3 Reasons You Should Binge-Watch ‘Ugly Delicious’ on Netflix

Yasmein James
Apr 18, 2018

Seasoned foodies know that behind most dishes is a fascinating story. The ingredients, the development of the recipe, and the background of the people who made it all enhance the narrative. Nobody knows that better than Momofuku Restaurant Group founder, David Chang. He stars in the documentary series Ugly Delicious, now streaming on Netflix, which dives deep into diverse cuisines. Keep reading to find out why you should add all eight episodes to your queue.

it’s not just about coq au vin …

The days of telling stories only about European-centric cuisines are over. At least, we hope. Chang speaks with Black, Asian, Hispanic, and female chefs to put the spotlight on Vietnamese, Chinese, Mexican, and more foods.

… or super-famous chefs

Chang and his co-founder of Lucky Peach magazine, Peter Meehan, along with other guests address forgotten foodway histories without shying away from hard-hitting questions like immigration. In one episode, we learn how co-founder of South Philly Barbacoa, Cristina Martinez, walked to the United States from Mexico through the desert. Even with a spot as Bon Appetit’sAmerica’s Best New Restaurant in 2016, she and her husband worry about their future here.

… or fancy restaurants.

While we wouldn’t turn down a reservation at French Laundry, we aren’t snubbing our nose at fast food — and neither does Chang. He offers viewers a slice of the behind-the-scenes operations of Domino’s Pizza and visits China to explore the country’s love of KFC’s fried chicken.

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Yep, 'Outer Banks' Just Killed Off THAT Character

Major Outer Banks season 4 part 2 spoilers ahead. Like, the biggest spoiler of the whole series.

Outer Banks season 4 has come and gone, and after just completely weeping during the finale, I'm ready to commune with my fellow heartbroken Pogues. We've had four seasons of crazy adventures around the OBX (and around the world), and after surviving yet another storm, finally finding the Blue Crown, and even beginning a reconciliation with Rafe, we had to say goodbye to one of the Pogues during part 2— and I'm so genuinely upset I don't know if I can watch the show again. Here's what actually happened during that insane Outer Banks season 4 ending.

  • Outer Banks season 4 part 2 premiered on Netflix November 7.
  • Among various plot twists, the series shocked viewers by killing off one fan favorite character.
  • Here's why the tragedy was "the overarching plan for the show."

Is Rudy Pankow leaving OBX?

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After traveling to Morocco to find the Blue Crown, the Pogues (and Rafe, who I guess is a Pogue now??) once again find themselves in a race against Chandler Groff and Dalia & Lightener. Our favorite couples get some quality time, like JJ and Kiara talking about the legend that the crown grants wishes, but right when the group finally starts to crack the treasure map, a sand storm splits them up: Sarah and John B. running from Dalia's men, and Pope and Cleo holding off Lightener while JJ and Kiara find the crown.

And things look up when JJ actually does find the crown! And he and Kiara escape Dalia! But when they run into Groff, who holds Kiara at knifepoint, JJ is forced to choose between the crown and the girl he loves. He willingly gives the crown up, pulling Kiara to safety in a heartbreaking parallel to their sweet hug from season 1. And in a moment of heartless cruelty, Groff stabs JJ anyway, leaving him in Kiara's arms as Groff runs away with the treasure.

It's truly one of the most devastating scenes in recent TV. Kie sits with JJ as he struggles to breathe and he asks her to take care of the other Pogues before telling her he already got his wish — her. They say one final "I love you" and JJ dies. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you I was weeping.

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"It’s something that's engineered to be gratuitous," showrunner Shannon Burke told EW. "JJ totally is at peace, that’s the intent. He’s gotten past this. He’s been in a bad place and has been spinning for a lot of the season...And you feel when he comes back [after saving Sarah] that he’s in a better place and that there’s a long and bright future with him and Kiara, so it makes it extra tragic, what happens." Yeah, Shannon, you could say that.

“We wanted to begin in a place of innocence and then go to a place that at least one point to go is really dark for [the kids], and then have them come out of it," he adds in a Deadline interview. "That’s the overarching plan for the show. It was always JJ that was going to be, we just weren’t sure how we were going to play it.”

Is JJ coming back in season 5?

