Last week’s Oscars meant the end to red carpet season and if there’s one thing we know for sure {besides the fact that Lupita Nyong’o is a goddess!}, it’s that emerald green is a hue for all complexions.

I have to admit, I wasn’t always a big fan of green. I don’t hate it, but I can count the number of green items in my closet on one hand and still have two fingers left over.

But this season we saw women of every color showing love to the deep green. From Lupita’s deep complexion to Sandra Bullock’s fair skin, every woman can go green. And I found some affordable pieces to make it easy and offer inspiration.

Even though you most likely won’t wear a gown in your everyday attire, below are some wallet-friendly picks that will leave others green with envy. If you’re still too shy to rock a green garment, accessories are the way to go. You still get a dose of color while easing yourself in to this trend. A quick styling tip: emerald pairs well with other citrus hues {yellow and orange} and is great against metallic accessories.

If that’s not enough inspiration for you, check out some additional, fashionable emerald green clothes and accessories on my Pinterest board: Go Bold with Green. There you’ll find 30+ dresses, necklaces, shoes and more!

And since it’s so easy to overspend while shopping, I’ve teamed up with H&R block to introduce you to their Emerald card. You guys know how serious I am with setting a budget when you shop and this card does just that! The prepaid Emerald MasterCard means you only spend what you have in your account and it’s automatically debited. You can use it just like any credit card, but there’s no bill and annual or overdraft fees.