Now that we're in the thick of the holiday season, you're bound to be invited to a holiday party of some sort: the professional office party, the casual family get-together, the social "holidate."

How's a guy supposed to dress for such occasions? (Hint: Steer clear of bright red and green.)

We asked Veeral Rathod, a former Wall Street man who left the stock trade to start and preside over J.Hilburn, a menswear company that focuses on tailor-made pieces. Not only does he attend basically every type of holiday party every year, but he's got dressing for them down to a science.

His best advice, he told The Huffington Post, is to "treat holiday events as different occasions than you’re used to. It’s not dressing for work, a wedding or the average night out. It’s the holidays. It’s winter. It’s festive. You really should think about what you can do differently but still express your style and have the right appearance when you show up.”

Here's how he recommends dressing yourself for those three basic holiday parties.

It Only Takes Three Pieces

But they have to work together. "There are three basic things for any guy, Rathod said. "What shirt? What bottoms? And what piece to layer over the shirt, whether it's a sweater, sports coat or something else -- it depends on the type of event." 

Dress Prepared To Make The Change

"The biggest wrench for guys is that they're often transitioning from work to a holiday event," Rathod said. "No guy wants to change completely for the event, so the big question is, how can I use some of the pieces to transition into the evening?"

He recommends having two out of the three holiday party components be what you wear to work, then just swap out one piece for the fancier one when you join the festivities.

The Professional Holiday Party

When it comes to the holiday party at work (whether it's at your office or your law firm's office), a classic midnight blue suit will do the trick. Paired with a classic white shirt, it's great for the office, but before the party, swap the shirt for a darker color, another shade of blue, perhaps, or a dark turtleneck. You can also play with the pocket square or switch out with a different tie.

"I’m not a huge fan of a lot of bright red and green, bringing in the Christmas colors," Rathod said, "but I might drop in a burgundy pocket square, something that invokes holiday colors.

Just don't forget the jacket: "A well-structured jacket is a must-have for any type of holiday event."

The Social Holiday Party:

Somebody invited you to a fancy holiday party at their house, so you're going to want to keep it a little more relaxed than you would for a professional party, but not much. "It’s a hard one," Rathod said, about knowing where to draw the line. "What I like to do is start with a great pair of jeans, raw denim, really dark-rinsed denim, not washed. It looks a little dressier. And go for a clean shirt, usually white, black, navy or a really deep burgundy." 

To top if off? Don't be afraid to throw on a tux jacket. "Oftentimes, if you have a black tuxedo jacket, that alone raises the bar," Rathod said. "It looks really fashionable, and rarely will you find another guy wearing it."

The Casual Holiday Party:

Your family get-together, or a party at the in-laws' -- this is where you can afford to loosen up a bit, but still look like you cared. Rathod recommends wearing jeans or chinos and a casual shirt or sweater, rather than a sports coat.

"[If it's] during the day, a brunch, it's more family oriented," he said. "I don't want to feel too formal. I want to feel dressed for the occasion."

As Always, Take Time To Get It Tailored

"What great tailoring does is give projects attention to detail, and when you’re wearing it you feel more confident. As you think about going to a holiday event, I’m going to be around a lot of my professional friends. I still want to portray that confidence when I walk in. That suit works well, but you'll know how to take it up notch for this holiday party," Rathod said.

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Hi, Sia. You're interesting.

You want to be famous but you also don't want to be famous. You look great, but you don't want people to see you. You've found an interesting way to hide yourself from the insatiable public by wearing a blonde bob wig in your face that protects Sia The Human from being recognized on the street when you're not busy being Sia The Award-Winning Performing Artist and Songwriter For Rihanna, Katy Perry, Beyonce And A Bunch Of Other People.

You still want to live a normal-ish life. We get it. But sometimes it's hard for us to know what you're thinking. So we made a handy Sia Wig Emotion Decoder to remind us which one goes with which wig face. Sia, if somehow you're able to read this through your wig, we hope it brings you a happy face (also, be sure to let us know if we're wrong about any of these). We love you.

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This year's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show marks the first time Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid will strut down the lingerie brand's legendary catwalk, and according to veteran VS supermodels Lily Aldridge and Elsa Hosk, fans are in for a treat.

"They were amazing," Aldridge told HuffPost Live in a conversation on Thursday. "They're such a great group of friends. We're such a supportive group of women, and they killed it."

