The Spookiest Time of the Year: Everything you need to be queen of the screams this Halloween
Whether you answer the door with a flourish to all the neighbourhood trick or treaters or want something a bit more gothically-refined, Jarrolds have everything you need for the spookiest time of the year.
The end of the month will be here before you know it so whether you are planning a decadent dinner party or want to throw bash for all your fellow monsters, discover our list of spine-tingling suggestions to ensure your Halloween goes with a scream.
Trick or Treat
It might be a load of hocus pocus but there is nothing like the treats which fill a child’s goodie bag at Halloween. And even as grown-ups, the thrill of all those chocolates and sweets adds something playful to our ghoulish gatherings.
Elevate your offering above the expected with seasonal flavours and colours. The fresh fall flavour of orange in this fudge and the unexpected bite of chilli or ginger will make your feasting feel all the more grown-up, while ensuring you master all those sugar-cravings.
Queen of Screams
We all know those people who embrace the season of dressing-up and costumes with all the gusto of… well…trick-and-treaters at Halloween. Some of us, on the other hand, like to make a subtle nod to our alter ego with well-chosen accessories and a more refined colour palette.
It’s the season of the witch so embrace your dark side with a wardrobe-staple black dress. This luxury silk blend dress with long balloon sleeves and frill finishes brings the drama. Not wanting to go fully attired? Be inspired by the dark glamour of art deco with a statement piece of jewellery such as this Rachel Jackson necklace.
Blood Red
One of the colours of the season, red is making a fiery comeback. The bold hue gives a playful and theatrical punch to your attire and with shades of scarlet, crimson and ruby, there is something for every skin tone. Formally reserved for evening events, red can inject some life into your working wardrobe and would also look suitably ghoulish for any round of Halloween parties you get invited to.
If you are not quite ready to stand out from the crowd in a head-to-toe number, add a slash of red across the lips with Charlotte Tilbury’s KISSING lipstick in Love Bite or just opt for the perfect glass of red to sip on the dark evenings.
House of Horrors
Changing up the textures and lighting candles starts to give our homes that much needed cosy factor but if you want something a little more chilling but chic, it may be time to introduce some darkness to your home accessories. Set the scene for your tablescape with a centrepiece of rustic pumpkins and dark dining sets.
Candlelight is must; chose tall, elegant shapes to create an air of mystery and give your dinner party an appropriately scary atmosphere.
Scary Stories
Stories of monsters, ghosts and things that go bump in the night have inspired Halloween, past and present. There is something to be said for a nail-biting thriller, a terrifying mystery or a downright gory horror. Discover masterpieces filled with the monsters we know and…ahem…love, murder mysteries set to dramatic backdrops and cult classics to keep you up at night.
And not-so-scary stories...
For the silly and spooky, we have books to bring fun and excitement in these slightly-gloomier months. Ghosts and goblins, pumpkins and sweets, Halloween is an adventure into scary stories without making children scared of the dark.