Hello Darlings,

Do you consider yourself a rational person, who makes good spending decisions and exercises restraint? Every so often there is an item that I really want it, but just can’t seem to justify the cost. At the end of the day, I usually feel pretty good about making wise choices.

For me right now, that item is an Yves Saint Laurent Oval Arty Ring. For a year I’ve admired this little gem from a distance until a few days ago. When you’re debating to spend more than you think you should, a second opinion is highly recommended. So after being responsible for so long it was my mother who encouraged to finally buy the ring!

Hello Darlings,

A woman's purse is a piece that should never be crossed by a man. It is a single and most important item that a woman can purchase as it not only represents her character but also her taste. Show me a purse and I will tell you who you are. Although I am not sure what my purses say about me, here's a quick look inside of it... what story does it tell?

In my Purse from Marta Tryshak on Vimeo.

As I was reading A Guide to Quality, Taste & Style by Tim Gunn, I came across this interesting quote on how to choose a bag.

Hello Darlings,

I finally got away from my desk for desserts with my bestie. After a few treats and some juicy gossip, we headed to Future Shop to pick up my camera lens. Given my beginner’s knowledge of photography and that an average decent camera lens costs a couple hundreds, it was no small investment.

So why all of a sudden shop for “serious” equipment, well I am very proud to announce that WithLoveGabrielle was awarded a government grant as a promising small business! I feel very fortunate to have an opportunity to work in two areas that I truly adore: art and social media.

Call it destiny or call it luck, but there are times when there’s no escape from going home with it. I am not an impulsive shopper and follow my heart when it comes to acquiring new items: I must really love something before buying. There is one exception to this self-control rule: Marc Jacobs. With him, every rational thought is squeezed out of my head by cute tees with little Miss Marc on them, and the leather masterpieces most people call shoes and purses.

Inside With Love... Closet: All things Marc Jacobs from Marta Tryshak on Vimeo.

All reason goes out the window when I spot a new collection of Marc by Marc Jacobs shoes. When walking into a shoe department, it feels as if hypnosis has been performed on me: “You are getting sleeeeeepy. Browse the shoes, take out the Visa and swipe.” But one way or another it never plays out quite that way, as I always torture myself over the prices of designer items. It’s almost as if you have to sell a limb to purchase something to wear on that limb! Therefore as a finance-conscious Marc Jacobs addict, it is hard to resist when you come across an item that makes your heart race. Then reality hits when you turn over the price tag and feel a heart attack coming on. No more heart skipping beats; it stops completely when your eyes lay upon those triple zeros. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone