In a play on some James Bond, Cynthia Rowley is calling this collection, Resort Classics: “the basics are no longer enough.” There’s some serious truth there what a sad morning when you realize your closet is all basics, no fun.
Rowley is here to amp up that fun factor. As the founder of Exhibition A, a kind of “fine art for the people” enterprise, the designer is all about celebrating the work of the creative ones, herself being among them. For resort, that meant not just distributing images of a collection, but instead, releasing a cool stop animation lookbook created by Reed & Rader that incorporates the work of artist Josh Smith Smith’s to scale dinosaur painting also serves as inspiration for the collection.
That creative reference found its way via prehistoric pendant necklaces and a vibrant way with color. Dresses and skirts are found in bright yellow and turquoise, while wide leg flowing pants highlight one of the season’s best new silhouettes. Patterns borrow from the painting’s layered strokes and there are enough little dressesincluding a white shift with bow detail and a navy, green and light blue floral minito keep those Cynthia Rowley devotees well-outfitted for the season of vacations and getaways. Before you let your eyes get lost in the stop action fray, take note of those especially awesome platform Mary Janes.
My 2012 Resort collection is all about coloring outside the lines, Rowley explains. We wouldn’t expect anything less.
Contest!
We’ve teamed up with the Cynthia Rowley team to give you a chance to win a select Resort wardrobe from the video (to be chosen for you personally by Cynthia Rowley). Well choose one winner randomly on Wednesday 29, 2011.
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment below and like the Cynthia Rowley fan page then head over to the StyleCaster Fan page and like your favorite resort look!
Step 1: Post a comment below
Step 2: “Like” the Cynthia Rowley fan page
Step 3: “Like” your favorite look on the StyleCaster fan page
*Winners must be 18 or older and a resident of the U.S.
I’ve always been a huge fan of the CR brand. I;m lovng the structure of the clothing and the hemlines on the dresses.
I adore the yellow pussywillow blouse and matching palazzo pant! Gorgeous.
Cynthia Rowley’s Resort collections are always my favorite, and this new one reminds me of why! I love all of her playful prints that make me feel like I’m still a little girl playing dress up, but in the most chic way possible.
The colors caught my eye first. Beautiful hues with elegant patterns.
I love how Cynthia can pull of quirky feminine. I’m always entertained by Cynthia’s beautiful collections.
This video completely brightened my otherwise dull afternoon. Love the stop animation concept- it works ingeniously with the collection. The high-low hems are just what I have been lusting after this season. If I had a tropical beach to stroll down the yellow maxi skirt would be my go to piece, it completely stole my heart. Those platform mary janes are killer, and I have never ever been a girl to sport the visor, but something about that makes me want to play tennis in the sweltering heat. Nailed it.
xoxo
J
http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
I absolutely love all of Cynthia Rowley’s looks in this Resort Collection. All of the designs are fun, feminine, and chic! The colors are gorgeous and the silhouettes amazing.
I am IN LOVE with all the bright yellow! CR is still one of my all time favorite designers!
The pops of orange and yellow really enhance the deeper, more earthy hues, and bring the collection to life. The winning look for me is the floral printed skinny pant paired with the wide-stripe swing jacket. I find it to be very sophisticated and whimsical all in one. Bravo!
Superb resort collection… and loving the video as well!
Cynthia’s style is always so effortless and chic, but she has really outdone herself on this resort line. The creativity and clean lines allow for varieties of ages and body sizes to wear these pieces. She is such an inspiration, and this line is clear evidence.
Cynthia’s style is always so effortless and chic, but she has really outdone herself on this resort line. The creativity and clean lines allow for varieties of ages and body sizes to wear these pieces. She is such an inspiration, and this line is clear evidence.
The colors caught my eye first.lovng the structure of the clothing..so behemian!!
I absolutely ADORE the new CR collection! And I am looooooving that yellow is everywhere! Good work Mizz Rowley!
I love the idea you got from the Dinosaur art. The way you incorporated everything into it was really nice. I love how the dark green dress has fossils on it.
I think Cynthia Rowley is a genius. She steps out of the box thoughtfully and offers a clear perspective and point of view. I love her color choices, her styling and her composition of complete lines of clothing that are dynamic and breathtaking. There is a real elegance to her; elegance that screams out to real women.
Too many things to like in this collection! I love the colors and styles, everything looks so easy and comfortable to wear!
I love Cynthia Rowley’s designs and I could sure this wardrobe for the vacation I’m planning!
I love #9 – that dress is gorgeous!!
WOW! I’m ecstatic over this contest! I just love Cynthia Rowley. Her line is so addictive! I must admit i liked more than one outfit it was too hard!!
A burst of sunshine orangey happiness I felt, to offset the underwater blues and greens of that great dress/coverup/tunic/anything i want it to be. Thank you CR.
I wanna win!!
amazing collection! love the bright, bold colors!
Kudos to you Cynthia Rowley! Enough with the basics, more fun!
I need to boost the “fun” in my closet, for sure. Sigh.
I’m sorry but I was too busy lookng at those aweful legs! worst ever! sorry but she does not do anything justice..maybe pants? absolutley no shape! poor girl
It’s not easy to put into words how Cynthia’s collections consistently speak to me as if they’re reading my mind. I’m a lover from a far being a small town/small time thirty something who works with thrift finds and sewing to look good, but yes I do believe that dreams do come true.
So far, I only have my beloved Cynthia Rowley red hobo purse, but I am coveting actual clothing!
love love love Cynthia’s eye for colour!! my fav are the printed tapered pants and the long dress in canteen green w/ cobalt blue splashed about. im a big fan! love this collection, so refreshing!
Awesome contest! It was so hard to choose one in this look book, so many beautiful looks. I’m a huge fan of Cynthia Rowley. Her designs are so fabulous, chic, and perfect for every woman!
LOVE this collection! You never disappoint!
this is amazing! love all the Looks, difficult to pick a favorite! xoxo
fingers crossed!
…because “the basics are no longer enough!” Love the new collection!
This contest is a dream; I love Cynthia Rowley!
Lots of fun patterns here! Cynthia Rowley Rocks!
This would be absolutely amazing. Thank you for the chance at winning such a wonderful prize!
I’d love to win! CR is amazing!!
The collection is beyond amazing. I couldn’t pick just one to be my favorite because they all have such perfectly crafted draping and hems. Anyone would be showstopping in these pieces whether it be to a poolside party or a fashion show. Simply perfection.
Cynthia Rowley, along with her team, is going to take over the world with how amazing they are. I would be so grateful if I won the select wardrobe from the video. This designer is truly talented. I am so blown away by the way she can use fashion to portray certain emotions. Breath-taking hues. Brilliant.