While I normally don't care what the " in" color is for any given year, I must admit to being quite smitten, once again, with emerald green. I'm sure there has already been a deluge of posts done about the "color of the year", but since life and work has kept me away from blogging, I just couldn't resist. If for no other reason than to be able to refer back to these gorgeous images often!
When I was about 8 years old I was given an emerald green long robe that looked like velvet, though I am quite certain wasn't. It had a row of gold buttons with green satin loop fasteners that went half way down the front- much like the buttons often found on the back of a wedding dress. It was a total pain to pull the robe over my head and fasten each button, and the static electricity that ensued was a sight to behold on my very long hair, but I loved that robe. It was the first time I can recall feeling glamorous.
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This dress by Ralph Lauren and is very similar in style to a dress I wore to a high school Winter Ball. Of course the neckline was not plunging and it was definitely not satin! Mine had a matching shrug (only it wasn't called that in the 70's?) with bell sleeves with a little lettuce ruffle. This would be the glamorous grown-up version. |
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These earrings, from Christies, are among the most beautiful earrings I have ever seen!
I would wear these with the Ralph Lauren dress. |
Occasionally I will meet someone who says they don't like green! It always takes me by surprise that anyone can dislike a color so prominent in nature? I think so often it's more about a particular shade of green. But if it so happens you're having a little emerald envy, like me, here's a sampling of my fantasy shopping!
Jump in, it's going to be a beautiful ride...
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I'm not a big sports car enthusiest, but the color could persuade me otherwise. However, a green SUV would make me dance a little jig- putting it on the list for my next one! |
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I'm am obsessed with green barns now and could devote an entire post to them! |
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E-bay find- OZ for your tabletop! |
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Williams-Sonoma Home. The little green faux shagreen box now sits on a table at my house! |
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Actress Kate Bosworth. Dress designer unknown. |
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An emerald cut emerald, doesn't every woman want one? |
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Kelly Wearstler. In real life I could only handle one wall of this tile. |
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I've had this saved for so long- anyone know who to give design credit? |
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Not exactly in the emerald category, but I think I could make it work! |
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Tory Burch. I think I will always be in love with her living room, especially the upholstered walls! |
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Beacon Hill |
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Frank Webb |
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I really, really want this console. More than the Porsche-way more!
Oh, and Happy St. Patrick's Day too! |