Addams Family Value

We're hurtling towards Halloween faster than a witch on a rocket-powered broomstick, so better stock up on sweets and start planning a suitably scary costume. I'll confess when I saw this contrast collar blouse for £10 at Primark my first thought was how very Victoria Beckham - but now looking at it puts me more in mind of Wednesday Addams.

What? Wednesday's still a style icon - and she had that pout perfected long before Posh came along! For the easiest (and cheapest) costume ever all I'll have to do is plait my hair, crack open the white face paint and wear this blouse with a black skirt. There's just one problem - my Nephew thinks this blouse makes me look like a nun and bursts out in uncontrollable laughter every time he sees me wear it, whilst my Nan says I look more like a strict school ma'am. Charming! You can always rely on family for a good insult. I'll start working on my unamused scowl...

Halloween Arm Candy at Kabiri

Treat yourself to some arm candy from Kabiri this Halloween.

Cheryl v Dannii: The Fangs are Out

It was Halloween week on X Factor and even the judges got into the spirit of things (sorry, couldn't resist that one). Simon donned some fangs especially for the occasion, although he is never afraid to bite back with a snide comment or two - fangs or no fangs. The incessant bickering on the show has been getting most of the press attention lately, so let's focus on the fashion...

I'm sorry Cheryl, but Dannii wins hands down in the style department. I wasn't keen on Cheryl's choice of Jonathan Saunders dress with mesh yoke - which looked more like a string vest, whilst Dannii unleashed the vamp in a ruffled red Marchesa number. Well, red has been proven as the colour to turn heads in a report published this week.

Trick or Treat? Barry M Instant Nail Effects

As it's Halloween weekend I thought I'd share a little make-up treat with you! I love trying out new nail polishes, so when I saw Barry M's Instant Nail Effects on PrimpandPreen (fab beauty blog) I had to get hold of some myself. It is a bit like gold dust at the moment - but I managed to find some in only the second branch of Superdrug I tried. Simply apply the base colour of your choice, leave to dry, then layer with a coat of the black Nail Effects paint - which magically cracks before your very eyes. It's a great party trick. The thicker you apply it, the larger the pattern - so have a play around. Seeing as though it's Halloween, I've gone for an orange and black combo (my rings are from Past Times btw - I love there Art Deco jewellery range).

Complete the look with lashings of back eyeliner, a slick of black lippy and your good to go.

Happy Halloween!