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Review: Jenny Coggins
SHOPOGRAPHY has gone all festive this issue. Just in case you
were tempted this year to do all your shopping on the internet,
here's reason to coax you away from your monitor.
Even if you cannot bear to face the crowds of shoppers, venture
out to look at the Christmas lights.
Enrique Iglesias turned on more than just the electricity when
he switched on the Oxford Street lights on November 21.
Unfortunately, the same excitement cannot be sparked for the
lights themselves. They are big, but not very exciting or original.
The only variation to the simple white light design comes at
both ends of the street, with some shameless advertising from
West End musical, Mamma Mia.
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Unlike in previous years, the lights are not bright enough to
outshine the glare of the shop windows that filters out onto the
street. Click here
to see if you agree.
The Regent Street lights are semi-circles of pretty white lights
which sparkle more than the Oxford Street offering round the corner.
Switched on by Daniel Beddingfield on November 13, to a bevy
of fans, there was a slight technical hitch as the electricity
refused to work when he pressed the button.
However, the lights are now in full working order and defiantly
work a look. Try visiting for a sneak preview www.regent-street.co.uk
Denise Van Outen switched on Marylebone High Street lights on
November 20, this year.
The lights are a mass of colour with a more novelty feel. There
are champagne and cracker shapes lighting up the night sky.
These lights are much more fun, so if you want to take some children
to see Crimbo light these are the best bet.
From Carnaby Street (pictured), one expects a complete
diversion from the traditional route taken by the other West End
Streets, and, of course, there is.
Small plain lights have been shunned in favour of giant bulbs
of vibrant colour. The scheme really matches the spirit of the
street, creating a look that compliments the shops that surround
it.
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