Once again the spring season is upon us. It's customary for all creatures to respond to the change of seasons. Color in culture is a natural phenomenon! Plants, insects, birds as well as our furry friends, will take part in the celebration this spring by flaunting exuberant colors that lift one's spirit and dazzles the onlookers. You too are invited to take part in seasonal celebrations styled with colorful fashions.

The multiple award winner for an outstanding performance in the ground breaking film "The Help," arrived on the red carpet of the 84th Academy Awards in a dazzling green dress that made all eyes turn. This is the first time most people saw Viola's natural beauty, as she rocked her natural hair and exposed her beautiful face. The choice of green was a perfect fit for her skin, and the choice of accessories made her glow even more.

Who: Rihanna Wearing What: Rihanna set the red carpet on fire in this sexy black Giorgio Armani gown with a plunging neckline and thigh-high slit. She accessorized with a gold Jimmy Choo clutch and Christian Louboutin Bis un Bout pumps. How to pull off this look: The only thing we recommend be done differently is your hair. An elegant updo will do well to accentuate all features of the dress as well as bring out your face and the confidence that lies behind it.

LaLa Vasquez Anthony is one woman whose makeup is always on point. So it made perfect sense when she recently announced via her Twitter that she will be releasing a cosmetics line of her own fairly soon. Judging from the twit pic she posted the line will include colored lip glosses, lipsticks, blush, and eye shadow shades and palettes.

Artist Highlight: Yinka Shonibare

Who: Michelle Obama Wearing What: The first lady works the pastel trend on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" with a pair of pastel pink shows and an elegant high-waisted pastel blue skirt. She blended all the colors well by accompanying her outfit with a classy gold belt and dress pin.

Look of the Week: Selita Ebanks

The New York launch of Helen Jennings’ debut coffee table book New African Fashion on December 8, 2011 was a huge success. It was standing room only at the New York Public Library on Wednesday 30 November for a talk about the book. Jennings was joined by Mimi Plange, Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim (Mataano) and Enyinne Owunwanne (Heritage1960) for two hours of good conversation.

Look of the Week: Garcelle Beauvais

The 2011 Nigerian UK Based Achievers Awards was hosted in the Drum Center, Birmingham United Kingdom by comedian Alariwo Of Africa.

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Suave Look of the Week- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje