Little (Winter) Luxuries

Since we are under a deep freeze I thought I would post a few of my winter essentials. Nothing like adding a little bit of luxury to warm up your everyday routine.

Using a serum during the winter is a must. This on by Avene is my favourite.

Hanro describes itself as "pure luxury on skin" and that is no word of a lie. From their "Woolen Silk" collection, this luxurious wool and silk warmwear looks and feels like butter. If a girls gotta get her behind into long underwear, let this be it.

Here we have Acca Kappa's White Moss Body Butter, Hand Cream and Nourishing Face Mask. These are all perfect products for adding some extra love to your skin. Which in this weather, will be appreciated.

If you can't tell by now I am obsessed with skin care. Elabloom facial oil is made locally right here in Toronto twice monthly on signature "bloom dates" ensuring it is always fresh. The 100% pure and natural extracts it is made from keep your skin hydrated and permanently glowing. I use this regularly and in the winter mix a few drops into my Olay Restorative Sleep Cream (like I said, obsessed). Moisturizers everywhere have got to try Elabloom. It will make such a difference in your skin!

Soy unsweetened green tea lattes from Starbucks. So good. Starbucks being right across from the store. Also good. Extra hot nowadays don't forget!

Photos from here, here and here.

A Very Merry Crush on Mira

Mira Slip -Vermillion

Leaving a lasting impression is practically a given when one opts to wear this gem, read: the endless underwear as outerwear possibilities. So ladies, what we really want to say is get your behinds in here quick because anything Fortnight Lingerie doesn't hang around for long. Nor should it considering it's french exits, from boutiques everywhere, come with that marquer les esprits flare.

Mira Slip -Vermillion

Just as we believe anything under your clothes makes a difference in how you walk the walk and talk the talk, so do the lovely ladies behind Fortnight. Which is why their pieces will always be the food equivalent to my Nonno's lasagna, droolworthy and satisfying. What you get with Fortnight not only looks delicious but comes from a place of expert craftsmanship and attention to detail. Did we mention this brand is from Toronto and made in Toronto too? Probably, since it seems we just can't stop telling you about them, but since Canada isn't exactly the lingerie capitol of the world (yet!) we reserve the right to brag.

Who would not want to unwrap this Christmas morning? Or better yet buy it as a Christmas gift for yourself! We will always be crushing on all things Fortnight here at PERT. Oh and again, let me repeat myself, come and get it while it's hot! Note that said hotness never cooling is guaranteed.

Oh what a very merry Christmas it is! Happy holiday lingerie shopping to all and to all a good night!

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: 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.

Pajama Game

a few PERT pj's

I don't sleep in silk fluttery things all the time. I will be the first person to admit my favourite thing to sleep in is a t-shirt! Yep. Just a t-shirt. A thigh-skimming oversized old t-shirt, makes me feel the most pert.

What else gets played in my pajama game? Tank tops paired with candi factory undies or high waisted ruffle "tulsa" shorts from Zinke. A little chemise from Christine Vancouver if I'm feeling girly. An Elizabeth Cotton nightshirt for those occasions when I want to be comfortable yet presentable. A travel essential. Flannels on Christmas morning, obviously.

But I'll always go back to that old t-shirt. I think it's got the most game; when playing around in pajamas.

xox
trep