Pantone Picks Emerald as the 2013 Color Of the Year

Begone, Tangerine Tango. We are through with you.

After a year of festive, spicy tangerine everything, global color-forecasting authority Pantone has decided what we’ll all be wearing come January 1, 2013, and that color is Emerald.

“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony,” says Pantone. It’s the color of delightful gemstones and the happy little icon in Gchat that tells you your friends are available to chat. Emerald will help balance your qi and bring you inner calmness. It will create peace in the Middle East and allow soldiers to lay down their arms and take up ploughshares.

Okay, maybe not that last thing. But it will look good on just about everyone. Emerald, available for wear in so many ways, is a good choice. We approve!

McQueen Cocktail Ring

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It may not be a genuine emerald, but this McQueen sparkler is genuinely bad-ass. Silver Emerald Stone Cocktail Ring, $475

Nordstrom Walking Coat

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This '60s-ish style matches cropped trousers or ladylike dress silhouettes, and colored coats are one of this winter's hottest trends. Single Breasted Walking Coat, Nordstrom $132.66

Nine West Eyepopper Loafers

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Just click your heels three times and say, "There's no place like home!" We'd rather have emerald slippers over ruby ones any day. Nine West Eyepopper Loafers, Zappos $79

Tahari ASL Chiffon Sleeveless Dress

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Toss on tights and a sweater to wear it now, and this leafy green dress will carry you right through until next summer. Tahari ASL Chiffon Sleeveless Dress, Bluefly.com $66.75

Mirabella Magic Marker Eyeliner

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A swath of colored liner is more daytime-appropriate than black and so much more on-trend. Mirabella Magic Marker Eyeliner in So Jaded, Mirabellabeauty.com (available February 2013)

Nate Berkus for Target Oversized Link Chain

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This resin accessory adds a dash of the hue to bookcases, side tables, or consoles. The perfect touch of color. Nate Berkus for Target Oversized Link Chain, target.com $12.99

Pim & Larkin Bangle

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Add a touch of color to a neutral outfit. Green + gold is always a winning combination. Pim & Larkin Faceted Bangle, Piperlime $22

Clarisonic Mia 2

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This spinny, scrubby brush dislodges every particle of dirt and every speck of oil from your pores. Clarisonic Mia 2, Bloomingdales.com $149

Diane Von Furstenberg Floral Twill Pants

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Perfect for a winter vacay to Florida or springtime in the city. Diane Von Furstenburg Floral Twill Pants, $134.25

Cambridge Satchel Co. Upwardly Mobile Satchel

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The navy blue trim on this satchel makes it feel nautical and preppy; ideal for spring/summer occasions. Cambridge Satchel Co. Upwardly Mobile Satchel

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