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!

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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

LANDLINE – Enter to Win Advance Screening Passes!

Enter for a chance to win a pair of advance screening passes to go check out Elevation Picture’s LANDLINE! A total of THREE pairs of passes = 3 winners! Thank you Elevation!

The screening will happen in TORONTO!

Date: Thursday, August 3^rd

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

Location: Cineplex Odeon Varsity & VIP Cinemas (55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A5)

Synopsis: When two sisters suspect their father (John Turturro) may be having an affair, it sends them into a tailspin that reveals cracks in the family façade. For the first time, older sister Dana (Jenny Slate), recently engaged and struggling with her own fidelity, finds herself bonding with her wild teenage sister Ali (Abby Quinn). The two try to uncover the truth without tipping off their mother (Edie Falco) and discover the messy reality of love and sex in the process. Set in 1990s Manhattan, LANDLINE is a warm, insightful and comedic drama about a family united by secrets and lies, co-written and directed by Gillian Robespierre (OBVIOUS CHILD).

To enter, simply go visit David Chiu’s Stuff Facebook page, ‘Like’ this post and comment who you’ll bring to the screening.  A LIKE to my page & sharing of the post would greatly be appreciated! Contest closes midnight on Sunday, July 30. Three winners will be selected randomly from all the entries. Good luck! Thank you again Elevation Pictures!

Converse.ca GIVEAWAY - Win a pair of Converse!

If you've been following, I'm sure you've heard the launch of Converse.ca! I know, finally! How exciting?! The site has been live for a few weeks now, so hope you guys had a chance to check out and shop. And what better reason to check out Converse.ca, then being able to pick any pair of Converse sneakers from the site?!! Well, that's the GIVEAWAY I have for one lucky reader/follower. More details at the end of this post.

I absolutely love Converse.ca! There is such a large selection of not only Converse sneakers, but also apparel and accessories! As mentioned in my last post, I especially love that it includes those limited drops! Speaking of limited edition - it was actually my very pick up from Converse.ca.

I picked up these Converse X Undefeated One Star Suede Low Top in the Olive. A limited-edition collaboration with west coast brand and cultural sneaker hub, Undefeated. (Currently all sold out) It fuses the iconic silhouette of the One Star and Undefeated’s design esthetics of military and sports; featuring a soft suede upper and leather-lining, calculated Undefeated logo placement, and a striking red outsole. What do you guys think?

Now, back to the GIVEAWAY! To celebrate Converse.ca, ONE lucky winner will have the opportunity to pick ANY regular price Converse footwear product from the site! How cool is that?!

This will be an Instagram giveaway, so make sure you're following! Click here to follow @stardchiu.
Go and look for this pic below, my first pick up from Converse.ca - Converse X Undefeated Low Top.
To enter this giveaway, you'll need to:
• Follow me @stardchiu
• Visit Converse.ca, and tell me which pair of Converse sneakers you'll get if you win the giveaway
• Share the giveaway by tagging Two friends

Your comment will look something like this:
 Chuck Taylor All Star x Nike Flyknit High Top @tom @rob

Look for this pic on my Instagram to enter the giveaway

And that's it! One entry per person. Giveaway runs until midnight, Sunday June 25 and opens to Canadian residents only. One winner will be chosen randomly from all the entries. I will DM the winner a promo code for them to use on Converse.ca. Good luck!!

One of a Kind Spring Show & Sale - Tickets Giveaway!

Happy Spring! The One of a Kind Show is coming up very soon! A leader in the maker movement, the OOAK Spring Show returns March 29 - April 2 at the Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto. This will be its 39th year and there will be exciting new sections that showcase the range of artisanal products available in Canada. This includes the Craft Drinks zone where you can sample small-batch wine, beer and spirits from local "makers and shakers". How neat is that?

Other NEW sections this year include:

One of a Kind Marketplace
This section is open to all new and emerging makers looking to grow their business. Over 40 talented emerging artisans will have the opportunity to exhibit their unique craft.

One of a Kind French Pavilion
Together with The Chambres de Métiers et de l'artisanat - Ile-de-France (CRMA-IDF), there will be a French Pavilion at the Spring Show. In this pop-up section, nine artisans from the Parisian region will make their Toronto debut. Showcasing quality handmade goods from fashion accessories to home decor, this will be a chance for visitors to see the treasures of Paris without leaving the country.

In addition to the new sections available this year, visitors will also be able find their long standing favourites at The One of a Kind Show. With over 500 makers — 132 of which are new this spring — the Show will feature an array of handmade goods including artisanal food items, décor and dining, fashion, accessories, art, children’s clothing and toys.

Who's excited for the OOAK Spring Show? Mark your calendar and go discover the best in Canadian Handmade! For more info about the show, hours or to purchase tickets - check out the OOAK website here. Happy shopping!

Now, GIVEAWAY time - who want to WIN a pair to tickets? 
I will be giving away FIVE pairs of tickets! Simply enter with the rafflecopter widget below, if you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting David Chiu's Stuff Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. All 5 winners will be randomly chosen with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my email/direct message. Please make sure that you will be able to attend the show happening in Toronto from March 29 - April 2, 2017. Transportation will not be included. Giveaway closes midnight March 27, 2017. Good luck!

