You know a new crop of “it girls” have ushered in when their names are on everyone’s lips, editors immediately follow them on Instagram and suddenly their faces are sprawled across the pages of every magazine. But while their social schedule might make for some interesting gossip, we tend to pay attention to their sartorial choices. More specifically, what trends […]

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. […]

For those fashion mavens who pride themselves on being in-the-know when it comes to the new ‘it’ designer, may we introduce you to (drumroll please), Sophia Webster. Webster launched her eponymous footwear collection a few short seasons ago.  Her passion for prints, mixing, matching, and artfully mismatching can make a girl weak in the knees.  She has an astute attention […]

Oh, the conundrum of what to wear to a cocktail soirée. Sure the obviously necessary party dress is a shoo-in, but what really makes the look standout in a sea of LBDs is often underrated – the cocktail sandal.  And any good fashionphile knows, you can’t skimp on the details.  Stage a show stopping entrance in these highly covetable heels.  […]

In case you haven’t treated your toes to the gorgeously luxe styles of Aquazzura, let it be said – you are seriously missing out.  Founded by Edgardo Osorio in 2011, the Columbian born, Florence based footwear designer creates unapologetically bold and fiercely glamorous shoes for the “life of the party” clientele.  Adding his signature flamboyance and panache into each pair, […]

Whenever we  get that feeling that our toes need to be dressed up in love, we turn to Jimmy Choo, as do celebrities such as Kate Bosworth, Jennifer Lopez and Nicole Kidman. Triple dipped glittery trimmings, sky-high heels, dramatic embellishments, sexy peep toes, exotic animal prints, modernized gladiators, these are the hallmarks of the Jimmy Choo brand that push for […]

Confession time – I have a serious addiction to Charlotte Olympia shoes and firmly believe that anything Ms. Charlotte touches turns to fashion gold.  Like these Paradise Embroidered Sandals.  The hot-right-now palm tree inspired print mixed with the contrasting peachy pastel and pungent emerald green hues literally makes my heart (and toes!) sing.  Plus, with all the vibrant spring colors […]

As sure as death and taxes, is a woman’s love for a new pair of shoes.  And with a bounty of beauties to choose from this season, you’re sure to find more than one. Giuseppe Zanotti sandal $1,950 First up and following on the heels (pun intended) of the Global Trend are these African inspired five inch sandal from Giuseppe […]

Every girl needs gorgeous bags and shoes. With the right pairing you can pull an entire look together. As a matter of fact, when a bag and shoe are that fabulous, they can completely make an entire outfit. See some designer bag and shoe styles from Ssense that we can’t wait to match up this spring season. 1) Mismatched Prints […]

I stopped in my tracks when I laid eyes on these stunning Giuseppe Zanotti heels. Magic and all, Dorothy’s ruby red slippers definitely pale in comparison. The ‘Christina’ sandals have an intense red hue, are encrusted with shimmering jewels and have a sleek gold-toe front that is a stylish and modern touch. If I had it my way, I would […]