Lara Barnett (asker) Aug 18, 2013:

@ Alison I see it your way too - I am also confused. I reckon it is ambiguous and falls into both courts.

Alison MacG Aug 18, 2013:

Confused I see the message here slightly differently. I think they are playing on the phrase “au service de votre beauté”, used frequently by this particular company and others in the field. Normally, the things that are “au service de votre beauté” are our innovation, our expertise, our science, our laboratories, our products, etc.. The general message I am getting here is:
‘Tis the season to be beautiful, ‘tis the season to treat yourself and thanks to us (brand x) you can. With our “gifts” (at reduced prices) you can allow yourself to go a bit mad, be a bit frivolous and indulge yourself with some of our wonderful products. Just one more way (in addition to all the science and innovation, etc.) that brand x is helping you to bring out the best in your beauty.
Ultimately, their aim is to get you to spend money on their products and I find it a bit strange that they would simply want to make a general statement to the effect that women look beautiful at Christmas because they are going mad and having fun.
(Please note, however, that I am probably an advertiser’s worst nightmare – my husband is forever having to explain adverts to me when I just don’t get them)

Lara Barnett (asker) Aug 17, 2013:

@ Answerers - FYI I may now stick with my own suggestion, as pasted in my last discussion box. Some of these suggestions were great however and I appreciate the help given.
In this case, I shall be leaving best answer to be chosen by community.

B D Finch Aug 16, 2013:

Whose holidays? I'm afraid that I disagree with Phil. Those of us who are not from a Christian background can actually feel excluded by "Christmas and New Year" (note capital letters for "New Year"). I think that a much more suitable term is "Festive Season".

I do like Lara's suggestion, though I might just post one of my own too.

Lara Barnett (asker) Aug 15, 2013:

Phil's suggestion I am considering rewriting as follows:
"Our entire team joins me in wishing you a wonderful Christmas and New Year, when your beauty will shine through as you delight in all the fun and craziness around"

If any one has any comments or variations based on that it would be helpful.

philgoddard Aug 15, 2013:

I think the whole pargraph needs rewriting. Here's a couple of preliminary thoughts:
This is just my opinion, but I think "blow you away" is a bit extreme - maybe something like "We're sure you'll love it".
I wouldn't use "holiday season" if this is for a UK readership - it sounds too American and PC. I'd say "Christmas and new year", because most people celebrate one or the other.

Lara Barnett (asker) Aug 15, 2013:

@ safetex Thank you. That does help. But also need a good way of molding it into the rest of the context.