Ladies love sparkle. It’s a fact, sure as death and taxes. All that glitters gets us giddy. The fashion industry caters to our sparkle republic offering up rhinestone embellished sweatshirts, glittery footwear, sequined sweaters, dazzling dresses, shimmery bags, and encrusted jewels, the list simply goes on and on. The selection of sparkle is spark-tacular. Word to the wise: the key […]

Jewel tones are a fall favorite and this season there is no shortage of richly hued ready-to-wear and accessories to choose from. Of the many jewel tones that walked the catwalk, the one that is growing on us the most is that of a deeply dark foresty forest green. In part, because it’s a fresh take on a crayola favorite […]

Depending on what part of the country you live in, many of you mavens may carry a Metro card, a library card, a Centurion card, an AAA card, or all of the above.  We here at Lustre Life, are card-carrying members of the It Bag of the Season Club.  We are handbag fanatics.  A peek into our collective closet would […]

Autumn has arrived rolling out a red carpet of rainbow fallen leaves, cool breezes, and endless possibilities of outerwear. Jackets are a seasonal obsession of ours here at LustreLife. They’re reliable, functional, and welcoming, can be posh without breaking the pocketbook, and simply put: they are a fall necessity. We have combed the market, pounded the pavement, hit the road […]

With every new decade comes a new ‘Do.  From the Twiggy, to the Farah, to the Perm, to the Rachel, to the Blowout, to present day’s Pixie-Bob. Worn messy or worn sleek, the PB is easy to coiffure and strikes a pose as easily on the red carpet as on the sidewalk. But, one must first ask herself: Is the […]

The ear cuff, who would have thought those two little words would spur the trend of the year?  Revise that: trend of the ear. The ear cuff is the latest office obsession here at Lustre Life headquarters and for good reason.  With a massive selection to choose from, including size, metals, colors, embellishments, and an enormous variety of prices, the […]

One of the most sought after styles in past years is that of Olivia Palermo’s.  Sophisticated.  Feminine.  Chic.  Playful.  Always tasteful, Miss Palermo has a distinct point of view when it comes to fashion. It’s that distinct point of view that has landed the maven on repeated best-dressed lists and made her a household name in the fashion arena.  It’s […]

It’s every girl’s wardrobe challenge- preparing to say goodbye to summer whilst preparing to welcome fall. Climate, lifestyle and a full dance-card can add to the frustration.  Selecting versatile and classic pieces guarantees a successful changing of the guard. Many transitional pieces can be made to work year round if the color is tonal, lasting and riche.  Recruiting knits and dresses that […]

We here at Lustre Life are card-carrying members of the Peep Toe Fan Club. The seasonless wonder that at times feels like two shoes rolled into one. Think of it as footwear that effortlessly combines sugar ‘n spice and sass ‘n class. When sporting a peep toe, one must remember that their tootsies themselves are part of the opening act. […]

For those fashion mavens who pride themselves on being in-the-know when it comes to the new ‘it’ designer, may we introduce you to (drumroll please), Sophia Webster. Webster launched her eponymous footwear collection a few short seasons ago.  Her passion for prints, mixing, matching, and artfully mismatching can make a girl weak in the knees.  She has an astute attention […]