Halloween Cocktails

Don't tell our Editor Laura Pearson-Smith; but we're getting a bit tipsy here in the Twinkle office. All in the name of research of course...
These Halloween-inspired Sourz cocktails are perfect for quick party drinks; and we've been testing out the recipes just for you!

Black Shadow

Fill a tall glass with cubed ice
Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the ice and drop into the glass
Add 2 shots of Sourz Blackcurrant
Top up with lemonade
Stir and serve

Dracula’s Kiss

Fill a tall glass with cubed ice
Squeeze a fresh lime wedge over the ice and drop in the glass
Add 2 shots of Sourz Raspberry
Add a dash of cranberry juice and top up with lemonade
Stir and serve

Apple Bob

Fill a tall glass with cubed ice
Squeeze a fresh lemon wedge over the ice and drop in the glass
Add 2 shots of Sourz Apple
Top up with ginger ale
Stir and serve

Sourz is available in Apple, Raspberry, Cherry, Tropical, Blackcurrant, Pineapple and the Limited Edition Spirited Apple & Cranberry, in the Spirits aisle of all major supermarkets. Enjoy responsibly! www.sourz.co.uk

Supermarket Halloween Fashion Quickies

It's the spookiest day of the year, and if you have somewhere to go tonight and are still stuck for costume inspiration; stop by your nearest Asda on the way home from work to choose one of these scary styles...

Beauty Buys Of The Month

Our top beauty picks to get you through October...

Avon Nailwear Pro+ Inky Blue, £3, Avon

A hard-wearing enamel, in a choice of colours, that gives strong colour with just one coat!

Bourjois Faux & Fabulous Miss Couture Paperself Lashes, £10.99, Boots

These glamorous lace-effect paper lashes have the wow factor. Our Editor Laura Pearson-Smith loves them.

Tresemme Split Remedy Leave-In Treatment, £5.69, Boots

Great for targeting split ends, this reconstructing treatment gives an 80% reduction in just 3 uses. It leaves hair super-soft and smells divine.

Pyjama-rama

Today is the first day of National Pyjama Week, so that means an excuse to stay in our beds all day...if we can get away with it! This comfy and stylish nightwear will make every night a fashion parade...

Jumper It Up!

It's getting chilly now, and we predict a cold Winter. Invest in some quirky knits that will get you noticed, and keep you warm...

The Luxury List

This month's hottest luxury buys...

Nicholas Kirkwood Scallop Edge Pump, £620, Harrods
These gorgeous shoes in this season's hottest colour- purple, also have a great on-trend embellished heel. Just stay off the cobbles!

Jerome Dreyfuss Leopard Print Popoche Clutch, £195, Liberty
We are all for oversized clutches at the moment, and this leopard-print one will never go out of fashion.

Dower and Hall Twinkle Rings, £125, Dower and Hall
Is it any wonder we like these? These rings are designed to stack, and our favourite is the pink tourmaline.

New York City trendsetter Olivia Palermo was spotted in this cute Gerard Darel jumper when out for a recent stroll with model boyfriend Johannes Huebl.

You can snap up the real deal for £115 from www.gerarddarel.com.

London: Hidden Culinary Gems

We all know the most famous and stylish places to eat, drink and snack in London; but if you scratch under the surface, there are some great lesser-known places on offer from this bustling city.

Best For Lunch
Giraffe Stop, Mezzanine Level, Kings Cross Station, N1C 9AL
This all-American counter-service bar and diner serves tasty, carefully-crafted fast food with a twist. Enjoy authentic Chilli Dogs and crispy Onion Rings in the smart US-inspired surroundings.

Best For Dinner
The Jam Cupboard, Rydges Hotel Kensington, 61 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4PE
This smart but relaxed Kensington Restaurant has a fabulous ever-changing 2-course menu. Amongst its Modern European offerings are delights such as Black Pudding Croquettes (which are to die for) and Roast Chicken Breast with Salsa Verde. If you want perfectly put-together flavours and unique dishes, head here.

Best For Cocktails
Mint Leaf Lounge, Angel Court, Lothbury, Bank, EC2R 7HB
Delicious and exotic Asian-inspired cocktails, and the standard favourites, are served from the 16-metre bar complete with dazzling lights and water features. The Japanese Mint Trip (£10) with it's mix of Bombay Sapphire, green tea, Creme de Menthe, lemon juice and syrup is a popular choice.