---s GLLOWEEN.FlINTS= - se erottea. * f is AS Halloween Style Goes Gothic (NAPSA)—If you want to keep this year’s Halloween bash from being a bust, try planning a Gothic get-together using the fol- *; lowing tips: Dress in the appropriate costume: As host/hostess, first impressionsare crucial to success and going Goth will definitely give a ghostly impression. With extreme black costumes, light-colored makeup and unusual hairstyles, you'll be up to the task. For example, the Gothic Black Widow and Gothic Cape costumes from Spencer Gifts are great Gothic get-ups to shroud you in mystery. Keep everyone entertained: Continue in the Gothic vein when setting the mood. Choose music that calls forth the horror and mystery that awaits your guests. Any gregorian chant or dead-can-dance-type CD will do the trick. Remember to keep your guests occupied with ghoulish games and activities. Whether creating decorations like tomb- Set the mood with the right decorations, such as this Gothic Lantern. With a Black Widow costume, you can strike a sinister, seductive pose on Halloween. stones or giving fortunes with tarot cards, make sure everyone gets involved. The Gothic motif: Really set the stage for your event with an impressive entryway. For instance, hang a Spencer Gifts Gothic Lantern on each wall. A small fan flickers the faux silk flame to simulate a moving flame and an orange lamp casts the glow of a fire. To complete the eerie entrance to your Gothic get-together, line the hallway with black lights and hang spirals madeoffoil from the ceiling throughout. e Old-time refreshments: Keep up the eerie atmosphere with devilish treats such as Gummy worm baked apples, Mummy’s Eyeballs (made with hard-boiled eggs) and Ghoul-ade. Be sure to keep plenty of dry ice on hand to turn your Ghoul-ade into a frightfully foggy delight. For more Halloween hints or to find a Spencer Gifts location near you, visit www.spencergifts.com or call 1-800-762-0419.
