Halloween Inspiration
Halloween is being celebrated lately with fancy dress parties and "trick or treat" children expedition in the neighbourhood after the USA has reintroduced this celebration to Europe. It is nothing new for us given that Halloween is a pagan festival that goes back to centuries ago to celebrate the Dead Souls and the Celtic Harvest. Many traditions that are now part of the Halloween celebrations were popular in Great Britain in the Middle Ages if not before. I've found some items that with their patterns can be worn on the 31st of October even if they don't have to be relegated only on that day, but they can be an excuse for a bit of a shopping. The only scary thing could be the credit card bill for some of them.
*Unisex* I love Amedeo skull cameos. This incredibly gifted artist, because to carve a shell and to create unique pieces of jewellery is a skill that only an artist can have, has got these beautiful leather bracelets among the extensive range of skull themed jewellery. With three shops, one in Capri, one in New York and one in London, as well as being stocked in the most prestigious boutiques and online retailers in the world, wear something by Amedeo. His cameos with precious stones are to die for. www.amedeo.shop
*Women* If you want to wear something to celebrate Halloween but still you want to retain your coolness, opt for this Cheap Monday Skull crossbody bag. It fastens with a zip and it has a removable shoulder strap. Big enough to keep your essentials for a night out. www.cheapmonday.com
*Unisex* Not doing anything for Halloween because you are working ? Well let's the socks do the talking while peeping from under your trousers. Happy Socks has got this great Limited Edition Gift Box with three pairs of socks in Halloween patterns in size from 36 to 40 and from 41 to 46, so catering for men and women. London has got a store in Neal Street in Covent Garden or you can buy them online. www.happysocks.com
*Food* The 31st of October is Tuesday so full working day. Bring to the office a Nibbly Pot of Witches Warts by Hotel Chocolat containing toffee pop corn coated in salted milk chocolate. It will be a sweet break from the routine. www.hotelchocolat.com
*Kids* Your kids will dress up for Halloween, maybe you will organise a small party at home or maybe you will go out together "treat or tricking" . But if they want to feel that festive mood even after, let them wear a long sleeve t-shirt by Land's End found at the Alex&Alexa website. With a skeleton applique that glows in the dark and orange writing, it will become their favourite shirt. www.alexandalexa.com
*Women* I love a playful bag and this lovely Little Horrors Socket Barrel Bag by Zatchels is perfect for Halloween. Completely made in UK from premium leather, it can be worn as a crossbody bag thanks to an adjustable shoulder strap and it has a magnetic fastening. Check the other 4 styles from this Little Horrors Collection. www.zatchels.com
*Unisex* This silk pocket square by Simon Carter with printed skull is the final touch to an office suit. I think that this little accessory is great for both men and women, after all it can be worn inside a tailleur's pocket or as a bracelet or to cover an elastic band tying a pony tail. www.simoncarter.net
*Women* Let's talk about make up, mainly lips, compulsory dark red for a vamp's look. These kit by Topshop contains a Lip Liner, Lip Mattifier, Lip Paint and Lip Glitter. Match it with a very pale foundation and smokey eyes. www.topshop.com
*Home Decor* Use the excuse for a Halloween party, to justify the purchase of this amazing Jarre AeroSkull speaker. You can connect your smartphone or your iPod for the ultimate party music. It is compatible with CD players and any other audio source. It is available in 7 colours, glossy or matte and you can find it in most store with an audio department. Harrods, Selfridges and HMV are among the stockists. www.musiclife.paris
*Unisex* This pair of Sport Dive 3000 Skull & Roses by Visconti are absolutely gorgeous. The case is made of iridescent stainless steel with a skull on the dial. The watch is from this luxury Italian brand with Swiss made automatic movement and finished with an ostrich leather strap. It is a big watch, the diameter is 4.5cm but I personally like big watches so I would happily wear one of this two. Harrods is one of their stockists. www.visconti.it
