A real fashionista knows exactly how to steal the show in a party, at work, even on a holiday.

She knows the exact mix of relaxed yet impeccable style.

As though she threw it together at the last minute and yet managed to look ravishing - in the sun, at the poolside and at the high tea in the garden!

Much like the relaxed yet stylish resort wear collection by ace designer from Illinois, USA, Cynthia Rowley. 

Rowley, who started as a couturier, has grown over the years as a distinct brand in women's, men's and baby wear, handbags, eyewear, belts, colour cosmetics and fragrance.

Rowley is known for her craft to achieve a fresh look by twising the accessories currently in style - just the look we want to sport this holiday season.

Photograph: Getty Images / Andrew H Walker

In the photograph: Designer Cynthia Rowley at the photo-shoot of her resort wear collection 2008, in New York city.