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Prep School: Getting Your Shoe Closet Ready for Fall
By Holly Boyle on 2016/08/08Call us a kid in the candy store, but we really can’t wait to get our hands on the new season’s crop of shoes. Sitting high on our wish list? Printed velvet boots, ballet shoes, white sneakers, slip-on loafers and platform hiking boots. Even fashion crowd’s favorites like heeled mules and ankle boots have received a major upgrade. To step […] -
Can’t Get Enough Of Gucci For Pre-Fall 2016
By Joyce Huang on 2016/08/04Gucci has completely won us over with the quirky romance of their Pre-fall 2016 collection. It’s a whirlwind of waterfall-like sequins, plush bow accents, playful animal prints, and a refreshing twist on back-to-school inspired looks, if you will. Keep in mind that everything has been done in a new and innovative manner, so when we say animal print, we don’t […] -
4 Fashion Labels You Need To Own Right Now
By Joyce Huang on 2016/08/03Certain emerging and under-the-radar fashion labels have truly made their mark on the LustreLife style team, not to mention our closets. Currently, we are craving everything being created by Self-Portrait, Vetements, Emilia Wickstead, and Brandon Maxwell. These newer brands have whimsical prints that we can’t stop thinking about, gorgeous fabric pairings, and incredible silhouettes that contour to the body for […] -
The Lip Report: Going Nude
By Joyce Huang on 2016/08/01We’re talking about lips here. One of the sexiest trends right now is all about a nude-like lip. Now keep in mind, it’s about a nude lip, not a bare one. From Gigi Hadid to Jennifer Lopez, and Kylie Jenner to Beyonce, celebrities are opting for lighter shades of tan, beige, mauve, pink and brown. The 1990’s have come back […] -
Rinse and Repeat: 5 Ways to Wear One Dress
By Holly Boyle on 2016/07/27At this stage in summer, you may think your seasonal closet is complete. You’ve got all the currently trending items and your accessories are so #onfleek posting them on Instagram has become a daily ritual. But we’re only halfway through the summer. Which means you still have half the summer left to make that wardrobe last and impress. Translation – […] -
Vacay Style: What to Pack for a Beach Holiday in Phuket
By Holly Boyle on 2016/07/14Paradise found. Or at least that’s what you’ll be saying again and again once you witness the breathtaking beauty that is Phuket. With all those luxurious waterfront resorts, sun-soaked beaches and forested mountains and cliffs, dreaming of a holiday this fabulous must also include a suitcase full of equally stunning clothes. So whether you’re taking a sunset stroll on the […] -
Eyeing the Prize: Statement Sunglasses
By Holly Boyle on 2016/07/13It’s a well known fact among the fashion cognoscenti that accessories elevate any look. We tend to think that only includes handbags, shoes and jewelry, leaving out one especially significant category – sunglasses. Statement sunglasses give your look the exact boost of style it needs to turn any outfit into street style photog bait. The key is to dip right […] -
Best of the Best: Net-A-Porter Closet Edit
By Joyce Huang on 2016/07/11An exquisitely designed piece of clothing has been known to bring a tear to our eye, caused us to lose the ability to speak, and at times had us wondering if paying rent was truly a necessary bill we had to take care of. The current collection available at Net-A-Porter is absolutely outstanding and you are going to fall hard […] -
Work It: Stella McCartney Workout Gear
By Shannon Cavanagh on 2016/07/06The 2016 Summer Olympics clock is diligently ticking down. If you have glimpsed the Greek god-like athletes gearing up to participate, you yourself might be feeling the need for speed. Or at least exertion. Stella McCartney wants to make sure you exert in style. Stepping on the treadmill, on the track or in the park wick-away sweatshirts and running shorts […] -
Out to Sea: Modern Nautical Pieces
By Holly Boyle on 2016/07/05Say the word nautical to just about anyone and images of anchors, ropes and sailboats inevitably start to appear. We often equate nautical-inspired clothing with blues, reds and whites in stripes and prints that confirm our seafaring style. But just when we think we’ve seen it all, a wave of new nautical came parading down the Spring/Summer 2016 catwalks. Fish, […]