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Emerald City

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Around the holidays, I purchased a new deep green sweater from the Polo RL Factory Store. The salesman and I were chatting about how it’s a shame that this color only seems to be widely available at Christmastime. Wrong we were, at least for this year, because Emerald is Pantone’s 2013 Color of the Year!

pantone emerald swatch

I’m a little excited to say the least, and can’t wait to continue pairing it with navy– one of my favorite color combos.

Emerald City

[Santa Catalina Sweater, ModCloth, $35]
[Musee Rodin Skirt, ModCloth, $35]
[Eyepopper Flats, Nine West, $89]
[The Lovelock Minibag, Madewell, $138]
[Emerald Trillion Bib, BaubleBar, $32]

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Are you as thrilled as I am about spending 2013 in the Emerald City? To see my favorites from past Colors of the Year, click here!

post script. Today is the LAST day to enter by Bona Clara skin care giveaway! Treat yourself to an at-home facial and start 2013 off with glowing skin 🙂

Snow Days Gray

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Sweater Dress, H&M [similar] // Boyfriend Blazer, American Eagle [similar] // Button up, H&M // Pearls, Ralph Lauren // Bracelets, Kiel James Patrick; Alex & Ani // Stag crossbody, Accessorize [similar] // Boots, Lauren Ralph Lauren [similar]

New England was blessed with a very mild winter last year, with really our only snowstorm being on Halloween(!). This year though, I’m ready for the snow– bring on the crunch under my boots and the layers of sweaters to stay warm!

kiel james patrick knot bracelet

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deer crossbody purse

preppy winter outfit

Pink and Pepper

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I have nothing but gray and pale pink on my mind lately… there’s something just so sweet and cozy about this combo in the winter!

Pink and Gray Dreams

(1) Snow-Dot Pullover, Madewell, $65
(2) Thistle Street “Lights Out” Pillow, Kate Spade, $40
(3) Moonage Day Gleam Dress, ModCloth, $45
(4) Embellished Pearl Headband, Forever 21, $7
(5) Amberstone Leggings, Jack Wills, $29.50
(6) Flannel PJ Set, Gap, $42
(7) Upwardly Mobile Satchel, The Cambridge Satchel Company, $155
(8) Nail Color in Vanity Fairest and Miss Fancy Pants, Essie, $8
(9) Rosette Round Pillow, Anthropologie, $78
(10) Mauve Metallic Linen Women’s Classics, TOMS, $54

What color pairings are you craving lately?

pssst! Only two more days to enter my Bona Clara giveaway! Don’t miss out on this in-home facial!

Cotton Candy

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lilly pulitzer fall 2012

Lauren Puff Vest, Lilly Pulitzer // Murfee Scarf, Lilly Pulitzer [similar] // White Tee, Sonoma // Jeans, American Eagle // Purse, H&M [similar 1; 2] // Tennis shoes, City Sneaks [similar]

All I really wanted for Christmas was a puffer vest— to wear by itself in the chilly parts of fall and spring, and to layer underneath fleeces in the bitter winter. I let Santa pick the color though, and couldn’t be more excited about the salmon pink! Just the pop of fun I need to keep me smiling through the freezing months ahead…

lauren puffer vestpink puffy vest

lilly pulitzer in the beginning

The best part? The adorable In The Beginning print that lines in, with scenes from Lilly P’s own story 🙂

Love your skin. At any age.

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I have a bad habit of taking a lot of things for granted, and one of those things is my skin. In my twenties, I’m out of my adolescent break-out phase, and not yet old enough to have to worry about my skin aging, so I should be in the clear! …Or am I? Thinking about all the late nights I come home and flop into bed without taking off my makeup… all of the carefree summer days I spend lounging in the sun… the stress caused by any twenty-something’s life that is bound to wreck havoc on my skin… now I’m a little more awake and concerned.

Bona Clara is an educational beauty brand whose purpose is to teach women about the changes happening to their skin as they age, and to help that skin age beautifully and healthily. This is not your average infomercial, skin-care-party retailer. They are truly inspiring and their products have left me feeling like I just walked out of a spa.

Bona Clara Skin Care

Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s or older, Bona Clara offers products targeted to the skin challenges faced by each age group. Buy the five-step process– Cleanser, Scrub, Toner, Serum, and Treatment Cream– or buy what you feel your face needs most. I am not a product girl {as you can see by this blog’s lacking beauty section!}, but I couldn’t be happier from what I’ve tried in the Stages of Beauty line so far.

Giveaway!

Bona Clara is generously giving away a Cleanser + Scrub duo pack (and I have to admit, these are two of my favorite products in the line). Giveaway ends Friday, January 11th at 12pm EST, so get entering!

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-Follow @emilyshell on Instagram

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Disclosure: I was provided complimentary small samples of all five basic products in the Radiance (20’s) line. Winner’s prize will be provided by Bona Clara. All opinions expressed are my own.

LBD

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audrey hepburn breakfast at tiffany's

Audrey Hepburn has taught me a lot of things over the years, but one thing that always stands out is the fact that you can never go wrong with a little black dress. eShakti is an online retailer that offers clothes customized to your body, and when they offered to send me a dress of my choice, I couldn’t resist snagging a classic LBD that I knew would be versatile and I could customize to perfectly suit my body. Give them your measurements, adjust the neck, sleeves, and hemline to fit your shape and your taste. How can you go wrong with that?? Bonus: As a limited time offer, eShakti is offering a $25 gift certificate and free customization to new customers on their first order!

eshakti black bow dress

Dress, c/o eShakti [sold out; similar favorites 1; 2; 3; 4]
Patent flats, Kimchi Blue for Urban Outfitters [similar]

audrey hepburn dress

black bow dress

Disclosure: I was provided a dress for review by eShakti; all opinions expressed are my own.

New Year’s Finest

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Whether or not I have elaborate plans for New Year’s Eve, I always take great pleasure in picking out the perfect sparkly outfit to wear. Most years, I turn to H&M or Forever21, because as much as I adore sequins, I’ve never had the budget to spend too much on a dress I can only wear on a handful of glitter-required occasions. This little number from Lulu’s is a nice compromise– fit for a princess with a much prettier price tag! The classic Kate Spade Charm shoes on the other hand…. well we can all dream right?

New Year's Eve

Ballet It On Me Blush Sequin Dress, Lulu’s, $50
Charm Heels, Kate Spade, $325
Pearl Bow Ring, LC Lauren Conrad, $12 (sale!)
Horseshoe Purse, ASOS, $27

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Cozy in the Parlor

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asos bonjour sweater

Bonjour sweater, ASOS // Pleated skirt, Urban Outfitters [similar] // Swiss Dot Tights, Kate Spade [similar] // Pearl Trident Bracelet, c/o Plukka // Other bracelets, Bfrend; Skiler Love // Garance Dore Georgie, Kate Spade // Patent flats, Kimchi Blue via Urban Outfitters [similar]

Back to the grind everyone! After the cheer of Christmas is over, I find it hard to keep up motivation before spring comes around again. That goes for a few things, but most of all, for dressing. Working in a particularly chilly office with a casual dress code, it’s easy to slip into the trap of jeans, cardigans, and [forgive me] Uggs on a daily basis. My goal for January is to take advantage of tights, cute but not too casual sweaters, and warm riding boots [not pictured…].

garance dore clutch

kate spade clutch lipstick

polka dot tights

How are you planing to stay warm, but chic, throughout the rest of the winter months?