Design Life Diaries: January 2015

You can't win them all! No matter how hard I try, these photos will not upload correctly! But after two weeks, life must go on...so here they are! This week's Life and Style Linkup theme is a Winter Free For All, showcasing some of your favorite warm weather style. Hopefully you don't have the same uploading issues as I did for this linkup!

You can't miss the fact that my fuzzy white sweater is not only warm and cozy, but looks a bit like an abominable snowman. It doesn't get much more winter than that! Paired with my braided headband, a high-waisted midi skirt, and my new amazingly comfortable black booties, I am ready for a few more weeks of (California) winter.

{Top: Nordstrom // Scarf: Gifted // Purse: Rachel Zoe// Shoes: Sam Edelman // Headband: Aldo}

Congratulations to our featured blogger from last week's Life and Style Linkup:

Michelle from Michelle's Paige

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I think it's safe to say that today's post is by far one of my absolute favorite style posts! Diamonds, tulle, and leather...it's almost too much to handle in one outfit!

These amazingly gorgeous crystal covered shoes are what started it all! My new favorite pair of shoes (how could they not be?!), I was so excited to style them into the perfect outfit. You might recognize the silhouette of these beauties from a few posts back. And if you do, I am incredibly impressed ;) . That's because Joseph from Redo My Shoe specializes in reviving luxury shoes by straussing them with genuine Swarovski crystals.

I could gush on and on about how much I love these shoes. Pictures don't even do them justice. The attention to detail is immaculate, leaving not one spec of shoe uncovered. These are without a doubt the fanciest item in my closet. But what girl isn't head over heals for anything with this much sparkle?!

First came the crystals, then came the tulle. With such gorgeous shoes, I knew the skirt had to be top of line. When I came across BlissTulle, I knew right away I had found it's perfect compliment. The quality of fabric and construction is what really puts these skirts high above the rest. Chic, modern, and adorable on every level, they instantly take any occasion to the next level. With multiple styles and colors to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect tulle skirt for your birthday, bachelorette party, or any random day of the week! Because who doesn't have a great day wearing a gorgeous tulle skirt?!

Last but certainly not least is my favorite handbag company, Gigi New York. As I started compiling my outfit, I knew their leather cross-body purses would be the perfect finishing touch. This navy blue plays off the light blue in the ombre shoes, rounding out the whole outfit.