Halloween All Year Party Tips

Halloween is upon us! A time for finding seduction and danger in the darkest of places. My panties are about to drop lower than the temperatures outside. Did we mention that the word “sin” is in our name? Which means we probably love everything sinful? Which means we definitely love all things Halloween related!

We are hot and bothered to help you throw the most badass, sexy, Hannibal-level killer party ever (okay maybe not that killer). You’re gonna be like the Elvira of your ‘hood, just creepy and sexy as fuck. We looked at home decor ideas and recipes that were simply to die for. Even experienced witches, witches who have invented countless recipes, would be jealous of these concoctions!

Décor Tips:

• Don’t be afraid to mix and match textures. From black velvet, to sheer lace, to dark red silk, you should fill your home with the darkest and most dangerous of textures.

• Cover Your Walls With Darkness. Print off a variety of spooky vintage images and hang them around your home in old, dusty frames.

• Cut out black bats, spiders, or shadows of body parts and hang them around your home. All you need is a pair of scissors, black paper, and a dark imagination.

• If you’re really feeling saucy, splatter white sheets with fake blood (seriously, make sure it’s fake) and then hang the sheets against your walls.

• Don’t forget the power of scent. Find dark and seductive candles that you can light for your guests. We are in love with Nightshade Botanicals, which produce breathtakingly earthen products such as this “Protect” candle. You may need it.

 RECIPE TREATS

Join the Spirits

This stunningly gorgeous cocktail from The Jewels of New York takes its inspiration from the tale of Sleepy Hollow.

Makes 1 cocktail


½ ounce absinthe


2  ounces mezcal


1  oz st. elizabeth allspice dram


2 dashes angostura bitters


rosemary sprig, for garnish


Pour absinthe into a rocks glass; swirl to coat, and discard liqueur.


Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add mezcal, st. elizabeth, and 2 dashes of bitters. Strain cocktail into a glass over ice. Light rosemary with a lighter or culinary torch until smoking and place it in the glass. Serve immediately.

BLACK HEAVEN

INGREDIENTS

Recipe created by Threadneedle Bar at the Royal Exchange

• 50ml spiced whisky
• 25ml pineapple juice
• 10ml pumpkin juice
• 5ml lemon juice
• 5ml black food dye

Ice

LA SAUTERELLE

INGREDIENTS

Recipe created by Grey Goose

• 25ml Grey Goose
• 25ml Creme de Cacao
• 25ml Creme de Menthe Vert
• 40ml melted vanilla ice cream

METHOD

• Measure out ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
• Add cubed ice and shake hard until liquid is cold.
• Double strain into a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a single mint leaf and grated white chocolate. Serve.

Now, we’re back to help you carve even more creativity into your upcoming Halloween soirée with unbelievably classy (yet sassy) costumes to help make sure your party guests will be talking about your event well into the afterlife.

SPOOKY SOUNDS

• Music That Gets the Blood Stirring
  • When you’re setting the mood for your Halloween bash, be sure to carefully select the background music. We suggest anything that makes your heart race or adrenaline rush.
  • We are in love with Scar Stuff’s mixes! 2 full free CD downloads of the best Halloween music spanning eras and genres. From The Fall to The Munsters, obscure and recognizable classics. There is something that always manages to get us in the mood for danger.
• (Un)Natural Noises
  • Never underestimate the power of a windy night or clap of thunder. Hide a set of speakers in your backyard and fill the air with spooky sound effects.

CLASSY COSTUMES

• Effortlessly Seduce
  • We are all about women feeling confident and capable of expressing themselves. That’s why we find endless inspiration from the classic pin-up girls who dared to share their curves.
  • When looking for costume inspiration, look no further than these classic pin-up models showing off their best Halloween costume attire. Whether you’re looking to be a witch or an angel, you can do so with effortless class.
• Make It Yourself
  • You don’t have to break the bank in order to look petrifyingly perfect on Halloween. More likely than not you have a lot of great pieces right in your closet that can be combined for a creative and unique costume!
  • Grab your makeup brushes and get inspired by these incredible DIY costume ideas. This sugar skull design will have heads turning as you walk by! And to keep yourself warm on cold Halloween nights, grab one of Sin in Linen’s cozy sugar skull blankets.

As you gear up for your eerily epic Halloween, let us help you in all your decor and design needs to outfit your home for Halloween all year. Be sure to check out our Gothic Decor pieces to help turn your home into the most delightfully dark place on the block.