H&M's New Men's Space & Gift Card Giveaway

As you may know, I'm a huge fan of H&M and I've got a very exciting news to share to all the men's shoppers out there. The H&M at Eaton Centre had recently reopened with a brand new men's department - H&M Man. This beautiful new space will carry all of the existing men's H&M concepts, including designer and capsule collections.

You guys must go check out the newly expansion space - it's more spacious to shop than before and of course much more selections. I was there a few days ago and I'm really loving the new space! Check out the pics below or even better, drop by in person and see it for yourself!

Sport Athletic wear now available!

Very cool fitting rooms - much larger and feature wall to wall mirrors!

This expansion project at the H&M Eaton Centre is not done yet. Part of the new ladies space just opened this past week, with the reminder opening as the fall season approaches. Kids, the new Beauty department and the highly anticipated HOME collection will launch in the new year - and that's when the whole store will have a really GRAND reopening. So, lots to look forward to - stay tuned!

Cash desk - made of green marble.

Accessories!

Thanks to H&M, to get my readers excited to shop the newly expansion space at the Eaton Centre especially for H&M Man - you can enter for a chance to WIN a $50 gift card!

To enter, use the rafflecopter wideget below. The $50 gift card can be used at any H&M locations. 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 lucky winner 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 8, 2015. Good luck!



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iStore - Digital Lifestyle Retail Store

iStore , now open at Scarborough Town Centre. Upper level near the food court.

I recently went and checked out a media event for the launch of the new iStore in Toronto - located at Scarborough Town Centre. iStore is a retail concept that has showcases digital lifestyle products in a welcoming environment for consumers to play before purchase. This includes digital products in audio, health and fitness, photography, cooking and designer cases, bags and accessories. Based out of Montreal since 2010, this will be the third location behind Montreal and Edmonton.

 

iStore may probably become one of my fav store - it's where fashion meets tech! It's sleek, glamourous setting and wide array of cutting-edge digital accessories make it a unique and exciting shopping destination. They features the widest range of digital lifestyle products from industry brand leaders! Plus, iStore is authorized reseller of Apple products! You could spend hours in there! So many great stuff to see and play with!

You guys must go check it out! Also, just in time for back to school - it's the place to shop! Take a look at some of the great products and features (ie. Sound booth & charging stations) that is available at the iStore below from pics I've taken at the media event.

FYI: iStore, at Scarborough Town Centre will be having their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, August 22nd. There will be live demos, sound booth experience, free gift for every visitor (while quantities last) and you could also enter for a chance to win an Apple Watch and other great prizes!!!

Now, what are you waiting for? Enjoy your visit and make sure to share how it went and what you bought with #iStoreTO! You can follow iStore on twitter here.

I love this Sound booth! What a cool idea? This unique and custom-built sound booth has been engineered with a sound-proof foam interior to contain high-quality sound in an intimate setting. The sliding door with see-through window allows you to test and compare each individual product.

istore staff and me inside the sound booth testing out some speakers!

This Charging stations uses fingerprint recognition technology to lock and unlock a small personal locker, which secures your phone while it is charging. It's a free service that enables you to charge your phone while you shop!

A great feature at the istore: Out-of the box items enables you to touch and discover the functionalities of the accessories.

 

 

Some of the many great products iStore carries:

 

H&M - Back to School

It's almost that time - Back to School for the little ones! Check out the latest offers from H&M. Lots of fun, adorable stuff! Printed sweaters, comfortable basics and warm outerwear - all perfect for everyday adventures and after-school fun!

Don't forget to take advantage of this great offer: 20% off your entire kids purchase!  Get your coupon here! Happy Shopping!

TOMS Backpack to Support Anti-bullying

TOMS does not only makes shoes and eyewear, but earlier this year, they launched a bag collection! Now, just in time for back-to-school season, TOMS has launched an anti-bully StandUp Youth Backpack Collection. It features six youth backpack styles in a range of colours, prints and styles.

Each backpack features a padded laptop compartment, cushioned adjustable straps for comfort, a front zip pocket, a quilted buckle and zipper closure, and is made from 100% printed polyester.

Following their One for One business model, this StandUp Youth Backpack Collection will support the anti-bullying programs No Bully and the Crisis Text Line. The funds from each backpack will be used to provide training for school staff and crisis counselors to help prevent and respond to instances of bullying.

