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: The color of elegance and beauty, emerald green can enhance your sense of well-being, balance and harmony. Here are five hot picks to help incorporate the jewel-toned hue into your new year and new style. —Kéla Walker<a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/author/walkerkela/"></a> (Check out how to style the pieces <a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/career/style-suite-new-years-fashion-emerald-trend/">here</a>.)

: <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=7438796&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=05332501&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Peplum</a>: Jewel tones are universally flattering. This vivid emerald green peplum will add a colorful appeal to your new year of style. <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=7438796&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=05332501&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Dorothy Perkins, $14</a>

: <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-MHL-GRAPHICS/Colorblocked-Ponte-Bias-Skirt/294143?colorExplode=false&skuId=12413690&catid=cata000049&productPageType=saleProducts&defaultColor=2191&CID=aff_2178999" target="_blank">Color-Block Skirt</a>: Don't know what to wear with the color of clarity? This two-tone, black and emerald skirt take the guesswork out of the equation, making it clear what you should pair with green. <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-MHL-GRAPHICS/Colorblocked-Ponte-Bias-Skirt/294143?colorExplode=false&skuId=12413690&catid=cata000049&productPageType=saleProducts&defaultColor=2191&CID=aff_2178999" target="_blank">Ann Taylor, $39.99</a>

: <a href="http://www.lastcall.com/p/Donna-Morgan-Ponte-Pleat-Dress-Green-Envy/prod14030036/?ecid=LCALRFeedJ84DHJLQkR4…&ncx=n&uEm=%%affiliates%%&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod14030036skuGREENENVY" target="_blank">Pleated A-Line Dress</a>: This dress will make your fashion foes green with envy. The color fits into now while the classic cut will fit in your wardrobe for years to come. <a href="http://www.lastcall.com/p/Donna-Morgan-Ponte-Pleat-Dress-Green-Envy/prod14030036/?ecid=LCALRFeedJ84DHJLQkR4…&ncx=n&uEm=%%affiliates%%&ci_src=14110925&ci_sku=prod14030036skuGREENENVY" target="_blank">Last Call Neiman Marcus, $59.40</a>

: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-classic-long-sleeve-plaid-shirt-assorted-color/-/A-14105978?ref=tgt_adv_XSC10001&AFID=shopping_df&LNM=|14105978&CPNG=Women&ci_src=13736960&ci_sku=14105978&" target="_blank">Green Plaid Shirt: Y</a>ou dont have to be literal with the color. Try the color in a variety of shades and prints like this <a href="http://www.blackenterprise.com/career/style-suite-tartan-plaid-for-the-office/">tartan print</a> that combines of pattern of the moment with the color of the year. <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-classic-long-sleeve-plaid-shirt-assorted-color/-/A-14105978?ref=tgt_adv_XSC10001&AFID=shopping_df&LNM=|14105978&CPNG=Women&ci_src=13736960&ci_sku=14105978&" target="_blank">Target, $19.99</a>

: <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=237786032" target="_blank">Cropped Pants:</a> I love the versatility of these cropped pants. The energizing color makes them great for work and play. They make a lively addition to any closet. <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=237786032" target="_blank">Banana Republic, $89.50</a> For more fashion and style tips, visit <a href="http://www.kelaskloset.com/" target="_blank">Kéla’s Kloset</a> and follow Kéla on <a href="https://twitter.com/KelaWalker" target="_blank">Twitter @KelaWalker.</a>