Favourite Thing: Simone Perele's Caressence Bra

This my friends, is our favourite thing this week. WE LOVE THIS BRA! Since Valentine's Day is tomorrow and all, we wanted to spread the love and share the deets on this AMAZING bra with you!

This is the Caressence Bra by Simone Perele, one of the French lingerie collections we carry. Simone Perele was founded in 1948 by Simone herself who was a corset maker. Still going strong, the brand continues to capture the beauty and allure of the "so french woman" who's "personality makes the difference; sparkling, dainty, elegant and lively...a woman of natural distinction." How PERT-fect!

The Caressence Collection combines aloe vera infused threads, to create everlastingly soft lace, and the 3D spacer technology, which is a 3 dimensional knit fabric that lifts and shapes the bust without actually adding any volume. This 3D phenomenon is best discovered by touching the bra! We're talking bubble wrap type fascination here. And yes, it's worth making the trip to find out what we mean! These two components basically create a miracle product. This bra fits virtually anyone. We have had women tell us that it has changed their lives and husbands stop us in the streets to tell us their wives are raving about it! The lace band and detail on the straps add a bit of sex appeal yet the smooth finish of the cup allows you to wear it with virtually all clothing! Why not even show it off under your sheer tops? It comes in a range of sizes including 30 back bands and we usually carry up to an F cup here in the shop. Finally, it really is the most comfortable bra EVER. It is so light and molds to your body shape effortlessly. Talk about hugging your curves!

Above is the fashion colour we have in store now and it is arriving in a few months in this gorge mocha colour below! We also have it available in black and rose -a prettier name for what's commonly referred to as nude or beige.

 

We'll take one in every colour please! Happy Valentine's Day to us!

xox

Favourite Thing: Commando Undies

Back from our wee getaway! This past Saturday one of our best friends got married, you'll forgive us for not wanting to miss the wedding I hope! And here we are back to blab about underwear!

Did you know when you type the word Commando into a Google image search one of the first images that pops up is this?

Arnold's commanding prescence...

Hilarious and very fitting as it relates to our favourite thing at PERT this week. Commando Underwear is the answer to women everywhere waging the war on VPL's. That's visibile panty lines in underwear speak. Much like Arnold in the photo above, these panties, which come in a variety of styles, take down panty lines with fierce and fantastic form. They are ever so thin and laser cut around the edges so you feel like you are virtually wearing no underwear at all, hence their tag line "bettter than nothing." At Pert you'll find the thongs, girl shorts for a bit more coverage, and the full brief if you want to be entirely covered yet look like you aren't at all.

Why wear underwear when you can go commando? Seems like a simple choice really. You can rest assured that there are no visible panty lines going on at the love shack because PERT girls most definitely go commando.

amazing

Make sure to check out Commando's site here for more information about the line. We are also stocking some of their slips because who on earth knows where one can find a decent slip these days. You're welcome.

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.

Favourite Thing: Sexy Period Undies

Ok. So you know when you're supposed to be getting your period any day now but you're not exactly sure because mother nature operates on her own amazingly precise schedule? And when you have this thing you have to go to and you wanted to wear that skirt, it would be really nice if she co-operated for once so you had some peace of mind and could plan your outfit accordingly.
Well girls, might I introduce you to Sexy Period, our favourite thing at PERT this week. Their undies solve this problem. They provide that extra "crap, what if I get my period?" cushion to your busy, on-the-go, oh ya, no problem, I can make that call, right before I pick those up, and get to that meeting to give the all important presentation, meet you for coffee, go to yoga, followed by a much needed nail appointment, walking the dog, then there's that charity event and late dinner with the adorable boy from last months conference. Phew. Yes. These undies will get you through it all. I know. Amazeballs. And, to top it all off, they don't look like the terribly unfortunate granny panties you keep hidden in the back of your dresser drawer for times like these. They come in four lovely styles: thong, cheeky, bikini and hipster. All are made with their signature breathable leak resistent fabric. They definitely won't cramp your style. I don't know about you, but this sounds pretty sexy. Period.

