Kate does Toronto...

On Wednesday night last week, along with the wonderful girls at Lotus Leaf, we celebrated the launch of Dear Kate underwear here in Toronto! We have been loving the fashionable and functional underthings from this made for women by women underwear line ever since they were known as Sexy Period. Fresh off a successful re-brand the girls thought it was time to bring the amazingness of no more "oops moments" to Canada and we are so glad they did! We threw the best underwear party ever with champagne, sweets and thanks to our lovely and talented seamstress Paulina, customizable panties! Everyone went home with a bedazzled pair of Dear Kate underwear and the knowledge that although Kate can't reschedule your time of the month or train your unborn child, she can make life safer for your favourite dress. Even when we don't feel so hot, sometimes it's nice to know we can still look it because who wouldn't  be looking their best with the peace of mind that Kate has them covered? Kate provides the back-up you need without sacrificing style and comfort! It is now possible to truly feel like a rock star every single day of the month. So let's flash that killer smile and take on the world shall we? It's amazing how the right underwear can truly change your life.

Thanks to Emile Faga for these photos! To see more check out the Dear Kate facebook page!

LOVE YOUR BODY

Tomorrow is Now Foundation's "Love Your Body" day for 2012 so we just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to love every part of their bodies.

All of the parts you don't like are worth loving anyways because they make up the whole beautiful package that is you! Too often we focus on size and especially when talking bras it's really shape that plays a significant part in finding the right one. Ladies, your breasts are often looked at in terms of size no? I've probably written about this before but it is definitely worth repeating since thinking in terms of too small or too big isn't going to get you anywhere. Two women, with roughly the same figure, aren't going to have the exact same breast shape are they? Therefore you need to consider that shape to get a comfortable and supportive fit! You'll come up with the correct band and cup if you follow the shape of your body. It makes sense doesn't it? So forget about size for a minute, since all it is is a number and a letter, and embrace your shape! It's the outline for something so much more and remember, like this year's campaign says, "Drawing outside the lines is beautiful."

xox

trep

Favourite Thing: Amulette Lingerie

Amulette Lingerie -tie bralette and ruffled panty

Alright girls! Wedding season is finally upon us! So this week our favourite thing comes from Amulette, appropriately from the lines' Fiance collection. As you might have already guessed, it doesn't take much for a ruffled bra and panty set with big satin bows to make it onto our list of favourite things, but this one gets better still.

Amulette comes to us from designer Johanna Isaac, whos "soul" purpose was to create a collection that refelcted "her desire of bringing the magic of fairy tales and love stories to the real world." Her designs are exquisite, using a lot of cottons and laces together which is rare in a lingerie collection. I like to think of it as the perfect marriage (pun intended) of natural beauty and feminine embellishments. An amulette, which means "charm of love" comes with each piece of lingerie. This "little gift," as quoted from the website, is meant as "a lucky charm which defeats unhappiness and brings desire stimulating eternal love." This bra and panty set is defintely one of PERT's must haves for a honeymoon suitcase. I am super head over heels for this collection and just like an amulette I hope to always keep love close to me. Isn't it just terribly romantic? Here's to love, laughter and happily ever after. For extra oooing and ahhhing visit Amulette online here.

Happy International Women's Day

via Pinterest

It's International Women's Day today! Remember, there was a time when women couldn't vote. I know things have changed but, what was up with that?! Thank goodness for the advancements we have made in equal rights for women around the world. Today is all about celebrating that and looking ahead as we continue to create a shimmering future for all women and girls! In many cities, today is a holiday celebrated much like Mother's Day where men shower the women they love with flowers and small gifts. Hmm...interesting. Although women continue to face struggles regarding equal pay, representation and violence it is wonderful that we are free to make our own choices and celebrate what it is we can bring to this world. Together, there really isn't anything we can't do. 

xox

trep

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It's a Pert Noel...

sweet treats

soak station

Last night at the love shack we had a little meet and greet where we introduced PERT to Toronto's Media. Such a cute party. We did video interviews with Bryanna from Je Suis TV and Monique from Bravery Productions! Our first on camera interviews in the store! Jacqueline from Soak came with Soak's new fragrance "Lacey," the perfect scent for PERT! Plus, she did demos showing everyone how to use the product! We had treats from the patisserie across the street, it was a very sweet evening! We gave tours of the store and showed off our favourite pieces in the shop to some of Toronto's best stylists and editors! And to top it all off our website also launched! Thanks to Melanie of Bozzo PR for organizing our lovely shindig, Janelle of Hello Dear Design and Illustration and Joel of Joel Hentges Graphic Design and Illustration for creating our beautiful website! Soakwash and Candi Factory provided goodies for our gift bags and we thank them so much! We love early Christmas presents at PERT! We enjoyed having everyone and thank all for taking time out of their busy schedules to be apart of our evening! xox

You can see Pert's website by clicking here.

gift bags

Soak's "Lacey"

18 days away!

It's December...

And we are excited to celebrate our first holiday season at PERT! I love the atmosphere this time of year, because the snow shimmers in the light and everything, everywhere you go is all sparkly! It's so much fun! The malls are always extra cozy and it's nice to bundle up and go for a walk and look at all the Christmas lights! I also like wrapping presents. I have this thing for ribbons and bows, I collect them actually (no, I'm not kidding). And since it's December that means it's time to start Christmas shopping! What's on your Christmas list? I think I might ask Santa for some new pj's...betcha would never have guessed that one.

24 days away...

Love Your Body

It's "Love Your Body" day!

This is a very important message for women and girls of all ages (men too)! The largest campaign is put on every year by the NOW Foundation, the National Organization for Women, but the idea has caught on and pretty much everyone out there is supporting this cause. If you aren't, you should be!

Simply take a moment and tell yourself you are beautiful because you are in fact, beautiful! If you are having trouble believing it, you can change this! There are so many resources at our fingertips that can help us lead happy, healthy and enriching lives. If you are someone that struggles with your body image, and let's face it, who hasn't, you know that this can interfere with how you live your life everyday. A great thing about this campaign is that it encourages us to look at ourselves and our bodies and see the good and the bad and realize that although we may not love everything about our appearance, there are things we do love and we need to embrace this and run with it! Focusing on the positives gives us the fuel we need to make a change. It's all about positivity, encouraging a healthy body-image and celebrating self-acceptance!

 

Ladies, I encourage all of you to celebrate your curves today! We whipped out the tape measure at Pert and we're rocking 32-25-35. Petite yes, but we have a little junk in the trunk that we're keeping amazing all the time because we have chosen to climb the stairs to our apartment. Also, thanks to our properly fitted bra,we're looking and feeling very perky. E cup. When Ludacris was rapping about double D's he was clearly missing out. 

Take some "me" time today, tell a friend they are beautiful, call your Mom, or your sister, and tell her you don't know what you would do without her. Compliment a stranger. Look in the mirror and focus on everything wonderful that is staring back at you. And repeat after me: 

"My body's too bootylicious for ya babe."

Find out more information about the NOW Foundation on their website here.