Though designers continue to churn out collections five times a year, strategically aligning with the industry’s fashion calendar, the styles, silhouettes and pieces coming down the catwalk are user-friendly and more and more often, season-less, allowing the wearer to rock it year round. Case and point, we fell head over heels for Valentino’s black lace baby-doll because it is fab, […]

Welcome to your 30s—the time to seriously amp up your anti-aging game! During this decade, the natural processes that keep your skin young start to slow down. By incorporating these 3 habits into your routine, you’ll give your complexion the extra help it needs to continue to look healthy and young. 1. Embrace Exfoliation As cell turnover starts to decrease, […]

One of our LustreLife editors did a lot of research and tests to find the best eyebrow pencils for her East Asian coloring, and we had to share her comments and results with you. Here’s what she had to say about her experience: “A lot of beauty experts and bloggers suggested using either taupe, medium brown or dark brown pencils […]

You’re never too young to get in the habit of practicing a simple (but consistent!) skincare routine. In fact, if you follow these three key tips now,  you’ll reap the benefits for the rest of you life. Trust us.   1. Remove Your Makeup Each and Every Night It can be tempting to skip this task when you’ve been out […]

They say you need to dress for the job you want, not the job you have. We couldn’t agree more.  When interviewing for your dream job, it’s all about first impressions, because what you wear says as much about you as what you say. Your outfit should exude style and professionalism, but spiked with hints of your personality.  Think about […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Um, pass the drool cloth please. We over here at HQ have fallen head over heels with some seriously lust-worthy pieces.  Sure to make you salivate, guaranteed to make you say “sold!” below is an edited, curated, fantastical selection of our current, most up-to-date, favorite faves. Maiyet Cropped ¾ Pant $650 Cream of the crop. Cropped pants are in demand. […]