Oh, New York. That concrete jungle where dreams are made of. And as Ms. Alicia  Keys so eloquently put it, there’s nothing it can’t do.  Case in point – the Spring Summer ’15 runway shows. The ubiquitous gleam of happiness and awe that reverberated in the air personified the lustrous tones, tactile fabrics and fantastical prints the catwalks generated.  Just […]

Jewel tones are a fall favorite and this season there is no shortage of richly hued ready-to-wear and accessories to choose from. Of the many jewel tones that walked the catwalk, the one that is growing on us the most is that of a deeply dark foresty forest green. In part, because it’s a fresh take on a crayola favorite […]

Depending on what part of the country you live in, many of you mavens may carry a Metro card, a library card, a Centurion card, an AAA card, or all of the above.  We here at Lustre Life, are card-carrying members of the It Bag of the Season Club.  We are handbag fanatics.  A peek into our collective closet would […]

If you’re feeling like your hair has been a bit out of control as of late, or that it’s become lackluster and damaged after a summer in the sun, try this After Bath Treatment Oil, $18, by DHC Skincare. Made with enriching olive oil and moisturizing Shea butter, this lightweight serum instantly brings shine back to dull strands. It also […]

Autumn has arrived rolling out a red carpet of rainbow fallen leaves, cool breezes, and endless possibilities of outerwear. Jackets are a seasonal obsession of ours here at LustreLife. They’re reliable, functional, and welcoming, can be posh without breaking the pocketbook, and simply put: they are a fall necessity. We have combed the market, pounded the pavement, hit the road […]

We’ve all had those mornings when we look in the mirror and see a dull, lifeless face starring sadly back at us. No matter how well we may care for our skin, a night of poor sleep, an evening of overindulgence, stress, dehydration, and of course, that unavoidable thing called aging, can cause our skin to look sullen, saggy and […]

We’re working girls and just because we put in a few extra hours to make an honest living doesn’t mean we need to skimp on our style. When it comes to accessories, we tend to be of the mindset that the more stylish the accessory, the harder we work.  With all the iPads, iPhones and laptops, we need to make […]

We’ve already waxed poetic on our profound love of all thing rose toned, so for the fall season, we’re transitioning the blush hue into our autumnal accessories.  From stackable sets of rings to jewel encrusted ear cuffs to delicate stone pendants, rose gold jewelry is so undeniably chic and modern it has the power to convert even the most die […]

Coco Chanel famously once said, “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove one accessory.”  But with all due respect to the brilliant Ms. Coco, we’re tucking that theory away for a rainy day, because we can’t help by idolize the idea of layering necklaces to create one bold statement.  Piling on necklace after necklace just seems […]

Sometimes, we need to take a deep breath and focus on balancing our lives. That’s when Nialaya bracelets come in. Designer Jannik Olander creates natural material bracelets that each are suppose to have specific healing properties. It doesn’t hurt that they are very stylish too. Wear them one by one, or stack them up your arm for winning combinations day […]