It hasn't been the best year for Gwyneth Paltrow. In March, the glossy actress 'consciously uncoupled' from Chris Martin and saw him linked to a string of women following the split. So what does 2015 hold for the  mother-of-two and has she made any New Year's resolutions as she turns over a new leaf? 'You know, I’m not such a New Year’s resolution maker,' she explains. 'Everyday I try to resolve to do the things that I would like to do or be more of the person I would like to be, but I don’t, I don’t make like a big resolution, because I think that’s a way to break a promise to yourself and fail and fail bad.' Scroll down for video . Getting into the Christmas spirit: Gwyneth Paltrow, 42, is the face of Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance and shares her plans for the festive season . Rather than look to the future, the clean-cut actress is focusing on enjoying time with her family over the festive period. 'I really love spending the holidays anywhere as long as it’s with people that I love,' she said of her Christmas plans. 'I don’t mind if it’s a city Christmas or a country Christmas just as long as I’ve got my people with me.' Discussing gifting, the actress and author, who recently compiled a present guide featuring diamond-shaped vases and a gold-plated juicer, added: 'When I’m giving gifts I definitely like them to be a surprise, absolutely. And I manage until the end. I’m a good secret keeper.' No time like the present: The star doesn't believe in New Year's resolutions because she tries to resolve to do the things that she would like to do everyday . Family first: Sharing her plans for December 25th, she said: 'I really love spending the holidays anywhere as long as it’s with people that I love,' she said of her Christmas plans' Gwyneth, who has a string of A-list friends, will no doubt be hosting a few Christmas parties in the coming weeks. Sharing her style tips for pulling off the season in style, the fashionista said: 'I think every woman should own a blacktuxedo jacket. It’s so versatile and a really key staple piece in a wardrobe. And if it’s well tailored it’s so feminine while being a strong shape.' The star, who is the face of Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance, and smoulders in the new campaign images, explains: 'I would style a tuxedo similar to the way we have done it in the campaign; I love that there’s a white silk scarf with it and very high heels. And the tuxedo is tailored. I like that it’s a low-V so you have some skin; that makes it feminine.' Big fan: As the face of the brand, she obviously loves the new Boss fragrance, particularly because it represents a time to pause and take a moment, she explains . Beauty-wise, Gwyneth explains that she prefers an undone, smudgy, smoky eye because, she says, it makes her eyes 'go very blue'. 'It’s a look you see a lot in London. Although for a special occasion I love a strong lip - the Marilyn Monroe colour is beautiful,' said Gwyneth. As the face of the brand, she obviously loves the new Boss fragrance - and not just for its scent. 'I love the concept behind it and that it represents a time to pause and take a moment,' she said. 'I have these moments every day when I think how beautiful life is. It’s those moments that are so simple and so pure and that really connect you to your heart.' Behind the scenes: Sharing her style tips for pulling off the season in style, the fashionista said: 'I think every woman should own a blacktuxedo jacket' just like the one she wears in the campaign .
Gwyneth, 42, is face of Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance .
Discusses Christmas plans and dislike of New Year's resolutions .
Advises women to wear a sexy tuxedo over the festive period .
It hasn't been the best year for Gwyneth Paltrow. In March, the glossy actress 'consciously uncoupled' from Chris Martin and saw him linked to a string of women following the split. So what does 2015 hold for the  mother-of-two and has she made any New Year's resolutions as she turns over a new leaf? 'You know, I’m not such a New Year’s resolution maker,' she explains. 'Everyday I try to resolve to do the things that I would like to do or be more of the person I would like to be, but I don’t, I don’t make like a big resolution, because I think that’s a way to break a promise to yourself and fail and fail bad.' Scroll down for video . Getting into the Christmas spirit: Gwyneth Paltrow, 42, is the face of Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance and shares her plans for the festive season . Rather than look to the future, the clean-cut actress is focusing on enjoying time with her family over the festive period. 'I really love spending the holidays anywhere as long as it’s with people that I love,' she said of her Christmas plans. 'I don’t mind if it’s a city Christmas or a country Christmas just as long as I’ve got my people with me.' Discussing gifting, the actress and author, who recently compiled a present guide featuring diamond-shaped vases and a gold-plated juicer, added: 'When I’m giving gifts I definitely like them to be a surprise, absolutely. And I manage until the end. I’m a good secret keeper.' No time like the present: The star doesn't believe in New Year's resolutions because she tries to resolve to do the things that she would like to do everyday . Family first: Sharing her plans for December 25th, she said: 'I really love spending the holidays anywhere as long as it’s with people that I love,' she said of her Christmas plans' Gwyneth, who has a string of A-list friends, will no doubt be hosting a few Christmas parties in the coming weeks. Sharing her style tips for pulling off the season in style, the fashionista said: 'I think every woman should own a blacktuxedo jacket. It’s so versatile and a really key staple piece in a wardrobe. And if it’s well tailored it’s so feminine while being a strong shape.' The star, who is the face of Boss Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance, and smoulders in the new campaign images, explains: 'I would style a tuxedo similar to the way we have done it in the campaign; I love that there’s a white silk scarf with it and very high heels. And the tuxedo is tailored. I like that it’s a low-V so you have some skin; that makes it feminine.' Big fan: As the face of the brand, she obviously loves the new Boss fragrance, particularly because it represents a time to pause and take a moment, she explains . Beauty-wise, Gwyneth explains that she prefers an undone, smudgy, smoky eye because, she says, it makes her eyes 'go very blue'. 'It’s a look you see a lot in London. Although for a special occasion I love a strong lip - the Marilyn Monroe colour is beautiful,' said Gwyneth. As the face of the brand, she obviously loves the new Boss fragrance - and not just for its scent. 'I love the concept behind it and that it represents a time to pause and take a moment,' she said. 'I have these moments every day when I think how beautiful life is. It’s those moments that are so simple and so pure and that really connect you to your heart.' Behind the scenes: Sharing her style tips for pulling off the season in style, the fashionista said: 'I think every woman should own a blacktuxedo jacket' just like the one she wears in the campaign .
made any New Year's resolutions as she turns over Gwyneth Paltrow, 42, is the face of Boss Ma Vie time with her family over the festive period. 'I of her Christmas plans. 'I don’t mind if it’s a Ma Vie Pour Femme fragrance, and smoulders in the