bits and bobbins

right now, most any “fashionista” who’s worth her stylish salt is likely rocking a pair of (most likely black) strappy sky high platform stilettos (say that 12 times fast!).

but, being i am not really amongst those ranks these days, i’m content to don something lower and decidedly more comfortable. like these perforated monochromatic tennies by rubber duck. who seem to make some damn cute tennis shoes in general, wouldn’t you know it?

just one more crazy, colorful example of why i like to go and will persistently against the grain. that, and i don’t want to break my neck or back for the sake of “style” (especially one i kind of loathe) but that’s probably a whole other post…

because every single shop on the planet seems to have hopped on the “green” bandwagon, we’ve got more than our fair share of reusable totes here at casa royal. and it seems a shame (and impractical to boot) to spring for another when there are so many useful ones laying about. but i might just make an exception (i like to make (or think about making!) a lot of exceptions, no?? haha!) for this colorblock, pixelated looking color chart tote, by cristian zuzunaga (available at the tate modern). it’s bright and cheery enough to make running daily errands a delight, rather than drudgery, no?

i’ve gotten this hankering for picture (intarsia) knits of late…so this awesome dolman sleeve sweater dress and tote emblazoned with clouds are both totally hitting the spot. these fine specimens of picture knit goodness are from madrid, spain-based clothier la casita de wendy.

p.s. i’m loving the dolman sleeve thing coming back around…a kind cut to busty gals like me, so loose and free! hee hee!