Citizenrosebud
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
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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 ( 669 )
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Wicked
Come Closer My Pretties. Bella's feeling WICKED in her vintage USA made cobalt jacket. I might have a little Oz on the brain; as a kid I was a big fan of Frank... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bella + the Emerald City
. Original Collage made on PicMonkey Dorothy: Weren't you frightened? Wizard of Oz: Frightened? Child, you're talking to a man who's laughed in the face of... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Street Feet: Have You Hugged Your Wildcat?
Take a walk on the wild side: Today's Street Feet can be glimpsed prowling the pages of Seattle Street Feet. Click HERE to see the purr-fect platforms. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Day Job
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." -Henry David Thoreau When Megan, The Fashionable Bureaucrat tweeted "I'm... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Lounge Lizard
Now Playing: Rocking in an ethically made Burgundy Brocade EDUN Blazer I knew when I left the house in this get-up, I wasn't going for invisible. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Product Review: Prada 16PS
Described as "an elegant cross between the wayfarer and cat eye" the Prada 16PS is what you'd call "an instant classic." Just add sun, and stir. Read more
Posted on 08 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Eye of the Needle
The punchline here, is CAMEL. As in color, as in textile. Camel hair wool is an enduring fabric. I love the richness of its color- the beige has lots of... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Street Feet: Floral Revival
Floral Revival: Grunge Era Floral Doc Martens Blossom for Spring As if to encourage Spring and leading by example, I've been wearing some form of floral for ove... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Canadian Cashmere
There was a brief moment of sunshine filtering through the slats of the window blinds. I seized the opportunity, grabbed the camera and tripod and ran out of th... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Seeing Double: Emerald-Emerald, Doublemint
Double the Trouble, Triple the Fun Doublemint You've been hearing all about the color of the year being emerald green, haven't ya? And then, seeing it pop up... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bloomtown
One year ago this month, I took the big plunge and uprooted from my native soil of California and planted myself here in Seattle. Read more
Posted on 01 March 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Street Feet: Booty Call
Falling Hard for Sofft: The Boots Say Style. The Feet Sigh Comfort. Last week, I decided to keep these Sofft leather booties, and I am so glad I did. I can't... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Tomboy X: Sportswear For Women Over Forty
Earlier this month, a fashion show/fundraiser took place in downtown Seattle, to launch a Kickstarter campaign for a line of women's sportswear designed for an... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Rosebud in a Red Hat
Blooming in a Red Hat This morning, I'm typing this at my desk in an old mohair sweater and flannel pajamas. It's is cold and grey out, and I've got no... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FRESH PICKS: Saks Plaid Boucle Wool Blazer
Observe yours truly mad-dogging you on the catwalk. Here I am, strolling my front sidewalk, playing runway model for my Etsy shop. Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Street Feet: Coach Classic
I HEART Coach. For shoes once described as "not exactly good looking, and not you one bit," these Coach flats have been kicking it in my wardrobe for over a... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Lovely Rita LBD
Traffic Stop: The Rita by Karina Dresses Lovely Rita. How chic is the cut-to-the-chase elegance of a simple Little Black Dress? This LBD is a short-sleeve... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
More Than Magazines
Walk This Way: The Citizens of Rosebud Newest Curated Collection on the Catwalk Witness my fantasy runway show, just in time for the tail end of New York Fashio... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Street Feet: Leaping Leopard
Are these kicks simply the cat's meow? Or just purr-fect? These leaping leopard loafer sneakers were bought on sale for a song at DSW. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Prada Pope, and Chocolate Hope
Holy Moly! Chocolate that Tastes Heavenly. Oh, and the Pope Quits His Day Job. A few weeks ago I was introduced to this incredible line of chocolates, made by... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 FASHION, LIFESTYLE