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I'm simultaneously pissed and very impressed with this finale. JJ's death immediately started trending on social media, and the fact that a single scene could get such a visceral reaction from millions of fans shows how much we care about this character. And the realization that burying him in Morocco fulfills his greatest fear of being left alone?? I can't handle it.

Despite the fact John B. checks JJ's pulse and we can see Rafe digging JJ's grave in the sand, some fans are hoping the show will bring him back after Ward, Big John, and Sarah have all technically returned from the dead. The show hasn't forayed into true supernatural territory yet, but if the crown really does grant Kie and rest of the Pogues a wish? I'm certain they'd wish JJ back to life.

"Why would they create a treasure with the power of invincibility and wishes if it wasn’t significant?" one X user says in a viral thread. "So either Chandler finds JJ's body in Morocco and uses the crown on him or Kie / the Pogues will wish for JJ's life back."

Stranger Things 4 brought a version of Billy (Dacre Montgomery) back to haunt Sadie Sink's Max, so at the very least we could see memories or scenes with JJ we've never seen before. "I wouldn’t put [Rudy Pankow's return] out of the realm of possibility, Shannon told EW. "I wouldn’t say for sure but I wouldn’t be surprised if it happened."

Is Sarah pregnant in OBX 4?

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With the "death of the fandom's favorite character" of it all, you might have forgotten that yes — Sarah Cameron is pregnant! Season 5 is sure to give us some more info about the baby and parents-to-be, but considering JJ, who's the baby's godfather, suggested his name is a great gender-neutral option, there's a chance we already know the baby's name ;). It would be the perfect way to honor him TBH.

What's up with the rest of the Pogues?

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In addition to Sarah's pregnancy, she also finally starts to make up with Rafe, who finds himself stuck with the Pogues in Morocco. Cleo has somewhat avenged Terrance's murder with Lightener's death — even though Pope's the one who will take the fall for it. Killing one of this season's bad guys was a huge step for Pope since John B. wasn't able to pull the trigger. And considering Pope is still on the run from the cops AND the Marines are waiting on him I have no idea what's in store for him next season.

But the showrunners did give us a clue as to what the final season of Outer Banks will revolve around: revenge.

What's going to happen in Outer Banks season 5?

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“[Revenge] is where we start but I think it will go through different iterations,” Jonas Pate says (via Deadline). “If you look at The Count of Monte Cristo, one of the greatest revenge stories, you start with revenge, but it goes to understanding and forgiveness, so revenge goes on to different iterations of that, but revenge is where we start for sure.”

In the final moments of the Outer Banks season 4 ending, the Pogues sit around a fire in the aftermath of JJ's death. And when they finally acknowledge that JJ wouldn't rest until he had avenged them, Kiara vows to get even and it's one of the most chilling moments of her entire character arc.

"What’s interesting about her is she’s this 'save the turtles, save the dolphins' kind of person, and when you see her at the end of [season] 4, she definitely does not look that like anymore," Shannon Burke tells EW. "She has turned into a different person and we’re excited for that and [Madison Bailey's] really excited for that."

"We’re planning a story of redemption, and a season that embodies the friendship that JJ had come to represent," co-creators Josh and Jonas Pates tell Netflix. "JJ's death was a hard but necessary piece of the architecture for the story, and we plan on honoring that as much as we can because we love the character as much as the fans do."

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Ethan Slater Says Ariana Grande Helped 'Wicked' Cast "Immediately" Feel Like A Family

Ethan Slater might have snagged a role in the Wicked movie, but he's as much of a fan as the rest of us. "It was such an honor to be a part of," he exclusively tells Brit + Co. "That sounds like a sort of a platitude, but it really was, I'm such a big fan of Wicked and have been for so long that to be a part of it is insane."

  • Ethan Slater considers his role in the Wicked movie "an honor."
  • The cast felt like a family "immediately" thanks to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
  • He also points out an Easter egg that will change the way you see Jonathan Bailey's 'Dancing Through Life.'

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Stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as well as director Jon M. Chu, welcomed the cast with open arms — literally. "[They] would hug everyone who came in," he says. "The first day I think every actor had a minimum two-hour meeting with Jon just to walk through all of the designs and all the things and talk about character. And so from from the very beginning, it just felt like it's really safe...This huge movie is something that we've been waiting for for 20 years on a big scale with the biggest stars in the world, it could have felt really intimidating and it felt really familial immediately."

