What's Hot In Your Inbox: Real-Life Couples on Holiday Parties

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, four items of note:

Best Bets Daily: J. Crew's lightweight puffer jacket
Byrdie: This German model puts beer in her hair, naturally
GiltCity NYC: Discounts at Epic Hybrid Training
Into the Gloss: Makeup artist Georgina Graham's beauty routine
The New Potato: Mario Carbone and Rich Torrisi on (fun!) fine dining
Pulsd: Discounts at Pablo's Fitness
Refinery29: Holiday party dressing with NYC couples (pictured)
Style.com: Mary Katrantzou's glorious Adidas sneakers
Well & Good: What's next for NYC fitness guru Anna Kaiser
WWWD: Gifts to have on hand for the holidays
The Zoe Report: Ski bunny style essentials