Purple Stain

Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.

Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust wears James Jeans moto skinnies in Black Enzyme, Michael by Michael Kors grey suede pumps, vintage belt, Mary Nichols Bleecker bag, Club Monaco purple lace top, jewelry by Keltie Leanne Designs.
Jeans c/o James Jeans, top c/o Club Monaco, bag c/o Mary Nichols,
Michael by Michael Kors pumps, jewelry c/o Keltie Leanne Designs

The last and final look from Keltie Leanne Designs and I’s spring, oceanic-inspired lookbook (see the first three here and here and here)! Be sure to check out the lookbook in full on Keltie’s site – love how it all came together, and love each and every piece in her spring line!
This past weekend was so relaxing, peaceful and calming…and it made me realize not only how important it is sometimes to do nothing, but to do nothing productively. I remember one time a few months ago I decided I needed to hit pause for a night, so I forced myself to just put on the TV and do nothing…not touch my laptop, not touch my phone, nothing. I ended up feeling horribly guilty at the end of the night and not in the least bit satisfied or recharged, having just wasted hours on some particularly mindless TV (probably RHOV). The main difference between that time and this past weekend was the way I unwound. This weekend, it was all about hanging out with family, reading, napping, getting some sun…in other words, things that may not be directly productive work-wise, but that helped me relax in a much-needed yet far more substantial way than just staring blankly at the TV.
My main mission this month is to do more of that: carve out some time once a week to just truly relax without frying my brains. More books, pampering, tea, baths…the good stuff. My birthday is literally next week so I feel like that can be my little present to myself! 

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  1. 4.2.13
    Alissa said:

    Scallop designs are so hot, that top is gorgeous!

  2. 4.2.13

    that is a gorgeous color of purple on you! xo

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  3. 4.2.13
    Cee said:

    This look had me at hello, pally – it combines everything I'm loving right now; delicate lace, which is my forever love, with the edgy, masculine cut and detailling of your moto jeans, not to mention Keltie's pretty spring gems! Hope the rest of the week leading up to your birthday is (at least sort of) restful 🙂 Miss you!
    xox,
    Cee

  4. 4.2.13
    Syrious said:

    wow you look really cool!
    totally love the shoes and the tee!
    xoxo

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  5. 4.2.13
    Amy said:

    very cute, love the purple and the touch of teal the jewels give the look!
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  6. 4.2.13

    there is an identical top at J.Crew Factory…almost bought it 🙂

    xo Andrea
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  7. 4.2.13

    I definitely need to spend more time doing nothing productively, i have the tendency to fill my days off up as much as possible so i don't "waste" them, but then I have no time to relax. Relaxing is very important, I agree.
    I absolutely love this outfit, these pants are ammmazing! And that top is such a gorgeous colour on you
    xJennaD

  8. 4.2.13

    ooooh i love the girly detailing on the top paired with the moto-style denim. looks amazing!!!
    xo,aiyanajane
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  9. 4.2.13

    Sometimes doing nothing is just what the soul needs! this top from club monaco is stunning…the lacework detailing is feminine but rocker-esque too!

  10. 4.2.13
    Emma said:

    I love the wash of the jeans

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  11. 4.3.13
    Wren KW said:

    I love the turquoise with the purple! You look beautiful!

  12. 4.3.13

    Love your top!! You know I'm obsessed with anything purple! The scallops make it even cooler!
    ~Sara

  13. 4.3.13
    Marisa said:

    I think this is my favourite look out of the three! The purple crochet top paired with those edgy jeans make such a great match. I like your thinking about being a treat to yourself with pampering and tea. Since my birthday's next week too, I think I'll be doing the same!

    Marisa
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  14. 4.3.13

    Oh wow, that top is so gorgeous! Love the slightly cropped cut and purple color <3

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  15. 4.3.13
    Naomi said:

    These photos really showcase your jewelry! Their so lovely, esp that necklace!

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  16. 4.3.13
    Annie said:

    What a gorgeous top – love that color on you! And those pants are fabulous 🙂

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

  17. 4.6.13
    Carmen said:

    Great top and loving the setting of your pics 🙂
    xx
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