And part of that family dynamic meant there was a lot of laughing, even if there weren't too many pranks. "There was a lot of just hanging out and giggling on set. I think Jon and Michelle [Yeoh] have a real special — they go back and so they were really funny...All of the people in this cast from afar are so intimidating. It's Michelle Yeoh, like, it's Jeff Goldblum. And then in person, they're just down to clown and it was so fun. I don't know if [there were] pranks, I was too nervous to do pranks. And I think people were kind and didn't prank me, but there was a lot of giggles."

With Ariana Grande's natural humor and SNL star Bowen Yang, it's no wonder some of the funniest moments happened during the Shiz University scenes. "I cannot wait for like the roll out of everything that Bowen said that isn't in the movie, or Ari, honestly, said that isn't in the movie. Just take after take."

"It's hard not to [laughing while filming]," he continues. "I think we were pretty good. But the moments where somebody broke, it was always great. There's one that's seared into my memory of, in Doctor Dillamond's classroom, I don't remember what Ari said but she got Cynthia and it's just the two of them across the way and they're staring at each other and she got her so good. There's something really wonderful about breaking. It's delightful."

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Another standout scene featuring the Shiz students is "Dancing Through Life," and the number's rehearsal is one of Ethan Slater's most memorable days on Wicked. "We had a rehearsal with, I don't know, maybe 100 dancers working on 'Dancing Through Life' and Jon came down, this was really early on and he gathered all the dancers around and he gave this speech [where] he basically told the story about how he fell in love with filmmaking," he says. "And it was because of dancers and it was because of the collaboration between dancers and the camera. And he was like, 'We're all in this together. And if you need anything, find me. I'm in the director's chair, but I'm accessible.' And he was, I would sit next to him and watch take after take and he would like point things [out]. He was just so generous."

Is directing something Ethan himself would be interested in? "There's so much I have to learn, but I'm excited to learn it," he says. "And I write and I love writing for the screen and all of that someday I would love to take that on. But I think I'm self aware enough to know that it might be a little ways down the line."

Now, bringing it back to the "Dancing Through Life" of it all, I couldn't help but dance in my seat throughout the song, and Ethan Slater promises it was just as fun to film as it is to watch. "[Jonathan Bailey] the most charismatic human on the planet, it's nuts," he says. "That whole scene was so fun and it was fun. Jonny and Ari are so funny, they're just an incredible duo and they're so funny individually."

"What you can't see is that even in the shots that I'm not in, I'm like, just right here [off camera]," he continues. "I'm just like really close by just out of frame which is like a little Easter egg just for me, you know, watching it and be like, 'Oh I was there!' But I just got to sort of be around in their orbit. They're magnetic, both of them."

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While his character Boq spends the whole film nursing a huge crush on Glinda, Ethan Slater actually swept Ariana Grande off her feet IRL. The duo made headlines when they reportedly coupled up while filming, but Ethan says he still feels like a middle schooler when it comes to romance — and that "just existing" means he embarrasses himself in front of his crushes.

"I definitely am a person who suddenly can't speak or just be like, 'Oh my God, good morning and thank you for coming,'" he says, pretending to tear up. "That is kind of my MO and always has been. I think I've never left the place of feeling like a 7th grader." I guess we're all just fools in love!

"Dancing Through Life" is just one number Wicked fans have been looking forward to — "Popular" and "Defying Gravity" are two of the most recognizable showtunes, and they're so recognizable that a line from "Defying Gravity," "Everyone Deserves The Chance To Fly," became the tagline for the film.

"The message that 'what makes us different makes us unique' is really powerful, and I think it's two-fold," Ethan Slater says. "One is, it's empowering to each person that you do deserve it, you deserve happiness, you deserve to be seen and you deserve to do the great things that you want to be doing. But also as a directive, you know, the way that we treat others. It's not just me that deserves that, it's you. And making sure that you treat others the way that you would want to be treated, or to acknowledge the humanity in others that it's so easy to acknowledge in yourself. So I think it's both things. I think it's both empowering and it's like a good way to treat people."

