Emerald.

Ode to emerald.

As you know, if you've read my "Spring Green" article for ManikMag.com, I'm pretty smitten with this color and how it reads across the board from season to season.

Actually, my absolute favorite color of all time is green...all except  what I consider to be Fake Green ( Leaf Green), it's that green they use for all things St. Patrick's Day. I can't stand it! Never could!

Though to my detestment people insist on designating any given thing to a particular season, I can say with conviction, that OK OK maybe this is an optimal spring color.

But damn it, don't it just look good all year around?

Anyway, I'm all for cool weather, but this Winter has got me feeling pretty shitty. This is not to say that Summer would make me feel any better, I despise the heat with the depths of my soul so no thank you, but this frigid weather and incessant snowfall is cramping my style.

If I could live in the land of Spring and Fall for all eternity, all would be good in the hood and frowns would be turned upside down.

Below are a two pairings featuring my emerald sweater from none other than Target, and my shout out to the much anticipated Spring.

Spring, my beloved, where art thou?

What I'm Wearing:

1. Necklace from the wholesale district $5
2. Top from Target.com. $17
3. Jeans from Forever21.com. $22.80
4. Shoes from Ninewest.com. $29.99 (on sale from $80)

90's vibe

What I'm Wearing:

1. Necklace from Kellie Brown of Andigetdressed.com. $5
2. Top from Target.com. $17
3. Wax Coated Jeans from Forever21.com. $24.80
4. Floral boots from Charlotterusse.com. $5 (on sale from $40)
5. Bracelet and rings from an assortment of places. $2.50 - $7

How To: White Printed Pant

Okay, so I'm one of those people who loves light colored pant, namely white, and just could never see myself wearing them. I just felt that a person like me wearing a pair of white pants would mean:

1. No longer white after one wash.
   
2. Target for dirt and stains
3. Shows every imperfection and cellulite bump. 

I have often admired a crisp clean pair of white jeans and wondered how the person who's wearing it does it.

Well I finally found my perfect pair that allows me to do it, and this is why: 

1. It isn't exactly completely white.
   
2. It has a pattern on them so that when you spill something on them, it's barely noticeable. *YAY for splatter print!* 
3. The slight print isn't too over powering and isn't in a color that's too saturated, keeping it from being a light pair of pants. 
4. The slight pattern conceals and distracts. *YAY to camouflaged cellulite!*  

Seeing as how a printed pant can border immature, now if that's something you don't mind then do you, I decided to elevate it a tad by adding a crisp white button down, a statement necklace, and a bag and heels that help the colors of the splatter shine through. I wanted the splatter to be visible but not be the focus of the look, which is why I went with such bright shoes and accessories. I can now take this outfit from work to date night without even having to change any of the pieces out.

Don't get me wrong, I don't always feel like classing it up and I've been known to veer on the immature side and just plain old not give an ISH about being elegant...but some times you're feeling special and want to show it. 

What I'm Wearing:

1. White button down top from JCP.com. $17
2. Watercolor splatter pants from Forever21.com. $24.80
3. Teal bag from Target.com. $29.99
4. Pink kitten heels from Ninewest.com. $39.99
5. Jewelry from the wholesale district and Soho. $2.50-$5