A hidden hot spot to dress you for your wildest nights, Coeur is a lingerie palace. The chic room of wall-to-wall royal blue is a life size jewelry box, filled with imported lingerie, fancy gifts, scandalous bathing suits and racey negligees. With a sophisticated feel and trendy flair, Coeur has become a regular addition to Philadelphia's Style Magazine. This year bathing suits are huge part of Coeur's spring line. Funky one-pieces with geometric cutouts and skimpy two pieces with fringe come in a rainbow of colors ($110--$200). Most notable are those by Rosa Ch s, well renowned for their debut in Snoop Dogg's "Beautiful" video -- look for the red, white, and black number, accented with green, this season's color.
But the highlight of Coeur is definitely the nocturnal nighties. Separates or sets, casual or raunchy, this store holds a style for everyone. Featured designs include Christy Turlington's Nula line, booty shorts by Suss, and lacy bras by Millesia. Brazilian, Italian, French, Swedish and Swiss numbers will give you a world-class experience without leaving your bedroom. The most popular are the Cosabella thongs ($18.50) and matching Tees ($39). Bras range from $45-$300, thongs from $18-$200. Coeur comes complete with a spunky diva to help you choose the perfect ensemble. Mona Lisa Jackson, owner and professional shopper extraordinaire, will guide you on an extravagant spree. This is no typical Vicky S experience. Jackson offers garments of superior quality and craftsmanship, and admits that, at times, she'll even remember your bust size. She's been known to pick up fabulous items for her favorite customers on her trips to France and New York. So if you need to rekindle that sex kitten feeling, send your springtime beau for a few sexy items. He can pick you up a silk Jean Paul Gaultier camisole with a matching thong. Or -- if he really did something wrong -- he'll need to purchase the priciest piece around, a white bra made of lace meshed with leather (listed just above $300). Jackson will even make your fella buy a card with his gift. Pricey underwear cannot be complete without some flashy outerwear. Sure enough, a second store is due to open in the upcoming months. Located in Sweat Gym on Passyunk Avenue, Coeur will be selling designer workout gear for both men and women, including items by Dolce & Gabanna and Moschino. Lingerie is the secret to a happy relationship. Give up your grandma panties for some quality thongs and bustiers. You may find a rather large dent in your bank account, but Daddy will understand -- it's an investment. Who says men are the only ones who can spend a fortune to get laid?