We cannot say enough good things about Sexy Period underwear. Come visit us at PERT and try on a pair as soon as you can! Also, check out this cute little video and their fab website here.

Favourite Thing: Heather Cowl Sweater

Today the snow just makes us want to stay inside and snuggle up with a latte and our magazines! So our lounge wear item of choice, and our favourite thing this week, is this cowl neck sweater from our Heather collection. The perfect cozy sweater for a day like today where we discover that winter is finally here this year! Love the side zipper and cowl neckline. And it's longer in the back, perfect to wear with tights! Enjoy the snow this weekend everyone!

 

Favourite Thing: Elizabeth Cotton Flannel Pajama

This week, Elizabeth Cotton's flannel pajamas are our favourite thing at PERT! I recently had a customer that said she felt like she wanted to stay here and hang out in her pj's for awhile! Isn't that so sweet? Pert is a pretty quaint little shop and we aim to make the atmosphere here as friendly and relaxing as possible! Lingerie shopping should be fun and since it's our favourite thing to do we want you to stay and shop with us as long as you like! These pj's are certainly one of the best to lounge around in! They are so soft and so warm, the ultimate luxury in Portuguese flannel. Elizabeth is dedicated to cultivating the world's finest fabrics which is why we love her pajamas. Her fabrics are all natural, produced in European mills especially for her, and then made in a small factory in the historic garment district of New York. 

These jammies are ones that only get better with age! It is no surprise then that they made it onto the "O List" as one of Oprah's favourite things! And now they've become one of our favourites here at the love shack! The flannels we have come in 3 prints, each one being the perfect pick-me-up during our chilly Canadian winter. These pj's are definitely one thing we want to give and get this Christmas!

5 days away...

Favourite Thing: Philippe Matignon Lace Tights

Our new favourite thing at the love shack this week are these Philippe Matignon lace tights. 

Philippe Matignon is a luxury hosiery brand from Italy providing a variety of tights, stockings and socks. They have an extensive collection featuring many different styles, colours and prints, all of which are of the highest quality fabric and most importantly, very comfortable! Philippe Matignon is known for using at least two times the lycra fibres over each hosiery fibre on their stockings. This adds to the durability and detail in their pieces. Since tights have become an accessory, a way to jazz up any outfit,we couldn't wait for these ones to arrive at PERT. Their holiday collection, which we are unpacking this afternoon, is super snazzy! We are certainly going to be taking home a few new pairs!

This lace effect print is versatile, it can be dressed up like we are wearing it, or easily worn with denim shorts, a chunky sweater and boots, for a more casual look.

For a closer look at the collection check out their website here.

Favourite Thing: Acca Kappa Hair Brush

We are going to share some of our favourite things at PERT, and the Acca Kappa hair brush just arrived so we had to share it as our first favourite thing! 

Cute Retro Graphic!

This one pictured is a pin brush and another brush is available with bristles. It is lightweight and the perfect addition to any vanity! The Acca Kappa products are manufactured in Italy. The company was founded in 1869 made famous by their quality hair brushes, combs and accessories. They are the official brush supplier to Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family. Fancy indeed! The line has expanded and now includes skincare, soaps and fragrances! Our favourite scent is their most popular,white moss. The hand cream works wonders! And we are also gaga over their "1869" cologne for men!

This is a wonderful product and considering it is one of the best it is no doubt to take good care of our luscious locks. We are all about a little extra pampering here at PERT! And when we aren't busy getting glam the brush of course doubles as our microphone! Perfect for girly sleepovers where we belt out our favourite cheesy songs! This one by Paul Carrack is definitely deserving of a little hair brush action! Sing along here!

More favourite things to come! Enjoy this beautiful weekend! Happy Thanksgiving!