lucky penny is on a high… a sugar high, that is… from accompanying her lovely bride-to-be and wedding planner, naomi serkin, to a dessert tasting at the incomparable bobbette & belle.

styled like a chic cottage, the shop in leslieville grew out of the perfect partnership between sarah bell (pastry chef and chocolatier extraordinaire) and allyson meredith bobbitt (award-winning cake designer).

the hungry trio were treated to the most magical parade of confections… almost too gorgeous to eat.

first up were cupcakes: chocolate hazelnut, vanilla with mango passionfruit buttercream, salted caramel and the bride’s kryptonite, red velvet.

followed by bite-sized lemon meringue, raspberry, blueberry tarts and lucky penny’s all-time favourite… you guessed it… butter tarts!

homemade marshmallows delicately flavoured with fruit juices or cocoa, and amuse bouche-sized caramels laced with crunchy crystals of fleur de sel delighted their palates.

yet still, after all this, one treat still puts a smile on lucky penny’s face…  les macarons, just like patisserie ladurée in paris and new york (which just opened). the crunchy exterior breaks and its airy filling melts in her mouth leaving whispered flavours of black currant, pistachio, salted caramel or hazelnut. magnifique!

with too much to choose from, the darlings decided not to decide…  on her bride’s wedding day, guests will be treated to a buffet of all these delectable sweets… unless our girl gets there first. *tummy grumbles*

lucky penny loves her basics… and fall is her *favourite* season to stock up… only this time, for cute boyfriend.

he can leave his car in park… because getting around on his two-wheeler is much more rugged for… er, cute cyclist. levi’s commuter denim is perfect for such expeditions.

their rolled-up jeans are not only stylish, but also functional with 3M reflectivity… and with all of the stuff in his back pocket, levi’s made a utility waistband designed for u-lock storage.

lucky for him, he can get the jeans at lost & found on dundas west… alongside plenty of handsome-looking shirts from libertine-libertine, unis, and wolf vs. goat.

commuter bonus: a cuppa joe for the road.

lucky penny‘s wardrobe is full of soft, girly pieces… that are easy to layer… to dress up, or down.

once only found at aritzia across her lovely nation, wilfred *now* has its own free-standing shop in the toronto eaton centre. it opened t-o-d-a-y on the third floor!

but wait, there is more…

the original wilfred line is vintage-inspired, while wilfred free is more casual featuring comfy fabrics and natural hues. le fou by wilfred is a bi-annual collection of luxurious statement pieces… perfect for date nights, natch.

housing all three different labels all under one roof, she better start counting all her lucky pennies.

greener penny has been known to give good face. she receives endless compliments on her freckle-free, even skin tone. no wrinkly, sun worshiper here.

how does she do it? easy peasy! simple sunblock from her trusty beauty brand, éminence.

they boast handmade organic ingredients from hungary… you know it is legit when royalty travel for skincare regimens. their 5-step sun care starter set is the perfect travel size… 1/2 oz of cleansing/healing and hydration.

slather on their coconut milk cleanser (pre-shake and bake), then smooth on their delightfully delish tropical vanilla sun cream… the fragrance will surely lure in a cute cabana boy or two. *wink*

lucky penny lived abroad in bella roma for a few years… so from time to time, she craves something italian to eat.

when a nearest and dearest learned that st. clair west’s pizza e pazzi serves up authentic neapolitan pizza (as certified by the associazone verace pizza napoletana), she had to give it a whirl. baked for 60 to 90 seconds at 905 degrees, the crust comes out doughy on the inside and crispy on the outside. yummers!

their “margherita verace” was smothered in san marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala… with a side dish of her sitting in a roman piazza and staring at the beautiful men in beautiful italian suits. mamma mia.

the resto also has a solid selection of starters, pastas, salads and desserts but diners beware—there is absolutely no pineapple, half-and-half combos or substitutions allowed… only true italian pizza.

traditional aperitivo is served daily from 5 to 7pm, so order a drink… and enjoy a selection of snacks for free!