

I got the opportunity recently to check out GEOX'S Fall collection and got to pick up a pair too! There were so many beautiful choices! I wanted something that would be causal yet dressy. It must be comfy and of course, looks great! I went with the Nebula trainers - the blue sole got me : )

The Nebula trainers is not only eye catching - check out all the great features & benefits, which I had no idea before. It is Geox iconic shoe that concentrates maximum performance in the design. The brown coloured upper is in a very soft waterproof suede fabric, offering a personalized fit thanks to the elastic front strips with provide maximum flexibility and cushioning. The blue sole with Net Breathing System which guarantees excellent breathability and stability.

Resulting from the fusion of a modern design with maximum comfort, Nebula represents the peak of GEOX technology.  Designed for travelling the world, perfect for any season, they naturally adapt to every movement of the foot.

The combination of the Net Breathing System and Inner Breathing System equips the shoe with 360 degrees breathability, also thanks to the special lining that supports temperature regulation of the foot. Maximum flexibility, stability, comfort and grip are all guaranteed by the 3D Performance Unit.

Can you believe all these great benefits?! I love them even more and so glad I picked them : ) I've only been wearing them one time for these pics so far and I could tell you for sure that they're very comfy, super lightweight - like walking on a cloud! These Nebula trainers will definitely be in rotation for me this Fall.

To check out all the other great Fall styles from GEOX, click here.

What do you think of my choice - Nebula trainers?

Geox Fall Winter Collection - WIN a pair of your choice!

I can't believe it's already September!? Before you know it, it's going to be Fall. Time to get your feet ready for the cooler seasons. Check out what GEOX have in store for the Fall Winter collection! Makes sure to enter the giveaway - you can WIN a pair of your choice! Giveaway details below.

Kick up your shoe style game this season with the latest from Geox. The new fall collection boasts the elegant classical styling you've come to expect from Italian shoes, combined with an interior that is designed for maximum comfort, enhanced breathability, and around-the-clock wearability. The fall/winter collection is complete with all of the top trends you will be seeing everywhere as we shift toward the cooler days ahead.

What style of shoe are you looking for this coming Fall/Winter? What do you think of GEOX? Comment below and let me know.

GIVEAWAY time! Enter to WIN a pair of your choice from GEOX Fall/Winter 2017/2018 collection and give your feet the gift of breathability and comfort all season long! This will be an instagram giveaway - so, head over to my account @stardchiu and look for this post:

Click here to bring you to the post - #dchiugeoxgiveaway

Look for this post on my instagram account to enter the giveaway.

Follow the below steps to qualify:
1. Follow me on instagram
2. Follow @Geox on instagram
3. Tag a shoe loving friend(s) in this post. 1 tag is 1 entry.
NOTE: You can tag as many friends as you want, the more tags the more entries and the greater chance to win!

This giveaway opens to Canadian residents only and ends midnight September 16. Winner will be selected randomly. The winner will be sent a card, and must be able to redeem it at their local Geox retail store. Good luck!

FYI - to make sure that you don't miss any great giveaways in the future or my fun blog post, make sure to like my Facebook page and to follow me on twitter! 

My First ECCO Shoes

I own many pairs of shoes (which you can see some by searching #dchiushoes on instagram) I recently received my very first pair of ECCO and they definitely made my feet happy!

Happy feet!

ECCO apply the utmost attention to detail. ECCO builds its success on uncompromising quality, innovative technology and design. Throughout its history, ECCO philosophy has been to make shoes that are shaped to fit the foot, not the other way around. This is who ECCO are.

The pair I picked were the ECCO Kinhin Mid in the white (also available in black). It combines simple modern design with exceptional materials. I like the sporty yet smart look of them - perfect for work or play. The luxurious, soft leather uppers are set on tonal soles with an on-trend thicker profile, making them very sleek. They're also very light & super comfy!

