Circumventing the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding ceremony, a city hall wedding is a more fundamental approach.  Surrounded by a carefully edited network of family and friends, the setting albeit official is quintessentially urban, as should be your wardrobe. Dressing the part for a civic location such as city hall can be fun and a tad edgy; think […]

Casually elegant is the backyard wedding; a venue that’s underrated, understated, intimate, and all al fresco. A backyard wedding is an extension of someone’s home, an indoor-outdoor space with an atmosphere, which is relaxed, welcoming, playful and intimate.  Yet, a backyard wedding isn’t the easiest thing to know what to wear to. Let’s start with relaxed and playful.  Look to […]

You’ve set the date, secured the location, and established the guest list, which just leaves the wedding gown. Formal, flirty, or free-spirited, stay true to your personality, and, the perfect dress you shall find.  For the Uptown Girl, Beach Beauty, City Hall Simplistic, Countryside Sweetheart and The Second Times the Charm, we’ve created a Best Dress List.  Here comes the […]

With theme and destination weddings being all the rage, we devoted mavens here at LustreLife HQ have rounded up and edited down the best looks for the best locales. First stop: The Beach Wedding. It’s important to choose pieces indigenous to your destination. No need to go glam and sequins like Snookie if you’re invitation states, The Shore. A beach […]

Our closets runneth over with bags. Simply put, we are fanatical about them. So, for your viewing pleasure, and ours, we’ve composed a carefully comprised and edited list of our top picks for the season. Flower power. Mod blooms this season with flower power, love child inspired prints and graphics. You’ll be smelling the roses. Victoria Beckham Floral Tote $1195 […]

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.  And rubies.  And sapphires.  And emeralds.  Semi-Precious or precious, the more the merrier, our jewelry box will always make room for newbies.   Girls, ladies, women, and mavens, simply love jewelry. The beauty of the latest and greatest fine jewelry today, tomorrow, and the next day is, that there’s sure to be numerous pieces that […]

Blade Runner becomes a fashion forerunner in Dion Lee’s collection of simple, lean lines with a sharp, feminine, futuristic vibe. Another thunder from down under, Lee is often considered the leader in Australia’s rich talent pool of rising and respected Aussie designers. With his star on the rise, the designer consistently stays true to his edgy aesthetic of blunt details […]

Once known as an undergarment, then recreated as an athletic garment, and then marketed as a sleep garment. T-shirts have evolved and are now a fundamental fashion garment. No longer happy hanging out in the wings, T-shirts are taking center stage with a cast of show stopping silhouettes.  And lucky for you we’ve created the cliff notes to spring and […]

Dries Van Noten started the methodical mismatching of multiple patterns a few seasons back.  Since then fashion devotees have taken mixology to new heights. For once, more is more in fashion for we mavens who have mastered the mixing of prints.  Not quite there yet?  Then here’s a little secret to achieving a successful look of multiple patterns: balance.  It’s […]

Reiss invaded our shores over a decade ago debuting a focused collection with a distinct point of view. It is those relevant, consistent brand characteristics that keep the Reiss girl coming back for more. And more. And, more. Spring has no shortage of streamlined femininity, beautifully tailored garments and accessories with understated frill and superior fit. Beatrice Dress $545 Layered […]