The advent of a new year ... that fondly remembers the style icons and towering personalities of those times. The height of vogue then was owning a calendar bearing their idol's image.

It's a well-loved tradition, counting down the days to Christmas, and with just over three weeks until you open that first advent calendar door, we take a look at the alternative options on offer ...

Lancôme's Advent Calendar screams classic glamourpuss ... Lashes mascara, and a Hollywood Beauty Icon lipstick. Of course, no Charlotte Tilbury gift is complete without some Pillow Talk, and ...