We’ve covered the midi skirt sensation more than once here on LustreLife.  The trend is like the Energizer Bunny…it just keeps going.  So much so, we feel confident in saying the trend is now an essential piece to your ever-evolving wardrobe. Circle or full whichever you prefer the twirling little dish of a skirt is coquettish, frisky and flirty.  And […]

Never mind the whole “Florals for spring? Groundbreaking” comment. Florals for spring are essential. Necessary. Compulsory. Your seasonal wardrobe would miss all that flower power that only this spring time staple can provide. And florals on dresses? The ultimate dynamic duo. You see, dresses dripping in the prettiest petal print is exactly what spring calls for. And this season you […]

April is gearing up to be an exciting month for Selfridges. The high-end department store’s flagship in London just unveiled its brand new Body Studio — an entire floor featuring 4,500 bodywear options, including lingerie, PJs, swimsuits, hosiery, and sportswear. Spread across 37,000 square feet and featuring more than 100 brands (including Bordelle, Bluebella, Chantelle, Mimi Holliday, and Panache), it’s […]

  We’re popping corks and cutting tie-dyed ribbon over here at LustreLife headquarters.  Festival season has officially commenced and like all good opening ceremonies, a girl needs cool digs to get her through a grueling lineup of groovy tunes and crowd pleasing, paparazzi snapping outfits. Any dedicated music lover festivalista knows packing for the festival circuit takes commitment, strategy and […]

Ready to perk up your pout with some of the bright, bold colors we saw on the Spring 2016 runways? Here are five of our favorite shades, along with the best lipsticks to match each look. 1. Cherry Red As models at Jason Wu, Dolce & Gabbana, and DKNY made clear, nothing brightens up a beautiful face better than a […]

It’s pretty obvious by now, we’re shoe addicts.  And not just any shoe addict, the heart-pumping, light-headed, jonesing for a new pair ASAP type.  So it comes as no surprise that shopping Net-a-Porter’s collection of spring’s best kicks is our version of accessory heaven.  Satiating all our gotta-have-it-now needs, they’ve stocked everything from street style darlings during Fashion Month to […]

To stripe or not to stripe is not the question.  In fact, it really is how much will you “stripe” this season.  Because if you’re anything like us, you’re obsessed with this yearly trend. Lying awake at night, like the fashion math wizard you are, you find yourself calculating all the glorious combinations this linear trend has to offer (breton […]

Who ever said your basics need to be boring? True, you need to stock your closet with go-to pieces, particularly items that are multi-functional.  But why should you sacrifice sartorial style just to have easy, grab ‘n’ go options? Balenciaga’s Spring Summer collection is brimming with outrageously chic wardrobe essentials that are incredibly versatile and trendy. Not only are they […]

As every die-hard trend-aware fashion-following-gal knows, Pantone sets the tone every season identifying the key colors of the season. This S/S 2016, Pantone paraded new colors with names more like nail varnish than sophisticated chic.  Don’t believe us.  Then you be the judge. 1. Lilac Gray.  Fear not, some denim designers have seized the opportunity and rolled out sexy skinny […]

Thinking of going blonde? Woo-hoo! It’s a great way to brighten up your look and refresh your style for spring. But before you hit the salon, remember this: A major change in hair color requires a few key adjustments in makeup, as well. Don’t worry, you won’t have to trade in your entire makeup bag. Just make sure you’ve got […]