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How to “spend it on yourself”: The Harvey Nichols ad & a little list

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(Givenchy pullover or the elastic bands? Proenza Schouler bag or paper clips? Valentino kitten heels or toothpicks? Knit-turban or a classy sink plug?)

In a provocative, ironic and somehow light-hearted way Harvey Nichols’ Christmas ad finally oh so finally says something very true (compared to all the other jolly Christmas ads by others, which talk about love and joy and oh so happy times *we’d love you to consume anyways*).

This Christmas, you should spend “it” on yourself (despite spending some of “it” on people who probably really need “it”). And instead of worrying about what to get your family, you should invest the remaining coins of “it” into elastic bands, paper clips, sink plugs and other things*exclusively* available at Harvey Nichols. 

We probably all know what they actually want us to do (DO leave the money at HN regardless of what you buy whom) but, frankly, I found this ad hilarious and refreshing when thinking of the annual presents rush and pressure I filed under one of the 10(000…) things to hate about Christmas.

How would it be to have a Christmas at which all you need to do is to find something for yourself?

How less drama would this actually bring with it?

How happy would everyone around the Christmas tree be if they knew that they’re going to like the presents they get?

I’m not saying that it’s not nice to be surprised … but then again, I’ve already had numerous negative surprises when unwrapping presents (sometimes, it’s better to not give anything if you already know that it’s actually a pretty dumb present) and I’m just tired of pretentious wishes I honestly and secretly don’t wish for (no, not you mum & dad – you, exceptionally, always hit the nail on the head).

So, while we might all start to finally freak out a tiny little bit about the presents question, I keep on watching this ad & try to decide how to “spend it” on MYSELF with this little “inspiring” wish list below … ;)

 Jcrew La Pulcinella Wishlist
J Crew emblem cap; J Crew ceramic travel coffee cup

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist
J Crew sleep shirt; Marc by Marc Jacobs cosmetics case

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 7
Scented candle by Fornasetti; Notepad by Alexa Pulitzer

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 2
Pullover by Aspen Oatmeal; Travelling bag by Longchamp (needed in my life immediately)

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 4
Scented candles by Diptyque (left ; right)

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 3
Smythson card holder; Liberty London card holder

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 5
Pullover by OASAP (yes, it’s a pullover, not a full-on-outfit! So surprisingly girly but I love this here for some reason!); ASOS wrap clutch bag

La Pulcinella Christmas Wishlist 6
ASOS ostrich-look alike clutch bag; ASOS knit turban hat

About Author

Anna

With an Austrian and German background, Anna has lived in London for almost 7 years now. La-Pulcinella.com started as a personal fashion & lifestyle diary in 2009 and was re-launched in 2015 with a new design.


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