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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Bloom in June
Already, it's June. This year is rushing past me; does it feel the same way for you? If you haven't been keeping up with the ebb + flow of my little tidepool,... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Mi Corizon
I am inspired by many things-fashion history, fashion magazines, beautiful poetry, blooming flowers, and... bloggers. When I spied this beautiful vintage dress... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Product Review: United Styles
When I was asked to review unitedstyles, I jumped at the chance. It's an interesting concept in where you can choose a design and customize it to your... Read more
Posted on 28 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Creature Comforts
creature comforts (noun, plural): material things or luxuries that help to provide for one's bodily comfort.Our body has this defect that, the more it is... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Forty, Fifty, Fabulous: Blogs Roll, YOU Rock
The list on the +40 Blogroll has exploded! If you haven't checked it out lately, please do, there are so many new and wonderful ladies (and one gent!) on the... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: Suburban Jungle
More urbane than urban is my latest play of flora and fauna. I love mixing it the way Mother Nature does - with florals + animal prints. You can see some... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Neon Tribal
Earlier this week you saw the shoes. Now see the outfit. Behold, the 'Bud rocking it tribal style and making it modern with fresh pops of neon. Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
My Blue Suede Shoes
I'm feeling more inspired by nature than Elvis when I step out in my newest shoe crush, my DV for Dolce Vita "Roja" booties, plucked from the shelves at Nordsto... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit Post: My Sunday Best
Navy and White polka dots make a good Sunday, better. (Photos: Bella Q)There are some days when nothing looks better to me the crisp, chic tones of navy blue an... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Stylish Traveller
Taking the train, arriving in style. (Photo + text credits: Keri Wood) Tough, tailored and trendy. The tough and trendy look of ripped leggings and pirate... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
A Blogger's Reflection + IFB Links Ala Mode
You know you're a fashion blogger when the dressing room = photo booth + the iPhone is your right hand man.It's not normal to feel comfortable snapping photos o... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Rosebud, Rosebud
Sacramento Rosebud. This photo was taken last summer, inside the Thinkhouse Collective. I had just moved the Citizen HQ into the Thinkhouse, and was enjoying th... Read more
Posted on 10 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
Cinema Verite: The Film of Tomorrow
"The film of tomorrow will look like the person who made it."-Francois Truffaut In Reel Life: Do you dress like you're the star in your own movie? Read more
Posted on 09 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Leopard, Sperrys, Shades + a Skateboard
What has two thumbs, leopard print, Sperry Top-Siders, shades, a hat, rides a skateboard, and somehow can pull off the look as stylish without even trying? Read more
Posted on 08 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Social as a Butterfly, Busy as a Bee
Click HERE to enter the Karina Dress GIVE AWAY- Winner is announced Thursday, May 10thHappy Monday, peeps!I've been a busy little rosebud, doing all sorts of... Read more
Posted on 07 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Picture Perfect: A Rock + A Hard Spot
Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. -Ralph Waldo Read more
Posted on 06 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Your Little Red Dress
When in doubt, wear red. -Bill Blass "Red is the color of fire and blood, so it is associated with energy, war, danger, strength, power, determination as well a... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2012 FASHION -
Bella Blooms (A Karina Dress Review)
Spring has sprung in the Pacific Northwest-landia, and I have been itching to wear my newest frock from Karina Dresses. This one, is a fetching number in black... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
May-Day. Hello You.
Today is the first of May, and this is my 620th post.I've been blogging as the Citizen Rosebud for about 4 years. You can read my very first post (on... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Picture Perfect: Blue Diamonds, Red Tulip
Blue Diamonds, Red Tulip (Photo Credit: Bella Q)Taken with an iPhone. You can see more of my street-shot pics on Instagram: @rosebudzYou can also view my... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2012 LIFESTYLE