It’s every girl’s wardrobe challenge- preparing to say goodbye to summer whilst preparing to welcome fall. Climate, lifestyle and a full dance-card can add to the frustration.  Selecting versatile and classic pieces guarantees a successful changing of the guard. Many transitional pieces can be made to work year round if the color is tonal, lasting and riche.  Recruiting knits and dresses that […]

Fact: Opposites attract.  It’s a simple theory that produces great results because some things are just better when they are mashed together in unexpected ways. To prove just how magnificently brilliant and easy this contradictory concept is we’re styling sets of twinsies that create harmonious pairings.  An astonishingly sophisticated evening darling – denim with sequins; a daringly eccentric ensemble – […]

We here at Lustre Life are card-carrying members of the Peep Toe Fan Club. The seasonless wonder that at times feels like two shoes rolled into one. Think of it as footwear that effortlessly combines sugar ‘n spice and sass ‘n class. When sporting a peep toe, one must remember that their tootsies themselves are part of the opening act. […]

As temperatures rise this summer, the ease in which we dress for our busy days suddenly drops drastically.  When the weather outside is dreadfully sweaty and humid, the hardest thing a fashionista faces is how to simultaneously remain cool and utterly trendy. LustreLife’s got you covered.  We curated a collection of lightweight, breezy and flowy dresses, tops and bottoms that […]

Most women have a few beauty essentials that she continuously carries in her bag — lipstick or lip balm, a compact, perhaps som Most women have a few beauty essentials that she continuously carries in her bag — lipstick or lip balm, a compact, perhaps some blotting papers or a shine-controlling facial mist. But there’s one item that is absolutely […]

Finding the quintessential blouse can be a challenge. It needs to be flattering, on-point, multifaceted, season-less, easy to layer, and make a statement all in one shebang. No easy task. A few fashion rules to shop by when browsing blouses: 1. It should be figure flattering. Choose a hue that suits you and has longevity. Make sure it plays up […]

Here at Lustre Life, we’ve never been quite so enamored with a lip color. Marc Jacobs Beauty is an ingenious line altogether, but the Lovemarc Lip Gel, $30, is truly remarkable for creating a highly pigmented, long-lasting hue. It’s available in 15 shades, from a rich berry red (Seduce Me) to a warm peach-pink (Dizzy Spell). The product’s texture is […]

It’s the telltale sign that summer is officially underway – the resurgence of the eyelet. Loved by practically every sun soaked fashionista, the airy cutout design is typically featured in crisp poplins to highlight both the ultra feminine undertone and breezy disposition of the fabric. But this summer, the contemporary renderings of this ladylike embroidery defy the old adage that […]

Fashion’s equivalent to the search for the Holy Grail is the search for the quintessential, wardrobe essential, carryall tote. We view the hunt for fashion’s fundamental handbag as a sport.  With that being said: Game On. Structured.  Sharp.  Stylish.  Serious.  And sturdy.  No short order. A tote is typically an investment piece.  The carryall falls into the Wardrobe Staple category […]

Stila’s Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner, $20, is one of the best liquid liners for creating dynamic, eye-popping looks. Especially if you’re a beginner—the application so simple it’s astounding. The secret is in the liner’s slim marker-tip, which creates a clean, thin line smoothly and without smudging. It’s literally like using a pen to apply your makeup. You just […]