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IT'S official - the M&S Christmas advert is finally here and we're feeling the festive cheer.

Holly Willoughby is the star of this year's Christmas commercial, which opens with the darling of daytime television crawling around underneath her tree to power up the lights.

Even when crawling under a Christmas tree, Holly still manages to look stylish
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Even when crawling under a Christmas tree, Holly still manages to look stylishCredit: refer to caption.

And let's just say even as she struggles to plug in her display, the 37-year-old presenter still packs a serious style punch in a mustard jumper and plaid skirt combo.

After Holly finally powers up the tree (something we all struggle with year after year, let's be honest), the mum-of-three is transported into a familiar realm of Christmas parties, festive movie screenings and a serious washing up effort from none other than David Gandy.

In keeping with Holly's coveted must-have range for M&S, the festive ad goes through all of the little must-have moments that make up Christmas.

Tom Jones' Give A Little Love sets the cheery tone of the Christmas advert as Holly narrates from underneath her spectacular tree.

Once Holly plugs in her lights, the advert transports her to a familiar festive realm of Christmas parties and movie screenings
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Once Holly plugs in her lights, the advert transports her to a familiar festive realm of Christmas parties and movie screeningsCredit: refer to caption.
The darling of daytime television looked sensational in a mustard knit and plaid skirt
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The darling of daytime television looked sensational in a mustard knit and plaid skirtCredit: refer to caption.
David Gandy also gets in the festive spirit with his washing up effort
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David Gandy also gets in the festive spirit with his washing up effortCredit: refer to caption.

Including a dose of "must-have sleep" after attending a "must-have after-party", obvs.

Not to mention those pre-Christmas fancy knickers and post-Boxing Day comfy pants, which are perfect for when we've indulged in one too many mince pies.

But other than Holly's standout outfit, our personal highlight of the uplifting one-minute advert is the Bridget Jones sing-a-long session.

Because let's be honest, we can't make it through the festive season without watching Bridget Jones at least once...

Let's just say M&S have pretty much got our Christmas plans spot on. Right?

Judging by this Xmas movie sing-a-long session, the brand has got our Christmas plans spot on
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Judging by this Xmas movie sing-a-long session, the brand has got our Christmas plans spot onCredit: refer to caption.
And after a few too many mince pieces, these comfy pants are all we want this Christmas
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And after a few too many mince pieces, these comfy pants are all we want this ChristmasCredit: refer to caption.
Adding a final sprinkle of magic, the advert ends with a fashion fairy godmother granting Holly her every style wish
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Adding a final sprinkle of magic, the advert ends with a fashion fairy godmother granting Holly her every style wishCredit: refer to caption.

Drawing the uplifting advert to a magical close, the M&S fashion fairy godmother then appears on the scene by swapping a woman's pair of ordinary trainers for some super sparkly heels.

Our style guru Holly also returns to screens in a vibrant purple coat, which she pairs with a stunning leopard print mini skirt and classic cream jumper.

What's more, Holly's spot on winter looks have gone on sale today to mark the festive advert debut.

And better still, the chunky mustard jumper of our dreams is only £35... *adds to basket immediately*

Holly's gorgeous mustard jumper is only £35 and is also available in green
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Holly's gorgeous mustard jumper is only £35 and is also available in greenCredit: M&S
  • Cable Knit Roll Neck, £35 from M&S -
Holly's £35 plaid A-line mini skirt is already flying off the shelves
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Holly's £35 plaid A-line mini skirt is already flying off the shelvesCredit: M&S
  • Checked A-Line Mini Skirt, £35 from M&S -
Holly's vivid purple coat has also gone on sale for £89
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Holly's vivid purple coat has also gone on sale for £89Credit: M&S
  • Single Breasted Coat, £89 from M&S -
And this £35 leopard print skirt is destined to be a total sell out
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And this £35 leopard print skirt is destined to be a total sell outCredit: M&S
  • Animal Print A-Line Mini Skirt, £35 from M&S -

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