I've always been one to enjoy darker colors, especially for the cold part of the year. Somehow it just feels right to go progressively more monochromatic as winter deepens. For fall, this transitional season, however, I tend to find the most happiness in wearing dark reds, blues, and purples.

For the most part, greens have never been a huge part of my wardrobe, aside from the season-round olive of military-inspired attire. And yet, this fall, I believe I have encountered a new color to incorporate into my wardrobe, the perfect middle-ground between blue and green: vibrant jewel-colored emerald.

Unfortunately, because I am now at college, I can't afford purchasing as much of this lovely clothing as I would like, so I don't have pictures from my own wardrobe this week. That said, there is plenty of inspiration to be found elsewhere on the internet! Here I have gathered some of my favorite examples for your enjoyment:

I love so much about this outfit; all the shades of green represented look fantastic together. I've seen many these types of outfits around this season, particularly in shades of red. This green version is just so aesthetically pleasing to my emerald-tuned eye.

This outfit represents many of my favorite things: oversized scarves, interesting textures, and penny loafers. This style of shoe is one of the top things on my clothing wish list right now; they go great with boyfriend jeans, dresses, trousers - basically everything. Of course, seeing them in my new favorite color made my day, and I had to include them here so you could enjoy them too.

This bag captured my attention from the moment I encountered this picture on Instagram. In fact, I think this might have been the picture that started my thinking about the color emerald. I love the texture of the bag next to the star-and-moon-patterned fabric of the shirt. Sadly, though I searched high and low, it seems like this color handbag has not yet trickled far enough down the fashion food chain to reach my budget range. If, however, you have a little more money at your disposal than I do, check out this adorable emerald-green bag from Marc Jacobs!

And, lastly, this lovely emerald-green shirt embodies a combination of two wonderful things: the billowing, poofy-sleeved blouse and the button-up shirt. Paired with mom jeans, a great funky addition to anyone's denim wardrobe, this outfit is manages to look effortlessly stylish.

This concludes my endorsing of the color emerald! So, with your eyes hopefully now also opened to this lovely color, go out into the world and find some emerald to bring into your own life!