Investment pieces are more rare than one maven might think.  A smart investment piece should have a long lease in your closet.  Fundamental and functional (too bad our politicians aren’t both) investment pieces are an asset to be worn time and time again.  Versatile, classic, understated fashion statements, justify the epithet: Investment Piece. Below are our Best Investment Winners. Saint […]

It’s pretty obvious by now, we’re shoe addicts.  And not just any shoe addict, the heart-pumping, light-headed, jonesing for a new pair ASAP type.  So it comes as no surprise that shopping Net-a-Porter’s collection of spring’s best kicks is our version of accessory heaven.  Satiating all our gotta-have-it-now needs, they’ve stocked everything from street style darlings during Fashion Month to […]

To stripe or not to stripe is not the question.  In fact, it really is how much will you “stripe” this season.  Because if you’re anything like us, you’re obsessed with this yearly trend. Lying awake at night, like the fashion math wizard you are, you find yourself calculating all the glorious combinations this linear trend has to offer (breton […]

There’s nothing that propels a fashionista more into “it-girl” status than some killer, game changing accessories.  We’re talking the kind of head-turning pieces that have the rest of us scrambling for where to nab this crush-worthy purchase. But why leave it to others to set the bar so high?  Spring into action this season by donning our picks of the […]

Who ever said your basics need to be boring? True, you need to stock your closet with go-to pieces, particularly items that are multi-functional.  But why should you sacrifice sartorial style just to have easy, grab ‘n’ go options? Balenciaga’s Spring Summer collection is brimming with outrageously chic wardrobe essentials that are incredibly versatile and trendy. Not only are they […]

The warm weather is swiftly approaching — are you ready to embrace your inner bronze goddess and give your skin a hint of (faux) sun? Follow these three must-know tips for a glowing complexion that looks warm, summery, and most importantly, natural! 1. Find the Right Shade For Your Skin Tone One shade of bronzer does not fit all. As […]

As every die-hard trend-aware fashion-following-gal knows, Pantone sets the tone every season identifying the key colors of the season. This S/S 2016, Pantone paraded new colors with names more like nail varnish than sophisticated chic.  Don’t believe us.  Then you be the judge. 1. Lilac Gray.  Fear not, some denim designers have seized the opportunity and rolled out sexy skinny […]

Imelda Marcos was so wise.  Her collection of shoes still astounds many a fashionista to this day.  Mainly because she understood that shoes (boots, heels, flats, etc.) reflect and represent who she is, her personality, her style.  And no one understands this deep love of shoes quite like Stuart Weitzman.  Calling upon the strikingly gorgeous super models, Gigi Hadid, Joan […]

  Collectively, we editors and reporters here at LustreLife HQ have been in 37 weddings.  And collectively we editors and reporters here at LL HQ have donated, sold on Craig’s List and run over most of them. The biggest wedding trend du jour is to not go all wedding-y.  Think outside the proverbial ring box.  Bring in elements of yours […]

Queen for a day? More like queen for a Millennial and beyond. Beyoncé inspires and leads the music mavens as well as the fearless fashion followers and she hasn’t held back in her latest music video and reincarnation in Formation. Tackling racial lines, spotlighting culture and community, embracing different genres and eras, artfully and articulating conveying a message, talking to […]