FOOTWORK - A VIDEO

INTO THE BLUE

In our house, Sunday is a day for Skyping with family back in England. I manage to accomplish all sorts of things as I video chat. I'm talking doing the laundry, handling paperwork, gardening - I'm quite the multitasker even if I do say so myself!

I was putting this outfit together as I chatted it up with my Mama last Sunday and she exclaimed "Ooh, loving your Peplum Blouse!"

I gotta tell you that made me so happy. My Mum is my No.1 fashion icon and a nod of approval from her always means so much.

I too am loving this peplum look, I think the cobalt blue is so fierce and the opening in the back is a cool little detail. Speaking of backs, this is my first backpack/rucksack in about 10 years and like Jonah in 21 Jump Street, I'm rocking two straps!

Top: Zara, Denim Cutoffs: The Reformation (similar here)

Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Bag: Nasty Gal

Necklace: Pamela Love

RAH RAH RAH

I def got a bunch of funny looks as I stood dancing and shimmying in the street for this shoot. But I mean, come on-look at this skirt, it's made for a bit of shaky shaky!

So in the words of Andre 3000, I just had to "shake it like a Polaroid picture!"

Top: American Apparel, Skirt: BCBG Maxazria

Shoes: Sam Edelman, Purse: Zara

Earrings: Pamela Love

GLSEN RESPECT AWARDS

Mr. Sykes and I had the honor of attending the GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) RESPECT AWARDS last week. GLSEN is the leading national organization focused on ensuring a safe environment for all students. Their vision is a world in which every child learns to respect all people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

Our friends Matt Bomer and Simon Halls were being honored with the 2012 Inspiration Award, along with Marilyn & Jeffrey Katzenberg (2012 Lifetime Achievement Award), Bob & Harvey Weinstein (2012 Chairman's Award) and Luis Veloz who received the Student Advocate of the Year Award.

We met so many amazing kids who have been helped by GLSEN and in turn are working to help and support children across the country. We also met kids who were simply inspired by the work GLSEN does and galvanized their schools and communities to create anti intolerance groups. Honestly, I have never been surrounded by a more impressive group of teenagers-truly an inspiration.

Visit GLSEN's website for more information.