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What does Ethan pick when he wants to sing? (No, it's not Spongebob). "Honestly, if I just want to like belt at the top of my lungs, I go to Jesus Christ Superstar. I do "Heaven On Their Minds." It's so good. It's incredible. Talk about a great movie musical."

While the fan (and theatre kid) reactions have been incredible so far, Ethan Slater says he loved talking to the original Wicked cast. "I've become very close with Chris Fitzgerald, who was the original Boq and with Norbert Leo Butz who is the original Fiyero," he says. "So after they saw it, I got to talk with them a little bit about what it was like to see and that was really meaningful. Not just because they're friends of mine and not just because I look up to them, but because it meant a lot to me that I took care of Boq, this role that Chris created. And he's, the best of the best so that was really cool."

Check out the latest news on Wicked: Part 2 for more, and our interview with Wicked Star Michelle Yeoh On Pranking Ariana Grande & Singing With Cynthia Erivo!

This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

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This 'Southern Charm' Cast Member Just Quit The Show Ahead Of Season 10 Premiere

It's been a minute since we last saw our Southern Charm faves on screen, but they're finally back for season 10! From the Taylor-Shep-Olivia-Austen of it all to the gradual shift of Craig away from...everyone except Paige, a lot's happened since last year. And as if keeping up with all that wasn't enough, the trailer just dropped, and I have plenty of thoughts. So here's everything you should know from what to expect for season 10, who's returning, and when you can watch Southern Charm! Let's get into it!

Watch The 'Southern Charm' Trailer Here!

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Here's every thought I had throughout the Southern Charm season 10 trailer!
  • The whole trailer starts off with Craig saying, “You can either accept the life that I live now, or not." That DEFINITELY sets the tone for the rest of this first look — and seemingly the rest of season 10.
  • Despite whatever drama may come, it's clear that Shep's inner child is alive and well. That "olly olly oxen free" and cannonball moment is soooo extremely him.
  • We're getting a group Bahamas trip! You know that can only mean one thing: DRAMA. Nothing changes the dynamic like being outside of Charleston!
  • There's a new girl in the group, named Molly! Apparently she "used to sext Craig," but she's " not trying to steal him from Paige or anything." Okay, sure Jan...
  • Taylor has a new boyfriend. Color me unsurprised!

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  • Excuse me, but Venita & JT?!?! IDK how to feel...
  • After Craig tells Patricia that JT called her a b--ch, Madison says, “He will be the b--ch when I’m done with him.” I mean, you really just don't go after Patricia — everyone knows that!
  • Every time Craig and Austen talk, it's clear they're exasperated with one another. Craig said, “Our friendship will never look like it used to." As much as I'm happy to see Craig setting clear boundaries with his friends, I'd definitely hate to see this bromance die. (Even though IDK if I'll ever forgive Austen for the Ciara of it all...)
  • And in another unsurprising update: Shep has a new girlfriend — and she's the former Miss Bahamas! According to Madison, she's a Southern Charm fan, so it seems like some people think she's just using him as pawn to get on the show. All I know is we eventually see Shep walking away dejected and saying, “I shouldn’t have done this.” YIKES.
  • And as predictable as the rain, of course there's drama with Shep, Taylor, and another woman — Salley. According to Salley, she and Shep slept together, and Taylor doesn't seem to take this well. She said, "I dated Shep for two years. Y'all just f----d!"
It's clear this southern faves have no shortage of drama to pull from yet again...

Who's returning for 'Southern Charm' season 10?

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Our charmers Venita Aspen, Leva Bonaparte, Craig Conover, Taylor Ann Green, Austen Kroll, Madison LeCroy, Rodrigo Reyes, Shep Rose, and Jarrett “JT” Thomas are all set to return for season 10! Patricia Altschul and her son Whitney Sudler-Smith will also appear throughout the season — because it wouldn't be Southern Charm without this duo, TBH!

While JT will be back for this season, he just announced season 10 will be his last. He announced his impending departure in an Instagram post, writing, "It comes with a heavy heard to share that I have resigned from Southern Charm." He continued, explaining that he won't participate in his "2-3 remaining green room interviews remaining" before the season 10 premiere. He said, "...I no longer wish to participate in any ways moving forward with the TV show." After the bombshell, JT elaborated that he's going to "work on next steps to recover both physically and mentally from what has been an extremely challenging & exhausting year."

Needless to say, this is extremely shocking! Most of the drama outlined in the trailer revolves around Craig, Austen, and Shep, but it's clear there's way more to this story. We'll for sure keep an eye out for more details as this continues to unfold.

One face we're sad to see gone is Olivia Flowers. In regards to leaving the show, she told Scheana Shay on Scheananigans, "It wasn't my choice." Apparently producers told her the decision came because she seemed estranged from the Charleston scene, often traveling, spending time in Texas, and connecting with her new boyfriend. And while that may have bothered her at the time, it's clear that Olivia doesn't have time to worry about all that given her recent engagement to Alex Williams.

Are there any new cast members for 'Southern Charm' season 10?

This season, we're getting a few newcomers to Charleston! Salley Carson is "a bubbly party girl by night and a robotics technician for surgical procedures by day. The debutante is gorgeous, intelligent, and independent, and she shares a curiously parallel romantic past with Taylor." Yeah, that definitely spells trouble in Shep-ville. Outside of the social scene, her bio reads that Salley works in spinal robotics — nothing short of impressive there! I can't wait to see what this brainy beauty adds to the group!

Molly O’Connell also joins season 10 after apparently showing up in the background of previous seasons for years. So while she's new to the show, she's definitely been a friend of the group for a while. Still, this isn't Molly's first foray into TV — she was on America's Next Top Model in 2010 and continued her modeling career for years afterwards. On top of all that? She's also appeared as a charter guest on Below Deck. Clearly, this girl was made for the screen!

Ryan Albert hops on board this season as a friend of Patricia's — because who doesn't this woman know in Charleston?! According to Bravo, he's a stay-at-home-husband who volunteers — and hosts parties — in his free time.

When does 'Southern Charm' season 10 come out?

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Southern Charm season 10 premieres Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT! I'll be tuned in with rosé in-hand and mouth agape!

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15 Plus Size Party Dresses That Make You Feel As Good As You Look

Listen — I'm always looking for a reason to get new party dresses, and the holiday season gives PLENTY of reason alone. We've got sequins and velvet on our brains, but we want everyone to look — and feel! — their best. So, here are some of the best plus size options because there's so many stylish pieces out there that deserve to be highlighted. From mini to maxi, these 15 plus size dresses are going to make someone jealous during the holiday party you're attending.

Sequin Plus Size Dresses 

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Eloquii Mini Cowl Sequin Dress

Whoo, you'll be one hot mama in this pink sequin dress! It's worth noting that sequins and the holidays go together like hot chocolate and winter, so this is our way of saying this dress deserves a spot in your closet.

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Torrid Mini Sequin Mesh Dress

Want to go a little shorter and vibrant without going the pink route? Feast your eyes on this mini dress! It's designed to hug your curves and give you your own personalized version of Jessica Rabbit's dress. Don't lie — we know you've always wanted to wear something sultry like she did in Who Framed Roger Rabbit.

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Boohoo Sequin Wrap Dress

As always, leopard print remains the easiest fall/winter trend that anyone can wear. We never thought we'd see it in sequin form, but we've immediately fallen in love with this wrap dress. You can keep the rest of your accessories simple because it's sure to make a statement!

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Macy's Kiyonna Starry Sequined Lace Dress

Have a winter wedding to attend and want to wear something that feels black-tie without distracting from the bride (huge faux pas)? Dance your way into this sequined lace dress that has — gasp! — pockets!

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PrettyLittleThing Asymmetric Sequin Maxi Dress

OR, wear this form-fitting maxi dress that is as sleek as it's sexy. It's bound to make you walk with your head held high and when paired with a pair of sexy stilettos? Whew, our hearts go out to the ex that happens to see you at the wedding reception.

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Lane Bryant Lurex Shimmer Dress

Not all holiday parties are meant for you to expel an intoxicating amount of sex appeal. If you're attending a family-friendly event, keep it very demure with with this shimmer dress. It has a silhouette that'll flatter your frame and pockets in case you don't feel like carrying a clutch or wristlet.

Midi Plus Size Dresses 

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BloomChic Velvet Ruched Midi Dress

Skip the sequins and drape your body in this velvet ruched midi dress. This luxe emerald shade will immediately make you luxurious along with a pair of jewel-encrusted heels.

