Citizenrosebud
Description
Homegrown in Sacramento California, The Citizen Rosebud is a personal style blog of Bella Q, a plus 40 fashionista who loves vintage and shopping secondhand. With an emphasis on quirky, sustainable style, the Citizen writes about local culture with international flavor. Oh and she loves plaid. A LOT.
MY BLOGS
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Street Style SACRAMENTO
http://streetstylesacramento.com/
Style from the streets of California's capitol.
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The Citizen Rosebud
http://thecitizenrosebud.com/
Independent Fashion. Sacramento style. Homegrown in Sacramento California, the Citizen Rosebud is a personal style blog of +40 writer Bella Q, who loves vintage, shopping secondhand and polka dots.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 694 )
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Mind the Music: African Royals
"We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair" Now when a pop-tune pops, it can break out all over the planet. I've been loving the myriad of covers... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC -
The Lookout: The Grommet + Celeste Stein Tights
Recently I signed up for the Grommet, a cool shopping website that highlights unique products made by up and coming small businesses. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Secondhand First: Wall Flower
I'm been a bit of a wallflower lately, and haven't really been dressing up. It's hard to find incentive when all I'm doing is sticking close to home, working... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mind the Music: Meow Mix
I’ve found you’ve got to look back at the old things and see them in a new light -John Coltrane Introducing our new culture feature, mid-week: Mind the Music. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC -
Be Marvelous
Sometimes I think you CAN judge a person by the shoes they choose to wear. And this month's #SHOESHINE offered up the tiniest little big epiphany for me: that... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Be Beautiful in Valentino
"I know what women want. They want to be beautiful." -Valentino Garavani Valentino nailed it. Creating garments that made women feel beautiful was the keystone... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Shoe Shine: Missing in Action
This month's #SHOESHINE is open to those who want to bare their "soles" and share their light. I've been quietly busy, photographing and listing on eBay and... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Real. Part 1.
Blasts, from pasts. As far back as 2009, I was grateful to be a "fashion blogger" Around that same time, I was developing my "womanifesto" on being a +40... Read more
Posted on 30 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Extra, Extra!
For me, there's nothing that makes me feel more dressed like "me" than wearing black + white with red. Throw in some clever pattern mixing, a goofy hat, and my... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Picture Perfect: Live Gratitude
Signs of the Times: Live Gratitude (Photo Credit: Bella Q) Someone's been leaving around various hand painted signs around my neighborhood- all using scrap wood... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2014 LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Vintage Love, Biker Babe
#SECONDHANDFIRST: This Biker Babe is 99.99% thrifted + 100% bad-ass. THAT OL' BLACK MAGIC? I'm not sure what the heck happened, but everything changed the momen... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Tog is in the Details: 3 TIPS FOR BOLD PERSONAL STYLE
Clashing patterns, stacking bangles, quirky rings, fun color add up to charming flourishes of personal style. "Don’t be into trends. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
#SHOESHINE: Be Present.
Welcome to Shoe Shine No. 10. The year has just begun, and we've so much to look forward to. One of the things I look forward to is refining my shoe... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Buzz It Up! Coffee, +40
This episode of Buzz it Up is brought to you by the number Deux, and the letter Vous. Last week I had the pleasure to meet with the beautiful and talented Joni... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Flashback Friday: Floral Frenzy
FLASHBACK: This picture was taken and posted the week of January 19, 2012 (see original post here. That's nearly 2 years ago, yeah? Read more
Posted on 10 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Hats Off: American Made
TIP O' THE HAT: Hats off to those who choose to SHOP LOCAL and LOVE GLOBAL. Hats off to the folks who really value the dollar, by spending it ethically, and... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Winners, All of Us.
Because of this gal: Textile Artist/Artist/Graphic Designer/+40 Media Maven Anne Bray I feel like a winner. For starters, Anne has created some pretty incredibl... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Gaucho
Rive Gaucho: Wearing a vintage wool felt hat inspired by the somberos of South America The Gaucho The traditional Gaucho hats is a felt hat with a wide flat... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Advancing the Style Envelope
Old is the NEW Awesome. Mainstream may have just gotten the memo. 2013 is having a senior moment. "Grampa style" is in, (just ask Macklemore) and recently, a... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Box It
Whatever the reason for your season, we're wishing you a knock-out holiday. Knock 10% off your next purchase. Use coupon code ROSEBUD at check-out. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
