{Book: Patti Smith. Fedora: Hat Attack.  Lipgloss: Smashbox.  Dress: Rebecca Taylor. Mascara: DiorShow. Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Bracelet: J. Crew. Wedge Sneaker: Rebecca Taylor.}

Have you had a chance to check out the new Rebecca Taylor store that opened up at Scottsdale Fashion Square? It’s quite fabulous! I had a chat with the designer who shared with me what’s in her bag this summer and a few style tips! Enjoy.

Q. What made you want to open a store in Scottsdale?

A. It’s a huge market with a lot of fashionable women. We’re sold in department stores in the area, but I wanted to give women access to the full collection.

{Rebecca Taylor-Scottsdale Fashion Square}

Q. What do you think of the style out here?

A. I really admire the way Arizona women can put things together. It’s hard to keep looks fresh when you’re essentially dressing for warm weather year-round, so I’m impressed!

Q.  Do you have any tips for surviving triple digits in style without melting?

A. It gets pretty steamy in New York in the summer, so I can relate! A great white tee, easy maxi skirts, and pretty silk tank dresses are good staples for the hot weather. And since you can’t layer clothing, invest in great accessories. In the summertime at our office, our girls wear RT silk dresses or skirts and pair them with bright shoes and chunky necklaces; it’s an easy, cool way to show individual style.    

Q. What is your “go-to” outfit when you need a pick-me-up?

A. I actually am a bit of a tomboy, and am pretty unfussy about my personal style. I’m most comfortable in a great Victorian-esque voile dress in the summertime with cool flat sandals.

Have you had a chance to pop by the new Rebecca Taylor store? What do you think?

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