Retro and definitely fun, enjoy a look at the latest Ellesse women’s heritage collection  for the Summer 201 season.

Love+Made and  fashion label Lavsh collaborate on a fun ladies bow tie  made of silk charmeuse that we have to say is pretty irresistible. The ”Cupid’s Bow” will be available in black and white as well as two jeweled colors fuchsia and turquoise. Available at Lavsh.

Kanye West wore these velvet slippers to the CFDA awards last night. Luv them! They remind me of the Christian Louboutin “Mikarani” opera slippers Samia posted last week. Are they? Perhaps a velvet version?

See his entire outfit on the next page.

As promised here are the arrivals for the CDFA awards, held at Lincoln Center in New York, last night. Here is Lady Gaga, wearing Thierry Mugler, natch. She was there to receive a well-deserved Fashion Icon Award.

On the next page, many more including everyone from Diane Von Furstenberg to Sofia Coppola and Olivier Theyskens.

Presented exclusively in flats the Cantão Collection for Spring 2011 features clothes that sway and move with wearer highliting comfort while inspiring the nonchalance of summer days. The opening look pretty much stole our hearts.Interesting to know that the company has been in existence for 40 years, Enjoy!

Here are Proenza Schouler designers Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough accepting CFDA’s grand prize, the Womenswear Designer of the Year Award, presented last night in New York’s Lincoln Center.  Alexander Wang and Marc Jacob’s were also nominated. Wang came away with Accessory Designer of the Year and Jacob’s received an honory award. More images from the event to come.

Of course the main ’sneaker  love’  feature is the breezy cut out of these newly released high tops by Gourmet footwear available in white black and yellow. Take a look on the flip and purchase here.Via sneakerfreaker.

This stunning  bustier by the Lake & Stars showcases talented designers Mayaan Zilberman and Nikki Dekker’s  ability to create lingerie that easily crosses over to ready to wear. A simple characteristic that the snobs have admired in their line since its inception years ago. On the next page a closer at the bustier available at Net-a-porter.

There have been too many time when I resist as much as I  can having to carry more than one bag. Especially if there is a bottle to bring to a dinner party or a need for an extra pair of shoes. Envoyage makes the kind of roomy bags this city dweller admires. Sleek in design, sturdy and functional. Designer Claudia Eicke has combined all the right elements of a good bag in her Envoyage collection. On the next page look at other hues of the ‘Taschen’ and the ’Weekender’ and get to know Claudia Eicke  via Stylecliker  here .

To celebrate the freedom we have to love and unite regardless of the color of one’s skin, thanks to Loving vs Virginia  Ken& Dana design are giving a way a set of their Loving Day bands in honor of the June 12, Loving  Day celebration.  If you’re not familiar with the fact that interracial marriage was once considered illegal in the United states, the ”Loving Story” documentary, featuring the actual plaintiffs, Mildred and Richard Loving,  is a must see! On the next page details on how to enter the contest while the bands can also be purchased here.