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The Captain's Boil Newest Location in Scarborough & Voucher Giveaway!

I'm sure you've heard of The Captain's Boil, am I right? It was actually voted NOW's Reader's Choice Winner for favourite seafood restaurant in Toronto for 2016! I love The Captain's Boil - delicious food, good price and overall fun dining experience! You get to wear a bib & gloves?!

Check out the lovely spread during media night!

Bibs

Gloves

When I was invited to a media night event at their latest Scarborough location, how could I say no? I grew up in Scarborough, so it was so great to hear that one was finally opening in my neighbourhood!

The Captain's Boil is rapidly expanding across the country and their latest location is in Scarborough, 4505 Sheppard Ave. E to be exact! Click here, to see all of their locations.4505 Sheppard Ave E
4505 Sheppard Ave E
For those who are not familiar with The Captain's Boil, it's a Cajun seafood boil restaurant chain. Putting a spin to the traditional Louisiana Creole-inspired crawfish boil recipe,it is a unique yet messy experience like no other. You can look forward to a steaming hot concoction of lobster, king crab legs, shrimp, clams, mussels, corn and potatoes which is served in a bag. You can pick your level of spice and toss the seafood into their blend of secret, Asian-inspired sauces: Cajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Garlic Sauce or Captain's Boil (mix of all three). There are also fresh oysters, side dishes and lunch specials.

Food served in bags.

The king crab legs was soooo good!

Check out all the pics I took during media night - just try not to drool to much : ) To celebrate the opening of the new Scarborough location, make sure you go enter for your chance to win a $20 voucher to use at the new Mid-Scarborough location. More info below.

Lobster!

New addition to the menu - ice cream!

For more info on The Captain's Boil and it's menu, visit their website here. Everyone should definitely go give The Captian's Boil a try! No worries if you're not a fan of seafood, there are other yummy food, like fried chicken wings! It's a great restaurant for all ages - Go dine like a captain and feast like a pirate!

You can only enter this giveaway through my instagram account. Go look for the The Captain's Boil $20 Voucher post. You can follow my instagram @stardchiu account here & simply follow the instructions below the post. The lucky winner will be randomly chosen with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my direct message through instagram. This giveaway is open to local/GTA residents. NOTE: The $20 voucher can only be used at the 4505 Sheppard East Scarborough location. Transportation is not included. Giveaway closes midnight Feb. 8, 2017. Good luck!

To enter giveaway - look for this post on my instagram.

Win Passes to go see The Founder or Gold

I love films and going to the theatre, so I'd love to share it with you guys! Starting this year, I'll try to do some more film related post here and giveaway some passes too! Definitely stay tuned!

Let's get this GIVEAWAY started? Thank you to Elevation Pictures - you can enter to win a ROE (Run of Engagement) passes for two to go see either The Founder or Gold. There will be a total of TWO ROE passes for each film to be won.

You can simply enter through the rafflecopter widget below, if you leave a comment, don't forget to include your email address. When you're visiting David Chiu's Stuff Facebook page, a LIKE to my page would greatly be appreciated. FOUR lucky winners will be randomly chosen with random.org - TWO for each film and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my email/direct message. Giveaway is open to ONLY GTA residents and closes midnight Feb. 4, 2017. Good luck!
 
The Founder 
Stars: Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman and John Carroll Lynch
Theatrical release date: Jan. 20th 2017

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Gold
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Edgar Ramirez and Bryce Dallas Howard
Theatrical release date: Jan. 27th 2017 

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tech21 Chinese New Year Edition iPhone Case by Jacky Tsai - GIVEAWAY

I love tech accessories, especially phone cases which I like to change often. Just in time for Chinese New year, tech21, came out with a special Evo Elite Chinese New Year Edition iphone case with artwork by Jacky Tsai.

This iphone case is not only beautiful but like all tech21 products, also very well made. It's durable and thanks to FlexShock, an ultra-efficient impact absorbing material, Evo Elite offers 2m/6.6ft drop protection - so, have no fear of dropping your phone. The Evo Elite also sits securely in your hand and gives you comfortable, precise access to all ports and function buttons.

To celebrate Chinese New Year, Jacky Tsai's new Chinese pop artwork combines the traditional elements of folk paintings with modern pop art style and techniques. It delivers the happiness, warmth and peace of New Year by combining various joyous elements such as blooms, lucky kids and chickens. To read more about this special edition case, which is available at Apple stores, click here.

And to celebrate Chinese New Year - how about a GIVEAWAY? Thanks to tech21, you can enter to win this lovely Evo Elite Chinese New Year Edition by Jacky Tsai iphone 7 case. One lucky winner can carry the happiness, warmth and peace of the New Year with them everywhere they go.

For more info about tech21 and their great products, you can visit their website here.

You can only enter this giveaway through my instagram account. Go look for the tech21 Evo Elite Chinese New Year Edition iphone 7 case post. You can follow my instagram @stardchiu account here & simply follow the instructions below the post. The lucky winner will be randomly chosen with random.org and they will have 24 hours to reply back to my direct message through instagram. This giveaway is open to both US & Canadian residents and closes midnight Feb. Wed. 8, 2017. Good luck!