Some other great facts includes partly leather-lined interior = very soft against skin and wicks away moisture. The leather covered cork inlay sole naturally cushions each step and allows feet to breathe.

ECCO Kinhin Mid

Beautiful and clean silhouette.

Introducing individual footshape memory, this very cool technology - the Corksphere Suspended Footbed can be found in these ECCO Kinhin. The dynamic comfort platform features a unique self-customizing cork footbed suspended within a modern polyurethane cupsole - adding contemporary rebound, cushioning and protection to the performance and feel of conventional cork-soled shoes.

The uppers of the sole are crafted from premium leather, combining a soft and supple footwrap with a premium, natureal look and feel.

Need I say more? These ECCO Kinhin Mid are pretty cool! They make my feet and myself very happy! : ) I'll definitely be adding more ECCO to my shoes collection.

For more great styles and to learn more about ECCO shoes, click here. You can also go check out their beautiful flagship store which recently opened at Yorkdale Mall.

CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice Supports SickKids

If you're like me, who enjoys drinking bubble tea - take note of this great cause CoCo is supporting. It's a win-win for you & Sickkids! Read on to find out more...

The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk in support of SickKids is back for its 5th year on September 23, 2017. Coco Fresh Tea & Juice will be partnering with SickKids to give back to the community!

The Canaccord Genuity Great Camp Adventure Walk is a fun-filled adventure to benefit SickKids. In the course of one day, more than 3,000 walkers unite with one common goal to support children’s health. The whole family can challenge themselves to the finish lines at 5km, 10 km, 15 km or walk to the big finish line at 20 km, having fun at ‘campsites’ through the streets of downtown Toronto along the way. All funds raised for The Great Camp Adventure Walk go to SickKids Foundation to support its highest priority needs.

Coco Fresh Tea & Juice introduces the STAMP CARD in support of SickKids in Toronto.  
From July 19 to September 19, help Coco raise fund for the Great Camp Adventure Walk in support of SickKids.

CoCo needs your help!
Pick up a stamp card from any Coco location, collect 5 drinks by purchasing any 5 beverages and get the 6th beverage for only $1. Coco pledges to donate every $1 earned from the 6th drink and in addition, donate another dollar ($1) to SickKids Foundation.

As a token of appreciation to those who help CoCo support The Great Camp Adventure Walk, each participant with a completed STAMP CARD can enter to win a $1000 Prepaid Mastercard.

Be sure to take this opportunity to help out one of the greatest foundations in Toronto and raise money to help those in need. Your money will be going towards a great cause and every beverage purchased will help!

Time to go for some CoCo & support Sickkids! What's your favourite drink to get? Cheers!!
Click here for CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice locations.

Good Time - Win Advance Screening Passes!

Enter for a chance to win a pair of advance screening passes to go check out Elevation’s Good Time! A total of one double pass each for Toronto & Vancouver = 2 winners! Thank you Elevation!

The screening will happen in Toronto & Vancouver!

TORONTO

Date: Monday, August 14

Time: 7pm (NOTE: Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. I suggest arriving early, at least an hour to reserve seats, as all advance screenings are overbooked to ensure capacity.)

Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas (10 Dundas St E #402, Toronto, ON M5B 2G9)

VANCOUVER

Date: Wednesday, August 23

Time: 7pm (NOTE: Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. I suggest arriving early, at least an hour to reserve seats, as all advance screenings are overbooked to ensure capacity.)

Location: Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas (88 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6N9)

Synopsis: After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine "Connie" Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through the city's underworld in an increasingly desperate—and dangerous—attempt to get his brother Nick (Benny Safdie) out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Connie finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance.

Theatrical release date: Friday, August 18 in Toronto and Friday, August 25 across Canada.

To enter, simply go visit David Chiu’s Stuff Facebook page, ‘Like’ this post and comment which city you’ll like to attend the screening: Toronto or Vancouver.  A LIKE to my page & sharing of the post would greatly be appreciated! Contest closes midnight on Friday, August 11. Good luck