Denim and Los Angeles are one in the same thing.  Lala land has been known for its denim design and manufacturing magic for decades.  The laidback lifestyle, warm temps and celebrity quotient make for a rich heritage when it comes to dungarees. LA based Frame Denim nails it with its illustrious eye for detail on supple fabrics and most importantly: […]

Summer doesn’t have a hold on weddings.  Winter ceremonies are just as elegant and beautiful.  The only catch is the treacherous weather.  And traversing to the ceremony in the middle of what can only be maybe the tenth snowstorm this year leaves you dreading your dear friend’s pending nuptials.  Just because these wintertime “I Dos” exist during the coldest months […]

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and your S.O. has promised a surprise celebration.  No details, no hints, just a total surprise.  While that sounds gloriously romantic in theory, you still need to be prepared style-wise or else cue the pre-date wardrobe panic attack.  Because after all it is Valentine’s Day and it is imperative that you dress to […]

Launched a few shorts years ago, Self Portrait by Han Chong captures and conveys the ultimate la femme moderne. A contemporary collection artfully and consistently full of lace, peekaboo striping, corsets and, cutouts, Chong dexterously defines Self Portrait’s aesthetic along with his customer. Flattering, ladylike silhouettes are updated with partially lined mesh and lace alongside partially exposed mesh and lace.  […]

Once a LustreLife editor discovers a brilliant beauty product, the entire office starts buzzing about it. Check out our Top 10 favorite skincare, makeup and body products that have made their way into our 2016 beauty arsenal. All items have been tried, tested and have found a permanent spot on our vanities. 1.Algenist Overnight Resorative Cream $90 Within a week […]

We all know diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but the next BAE in line is: a dress. Or better yet, dresses. Plural. Short and sweet, sophisticated to sexy, all business or shenanigans, frocks define femininity. Versatile and wearable (because why would you invest in something that wasn’t?), lucky for you and for us, there are more than ever to […]

The 70’s are sticking around for the spring season and we are still completely #Obsessed. As a matter of fact, designers have been utilizing this era for a while, but the results have been so chic and tremendous that we wouldn’t mind if it became a permanent fashion trend, just like what menswear is today. Karen Millen has incorporated sexy […]

The hero in most women’s closets is an everyday handbag.  The reason for the MVP moniker is because it literally does everything you need it to do – holds all those items you deem as a daily necessity, pairs well with the majority of your wardrobe, transitions from day to night and packs in all your office essentials. All that […]

If it isn’t totally obvious by now, celebrities L.O.V.E. Alexander Wang.  Hands down the coolest streetwear designer out there, Mr. Wang has rightfully garnered a cult following.  From street style to red carpet, the famed NYC designer dominates the style scene.  His artistic process of imbuing downtown edge into every little detail of his designs does not go unnoticed.  And […]

January is a reboot month. It’s the time when your New Year’s resolutions and the promise of a new you come into full focus. So why not make your wardrobe reflect that renewed sense of self. More often that not, our winter wear is saturated in dreary, heavy clothing that parallels are moody seasonal attitude. What we need are palette […]