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Rock Chic: Tough Girl Femininity
By Holly Boyle on 2016/05/26The 90’s was a spectacularly interesting decade. Grunge rock paved the way for a cult fashion following that even to this day we can’t seem to get enough of. With the reemergence of slip dresses, chokers, lace camisoles and all things leather on the Spring/Summer catwalks, we couldn’t help but feel nostalgic for the days when Courtney Love ruled the […] -
Endless Summer Campaign at Ssense
By Joyce Huang on 2016/05/25Ssense’s Endless Summer campaign was centered around teenage ennui and we are feeling it. The retro-inspired styles, concocted from pieces by Alexander Wang, Emilio Pucci, Loewe, Courrèges, and Stella McCartney, bring to mind so many coming-of-age movies. The attitude and outfits feel like a callback to everything from Fast Times at Ridgemont High and The Breakfast Club, to Reality Bites […] -
Turn Up Your Tech: Stylish S/S 2016 Tech Accessories
By Joyce Huang on 2016/05/23Need another excuse to go shopping this season? How about dressing up some of your fancy technology? Phones and iPads get a whole makeover with stylish accessories from brands like Kate Spade, Fossil and ban.do. We’re talking about fabulous splashes of watercolors, blooming flowers, cute messages, and even hologram cases that blink at you. Yes, you are definitely going to […] -
Spring Shoes: 5 Trendy Pairs to Shop Now
By Holly Boyle on 2016/05/17To truly bring your closet into spring status, you need to be equipped with the trendiest, most covetable shoes. We are looking to Fashion Month’s street style darlings like white sneakers and luxuriously chic loafers as well as the ever-present 70’s theme (i.e. mules, wrap sandals and platform wedges) to help us deliver this season’s most wanted list. The 5 […] -
Here Comes the Sun(dress)
By Shannon Cavanagh on 2016/05/16Cutouts, hi-low hems, halters, ruffles, off the shoulder, florals and color blocking are a few details highlighted in our curated collection of sundress must-haves. How can anyone not love slipping on a gorgeous sundress? They’re so easy to wear and perfect for day or night. Whether it’s balmy temps in the city or in the sand, these lovelies will pack […] -
Wander Beauty’s Multitasking Makeup
By Susan Linney on 2016/05/12Co-founded by fashion model Lindsay Ellingson — who jet sets across the globe walking runways for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Victoria’s Secret, and more — Wander Beauty is tailor-made for multi-taskers. The luxury makeup line was designed for girls-on-the-go who, like Lindsay, can’t stand to lug pounds of products around in their purse. We’re currently obsessed with three of the […] -
Designer Spotlight: JOOMI LIM
By Shannon Cavanagh on 2016/05/11Do you fancy girly pearls with a bit of punk? Then the world is your oyster, my Spunky Brewster. Striking a balance between playful and industrial, Joomi Lim designs for a customer who embraces her femininity, but has an edge. Her namesake company delivers on the goods with a jewelry collection that is consistently modern as it is playful. Lim […] -
Best Selfie Ever: Instagram Worthy Makeup Products
By Joyce Huang on 2016/05/10You may have mastered the lighting and found your perfect #Selfie angle, but you’ll always be picture perfect ready with these amazing beauty products. We are definitely in a selfie-taking world right now, so much so that major companies are taking notice and even creating products with picture taking in mind. Check out some of our Nordstrom editor picks and […] -
2016 LustreLife Mother’s Day Gift Guide
By Holly Boyle on 2016/05/02The quickest way to a mother’s heart is a thoughtful, sincere gift. Something that conveys appreciation and gratitude all the while being a mega treat for her. So pamper her, gift her with her favorite designers, shower her with luxurious items, indulge her need to relax and treat her to all those super-special things she so rightly deserves. To show […] -
White Out: White Party Attire
By Shannon Cavanagh on 2016/04/28What was once old is new again, just like Puffy to Diddy to Puffly, white parties are back en vogue and in demand. Leading the party super pac is the LWD. A fashion and party front-runner, the Little White Dress werks the scene like no other. White garments need never pull or tug, pinch or pucker. Choose well fitting frocks […]