Remember:
With every TOMS StandUp Backpack purchased, TOMS will help stop bullying, one youth at a time. One for one.

How cool is that, right? The collection is now available for $60 CDN at Journeys retail stores and online at Journey.ca - Which one is your fav? For more styles, click here.

Native Shoes - The All-White Apollo Moc

White kicks are becoming very popular - a definitely must have in your sneaker collection! Check out this lovely pair from Native Shoes!

Native Shoes launched an exclusive limited edition colour-way of one of their newest styles, the Apollo Moc. The Modernized moccasin was released in an all over white microfiber upper and EVA outsole.

Weighing in at 6 ounces a shoe, the all over shell white Apollo Moc is one of Native's lightest silhouettes. The shoe features a shock absorbent EVA outsole with rubber inserts, no-sew construction, and is 100% animal-free. Also featuring a washable perforated upper, these shoes 'keep it lite' and airy throughout summer and into fall.

Haven't heard of Native Shoes? Native Shoes was established in Vancouver, Canada in 2009 with a vision to create ' Future Classics' by combining iconic, casual silhouettes with the best of evolving techonology. The result is lightweight, future forward shoes for men, women and children. Native makes innovative, creative and above all, lite products.

What do you guys think of this all over white Apollo Moc? I LOVE them - very futuristic looking! Not a fan? Check out the other great colours it comes in here. It is available now at selected retailers for $70.

Performing at T&T Waterfront Night Market!

An exciting news to share! I'll be performing at the 6th Annual T&T Waterfront Night Market this weekend! The night market is happening August 14-16, 2015 on Cherry Street in Toronto. For more information, you can check out their website here.

Now, mark this down: I'll be on centre stage Saturday August, 15 at 4:45pm. I'll be singing 4 songs: 2 solos and 2 duets (with my sister and friend, Jennifer Uy). As to which songs? Well, you'll just have to come see! : )

It'll be a lot of fun - delicious street food along with great entertainment! Come on by if you're free this weekend - it's FREE admission! Hope to see you there! 

Event poster

Chef's Plate - Meal Delivery Service

No time to groceries shop or to cook? Then you must check out Chef's Plate! Chef's Plate's mission is to put fun back into the kitchen. They're a meal delivery service based in downtown Toronto (but now deliver across Ontario) that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and recipe cards for nutritious and affordable meals. They eliminate all the hassle and send you flavour packed meal kit designed by their Executive Chef that include as mentioned all the pre-portioned fresh ingredients to make a gourmet meal in 30 minutes or less!

How it works:
1. Discover recipes you'll love: 6 new recipes each week.

2. Select your plan: Choose from their 3 weekly plans and you'll receive a box of fresh, seasonal and pre-portioned ingredients with detailed recipes cards.

3. Chef's plate deliver all the ingredients: Deliveries occur every Monday. Meals are sent in a refrigerated box so your food stays fresh.

4. You cook a great meal! Use the detailed recipes cards and step-by-step instructions and you'll become a zero to kitchen hero!

Pricing:
They have the option of 2 Person Plan or a 4 Person plan, $10.95 per plate, very affordable! Definitely much cheaper and healthier than most take out.

I recently got a chance to try it out. FYI - I hardly ever cook so if I could do it - you would have nothing to worry about. The process was quite simple and actually pretty fun. It was very rewarding to see this beautiful plate of food at the end. My family was impressed. Plus, it was delicious! Everybody (stomach) was happy! Check out my beautiful finish product pic below!

You guys should definitely give Chef's Plate's a try! And just for my readers, use this special link when ordering - you will receive 2 FREE plates (or 1 meal kit) on your first order!!

 

Special delivery from Chef's Plate! Don't worry if you're not home to pick up your box. Your ingredients will stay fresh in your refrigerated box for up to 12 hours after the expected delivery time!

Fresh ingredients with ice packs.

 

My meal of choice that week: Marjoram Marinated Chicken with spinach linguine and a rapini lemon cream sauce. There's the recipe card along with all the ingredients which were nicely packaged and labelled - even the one garlic! ; )

Cooking & prepping in progress:

 

 

And the final product!! (drum rolls please...)