Get Skirty...

Kerry Wahington arrives at the 2008 Film Independent's Spirit Awards held at Santa Monica Beach on February 23, 2008 in Santa Monica, California.

Left to right: Three Tiered Skirt, $22.50, www.wetseal.com; Geo Print Mini Skirt by Marc Jacobs, Approx. $1120, www.brownsfashion.com; Hues Of Hibiscus Skirt, $88, www.freepeople.com; Daisy Cotton Skirt, $22.80, www.forever21.com

Left to right: Kimcji & Blue Scarf Print Pull on Skirt, $58, www.urbanoutfitters.com; Necessary Objects Printed Sateen Skirt, $48, www.shop.nordstrom.com; Mossimo Black Pocketed Skirt, $19.99, www.target.com; Iris Shoots Skirt, $128, www.anthropologie.com

Spring is a'coming and the stars are already dusting off their summer gladrags. If you haven’t started already, now is the time to update your wardrobe for the new season. Key items will be harder to find once the sun comes out of hiding and everyone starts to shop. On your shopping list should be a floral skirt, but forget paisley prints or pastel colors. This spring it's all about bold and bright hues paired with geometric shapes and flowers. Take your cue from Kerry Washington who attended the 2008 Film Independent’s Spirit awards in a stunning blue and green fifties style skirt - perfect for day and evening!

Erykah graces the cover of Essence....

It's about time Essence put someone else on their cover and who better than Ms. Badu diva extraordinaire. Rocking a ginormous 'fro on the April 2008 cover, Erykah talks men, music and what it is to be a mom. I haven't heard her new album "New Amerykah" yet, but knowing it debuted at number 2 on the Billboard charts lets me know it's good! Pick up a copy when it hits newstands on March 12th.

For the Goddess in You!

Above: Kalifa Earrings, $25, www.goddesszuri.com Left to right: Queen T-shirt, $23; Dacia Hoops, $18; 100% Natural T-shirt, $22 all available at www.goddesszuri.com

With spring threatening to make an early appearance (at least here in D.C.!) it’s time to stock on cute tees and pretty hoop earrings. Lucky for you I have just the right starting place. Visit www.goddesszuri.com and begin lining you closet with cute tees that express your naughty or natural style! Founded by Candace, a marketing professional who decided to wear her hair natural five years ago, the site offers graphic t-shirts that celebrate natural beauty. Zuri means “beautiful” Swahili and with so many cut options to choose from the goddess in you won’t feel anything short of stunning!