Fashion Blog » Designer Inspired Look: Back to Black

There are times when a designer goes to ‘the other side’ and decides to design somewhat affordable clothing lines for major name retail corporations. Cynthia Rowley was one of the pioneers in this movement—she launched Swell-a pink, girly collection of home items- at Target stores several years ago.

Although Swell has since then been phased out, Rowley did pull yet another trick out of her sleeve– Whim, a collection of items geared for summer outdoor entertaining, clothing excluded. It’s obvious though that Rowley is certainly saving her design genius for her actual clothing collections. Her most recent is oh-so-pretty, she stuck to a soft blue and gray color palette—something very easy on the eyes. She even dabbled in the resurfacing tie dye look, a bit of a risk, but executed quite well.

     Aqua Women’s Ombre Halter Dress in heather gray $98, Bloomingdales.com

     Juicy Couture Faux Horn Cuff Bracelet $128, Nordstrom.com

 Jeffrey Campbell ‘Maze’ Sandal $99.95, Nordstrom.com

 Robert Rodriguez Black High Sheen Bouffon Shift Dress $184.99, bluefly.com

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