Circumventing the pomp and circumstance of a traditional wedding ceremony, a city hall wedding is a more fundamental approach.  Surrounded by a carefully edited network of family and friends, the setting albeit official is quintessentially urban, as should be your wardrobe. Dressing the part for a civic location such as city hall can be fun and a tad edgy; think […]

Sometimes the best summer scents are the simplest ones, which is certainly true of Clean’s new limited-edition Summer Sun fragrance. Playful and flirty, the eau de toilette is crisp and fruity without being overly citrusy (unlike a lot of warm-weather perfumes, which can sometimes make you smell like you’re hoarding orange peels in your purse). Grounded by base notes of […]

We put our feet through a lot during the winter, but luckily they’re covered up pretty well. However now that summer is here, there’s no hiding uneven toenails and cracked calluses. It’s time to shed those socks, pamper your tootsies and give yourself a beach-ready pedi. Then slip on your flip flops and hit the sand! Here’s what you’ll need […]

Contouring has become something of a phenomenon as of late. Once a technique reserved solely for makeup artists, it’s become so much easier to highlight and shade at home thanks to YouTube’s constant stream of video tutorials. But the first thing you need to figure out before starting a contouring how-to session is what kind of makeup you should use. […]

A rounded midsection is a sign of femininity, so don’t worry about sucking it in or tucking it in. After all, pulling on uncomfortable shapewear when all you want to do is lounge poolside or in the sand is not comfortable or fun. In this body scenario, ruching, tankinis, coloblocking and dainty prints will be your best friends. Remember, you want […]

Casually elegant is the backyard wedding; a venue that’s underrated, understated, intimate, and all al fresco. A backyard wedding is an extension of someone’s home, an indoor-outdoor space with an atmosphere, which is relaxed, welcoming, playful and intimate.  Yet, a backyard wedding isn’t the easiest thing to know what to wear to. Let’s start with relaxed and playful.  Look to […]

While it’s tempting to lay out in the sun and let your skin take on a natural bronze glow, it’s just not worth the consequence. Rather than risk extra wrinkles, moles and dark spots, scaly rough patches and of course, skin cancer, try getting your glow on with one of these self-tanners. They’ll leave you with beach-ready skin (sans the […]

You’ve set the date, secured the location, and established the guest list, which just leaves the wedding gown. Formal, flirty, or free-spirited, stay true to your personality, and, the perfect dress you shall find.  For the Uptown Girl, Beach Beauty, City Hall Simplistic, Countryside Sweetheart and The Second Times the Charm, we’ve created a Best Dress List.  Here comes the […]

Top Heavy Figure: Bigger bust that needs support. Being blessed on top is a great thing! But we know that it can be hard finding the right swimsuits for your shape. After all, you want a suit that not only looks stylish, but that also provides the right amount of support, straps that don’t dig in and has enough fabric […]

With theme and destination weddings being all the rage, we devoted mavens here at LustreLife HQ have rounded up and edited down the best looks for the best locales. First stop: The Beach Wedding. It’s important to choose pieces indigenous to your destination. No need to go glam and sequins like Snookie if you’re invitation states, The Shore. A beach […]