EMERALD: Pantone's Colour of the Year!

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While some people get excited about drinking copious amounts of Rockstar and Vodka come New Year's Eve, I look forward to stuff like Pantone dictating which colour will rule your life for the next 365 days. As you nurse your hangover in your ironic onesies, I wear my loudest kitten heels and clickety-clack down to the fabric store to see what new, lovely fabric is in store. 

2013's official colour, according to Pantone, is Emerald Green (17-5641). From Sephora's house-brand makeup brushes to iPhone cases, everything is showing up green. Appropriate for March/St Patrick's Day, WEST put on a green-themed design challenge for those who are part of the team. There have been some AWESOME entries, including:

Kritter Slippers by Magination

Green Striped Malachite Earrings with Silver Wire by KristasJewellery

Fractal Necklace - Sierpinski Triangle in Apple, Copper and Emerald Green by DragonNerd

Highroads Dictionary Rebound Journal Recycled Book by PrairiePeasant

Emerald Pot of Gold Large Round Coiled Basket / Bowl / Pot by PrairieThreads

and a vintage find! 

Wall or Table Planters With Gold Metal Lyre Harp Holders Emerald Green Ceramic Pair Set of Two by BitchinKitschKitchen

 I was super pumped on this project, of course! So I made up a nightie with sheer spiderweb yoking. 

To think Fabricland would put this on a massive clearance.

My favourite studs, Black English cone studs! these adorn the shoulder area, and have super soft lingerie elastic to finish off each edge.

I'm pretty stoked on Emerald. I much prefer it over last year's Tangerine Tango (17-1463)! 

Do you buy into on-trend colours each year? What have you picked up since ringing in the New Year?