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.

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?