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Eloquii Lurex Midi Dress

This dress is making us blush because it's so pretty. All you have to do is pull it over your head and shoulders without fretting over a back zipper. It has an elastic waist so you'll have room to breathe even though your waist may look cinched in.

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ASOS DESIGN Velvet Midi Dress

Still want to wear something that gives you a little more breathing room? Wear this deep burgundy dress instead. It's the color of the season and comes with an asymmetrical neckline that's hard to ignore.

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SCOMCHIC Short Sleeve Wrap Dress

Love burgundy, but can't stand velvet? This dress will give you everything you're comfortable with. It doesn't feature a pesky zipper and feels lightweight. It'll look like you're floating on the tides of Christmas if you choose to wear it to your family's annual winter party.

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Jessica Howard Sweater Dress

Sweater dresses can be worn to parties, especially if they look like this! The red color is the perfect shade for Christmas gatherings and the flouncy hemline makes it the perfect piece to dress up or down. Just add your footwear of choice and you'll be good to go!

Maxi Plus Size Dresses 

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Ashley Stewart Hi Low Lurex Mermaid Gown

Excited to bring your S.O. or plus-one along with you to job's holiday party? You have to show up in this mermaid gown. The color alone is fit for a queen, meaning it'll automatically make you look regal. Isn't that what getting dressed up for holiday parties are all about?

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Forever21 Tiered Tie-Strap Maxi Dress

Honestly, this dress could serve as the perfect wedding reception option too, but you're more than welcome to wear it to a holiday party! The tiered hem gives it a playful appeal while the color balances that with chicness.

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Anthropologie Fleur Strapless Satin Maxi Dress

Take a break from sequins and velvet by wearing satin. It's the kind of fabric that immediately elevates any look which is why we're adding something similar to our winter wardrobe.

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City Chic Forbidden Love Maxi Dress

Not ready to part ways with summer's bardot trend? We hear ya and agree that you shouldn't have to when plus size party dresses like this exist. Known as the 'Forbidden Love' dress, it may make someone fall in love with you once they spot you wearing it from across the room.

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From Funky Ornaments to Sparkly Disco Balls—Quirky Christmas Decor We Love

This year, you could break out the same old decorations you’ve relied on. Or, you could spice things up with some quirky Christmas decor and add a unique touch of fun to the season. And boy, do we have some fun picks, from goofy light fixtures to inflatable outdoor decor to baubles and ornaments, that are good for more than a few laughs. There are even some DIY products you can work on with loved ones to make this Christmas and those to come even more personal. So whether you plan to host a festive event this year or simply spend time with family, you’ll find no shortage of decorations and elements to bring out the joy of the season.

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Prextex Winter Textured Snow Spray Ensures a White Christmas

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Best-selling Prextex winter textured snow spray can bring the winter weather indoors without any of the chills. This set of two should ensure you can coat your tree and other decorations with a hearty coating of the white stuff.

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These Christmas Can Cooler Sleeves Enhance the Party

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While they aren’t big light displays, these Christmas can cooler sleeves can nonetheless help tie together your holiday events to come. Each sleeve in this pack of a dozen sports a message and color befitting the cheerful mood of the season.

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This Festive Grinch Neon Sign Is Naughty and Nice

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Neon signs are a bright and fun way to celebrate just about anything, Christmas included. So when your guests see this Grinch neon sign, Santa hat and all, it’s sure to crack a few smiles among them.

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Disco Ball String Lights Really Pop

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These disco ball string lights are an atypical take on a classic holiday decorative element. However, you may end up liking them a lot more for their funky and reflective appearance, especially given they come in multiple color options like silver, rose gold, and multicolor.

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These Snowman String Lights Are Merry and Bright

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Snowman string lights make for a cute and seasonal enhancement to your holiday setup. They’re a classic symbol that you can use to adorn your tree or line up around the windows.

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Hang Up Some Zany Flamingo String Lights

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Naturally, one of the animals that comes to mind during the winter season is the flamingo. Okay, that’s not true, but that doesn’t detract from these goofy flamingo string lights. Try out a set if you’re aiming for a “pink” Christmas rather than a white one.

