Finally, pics of Cynthia Rowley at Belk Girls Night Out. I've shared my genuine admiration for this woman. She was the first designer to make an impression on me. I worked long and hard hours to purchase one of her designs for my junior year prom dress. Her show at NYC Fashion Week in the Fall of 1999 was my first fashion show. Belk could have chosen any known designer, but she was the one they wanted for this special designer collaboration. Kismet? I'm so grateful to have found a way to channel my passion through the Queen City Style and now as a wardrobe stylist. During this time, I've felt an increasing desire to connect with authenticity. I just want real. When I first met Cynthia at Charleston Fashion Week, I couldn't resist my natural tendency to hug and smile, exchange and laugh. I was supposed to properly interview this woman, but I just could not abide to the formality. She was every bit as much hug, smile, exchange and laugh; but way cooler. Fast forward to Belk Girls Night Out, as I reached to greet Cynthia, she snagged the first word in thanking me for the note I sent after we met. Authenticity is alive and well. Thank you Belk for including me!
Whitley:
Top: Cynthia Rowley. Pants: (similar), Boots: Charlie 1 Horse. Jacket: Belonged to my Great-Grandmother, last seen here. Bracelets: J. Crew and belonged to my Grandmother.
Cynthia:
Here's a snippet from my hug, smile, exchange and laugh with Ms. Rowley...
xx-Whitley
