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World Famous Designer Rebecca Taylor Opens Boutique In Aventura

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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Feminine, modern, refined, cool, these are the key words that describe the clothes created by New Zealand born designer Rebecca Taylor.

This 47-year-old mom of three credits her mother as her biggest influence.

"My mother was my influence in my design as she made all of our clothes when we were children, she has amazing style," Taylor told CBS4's Lisa Petrillo. "A lot of my designs she sees, she says you got that from me! I have to say she's one of my biggest influences."

Tuesday night Rebecca joined up with Ocean Drive Magazine to celebrate the opening of her new signature boutique at Aventura Mall, the event benefitted the Women of Tomorrow Mentor and Scholarship Program. Petrillo asked the designer why she decided to open a store here in South Florida.

"It feels like a natural fit," Taylor said. "They love wearing color, they love wearing fall prints, wearing femininity and there's such an international crowd here. It feels really exciting and feels it buzzy."

Speaking of "buzzy",  A-listers such as  Princess Kate,  Sarah Jessica Parker and Kristin Wiig are just a few of the influencers wearing her "ethereal meets edgy designs".

"It's all about the fit. Clothes should fit women who want to be active, if they want to go out for dinner and you should be able to go out and eat and enjoy yourself and still feel feminine and gorgeous," said Taylor.

Rebecca showcased the three biggest trends for fall starting with prints, namely florals.

"Prints, floral prints for sure. For me, it's always been huge and it's always been a staple of our line. You can't afford not to have one in your wardrobe, something print and floral," Taylor said.

Next, high wasted cropped jeans paired with a Victorian or vintage top..  again both feminine and strong.

And the third fall trend?  Lace with a modern take, fitted and fabulous.

Rebecca Taylor designs, where vintage femininity and frill meet with strong sophistication and style, are meant for today's modern woman.

The Aventura store is the 9th Rebecca Taylor boutique in the U.S.

Now through Nov 11th, if you buy something in the Aventura store, 10% of the proceeds will go to Women of Tomorrow.

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