Hello Darlings,
The other night I had the opportunity to attend a Mulcair presentation at the chic Rac boutique in Yorkville. The Mulcair designs were fantastic and the store was stocked up with a wide selection of up and coming designer pieces. It was a fantastic night with lots of talented bloggers and fashion insiders.
The highlight of my evening was having the ability to support my friend Anthea from Clothes Line Finds, the creative genius behind an upcoming documentary, Faces of Fashion. Actually, Anthea and I met three years ago at a bloggers’ lunch and have become great friends. The documentary focuses on the Canadian fashion industry and I am honored to be one of the few bloggers chosen to represent bloggers’ point of view.
The idea behind this film is absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to have the opportunity to share it with you when it is finished. As part of the night, Athea and her filming crew were kind enough to create my first Vlog video, which is coming up sometime next week 
Yes, I am hoping to introduce video blog entries to With Love…
Anthea of clotheslinefinds.blogspot.com and I
Vivienne Westwood baby style...too cute!
As for the look for the evening, I wore my new Mackage trench coat which was complimented by the new Z Spoke by Zac Posen purse. As always, the quality and beauty of Mackage coats are undeniable and I am probably one of their most loyal customers. With four Mackage coats and counting, I can say that as far as outerwear goes, theirs is truly detailed to perfection. With a fairly reasonable price tag (the average coat is in the $500-800 price range) their items are an “investment” worth making. Now, I sound like I represent Mackage! I do not have any affiliation with the company, I just really love their coats!
I am wearing: ♥ Mackage Abella Trench Coat ♥ Autumn Cashmere Cashmere Dress ♥ Calvin Klien Opaque Tights ♥ La Baccarina Leather and Suede Thigh High Boots ♥ Z Spoke by Zac Posen ToteUnderneath the trench I decided on a simple Autumn Cashmere dress which I love and always will. As far as cashmere goes, Autumn Cashmere is pricy but the quality and longevity makes up for the splurge. I would suggest stocking up on their items on sale, which makes them more affordable. On a more affordable side, I think that Club Monaco has amazing cashmere in great selection of styles. I probably have over a dozen pieces, including variations of the same cardigan because when they go on sale it a sin not to buy multiples. Club Monaco cashmere does wear amazingly well and the quality of the yarn is fantastic.
So, to answer few of reader requests, I would say that if you’re looking for a statement piece that is bound to make an impression I say save up and spend couple hundred on the items from Autumn Cashmere, as their line is sheer luxury. If you’re looking for classic, staple pieces I say definitely check out Club Monaco. I have a large cashmere collection from variety of labels, but these are the best ones as far as quality and longevity goes.
Julio of fashionnights.com, Jay of foryoursatisfashion.com, and Spiro of itsallstyletome.wordpress.com
Also, be sure to always hand wash your cashmere and lay flat to dry. When cared for properly, cashmere will last you a long time. Just to add, I do avoid dry cleaners only because the harsh chemicals reduce the lifespan of clothes by a half and also I’ve had sooo many items ruined. Those are my basic guide lines of cashmere indulgence
The girls behind Rac Boutique Glenna Weddle and Faith Orfus and I
On a side note, I would like to add that I know that I have been a bit sparser with my blog entries due to the lack of inspiration and a major writer’s block. However, I am back and ready to mingle. Here are some things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks:
- Vlog
- Packing for a trip without checking luggage
- Blogging live on location
- My favorite spring trends and must-have list
- And much more!
Anthea and I with Juliana Bennett, designer of Mulcair
P.S. The million dollar question of today is… are you going to watch the Academy Awards??? I probably will while doing my school work
Wishing Everyone A Happy Sunday!!!
With Love…
Marta
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Marta you look absolutely lovely! I have been missing your outfit posts and am glad you have found inspiration again. The coat goes so beautifully with the bag. And I can’t wait to see your video blog. I love watching and making videos, although I am certainly an amateur - I just film and upload, no editing or anything
Thank you so much… I am having such a hard time with the videos
Your new trench coat is beautiful
Thank you!
Hi Marta! I hope you will start vlogging! Ever since I started my YouTube Channel I have had so much fun! It would definitely offer your readers/viewers a new perspective on fashion and style. Can’t wait to see what you come up with
Thank you Solomiya, I am soo not used to the idea of videos. But here’s my channel: withl0veg
Your channel is absolutely amazing!!!
That’s a great mac! Love it
That is
Marta, I’m not such a big fan of the color combo of this outfit. All your pieces are incredible but for some reason the browns over the black & white did not flow together for me. I feel maybe using colors like navy blue or even deep purple underneath would have been a better complement to bring out the warmth and richness in the khaki/camel/gold of your trench and bag (plus your gorgeous hair), while still feeling seasonally-appropriate with darker tones. Even looking at your first picture, your bag is juxtaposed with the navy blue coat of the lady behind you — I love the contrast and it would have been lovely to see that on you. I know your style does not involve too much color and it works wonderfully for you but I also know you do not use brown-based palettes too often. Perhaps color is something you can experiment with more now that you have these two amazing pieces? I don’t think black would always do them justice, although I like the air of crispness that white lends…
No matter what you are wearing you are always beautiful though
I always enjoy your outfit posts. xo
That you Iris, the coat is not brown but more so brick with neutral beige. However I will definitely keep your suggestion in mind the next time I wear the trench. Thank you so much, I very much enjoy the useful input
I Love mackage coats too, have to say, although sadly there is a lack of them in my closet for the moment. I am also loving the new bag - I like the colour, and it complements that fab trench so well.
Thank you Becca
That bag looks like it’s throwing up out of both ends, and i think that’s why i’m in love with it!
Well thank you, those are bows on the end
I love the new trench coat, it matches perfectly with the Zac Posen bag. I would have loved to see what the dress looked like!
Eternally yours,
Stephanie
Thank you Stephanie! Here’s the post where you can see the dress that I wore underneath : http://www.withlovegabrielle.com/cashmere/#more-2025
The trench coat is amazing!
Thank you
LOVE the Vivienne Westwood baby shoes! To die for
I know, I adore them as well
Your coat and bag watch perfectly! I can’t believe they’re not made by the same brand!
Thank you Barb
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