Hosk recounted that the newbies' positive energy was an asset to all the models who walked in the show, which was previously recorded and airs Dec. 8 on CBS.

"It's just cute to see people walking for the first time because they're so excited and so happy, and it's infectious," Hosk said. "They get out on the runway and they're smiling and embracing everything, and it affects me a lot."

Watch more from Lily Aldridge and Elsa Hosk's conversation with HuffPost Live here.

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Target Australia is getting praise from women of all ages, shapes and sizes for its latest bikini ad. The retailer shared this photo from its Christmas catalog on Facebook this week and has been applauded for featuring not only women of all body types, but for featuring a much older woman with gray hair.

The photo appears to have very little editing, with the women proudly flaunting their curves. Earlier this year, Target launched its "Every Body" campaign, promising to feature more realistic, diverse models. 

It's not every day you see a mature woman sporting a two-piece and people have taken notice. The photo has drawn hundreds of comments for its positive message. 

"Seeing a bikini on an older model makes me more inclined to go into the store, try it on and maybe even buy it instead of my usual one piece," wrote one commenter. "Well done, Target! It is so important on a social level to get the 'real bodies are beautiful' and the 'beauty has no age or race' messages out there," wrote another. All the comments had one underlying message -- it's about time. 

The silver model, Mel Brady, is in her 50s, and has done a number of other shoots with Target, sharing more photos on her Instagram page. "Very proud of how well I've done to represent my baby boomer demographic in a youthful way," Brady wrote in one caption.

Other fashion brands have also started appealing to the older demographic by featuring older models. Earlier this year, a 62-year-old woman became the face of a lingerie line and  several post-50 stars including Helen Mirren and Julianne Moore have also signed on to be spokeswomen for various beauty lines. 

You go girls!

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that once the air turns crisp and the trees shed their leaves, it’s time to rewatch your favorite holiday flicks (even if you’ve seen them a dozen two dozen times before). You also can’t help but notice your favorite characters’ once-fashionable looks fading out of favor with each passing year.

Needless to say, some of the best looks from our favorite season-celebrating films could use a little refreshing. That’s why we’ve partnered with eBay to create these eight amazing, updated looks inspired by the characters we love to watch (and rewatch) this time of year.

1. Clark Griswold from ‘Christmas Vacation’

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2. Amanda Woods from ‘The Holiday’

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3. Mark Darcy from ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’

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4. Ralphie from ‘A Christmas Story’

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5. Sally Albright from ‘When Harry Met Sally’

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6. Bridget Jones from ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’

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7. George Bailey from ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

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8. Cindy Lou Who from ‘The Grinch’

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Shop eBay for all of winter’s classic looks.

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Advertising: Turning women into objects since the beginning of time. 

On Dec. 1, a New Zealand men's clothing company called I Love Ugly launched an advertising campaign for its new jewelry collection. The ads show fully-clothed men modeling their bejeweled hands all over a naked woman's body.

The ads, which were originally posted by fashion and art website HighSnobiety, are not featured on I Love Ugly's website, but can be found on the company's Facebook page. 

The below image from the campaign, featured in I Love Ugly's Facebook page, shows a man' s hand resting on a woman's bare butt, though it's cropped so that you can't see the woman's underside. 

Below is another image from I Love Ugly's campaign.

Added Warning: Beware sexist bullshit ahead. 

Some people were understandably upset with I Love Ugly's ads and voiced their opinions about the campaign on Twitter. 

Rae Duff, the president for the National Council of Women for New Zealand, told BuzzFeed that the council was "disappointed" by I Love Ugly's ad campaign. "The images use women’s bodies as mere props and promote unequal power dynamics," Duff said. "It reflects how too often women in our society are seen as merely sexual objects and this feeds into our culture of abuse and violence against women. As a brand that targets young men, they should be doing more to promote healthy attitudes.”

I Love Ugly, however, didn't seem too worried about the backlash. The fashion company tweeted the below response on Tuesday, which they have since deleted: 

Hmm... really?

One Twitter user had the perfect response to I Love Ugly's tweet: 

Sexist as hell is right. Do better next time -- much better. 

Head over to HighSnobiety to see more images from I Love Ugly's campaign. 

The Huffington Post reached out to I Love Ugly for comment, but did not hear back by the time of publication. 

