New and Improved: cynthiarowley.com

Cynthia Rowley recently debuted a totally revamped site, and along with it, an array of clothes that feel edgier and sharper than I'd expected from the supremely sweet-and-girly designer. Like this black silk dress: Billowy long sleeves temper the leg-baring mini bottom, and slits at the arms are suggestively sexy without really revealing more skin. It's dressy but not too fancy, and I can already imagine an endless stream of ways you could wear it (major heels and mussed-up hair for a big night out, or else demure ballet flats to simmer it down). This leopard-print tunic is another favorite. While pulling off this much animal print can be tricky, the simple cut and loose fit keep the piece from looking at all tarty. Again, there's a nice balance going on between casual and pulled-together—and it could also layer up nicely for year-round use. Brilliantly, it's also reversible: Turn the piece inside out to reveal a basic black shift.