(Zoe Saldana, Tilda Swinton, Olivia Palermo)

Jewel tones are always a safe bet for the holiday season. I especially like the cropped pants I’ve been on some of the most stylish celebs on the red carpet. I found affordable alternatives below. Since Pantone (the authority on color trends) just named emerald the color of 2013, I’ll be going with J. Crew’s green option in this week’s Staples Series. They’re also one of my favorite pants. I own them in four colors!

1. J. Crew, $89.50
2. Diane von Furstenberg, $298 $119.20
3. Forever 21, $22.80
4. Alice + Olivia, $198 $138.60