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Without a stiff drink in hand, holiday party season can be incredibly taxing. If you're even semi style-conscious, most of the stress stems from one simple question: "What am I going to wear?!"

The question becomes even more urgent -- and difficult to answer -- when you've got more than one type of holiday party to attend. What's appropriate for a night out with your friends most likely won't work for schmoozing with your boss at the company party. But, speaking honestly, who has the extra cash to blow on five new dresses?

To help you keep things simple and affordable, while still giving you options, check out our three go-to holiday looks below, courtesy of a few of our favorite chic celebs. Easy to accessorize and re-wear, each pick is sure to maximize your style come party time. 

Structured, Sophisticated & Sure To Make A Statement

Good for: formal affairs, cocktail parties, fancy work functions

If you're going to be drinking with your boss, it's essential you look and feel your best. Opt for a dress that's appropriate and professional, like a frock with a structured silhouette that flatters your figure without being too tight. Choose a dress with a little color, like a soft green, to make the look festive. 

Shop the look: 1. Topshop Tinsel Wrap A-Line Dress, $95; 2. River Island Short Sleeve Sequin Dress, $117; 3. Reiss Carmen Dress, $340.

The Easygoing, Yet Elegant LBD

Good for: family soirées, laid back office parties, dinner with the in-laws

Semi-formal holiday parties are some of the toughest to dress for, because you can easily show up over- or under-dressed. Prevent a sartorial snafu and reach for your tried-and-true little black dress. Pair it with a nude lip, patterned shoe and evening crossbody like Kerry Washington, and you'll look like a million bucks. 

 Shop the look: 1. H&M Halterneck Dress, $49.99; 2. James Perse Stretch-Fleece Midi Dress, $265; 3. Faux Leather Shift Dress, $85.

For The Mellow Minimalist

Good for: hangouts with friends, Secret Santa exchanges, holiday potluck 

Casual get togethers are holiday parties, too. Keep it cute and laid back with a turtleneck and pair of black trousers, like a leather pant or dark jean. This look will go with any accessories in your closet and can easily go from day-to-night if your midday brunch turns into midnight drinks. 

Shop the look: 1. H&M Turtleneck Sweater, $49.99, Zara Faux Leather Leggings, $40; 2. Zara Sweater With Slits, $50, Manon Baptiste Zip Accent Faux Leather Leggings, $124.90; 3. Handknit Cozy Turtleneck Sweater, $134,  Alexa Chung For AG Jeans, $120. 

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Nora Ephron once wrote, "Reading is bliss." That couldn't be more true as December ushers in cozy winter nights spent curled up with a good book.

In honor of the holiday season, we've rounded up some of the standouts in the world of literary swag.

Without further ado, here are 42 gift ideas for the voracious readers in your life.

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Earmuffs are hot.

Really hot.

Not only does the handy headwear prevent you from the despair of hat-hair all winter long, but ear muffs are pretty stylish in their own right. It’s no wonder that every year on the first Saturday in December, the town of Farmington, Maine celebrates Chester Greenwood, the local boy who invented earmuffs at the tender age of 15 in 1873.

This year, we wanted to hold our own parade… of sexy earmuff stock photos. We think Chester would approve.

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COOK: Baked Brie With Maple Syrup And Thyme -- Recipe Tin Eats

Go ahead and get real cozy with this one. Baked brie is a perfect offering for a crowd, and equally acceptable as an indulgent treat for one. It's all about comfort this season, and warm, gooey cheese is about as comfortable as it gets. See here for more baked brie recipes.

CREATE: A DIY Christmas Wreath -- Brit + Co

What if you could clean up your home and make an awesome, original diy project in the process? Now you can, thanks to our friends at Brit + Co, who have devised an excellent use for all those random objects you have lying around the house: your very own Christmas wreath. Read more about it here on HuffPost.

READ: What It's Like to Be a Woman of Color in Privileged White Spaces -- Cosmopolitan

Your long read of the weekend should definitely be this powerful piece by writer Kendra James. Period. Honest and beautifully written, it's an experience that needs to be told -- and talked about.

WATCH: Hayao Miyazaki and the Essence of Humanity in Animation -- The Atlantic

Watch this delightful exposé of Hayao Miyazaki's emotional animated films, which are at once sophisticated and relatable.  The "internal subtleties" of Miyazaki's characters and plot lines differ so much from most of the popular animation we see in the U.S. If you haven't seen films like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Howl's Moving Castle, add a Miyazaki film to your list this weekend.

