Christmas in July at M&S

NOEL in lights gives the first inclination of a dazzling Xmas event hosted by M&S.

Metallics rule for the party outfits with one silver clutch saying YES to a sparkling and fun Christmas Eve.

Chic mid length skirt provides an alternative but still glamorous outfit to the party mini

Season's must have faux fur accessories are teamed with the on trend pastel powder shade coats

The Best of British Collection goes dramatic in classic monochrome updating with a mix of bold patterns.

Lingerie looking sexy in lace, black and florals.

Getting ready for Santa's visit in the still popular onesies and festive red pyjamas.

Xmas day sees glamorous casual outfits with statement embellishments on jersey fabric and subtle metallics teamed with classic black. Not too tight so you can have your (Xmas) cake and eat it too!!

Available soon from www.marksandspencer.com

Selfridges launches its Biggest Ever Christmas Shop

Selfridges in London opened its biggest ever Christmas Shop this September creating a festive wonderland.

The shop is located on the Lower Ground floor in the Ultralounge and customers can breathe in the ‘scentacular’ aroma  – a bespoke smell of marzipan and ginger cake warmly greets you as you enter and then as you walk through the shop, fresh Christmas pine scents surround you and add to the Nordic wonderland theme.

In the shop are:

Decorations – over 85,000 decorations from miniature Buddhas to Geishas, Hanukkah candles, Ganesh and Russian Dolls. Plus the patriotic theme is there for this Jubilee and Olympic/Paralympic year with British inspired decorations such as the Union Jack bauble.

Trees – over 500 Christmas trees, enough to fill an Olympic pool three times over. there are 28 different types of trees including snow-covered, glitter covered, pre-lit Quebec pine or the more authentic Woodland Pine. The must have tree for every fashionista is the Fashion Tree – a twig tree offering chic and minimal look.

Wrapping- included in the many wrapping paper options is the fool proof ‘Man Wrap’ which is similar to a lint roller but with adhesive wrapping paper.

Selfridges Christmas Shop

Lower Ground Floor

400 Oxford Street

London