Taylor Swift has revealed she owes her success to "an incredible streak of luck" as she switched on the Christmas lights at Westfield London at White City.
The 22-year-old US star, who is celebrating after her new record 'Red' took the top spot in the UK albums chart, wore a vintage red dress she bought on eBay as she performed three hit singles including 'Love Story' and 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' after turning on the festive lights.
Taylor Swift in action in London on Tuesday evening
"This is unbelievable. This is incredible. It's unreal," she said.
"I love everything about Christmas. I live on a Christmas tree farm but I never thought I'd be here switching on lights."
Taylor, who lives in Nashville, steered clear of talk on the US presidential elections, preferring to discuss her fourth record and her love for the British fans.
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Taylor Swift reacts in surprise as sparks fly as she switches on the Christmas lights at a shopping center, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. (credit:PA)
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A fan holds up a sign referencing the U.S. elections as Taylor Swift performs songs from her newly released album 'Red' at a shopping center in west London after switching on the center's Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Taylor Swift performs songs from her newly released album 'Red' onstage at a shopping center after switching on the Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Taylor Swift performs songs from her newly released album 'Red' onstage at a shopping center after switching on the Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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American Country singer Taylor Swift performs songs from her newly released album "Red" at a shopping center after switching on the Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Taylor Swift performs songs from her newly released album 'Red' onstage at a shopping center after switching on the Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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Taylor Swift (left) with with young ambassadors from save the Children - the shopping centre's chosen charity - as she performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. (credit:PA)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. (credit:PA)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. (credit:PA)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 6, 2012. Photo credit should read: John Phillips/PA Wire (credit:PA)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday November 6, 2012. Photo credit should read: John Phillips/PA Wire (credit:PA)
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Taylor Swift performs at Westfield London Shopping Centre where she turned on the Christmas lights. (credit:PA)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift performs live after switching on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift switches on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift switches on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Taylor Swift poses for photographers as she arrives at a shopping center before performing songs from her newly released album 'Red' and switching on the centers Christmas lights, London, Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift switches on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 06: Taylor Swift switches on the christmas lights at Westfield London, White City/Shepherd's Bush on November 6, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Ben Pruchnie/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
"I can't seem to stay away from the UK, can I?" she joked.
"I like to say 'hi' to the fans because they're so cute and I love the accents."
She advised potential singers to persist in pursuing their dreams.
"It's important to love it until it becomes all-consuming to your life. Sometimes you can get too ahead of yourself and you give up if it doesn't happen for you quickly," she said.
"Singing should be all you want to do even if you end up singing in a coffee house. That's what I would be doing now if I hadn't had an incredible streak of luck."
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Singer Taylor Swift performs at Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 presented by Aeropostale at Madison Square Garden on Friday Dec. 7, 2012 in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) (credit:AP)
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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 07: Taylor Swift performs during Z100's Jingle Ball 2012 presented by Aeropostale at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Kane/Getty Images for Jingle Ball 2012) (credit:Getty Images)