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These Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Are Ideal For Christmas and Beyond

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Most outdoor lighting, as far as Christmas is concerned, is meant to eventually be taken down. Govee permanent outdoor lights are quite the opposite if the name didn’t clue you in. Once installed, you can rely on these year-round, changing their colors and selecting from color-changing modes for festive displays via your phone or smart home assistant.

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Watch Flakes Fall Via Christmas Projector Lights

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Whether or not it’s a white Christmas this year for you, these Christmas projector lights can at least simulate the snowfall. Once you set up yours outside, larger-than-life snowflakes will drift down the front of your home for all to see.

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Some Flameless LED Candles Are a Twinkling Addition

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These flameless LED candles have an extra Christmasey twist by way of additional string lights around each candle. On top of that, like other flameless candles, these negate the need for open flames as a part of your holiday-themed decor, conveniently working instead via remote.

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Celebrate With Some Coffee and Beverage Ornaments

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If caffeine is more than just a friend, celebrate it this year by hanging one or a few of these coffee and beverage ornaments. Featured are a coffee machine, a pumpkin spice latte, a coffee pot, and more fun depictions. There are even other drinks like boba and an ICEE slushy.

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This Ramen Noodle Cup Ornament Pays Homage to the Quick Snack

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For some of us, ramen noodles helped us get through hard times, such as the college grind. This ramen noodle cup ornament is an homage to this delicious quick snack. You and your loved ones will likely get a chuckle out of seeing this on your tree.

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Enjoy a Friendly Bob Ross "Happy Little Christmas" Ornament

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The late painter Bob Ross is an icon of kindness and dedication to one’s craft. So, of course, he deserves a spot on your tree in the form of this Bob Ross "Happy Little Christmas" ornament. Just look at that impressive afro.

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Tee Off the Holidays By Hanging a Golf Cart with Wreath Ornament

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Even if golf isn’t your favorite sport, you have to admit the cuteness level of this golf cart with wreath ornament is off the charts. Available in several colors, this tiny cart features a wreath on the hood and string lights around the roof, about as festive as it can get.

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These Lollipop Ornaments Are Mouth-Watering Decorations

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These vibrant lollipop ornaments can add more than a little color to your Christmas tree this year. Each one is a different shape, taking delicious-looking forms that you’ll have to warn your kids not to try to eat.

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DIY Clear Baubles Are a Fun Project that Pays Off

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The creative potential for these DIY clear baubles is, well, clear. This pack comes with 20 spheres for you to fill up as you please, making them a fun pre-Christmas project for the family that will go on display the morning of.

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This Crashing Reindeer Animated Decoration Is Hilarious

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This animatronic crashing reindeer animated decoration implies one of Santa’s reindeer went off course and crash-landed right into your window. While active, this decoration kicks its legs, giving life to the comedic mishap.

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Winterize Your Banister Thanks to a Penguin Stairway Decoration

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Not only is a penguin stairway decoration adorable, but it’s thoroughly festive, too. With one on your banister, you can enjoy an indoor snowy display that can even be lit up thanks to included string lights.

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Lay Down a Tasty Looking Christmas Beaded Table Runner

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Although this product comes in other themes like autumn, Halloween, and more, we’re here to highlight the Christmas beaded table runner. This jolly smattering of peppermint candies can bring a quirky splash of color to your dinner table. Or, of course, you can opt for the more traditional selection that’s bordered with holly.

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This Christmas-Themed Bathroom Decor Set Is Outrageous

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In your household, nobody should be able to escape the holiday cheer, not even in the bathroom. Because when they go, they’ll encounter this Christmas-themed bathroom decor set. From the toilet seat and tank cover to the tissue box holder to the floor mat and hand towel, every “go” will be a festive activity.

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Step Onto a Fun Christmas Bathroom Rug

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This Christmas bathroom rug is a tasteful way to throw down some holiday colors where visitors may not expect them. You can either opt for the tree design or a friendly Santa face, as well as a funky pink Santa, if you like to mix things up.

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Set Up a Festive and Vibrant Christmas Cat Tree Tower

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When you pick up a Christmas cat tree tower in its smaller or larger variety, you invite your feline friends to celebrate with you. This tower is covered in spots for lounging, stretching out, and playing. Its green, white, and red colors will be a great addition to your decorations.

