DRESSING UP ON HALLOWEEN? - PLENTY OF TREATS THIS SEASON!

JACQUI GETT HOSTS THE LADIES WHO SHOP FOR A CAUSE AT SALVATORE FERRAGAMO ON RODEO DRIVE TO BENEFIT BABY2BABYWhile the most festive time of the year is just arriving, the Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques have already been the scene for first class fashion and society events all Summer and Fall.HARPER'S BAZAAR STYLIST ANITA PATRICKSON'S EDITING OF FALL 2014 

Let's talk about Los Angeles.  Rodeo Drive has long been a legendary destination.  From Box Office Royalty to Internationally infamous - everyone in love with American Culture and the lure of Hollywood dreams of visiting Beverly Hills.   A lucky few call it home, and the Salvatore Ferragamo boutique is oftne the site of socialite helping a good cause while looking glamorous and being - social.SERIOUS BAGGAGE AT THE BEVERLY CENTER!  Jacqui Getty is such a woman.  A long time fan of Ferragamo, Getty is Known for her personal style and a personality as bright as the biggest stars.WOMEN'S RTW SALON - SALVATORE FERRAGAMO AT THE BEVERLY CENTER   Jackqui is a friend to many charitable causes in the Los Angeles area.   Recently she joined Harper's Bazaar stylist Anita Patrickson and 85 chic shoppers to benefit Baby2Baby - a great organization raising money to purchase basic necessities for babies of low income families.   The ladies shopped the Fall Collection and helped make a difference - a legacy of Rodeo Drive and Salvatore Ferragamo. 

Across town in the Beverly Center, another cause for celebration has been unveiled.   The latest Salvatore Ferragamo boutique to undergo a complete renovation and re-invention.  The Beverly Center store is no longer just a Men's destination.  BOXY BAGS - T MAGAZINE'S FEATURE TO THE STRUCTURED BAGS OF THE SEASON - CHLOE FAR LEFT // PROENZA SCHULER FAR RIGHT With the incredible renovation and new floor plan, this store is no longer a stop over - but a destination!  The Beverly Center has undergone a dynamic  rebirth from 10 years ago.  The center was once a place for guys to shop at Bloomingdales and "hit the mall"..  Fast forward to 2014 and the center is a luxury destination having added many of the biggest names in fashion - and as in the case of Ferragamo - expanding once smaller stores.  It is now truly a "Luxury Shopping Center"  The Beverly Center is another star in the costellation of Ferragamo Flagships in the California Region.  What shopper wouldn't be impressed?

Handbags are one of the most exciting things about fashion.  Admittedly, I'm obsessed - always have been.   Every season there are so many reasons to be obsessive - especially from a luxury fashion house like Salvatore Ferragamo.   With the thousands of handbags available in the fashion world - marvel at the amount of editorial coverage that Ferragamo bags continue to receive - month after month. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO "MICOLE" CROSS BODY HAIR CALF BAG - ONE TO WEAR, KEEP, AND COVET! - $2,750.00  ASYMMETRICAL STRUCTURE FROM BALY - $2,295.00

The influence of menswear style in women's runway can be seen in magazine after magazine.   From oversized outerwear, military boots, and  structured, functional handbags - James Brown's lyric - "It's a Man's World, but it would be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl" seems more relevant than ever!    T Magazine recently featured a whole page to the small structured handbag with the "Boxy Bags" editorial showcasing the best offerings for Fall 2014.  These bags are smaller, but still very functional, fitting the all important smart-phone, wallet, keys, and lips!  Ok throw in some mints - you never know who you're going to meet.HERMES SUEDE AND CALFSKIN BAG - $8,050.00

Ad the TOTE / CLUTCH to the list :Coolest bag shapes of 2014.   Yet another example of fantastic use of the Gancio as hardware - in this case serving as a handle that closes on itself with an interlocking design.  Functional as a tote, and wonderfully sophisticated as a folded over clutch.    We all knew it when it walked the runway, and now Harper's Bazaar proved it in print by featuring the bag in the "Office Space" editorial as Bazaar suggests how to "Work: the Look - OFFICE SPACE"  Philip Lim RTW makes the perfect companion to this black calfskin bag. SALVATORE FERRAGAMO LAMB & FUR JACKET - A FASHION "COSTUME" IN VOGUE FROM NOW UNTIL FOREVER - $17.700.00

This week as we celebrate Halloween, Americans will spend over $7 Billiion dollars on decorations and costumes.  That's billion with a B.   Well,let's pretend that means clients have a budget for ultra-lux "costume" shopping.! Harper's Bazaar features Philip Lim RTW with Salvatore Ferragamp's Calfskin Tote / Clutch $2,450.00  We have options - so many options.

Two options from Fall Runway are oh-so Goth-ish.   The sleeveless tunic of exit 3 is already a best seller due to it's chic, sophisticated, and sexy appeal.  Take a second look (if any are left to look at) with a more ghoulish intent.. and the possibilities are endless! 

Entering any Halloween party wearing the lamb, Fox, and fur coat of Exit 32 would make anyone jump - with delight!   While the coat will become an iconic classic for the lucky few who will own one, those who do could make the ultimate gothic statement a-la Lilly Munster... or any sexy Horror-Movie Heroine!

*Take a moment to talk with your team about what iconic Female Costumes you can create with styles on the floor this Halloween*  Wonder Woman?  Batgirl? Empowering options for the stylish shopper.

No Tricks.. just treats this Halloween - and get ready for shockingly chic fashion editorials coming in November!   One last thought - BOO!