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
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 ( 669 )
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Good to See You.
Oh hi. It feels a little like logging back into MySpace and seeing the empty rooms and remnants of an old party. We did have fun, didn't we? Read more
Posted on 08 September 2021 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Joyce to the World
Joyce and I "met" officially about 5 years ago, on the sidewalk across the street from my home. We both walk our neighborhood, and had seen each other around. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Everything is Wonderful.
I'd recently been playing with old and vintage photos, trying to come up with creative ways of re-use. Then, my boyfriend sent me THIS LINK featuring an artist... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Looks, Familiar
PEEK-A-BOO-BOO-BOO-BOO Oof, where have I been? (Here's where I insert the bad pun: CAT GOT YOUR TONGUE?) A big lapse of posting, and ya know what? I feel no nee... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2020 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Upside Down, Sunny Side Up
UPSIDE DOWN CAKE: you can not get me to any place I am not willing to go. For years, I've been blaming others for my own unhappiness. Read more
Posted on 09 October 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Whoops.
Life comes with a lot of starts and stops- blogs too I suppose. What began as a new blog re-boot, turned into a rather lackluster fizzle. Read more
Posted on 22 August 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Return of the Rosebud
I'll confess: for a while now, I've been toying with the idea of just starting anew. A new blog, a new project, a new, new new something. But you know what? Read more
Posted on 21 June 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Casual Comeback (or Let's Pick up Where We Left Off)
I know. It's been awhile. You've been doing things, I've been doing things and well, time just got away from me for a bit. Since the last blog post was from... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2019 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Bella's Picks for Fall
Bella's Picks: Take a fresh look at Fall staples with timeless appeal. This 90s takes on 1960s style fills the bill. Fall for me, means tree leaves changing... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
For Kicks, Hot Pink
It's a Strike-While-You-Are-Hot Pink. A shocking pink; worthy of Schiaparelli Pink. New Wave pink. Cool save pink. Vis-a-vis, toe to toe. A bold play. A new... Read more
Posted on 10 October 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
How To Wear A Baseball Cap, Part 2
How to Wear A Baseball Cap, Part Two. A comprehensive style series on how best to wear a baseball cap in your fifties. Step 1: Put it on your head. Step 2: Enjo... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
OUTFIT POST: Tall Socks, Super High Tops
SUPER HIGH ME: pairing tall socks and high tops with a long sweater for a casual look. Seattle spring means you wanna look fresh and spring-y but still need to... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FTFW: How To Wear A Baseball Cap, Part 1
FASHION TIPS FOR WINNERS. TIP: How To Wear A Baseball Cap, Part 1. 1) Put it on your head. Arguably a fashion statement, baseball caps have of course been aroun... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Woman's Dress
The detail of this dress is a lot like me: bright, cheerful, perhaps a tad too loud, worn and a bit flawed because of it. It a wonderful frock made from stiff... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2017 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
CITIZEN SHOPS: 5 Ways to #SHOPTHECITIZEN This Holiday Season
BLOOM TOWN: we've been busy as bees working on building our online shops, yes you read that right- S-H-O-P-S. As in more than the one. More than just two. Read more
Posted on 28 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
THE DETAILS: Flapper Femme
BLOG IS IN THE DETAILS: sometimes your outfit goes to eleven due to a single, stand-out element. I've found that the right accessory in the right place at the... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
OUTFIT POST: What I Wore Last Summer
DRESSED TO EXPRESS: Let's be honest, I haven't been wearing many outfits worth documenting. Unless you folks want to see me in gardening grub and housecoats... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Citizen 2.2
It's been a while, you. While I'd been MEANING to write, everyday there was just something else to do. And I'm not too sure I had any chat of interest. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
HOW SHE WORE IT: Funky Upcylced Vintage Rose Cameo Cuff
STILL BLOOMING: This woman ---> naturally elegant, warm and generous Patti. If there ever was a list of "must read" blogs for plus forty something ladies, he... Read more
Posted on 22 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
RADIO Silence
I'm going to keep this pithy: I haven't been there for YOU, lately. I've been um, well, my head space is someplace else. It hasn't been here. On the interwebs. Read more
Posted on 09 June 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE