Halloween Chic

Repurpose this vintage fly-fishing basket as a trick-or-treat basket - there's even a belt and cut-out, perfect for a candy drop. Image: One Kings Lane.

Before having children, Halloween wasn't my jam. Dressing up always felt ridiculous, haunted houses left me jumpy for days, and roaming cold, dark streets asking for candy never seemed worth it.

But having children changed that. I love watching their faces light up, when I "install" giant spiders on our home. I enjoy brainstorming about the perfect costumes and plotting our trick-or-treating route. And I especially love our annual tradition of trick-or-treating for UNICEF.

Here are some spooky chic Halloween ideas to get you in the spirit in style! 

Cy Twombly, Lepanto, Panel 8. Image: wikiart.com.

Feel the urge to dress up? Go as Jackie or Grace in this vintage Balenciaga. Image: 1stdibs.com.

Another festive yet abstract addition to your entry console. Image: March Pantry.

Smythson Letterpress stationary. Image: selfridges.com.

A perfect candy distribution bowl, don't you think? Image: One Kings Lane. 

Spice up the typical candy offerings with Black Jack. Image: candywarehouse.com.

A pair of Simon Pearce hurricanes to light your entry console. 

With election day around the corner, here's a peek of the White House gussied up for Halloween. Image: opticstalk.com.