What I Want To Look Like Right Now: A Retro Pinup Queen

I’ve been on somewhat of an anti-summer kick lately…tired of the heat, bored with cobalt blue, totally over gladiator sandals…my fashion mindset has been all things Fall, all the time.

Like a slap across the face, Sheila Frank's adorable retro bathing suits have completely snapped me out of it. Look, it’s still freaking H-O-T. Remember those darling one-piece suits we told you about earlier?

What better time than the present to lounge around the pool in these numbers:

I’m partial to the chocolate brown, but if you’re so inclined, they’re also available in a saucy leopard print too. Best of all they’re marked down from $74 to $52.

Find the stores nearest you that carry this line, as well as a smattering of online boutiques here.

Don’t say I never gave ya nuthin’. Now be a lamb and pour me a coconut lime ricky would ya doll face?

Trends Report: Bathing Beauties

It used to be an itsy bitsy, teeny weeny, little polka dot bikini was all you needed to make waves by the seashore. If you planned on actually swimming in your swimsuit then a sensible racer back Speedo was the way to go – but gone are the days of the shapeless one piece – the latest swimsuits play up your best attributes while elevating the humble beach uniform to runway worthy proportions. To learn more about the colors and bodyline silhouettes that work best for you, be sure to log in to Always In Style and complete your Personal Profiles.

There is something quite ladylike and glam about the one piece – it’s retro in the best sense of the word. And they’re not just for the shy any longer – isn’t it always far sexier to leave more to the imagination? We think so. Look for big trends like toga style one shoulder pieces, asymmetric cutouts, embellishments like beads or buttons, and figure enhancing fabrics that shape or create curves where necessary.

Letarte Seahorse Plunge One-Piece Fig Leaves	Sailor Swimmie Oak	2319 Lun OndadeMar
Women’s Solid Slender Convertible Swim Dress Lands End	Insight Tucan Tango Revolve Clothing	Twist Front One Piece J.C. Penney