Sheila Frank: Spring 2009 Ready To Wear

We’ve been crushing on Sheila Frank for a while -- you may remember this from a previous post about her sexy retro pinup girl swimsuits.

After attending her Spring 2009 ready-to-wear collection during Fashion Week we were left with an overwhelming desire to fast forward through Winter so that we could slink ourselves into her über glam frocks as quickly as possible.

Though the inspiration was clearly rooted in Sheila’s beloved vintage, this time around her designs were a little less ‘50s rockabilly, a little more turn-of-the-last-century Gibson Girl – and we couldn’t have been more impressed.

The collection was a charming blend of worldly sophistication and girlish virtue; sexy and innocent but not at all prudish. The kind of girl that just oozes sensuality – she just doesn’t know it. Silhouettes were sleek and simple in shimmery fabrics; a weave over here, a little ruching over there: small embellishments with maximum impact.

Intrigued?

You should be. Check out our Flickr album and take a peek at Sheila’s site for more info on where to purchase.

Rosa Cha Spring 2009 Runway: Get The Look Now With Edward Tricomi

Fashion Week is coming to a close and it's cold and rainy here in the City. As I stare out at Bryant Park from my office window, I'm in dire need of a sunny pick-me-up.

This week's Rosa Cha show is just the ticket.

The Brazilian swimwear designer sent models floating down the runway in perhaps the most glam bathing suits and flowy caftans I've ever seen.

Pistachio, white, and coral suits encrusted with luxe embellishments like Swarovski crystals and chunky beads make these suits too pretty to get wet -- if I were about 10 lbs lighter I think I'd throw a sarong around one, get my hair did, and head out for a night on the town.

The suits will have to wait, but the sexy, glossy hair? I'm all over it.

I asked our resident hair expert Edward Tricomi how he achieved the model's sleek runway locks. Turns out the secret is in the serum.

Pre Blow-Drying Calming Serum to be exact.

This lightweight formula tames frizz and adds shine without weighing hair down. It also acts as a shield, protecting the hair from the sun and humidity. (A big plus since frizzy hair just won't cut it when rockin' the Rosa Cha)

Edward used a round bristle brush, divided the hair and blew out each section separately spritzing volumizer as he went along to maximize the body and shine. A dollop of serum later and off the girls went, looking utterly fabulous.

Don't believe me? Check out the video below to see what I mean!

A Chic Laptop Clutch? You Bet!

I'm going to have to thank blogger Coquette for this head's up: in honor of Fashion Week Vivienne Tam, in collaboration with HP, has released quite possibly the chicest PC notebook I've ever seen.

It's officially at the top of my wish list. If it held my lippie, wallet, and keys I'd marry it.

Read more about it here.

And while I'm on the topic of delish tech gear, I'd like to throw in one of these yummy iPod nanos as well.

(Photos via Coquette & Apple)