If you're throwing a party this Halloween weekend and need a few finishing touches, here's how to keep it spooky yet stylish, without breaking the bank:
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- First things first<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> You have to get into character to do this thing justice. This sequinned mask is devilishly chic.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> Red sequinned devil mask, £2.99 at <a href="http://www.tch.net">The Contemporary Home</a>.</div>

- Skull chic<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Suitably creepy, but still very Damian Hirst.</div> <div> </div> <div> Skull acrylic mug, £3.99 each or £20.99 for a pack of 6 at <a href="http://www.drinkstuff.com">Drinkstuff.com</a></div>

- All that glitters<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Halloween is simply not Halloween without a pumpkin and this is by far the most glamorous we’ve seen. A great table centrepiece.</div> <div> </div> <div> Orange glitter pumpkin, £9.99 at <a href="http://www.homesense.com">Home Sense</a>. </div>

- Boo!<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> For those who prefer a slightly subtler approach to Halloween.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> Halloween ‘Boo’ bunting by Daisyley, £5.75 at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com">Not On The High Street</a>.</div>

- The birds<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Keep the Halloween theme going and save yourself the washing up with these spooky paper plates. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> Breathless Banquet paper plates, £3.50 for 12 at <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk">Heal’s</a>.</div>

- Black & orange<p> </p> <div> Black + orange = Halloween. Simple.</div> <div> </div> <div> Halloween cutlery, pack of 24, £1 at <a href="http://www.asda.co.uk">ASDA</a>. </div>

- Think Johnny Depp<p> </p> <div> This fun table centrepiece makes me think of Tim Burton, which makes me think of Johnny Depp, which makes me happy.</div> <div> </div> <div> Meri Meri Cardboard Haunted House, £17.50 at <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com">John Lewis</a>. </div>

- Murder, mystery, suspense<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> This set of 8 spooky masks with matching props is perfect for setting the mood at your Halloween murder mystery party.</div> <div> </div> <div> Breathless Banquet Dead Disguises, £5.60 for 8 at <a href="http://www.heals.co.uk">Heal's</a>.</div>

- Sweet and spooky<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> For all you party throwing domestic goddesses out there.</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> CakePop Making Kit by The Little CakePop Company, £19.99 at <a href="http://www.notonthehighstreet.com">Not On The High Street</a>. </div> <div> </div>

- Go crackers<p> </p> <div> </div> <div> Crackers are not just for Christmas - fact.</div> <div> </div> <div> Meri Meri Halloween Creepy Crackers, £13.50 for 8 at <a href="http://www.johnlewis.com">John Lewis</a>.</div>