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Enjoy The Elaborate Colors Of Govee Curtain Lights

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Govee curtain lights are one of the more elaborate smart lighting systems you can use all year long. They can turn a whole wall or window of your home into a light show, featuring extensive customizability and dynamic scenes for celebrating the holidays.

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Find Solace in Some Adorable Emotional Support Gingerbread

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After the hardships of this year, you could use some support. Namely, from some delightful emotional support gingerbread. This plush basket of equally plushy cookies features five gingerbread people that you can play with or leave on display for the holidays.

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These Christmas Gnomes Are Charming Companions

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Some people put up Santas and reindeer as decor, but you might opt for these more “out there” Christmas gnomes. They come fit with red and white hats, as well as the characteristic beards one might expect from the creatures.

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These Merry Christmas Party Decorations Cost Little But Add a Lot

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This 12-piece pack of merry Christmas party decorations is a surefire way to add some color to your decoration setup without a big price tag. And they’re available in multiple other color schemes if you’re aiming for a less typical palette for your party.

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Enjoy a Build a Snowman Kit With the Fam

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In the spirit of coming together and decorating alike, build snowman kits seems fitting of both themes. Within this set is enough for building up to nine custom snowmen, fit with winter gear and tophats.

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The Kids Will Dig This DIY Lighted Felt Christmas Tree

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For the younger audiences that you may not trust with the more delicate decorations, consider picking up a DIY lighted felt Christmas tree. It comes with 33 ornaments for kids to attach on their own, as well as attachable string lights and a snowman advent calendar.

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A Women’s Light Up Christmas Sweater Will Win You the Ugly Sweater Contest

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Ugly sweaters have made their way into tradition, and we’re here for it. And there are plenty to choose from among this selection of light up Christmas sweaters. Not only do each of these sweaters feature wacky designs, but every one has built-in lighting that takes the gag to new heights.

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Check Out This Wacky Men's Ugly Christmas Sweaters

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Dressing up like a doofus has never been quite as easy as wearing one of these Men's ugly Christmas sweaters. They’re festive, they’re wacky, and they’re guaranteed to liven up the party with options that make you look like a decorated tree or proudly display some wacky holiday messages.

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Don a Warm and Jovial Knitted Christmas Hat

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Not even the top of your head is safe from the festive spirit when there are options like these knitted Christmas hats out there. One style sports a decorated tree with a white pompom on the end, while the other outfits your head with a Santa hat and full beard.

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Santa Beard Masks Come With Festive Facial Hair

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If you’re aiming to balance health concerns with holiday cheer, you’ll want to look into this pair of Santa beard masks. They can cover up your mouth while sporting magnificent beards that would make the merry North Pole dweller proud.

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Watch Your Pet Trot Around in a Santa Dog Costume

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Whatever size your dog may be, there should be a Santa dog costume that fits them snugly. Turn your pup into a mighty steed for Santa Claus, featuring the man himself or a snowman riding atop your dog’s back in multiple styles and patterns.

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Keep Warm by This Electric Fireplace Heater

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While the visual aspect of this electric fireplace heater alone is enough to enhance the holiday aesthetic, this device also serves a practical purpose. With the included remote, you can activate this faux fireplace to keep the nearby space warm, letting you cuddle up by the fireplace without the need for flames.

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Light Up a Christmas Leg Lamp as a Fun Movie Reference

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The spitting image of its counterpart from the movie A Christmas Story, this Christmas leg lamp is a gag that is just as funny today as it was back then. In fact, you could put it in your front window for onlookers to admire.

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Celebrate With a Humerous Outdoor Christmas Inflatable

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Your outdoor decor simply won’t be complete without one of these wacky outdoor Christmas inflatables. Each is funnier than the last, from Santa riding a dinosaur to a family of polar bears to the jolly man having a wardrobe malfunction while climbing up a ladder.

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Christmas Window Stickers Feature Multiple Funky Sets

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With some traditional options and some zany ones, a pack of Christmas window stickers could be the finishing touch for the decorations you were looking for. Our favorite set features black cats adorned with festive lights, but there are also styles with reindeer, gnomes, and more.

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Hang This Welcoming Christmas Jack Skellington Door Sign

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"The Nightmare Before Christmas" is a celebrated mashup of two favorite holidays. So if the film has a special place in your heart, you can celebrate it with this Christmas Jack Skellington door sign.

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