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No need to walk down any yellow brick roads--in 2013, every city is an emerald city! The Pantone Color Institute annually scours the world for inspiration in order to bring us their official color of the year and in 2013 it's bright, flattering emerald. A rich color that inspires insight and promotes balance and harmony, Lee Eiseman, Executive Director at Pantone, says this color is appropriate for 2013 because it promotes change, renewal, and clarity in a complex world, but we love it for its style cred! Celebs from Kate Middleton to Kristin Wiig have already been spotted in this bright jewel tone, and our host Jessica Stam has all the best (and affordable) emerald picks for your closet this year! 

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Every year, the gorgeous ladies of Victoria's Secret strut down the catwalk at the lingerie brand’s annual fashion show—strutting down the catwalk in the brand’s hottest new designs. This year, it ws every bit the spectacle with stars like Rihanna and Justin Bieber performing alongside the sexy bras, underwear, and magical costumes as they worked their way down the runway. Tragedy struck, though, when 2,700 hours of personal footage was stolen of the Angels with Justin Bieber. Luckily for you, The Thread has done some recon work, and we recovered the film in all of its glory. No need to thank us.

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Most stylish women look to and obsess over various sources for wardrobe inspiration, from style crush-worthy celebrities, to runway photos, to magazine fashion spreads. We're guilty of all the above and more (we're addicts, what can we say?) and our passion is here to help you. After scouring all our resources we’ll show you how to incorporate our favorite trends from overseas into your everyday winter lineup.

Leisure suits - Seen on the runways of designers like Miu Miu and Stella McCartney, the leisure suit is a great way to work prints in to your wardrobe. Test drive one in a bold, bright, eye-catching print and be sure to pair it with sleek heels for a style that is authoritative yet still playful..

Velvet - THE textile of Fall/Winter 2012, this feminine and soft fabric always feels vintage, but you'll look thoroughly modern. Velvet dresses are in this season--for a classic styling option, wear one with high-gloss jewelry and Mary Jane pumps.

Oriental fashion - Immaculately

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With hair extensions down to her knees and heavy makeup, the young Clarkson looks 40, not 20! Courtesy of KMazur / Getty Images
Former "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson sat down with The Thread to talk style evolution, her fashion crush on Taylor Swift (we're with you on that one, Kelly!), and her burning hatred of high heels. Currently pulling double duty as a mentor on “The Voice” and judging the ABC singing competition “Duets,” her greatest hits album is coming out November 19th.

Despite her many public appearances, the singer still insists "my style is weird...I love dresses, but I wear my jeans and my boots every day!" Now, Clarkson owns the red carpet like a champ, but when she was just starting out, some red carpet appearances cause the singer to look back with regret. Like her first ever Grammys in 2004, where even though her gown was elegant, heavy makeup and overlong hair extensions made her look twice her age. Take a look, she's only 22 there!

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This holiday season, The Thread is showing you some easy and sinless ways to finally indulge. You know you've been putting it off all year--now is the time to pamper yourself. From at-home antioxidant facials to exfoliating body scrubs, here are some budget-friendly ways to treat yourself this season.

Spoil your hair - If you want to go darker like our host Jessica Stam or Dakota Fanning, treat your locks to a dye that contains aloe and vitamins to ensure a healthy shine.

Show your face some love - A rejuvenating face mask made from blueberries, raw honey, and organic olive oil packs a punch of antioxidants and keeps skin radiant. Apply the mask and leave it on your skin for five minutes.

Exfoliate your skin - A homemade body scrub of instant oatmeal, lemon juice, and plain yogurt treat your epidermis to an all-natural, soothing exfoliation. Not just for breakfast anymore!

Fake that tan - A lightweight liquid body bronzer helps you maintain that confident summer glow you had going

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Overpacked schedule? Yup. Non-stop errands? That's you! Everyone knows that the life of a mom is endlessly hectic, and we have the secrets to looking (and, most importantly, feeling) beautiful. The Thread has rounded up all the on-the-go must-haves that will keep you feeling calm, fabulous, and fresh.

Smooth winter skin secret - Olay Winter Retreat Body Wash is a cleanser and moisturizer in one, so it provides your skin with that extra bit of loving it deserves while saving you time!

Stylish mom's wardrobe staples - Every mom (and every woman, for that matter) needs a pair of black, high-waisted, fitted jeans with stretch. The stretch means comfort throughout the day and the high waist is great for moms who need added coverage. Opt for comfortable, short boots that hit right above the ankle, a printed scarf, and a machine washable blazer. Now you're ready to wow everyone with your fabulousness.

THE mom accessory - The oversized handbag! It's necessary to carry everything you need,

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"Don't wear purple eyeshadow! Tweeze your brows! Keep your nails all one color!" Rules, rules and more rules. Well, we at The Thread are sick of some of these so-called beauty and fashion "laws" and we're showing you which ones to break and how to break 'em for a look that's fun, risky, but most importantly, drop-dead gorgeous.

Rule #1: Smoky eyes and bold lips can't look good together - Unless you consider a smoky eye to be two pounds of thick, dark eyeshadow, having statement eyes and lips together is a total do!

Rule #2: Nails should be one shade only - Swap out your monochromatic color manicure for ombre nails. This means take your color of choice—and experiment with varying shades of the same hue on different fingers.

Rule #3: Don't wear purple eyeshadow - Don't write off purple eyeshadow. We saw it all over the runways and makeup artists rave that it's flattering on everyone. It makes brown eyes lighter and makes blue & green eyes pop from the contrast

Rule #4: Lashes must be

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