GET OUTSIDE: Go ice skating, of course! It IS December, after all.  

If you live in or near New York City, now is the time to go skating at Rockefeller Center. The Christmas tree went up on Wednesday, so get there while the gettin's good. If you live in a different part of the country, find a rink or a pond, because winter is here!  

SHOP: Peruse gift guides and come back for more in the coming weeks. -- The Huffington Post

'Tis the season, so check out some of HuffPost's gift guides and go wild! Or somewhat wild. We've got advice on everything from "The Best Tech Gifts For The Most Stylish People In Your Life" to "These 11 Sex Toys Are The Holiday Gifts That Keep On Giving."

TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF: Try a DIY Lip Scrub -- The Huffington Post

One of winter's worst woes is chapped lips. With a simple -- and we're talking 2-ingredient simple -- lip scrub, however, you can exfoliate your lips in no time. The best part is, you probably have the ingredients lying around the house.

LAUGH: "24 Pictures Only People Who Love Puns Will Think Are Funny" -- Buzzfeed 

Pun-lovers, this one's for you and it's a real delight. Read, rejoice and share with your fellow pun fans. It's time to wave the pun freak flag and ride off into the sunset.

Have a great weekend, everyone!

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A lot of women get burned by a bad haircut. But this stylist actually uses fire. 

Explaining that his methods are a "bit medieval," Madrid's Alberto Olmedo cuts hair with swords and fire.

A video posted by news outlet AJ+ is making the rounds with Olmedo plying his attention-grabbing craft.

"Sometimes you have to use a bit of your imagination to achieve positive results," he says. 

Several outletsstateside have written about the video, as have a few Spanish outlets. 

A spokeswoman for Olmedo told The Huffington Post "that we seek solutions to meet the demand of our customers" and that certain haircut results are "not possible with a single scissors."

Olmedo says the swords help him cut symmetrically. 

We get tressed out just thinking about it.

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Everyone's got that one friend who loves whiskey. And everyone has the same struggle to find them a new and exciting gift that friend doesn't already have. 

Year after year, we are berated with the same old gift ideas for our boozy buds: whiskey stones, whiskey tastings, DIY whiskey barrels, the list goes on.

Whether you live with a whiskey lover, work with one or paired with one for for secret santa, there are ways to make gift-giving feel fresh, even if your recipient prefers things a bit ... aged. 

Behold, nine gifts for every type of whiskey lover in your life.

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K-beauty, aka Korean beauty, has quickly expanded to the rest of the world over the past five years thanks to life-changing products. From BB creams (beauty balms that make you look like you're not wearing any makeup) to essences (highly concentrated, yet lightweight topical treatments that go on before serums and moisturizers), you can't walk into a Sephora or Ulta without seeing a display highlighting Korean skincare. 

But one of the most popular K-beauty trends to have taken off this year has been face sheet masks. Supermodels Chrissy Teigen and Karolina Kurkova, comedian Chelsea Handler and actor James Franco have uploaded photos of themselves on social media sporting face sheet masks, which make them resemble Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th." 

According to Christine Chang and Sarah Lee of Glow Recipe, an online destination for natural Korean beauty products, brands hailing from the East Asian nation have been the key driver in popularizing face sheet masks in the U.S. "Many of the sheet mask manufacturers that global brands are using are also based in Korea and we believe that it set a precedent for the quality of products available in the market," say Chang and Lee.

While the beauty pros note that it's been well over a decade since face sheet masks have become a staple for Korean women, it remains a vital part of their regimen. "[They] use sheet masks up to three to four times a week, depending on their skin condition," adds Chang and Lee.

But are they really worth the hype and adding to your skincare routine? 

Heidi Waldorf, the director of laser and dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, told HuffPost one of the biggest benefits of face sheet masks is that they deliver product deep into the skin in a concentrated way. "It is, at its most basic, applying product with occlusion (a cover) to increase penetration," she says. "However, not all masks are created equal."

Waldorf believes masks that contain hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid are fantastic for anyone with dry skin or to use for added moisture because of cold, winter weather. They are also perfect to pack inside your carry-on for a long flight to combat the dry air experienced at such a higher altitude, giving you a nourished glow. The derm also points out that when hyaluronic acid is combined with depuffing ingredients like caffeine in a concentrated manner, they can work to minimize swelling and irritation. 

