Last year Pantone's colour of the year was Tangerine Tango, a bright and sunny orange shade. This year, they've gone the opposite way with an energetic and intense jewel toned emerald!

With the neons that were raging in the summer and the oxblood that took over for fall, it's a new option and we're loving this breath of fresh air! It's lively, vivid and sophisticated all at the same time. One of the ways we've been seeing emerald is in makeup, especially the eyes.

Emerald on the Runway: 


1. Stella McCartney Spring 2013 (image via allure.com)