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It’s that time of year again, when we celebrate all things spooky! If you’re planning a Halloween party butyou’d rather skip all the tacky decorations and do it in style, read on for ourluxury spooky guide!

It’s that time of year again, when we celebrate all things spooky! If you’re planning a Halloween party butyou’d rather skip all the tacky decorations and do it in style, read on for ourluxury spooky guide!

It’s that time of year again, when we celebrate all things spooky! If you’re planning a Halloween party butyou’d rather skip all the tacky decorations and do it in style, read on for ourluxury spooky guide!

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Avoid cheap, flammable Halloween costumes and opt for one-of-a-kindpieces that ensure nobody else turns up in the same outfit as you. This mightmean you have to think a little outside of the box about where you buy yourcostume.

Try online sites like Etsy, where you’ll find unique handmade outfits.Of course, as with any online marketplace, you’ll need to check the reviews ofanyone you buy from to ensure you’re buying a good quality item. But this isthe best way to find something original and you’ll be helping a small businesstoo.

If you’ve got a little more time to plan, why not get something bespoke?Check out Molly Limpet’s Theatrical Emporium Ltd in Sheffield, ForeverEntertainment in Birmingham or head to London to get something special fromPrangsta Costumiers. Go that extra mile for your outfit and you’ll be sure tostand out!

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The decorations are potentially more important than your outfit, sinceyou want to give luxury Halloween vibes while avoiding the mainstream decorthat adorns the high street at this time of year.

Start by getting the colour theme right – you want dark, autumnal shadesof brown, purple and burnt orange to set the scene. Then you can accentuatethis with large crystals like obsidian, known for its protective and balancingqualities, orange calcite, which gives pumpkin vibes, and clear quartz, whichtakes energy from surrounding crystals to amplify their effect. If you can findthese crystals carved into a skull shape, so much the better!

Keep the lights off and illuminate your home with some safely andstrategically placed candles. You’ll find some gorgeous options atwww.swealthy.co.uk. Make sure they are in lanterns, or placed out of the way ofguests who might accidentally knock them over, especially once the drinks areflowing!

DRINKS

A classy party needs cocktails and there are some fantastic options whenit comes to spooky themes.  

Get the party started with a Corpse Reviver, a potent blend of cognac,calvados and red vermouth.  

Then impress your guests with a Pumpkin Spice Margarita, a delicious mixof Cointreau, lemon juice, lime juice, tequila and pumpkin puree.  

Make a Bloody Rum Punch with white rum, Triple Sec, red wine, lime juiceand sugar syup, with a few slices of fruit floating around to ensure guests canalways help themselves to a drink.  

And then finish the event with a Rotten Pumpkin, which mixes BlackSambuca and orange juice.

Need to offer a shot? A Frisky Witch is equal parts Black Sambuca andvodka! You can find details of how to make these drinks at makemeacocktail.com.

The most important part about Halloween isthat it should be fun – if a cheap plastic skeleton or a badly carved pumpkinfinds its way into a corner, embrace the silliness! Because once Halloween’sdone, it’s all about Christmas!

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