Before you go tossing out creams and serums from your medicine cabinet, Waldorf says the caveat to face sheet masks are that they do not take the place of a regular skincare regimen. "Think of them as adjuncts to moisturizing or applying anti-aging ingredients and sunscreens, not replacements," she explains. "They can help get you off a skin plateau or recuperate from a procedure. Just be sure to speak with your dermatologist if you have a skincare regimen about how best to incorporate."

Shop our editors' picks below for 11 of the best face sheet masks for every budget.

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Kylie Jenner knows how to get our attention. Whether she's hanging out with her 26-year-old boyfriend Tyga on Snapchat, dying her hair a different color or wearing a waist trainer, it seems like we are always talking about the reality star. And this week was no exception. 

A few days ago, Jenner took to Instagram to broadcast her love for ... peanut butter? That's right, the 18-year-old star posted a photo of herself in a sweatshirt with the words "peanut butter" scrawled across the front. Do we smell a Kylie x Skippy collaboration in the works? 

Check out Kylie's bizarre sweatshirt below, along some other cheap celebrity finds of the week.  

Kylie Jenner's sweatshirt

Throwback Everyday Peanut Butter Embroidered, $24

Emmy Rossum's turtleneck

Ann Taylor Everyday Turtleneck, $69

Khloe Kardashian's sweatshirt

Nike T/F Cropped, $95

Bella Hadid's pants

Adidas Originals Rita Ora X Adidas Originals 'Mystic Moon' Track Pants, $65

Demi Lovato's dress

Talula Zealand Dress, $110

Kylie Jenner's bra top

Sass & Bide That Night, $70

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Congratulations go out to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West!

The 35-year-old reality star gave birth to a baby boy on Saturday.  The news was confirmed via Kim's blog with a post that read, "Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed the arrival of their son this morning. Mother and son are doing well." 

A tweet that said, "He's here!" was also sent from Kim's Twitter account. 

The little bundle of joy is the second child for Kardashian and West, who welcomed their daughter, North, in June 2013. 

The couple was open about their desire to expand their family, with Kardashian revealing her exciting pregnancy news on an episode of "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" in May. A month later, she announced she was expecting a baby boy by sharing an Instagram photo of her husband and daughter, which she captioned, "Precious moments like this when we were traveling on tour with you are what I live for. You're such a good daddy to North & you will be the best daddy to our new son too!"

Kardashian also made it no secret that she didn't exactly enjoy her second pregnancy, calling it "the worst experience of my life" in a post on her website.

Of course, the star didn't exactly have a smooth pregnancy the first time around either, having suffered from preeclampsia and placenta accreta, which contributed to her fertility issues. In late November, she wrote that she was having a lot of anxiety because her baby was in a breech position, and a week later underwent a procedure called an external cephalic version (ECV) to manually turn the baby so he's in a head-down position. 

As for names, well, we haven't heard anything yet. As for sharing the first photo of their son, for reference, the couple waited a full two months to give the world its first look at North, in a very calculated reveal during the rapper's appearance on Kris Jenner's talk show. 

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The best revenge after your ex-husband starts seeing Gwen Stefani? Looking hot as hell in a plunging wedding gown on the red carpet. 

OK, so that probably wasn't exactly what she was going for, but Miranda Lambert was a vision in white at the Artist's Dinner at the Kennedy Center Honors on Saturday. The country singer stepped out in a floor-length gown with a cleavage-baring bodice accentuated with a sheer band and tiny square accents. 

Va-va-voom. 

Lambert, who separated from her country star husband, Blake Shelton, in July, recently covered Cosmopolitan's January issue and reflected on the end of her relationship. 

"Marriage is a tough business, and we gave it our best college try," she told the magazine, adding that she has no plans on dating in the near future. 

"I had a great relationship with an amazing man," she said, "so I know what good is. I have a great launching pad for the future. I will never take that for granted."

As for moving on? Lambert's looking forward to this new phase of her life, but it's not always as easy as it seems. "Some of that might mean nights on my porch crying, drinking whiskey, and going, 'Man, this sucks right now,'" she said.

We're with you every step of the way, Miranda.  

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