My family have never really adopted (or approved) of Halloween. My mother always felt it a day that encouraged kids to not only be greedy (expecting treats from perfect strangers) and to be naughty (punishing those who didn’t). My only memory of this ghoulish night is being traumatised at Fright Night Thorpe Park after a pale faced man on stilts thought it would be hilarious to chase me!

For many, post acceptable age to trick or treat, Halloween can be a great excuse for a party - a chance to release your outlandish or gothic side. I can’t remember the last time I went to a party without a fancy dress requirement so rather resent that fact yet again I won’t be able to show off my latest fashion purchases and actually attempt to look nice, on a positive note it usually showcases an array of inventive and humorous guises that are sure to gift us with a fun night.

At every Halloween party as well as those who go ‘all out’ are those who try to do sexy scary, adopting Michelle Pfeiffers cat women skin tight all in one or a maid/nurse/cheerleader Ann Summers set. With my finances in a rather scary state my outfit will be an amalgamation of any black, scary, grotesque items I can find in the loft that I will pretend is homage to a character from a gothic novel (that of course they have never heard of!!)

In usual girly fashion my friends and I have been swapping details of who or what we are going as to avoid any unfortunate matching outfit scenarios, and it seems the most desired look is that of troubled Amy Winehouse(supermodel Cindy Crawford was even papped dressed up as Amy Winehouse for Kate Hudson’s pre Halloween bash).

Whether the images in the press of her blood stained ballet pumps, footage assaulting a fan at Glastonbury or bluesy lyrics has made her a dark icon or whether girls merely want an excuse to adopt her iconic signature look she is sure to be taking over the streets and parties of October 31^st.

So as well as the backcombed beehive wig, flicked eyeliner, mini skirt and high heels one vital ingredient will be the body art (or tatts!)

For those not wanting to use their artistic talents and get the felt pens out, revert to childhood (when we would wear power ranger or my little pony transfers under our school shirts) or go for the real (and painful) deal why not try these tights by Pins and Needles. Whether you wear them as intended or fashion them to create arm tats they are quick way of giving yourself very rock n roll and very Winehouse skin accessories!

For those of you opting for a more sophisticated Halloween or embracing the gothic glamour of this season, accessorize with some wonderful statement jewellery.

As well as Givenchy’s look which has become a favourite of the UK fashion glossies (layers of skulls crosses and chains) and Burberrys amazing geometric dark purple gem necklace, the A/W collections saw a great selection of gunmetal and black jewellery

For those who can’t afford the catwalk options but still want to get that feeling of indulgence with their jewellery purchase The Earring boutique has a wonderful range of earrings ranging from around £40-£110. Particularly perfect to capture this trend is the Decodize range where Art Deco shapes are given a 21st century makeover. Industrial design inspires the gunmetal, brushed rhodium and silver plate while the jet and clear crystal stones give a clean monochrome palette for a harder edge to a feminine accessory.

When you visit the website be sure to check out the rest of their varied selection which is sure to deliver something to suit various styles and occasions. I purchased by first pair from the Winter Romance selection, every wear of my chandelier earrings creating a stir amongst my fashion hungry friends. They look equally as opulent as the more expensive examples and make you feel special minus the worry that wearing ludicrously expensive items gives you .They have the ability to add instant glamour to a rather staid black polo neck and look very Hollywood 1950’s starlet against your winter faux fur stoles, wraps and coats.

If you are choosing to shop from home as the chill sets in The Earring Boutique delivers your sparkling earrings in a beautiful luxe, tassled gift box so you can keep your treasures safe for years to come!

P.S Keep an eye out for their guest designers who add a different dimension to their selection every season.

www.theearringboutique.com