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Tired of always wearing black?

Jewel-tone colors from emerald green to ruby red are extremely fashionable this season. Whether you are attending an A-list event like Beyonce (who is pictured here in this fabulous mermaid cut number) or heading to your company Christmas party, jewel-tones are the way to go.

Unfortunately, all of us don’t have the confidence (or the body) to pull off some of the designer fashions that we see on the runway and red carpet. Many women fall into the rut of sticking with neutrals, particularly black.

If you want to wear radiant jewel-tone colors this season but can’t quite do it, start out small with shoes and accessories.

Begin by adding a pair of green patent flats to your wardrobe. Green flats would look great with a black pantsuit, grey mini-dress with tights, or even with a chocolate brown sweater dress.

Next pick up a fabulous handbag. A green satchel or ruby red clutch are perfect around the holidays.

Once you start getting used to having a little color in your wardrobe, you’ll actually find your like it.

Next thing you know, you’ll be asking Beyonce to borrow her mermaid dress!

Hayden Panettiere looks just adorable here in her black coat, blue jeans and grey boots. Grey is the color of the season and can be seen in everything from footwear to handbags to hats.

What’s great about wearing grey shoes and boots is that they are very versatile. You can wear grey with black or other neutrals, as well as with jewel-tone colors.

These Steve Madden Feud grey leather boots are some of my favorites this season. The lace-up detailing on the back makes them very unique.

These boots feature a grey leather upper and a nice 3″ heel. You can wear them with just about anything - from jeans, like Hayden, to a mini dress with tights to a long flowing skirt.

When wearing grey boots or shoes, you can choose to accessorize with a coordinating grey handbag.

A cute option is the Fox Platinium Deluxe 2 Purse pictured below. This bag features a faux python print and two great pockets on the outside. It’s big enough to carry all your essentials, but it’s not oversized.

You can get this bag at Zappos.com for just $91.95.