The Pantone Color of 2013 is ...

The verdict is in. The Pantone color of the year is Emerald Green! The people of Oz are ecstatic (Does the Emerald City remind anyone else of The Capital in Hunger Games?).

 

You can bet I got my first Pantone-influenced purchase this weekend--a deep emerald green blazer from H&M. I've always gravitated towards different shades of green: mint, hunter green, kelly green, and more. Still, there is something so classically elegant about emerald. It's bold, yet feminine. Bright, yet understated. Not to mention it looks incredible on any skin tone.

 

Check out my Pantone color Pinterest board, here.

 

AND see the thumbnails below for information on the afforadble pieces featured in the collage above.

Sparkling Green by elissaemoto featuring an ab studio

A 1920's Celebration

I've always been intrigued by the delicate and glamorous style of the 1920's. I find myself gravitating towards things that shimmer, Art Deco patterns, muted colors, and feminine dresses. It's safe to say my love for this fashion time period started with The Great Gatsby--required reading as a sophomore in high school--thanks Ms. Goytia for  always broadening our knowledge. Anywho, I chose to celebrate my 22nd birthday at the Cicada Club in downtown LA. The club's entire architecture is reminiscent of the 1920's glamourous Art Deco architecture, with brilliant chandeliers, and hardwood dance floors. According to a coworker, who told me about Cicada, the club is known for it's live bands (from jazz orchestras to swing bands), and guests who come dressed to the nines in vintage attire (I think part of the new Great Gatsby movie with the dapper Mr. Dicaprio was filmed there). I can't wait for me and a group of friends to experience this magical place. For now, here's the outfit I've decided to celebrate in (ASOS scallop lace dress below!). I'll blog more pictures of the night and my outfit post-celebration!

{ASOS dress; $62}

Poshmark Party

I'm on a writing streak. One post per month seems pretty legit right? ...

Nevertheless, I have exciting and helpful news to share about an app called Poshmark--a buying and selling app for women fashions (only available for iPhone users). I recently joined the Poshmark (PM) community, about three weeks ago, and have already made $200 just selling unworn clothes from my closet! Regardless, you do have to put in the effort to create stylish listings so that your clothes will sell. I also make sure I carve out time to respond to buyers, pack items, and ship them through USPS (with the prepaid labels PM emails you once an item sells).

Therapeutic Instant Messaging

I'm thankful for the digital age we live in. One of my closest friends lives across the country in New York, but sometimes I talk to her more than my own roommates. This particular friend is motivated, smart, super well-dressed, and has never tried to be anything but herself--and I so admire her for that reason alone.