Christmas Fashion Adverts: Which is Best?

Marks & Spencer's Christmas Advert 2010
For me, I know it’s getting close to Christmas when all the adverts come on, full of beautiful people looking happy.

The ultimate one has to be M&S, who make it like a massive movie production, but I have to admit this year, I’ve seen a few which may well threaten their crown.

So here’s my Top 5…

M&S: Hiring Peter Kay was a stroke of genius by the M&S execs, who never get it wrong with their Christmas adverts. Quality is the key with Twiggy strutting her stuff alongside Lisa Snowdon and Dannii Minogue, while Peter teaches our gals how to dance. Brilliant.

Boots: I’ve not seen the definitive Xmas ad yet, but the one where all the girls are getting glammed up in the call centre for a night out is definitely a giggle.

Matalan: when I assumed it was a John Lewis advert, you know Matalan have come up trumps with a quality ad. Based around some nosy children opening a box in the garden, everyone is soon kitted out in the most fashionable attire, while snow gently falls around.

Littlewoods: This company is on a roll with Coleen on board and what a great song to play, while a load of woman hunt around a mysterious mansion at midnight for gifts. Unexpected hit, thanks to adding the The Nightmare before Christmas to their soundtrack.



TK Maxx: Innovative, yes, but didn’t they do the whole gifts out of paper last year? Feel free to correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m convinced they have recycled last year’s ad!

So which is your favourite? Cast your vote now!

How much are you loving Coleen's Littlewoods Ad?!

Coleen in her role as Style Advisor
I was skeptical of Coleen's new style advisor role for Littlewoods initially, but having looked at her page online and seen the fab new ad- I am officially a convert.

It's the boot camp style advert which has really convinced me though; I find myself getting giddy each time it's on TV.

Maybe it's the soundtrack, or the absolutely gorgeous range of clothes shown, but either way I find myself navigating to Littlewoods.com on a regular basis.

And no, before you ask- I'm not on their payroll! I'm genuinely loving the face lift they've given the brand and getting Coleen on board was clearly a smart move.

After the week she's had, I seriously hope her range is a massive success and to give it a boost- watch the ad below and give me your verdict!

Fashion Highlights of the past week

Hello, I’m back! Yes, even Fashion bloggers need a holiday from time to time, so to ease both myself and you back into the swing of things, here’s my fashion highlights from the past week...

Coleen for Littlewoods: The first promo shots of Coleen were released this week, showing her in her new role as a style advisor. I’ve long been a fan of Coleen, but in my view she doesn’t appear to have the pull she once did. Maybe it’s because by showbiz standards she’s been out of the limelight too long, but we’ll see – perhaps she’ll be a big hit. Loving the promo shots at least; damn that girl can dress!
Copyright Littlewoods.com

Lady Gaga for Twinings: According to everyone’s favourite celeb blogger, Perez Hilton, Lady Gaga may soon be bringing out her own tea. Locked in a battle with a few major tea companies, Twinings is reportedly the front runner to secure Gaga as a representative. As a major tea drinker myself, I’m pretty darn excited about some designer Gaga tea, how about you?!

Toy Story 3: Great film, hilariously funny and apparently one which bores kids. As I sat choking on my popcorn with laughter this Friday, the ten year old next to me was asking his dad ‘is it over yet!?’ Over?! God, I was hoping it was never going to end- the best in the trilogy by a mile, with plenty of adult humour and amazing animation. Why is it appearing in a fashion blog you ask? One word- Ken; that guy will have you splitting your sides with his fashion antics, and with a wardrobe like his, you can see why Barbie fell for him. Check out Disney's official trailer here...

The Big Bang Theory: A great episode this week, which explained how Leonard became roomies with everyone’s favourite nut, Sheldon. I have to give this a mention, purely for Leonard’s big curly wig and chino pants; hilarious! And if you thought Raj and Wolowitz dressed badly now, this was clearly nothing compared to when they all first met. Wolowitz with an afro and goatee and Raj clearly liked dressing in colourful suits complete with chunky gold jewellery.

Dannii Minogue, Style Queen: Flavour of the moment, Dannii Minogue is soon to appear in her very own fly on the wall reality show on ITV2. The adverts have already started to generate a bit of buzz, as it focuses on the X Factor judge launching her fashion line and preparing for motherhood. More on this when I actually watch it...
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Victoria Beckham for Range Rover!

Dear lord this is a match I would never have predicted in a million years, but hey- if Coleen Rooney can become the face of Littlewoods, then anything is possible right?!

The lovely VB is turning her hand to interior designing and giving a boost to the North West in the process- how v, exciting.

She will be in charge of making the new 'baby' Range Rover appealing to the younger generation by adding her fantastic fashion flair into the mix.

What a clever idea from both sides; Victoria gets to extend her Brand Beckham into the world of motoring and Range Rover get the publicity chance of a lifetime to have Posh on board.

Available from 2011 and priced at a mere £35,000, I'll have two...