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.
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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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Polka Dot Polka Dot Leopard Spot Leopard Spot
Somewhere I dreamt that polka dots were the leopard spots of the urban jungle. Actually, I got the idea from my dear friend, textile artist Lindsay Rickman.... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Navy Polka Dot Peplum
Spot the Dot: When in doubt, put on a POLKA. This outfit, for the record in 100% thrifted. Yup, all secondhand sourced. So, yay, me. It makes also a great... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Shoe Shine: September Bling!
The spotlight is on you! And those dazzling kicks of yours that make you feel like a superstar. If you've got a pic of you sporting a pair of shoes that make yo... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
No Fear of...Arm Candy
Behold the brilliant Greetje, who has No Fear of Fashion. How well she rocks blazers with her boyfriend jeans, and you can't help but love her bright neon... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
I Liked You Better
I've been busy! Got my space all readied for the GRAND OPENING scheduled for this coming Friday at the new Beats and Bohos. Moved into a new work space where... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
CITIZEN Monique
I love how I attract creative sorts. This lovely is an old high school pal, Monique Peterson, or just Moni, a published author, screenplay writer and film... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Beats + Bohos Gets New Digs
Beats and Bohos leaves Ballard for the Neighborhood of Phinneywood Beats + Bohos Gets New Digs- can you dig it? Beats + Bohos, purveyors of vintage and vinyl,... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Product Review: Due Mary Janes by FitFlop
Standing Firm of the FitFlop Due Mary Jane from Sole Provisions I live on a hill. And I'm a pedestrian. So all the cute high heels and wedges I own are now... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Porkpie in Black (it's a Hat Attack)
One thing I like about jazz, kid, is that I don't know what's going to happen next. Do you? — Bix Beiderbecke I'll admit it. I don't like over-planning things,... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Flash Sale! 30% OFF
Last chance of the summer! Take 30% off anything in the Etsy shop from now until Sunday, August 31st. Use coupon code DREAMIT at check-out, and enjoy a 30%... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Long Arms of Summer
The sunlight where I live astounds me- there is really a special sort of light here, especially this time of year- there's a stillness to it, and a long slant,... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Checks + Balances
A checkered print bandana. A gingham plisse play suit. Houndstooth espadrilles. There are checks. And there are balances. SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST: 75% Thrifted.... Read more
Posted on 22 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Hat Attack!
Hats of all sizes and decades add a big impact to whatever you're wearing, and where ever you choose to wear it. You could probably wear the same dress all week... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Into the Violet
Full Spectrum +40: Our new +40 website, INTO THE VIOLET has launched! YOU ARE NOT INVISIBLE. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. I wrote these words when I created the first... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Take What You Need
. I loved seeing this flyer posted a few blocks from my house. It reads: Take What You Need, and offers the reader a some thoughtful choices ranging from Pep,... Read more
Posted on 22 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Visible Monday: Pin-Up Or Shut Up
This is an uncomfortable (to me) post. 'Cuz it's ALL about the sexy. And at my age, that's a different ball of wax, then what it may have been in my twenties. Read more
Posted on 15 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Shoe Shine: Red Hot Summer
Red Hot Summer Shoes! How many pairs of red shoes do you own? I'm at 5 or 6 pajrs and the temperature's rising. I can not get enough of summer red shoes! This... Read more
Posted on 10 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Fourth of July
#SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST 75% Thrifted. 80% Vintage. 100% American. It was a mellow Fourth of July- but I did manage to wear my favorite color combo for summer.... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sparkle with a SALE
: Use coupon code ALLAMERICAN all day today, until Friday midnight, and get 20% off your order. Have a happy and safe Fourth of July, peeps! CITIZENS-OF-ROSEBUD. Read more
Posted on 04 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: American Made
#AMERICANMADE Styling for a Stronger America First off, a big hearty thank-you to lovely Une Femme for including me in her wonderful post today about... Read more
Posted on 01 July 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
