They’ll be around soon, a-knocking at your door. Ghosts, goblins, and the walking dead, ready to collect sugary loot or dish out their fright fest. Get amongst the Halloween-for-grown-ups action with some tricks and picks for getting your ghoul on.

gHost your own party with a little know-how from the best. You’ll find wicked recipes courtesy of Not Quite Nigella, a food blogger who throws the best Halloween home parties each year. Cook up her Kraken Rising Pie and Bloody Mary Ribs, Armadillo Road Kill Cake, Zombie Cookies. Wash it all down with a Sadistic Dentist Sangria.

Need to look the part? Consult legendary special-effects artist Rick Baker, he’s bringing his movie makeup magic to M∙A∙C Cosmetics with a collection to help you create three looks (Bride, Day of Dead and Zombie).

SHOP THE FEATURE

C & M Camilla and Marc Rosabelle Dress	Alexander McQueen Skull	Meadowlark Fang Necklace
Charlotte Olympia Kitty Slippers	Lover Crepe Mini Dress	Lark Store Cookie Cutters
Karen Walker Cat Studs	Meadowlark Crossbone Ring	Pumpkin Carving Kit
Lover Lace Jumpsuit	Halloween Paper Lanterns	Halloween Rock Candy
Pottery Barn Skull Candle	Natio Nail Polish	Williams-Sonoma Skull Plate