Boots Christmas 2012 - a sponsored video

Now that it's December, the TV channels are full of festive adverts. In recent years, Boots have become rather well known for their 'here comes the girls' adverts, but this year they've gone for something completely different:

 Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones, and this year, Boots have actually cast real life couples and families in a bid to capture their off screen chemistry and make it more realistic. I liked the glamour of their previous adverts, but this year's offering is more emotive and definitely has more of a warm, fuzzy feel good vibe.

Being a beauty addict, I love that Boots have such a huge array of gifts. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Boots was one of the first retailers to introduce a 3 for 2 offer on their Christmas range? Even now, I still remember going into town as a teenager, buying gift sets for 2 of my closest friends, then treating myself to a free manicure set!

Boots isn't my first choice for male presents, but they do have a small selection of unisex products, and I like how the advert reflects that. Over the years, I've picked up a personalised desk calendar, wallet and alcohol gift set, all of which seems to have gone down rather well with my male friends. You can also collect advantage points on all purchases, which if you're anything like me, will come in rather handy for January.

Have you started Christmas shopping yet? What do you think about this year's advert?

*Sponsored post on behalf of Boots