Ahhh, the 80’s, to know it, is to love it.  A magical decade we can thank for: blue mascara, crimping irons, shoulder pads, scrunchies, neon everything, Benetton, the fanny pack, Mtv and Madonna. Are you <Grace> Jonesing for a totally tubular 80’s moment?  Resort 2015 is your lucky season with designers pulling a page straight out of The Preppy Handbook. […]

Sky-high, knee deep, tall drink of water, whichever, over-the-knee boots are still haute and still a fashion phenomenon. Instantly instilling the feeling of empowerment, over-the-knee boots exude a heady and original combination: one part fashion femme fatale, one part Bond Girl, and one part Blade Runner.  In other words: one incredibly seductive badass babe. Designers continue to be inspired by […]

As sure as death and taxes is a lady’s love of all things sparkly. With the holiday festivities upon us sequins are out in force. For some, glimmer is apropos only in the evening. For us, we like to twinkle like a disco ball morning, noon and night. The Top: Silence + Noise Foxy Sequin Tee $54 Look #1 Case and […]

The holiday social season is here. Invitations are pouring in and dance cards are filling up. All that is left is to dress the part (pun intended). Party dresses: they are one part flirty, one part classy, and one part femininity, a three-part killer recipe for killing it all season long. A traditional party dress needs little else other than […]

Cold, hot, cold, hot, cold, hot. The daily scenario we face when the air outside dips to chilly and the furnace inside rises to stifling. So how’s a fashion maven to successfully dress in layers without looking like the Michelin Man one minute and Malibu Barbie the next? One word: artfully. Layering from the inside out is always key. Your […]

SUP. Cardio barre. Jump training. Hot yoga. AIR. Crossfit. Kettlebells. Boot camps. The world is your workout oyster these days when it comes to finding an exercise program that fits your figure, lifestyle and goals. The active wear industry has sat up and taken notice and is churning out technical activewear as smart as a new smart phone. Brands are […]

For the jetsetter, bicoastal commuter or average traveler, globe-trotting can be taxing.  Long lines, late nights, crowds and inconveniences are all part of the drill.  And once onboard, the chilly cabin temperatures, subpar inflight Wi-Fi and below standard beverages are total Debbie Downers. To keep you snug and comfortable we here at LL HQs thought we’d curate a stellar list […]

Italian fashion house Marni sent out a battle cry for fall with a presentation teetering between warrior princess and Fantasia’s dancing flowers. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni won raves for her fresh and floral fueled F/W 2015 presentation: a collection of modern strides, structure, a combination of utilitarianism meets militaristic.  Fall presented us with a smattering of spring-like optimism in an often […]

The ever-important question LustreLife editors and mavens are consistently asked: what’s in this season?  And the all-important answer for F/W ‘15: imagination, nonconformity, mixed with a little attitude and a little sass.  Picture Alice and Wonderland. The fashion flock took a bold and eclectic approach to their offerings this season with statement making and conversation starting accessories.  From pop culture […]

Belt it, wrap it, zip it, tie it, button it, coat season is upon us. Cropped, short, mid-thigh, tea length or ankle length, autumn has served up a considerable assortment this season.  Versatile staples that take you to the office and onto dinner.  Edgy enough to pair perfectly over jeans or your mini, get you to work and more importantly, […]