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• Four + Twenty

  

  "I don't know which to prefer- the beauty of inflections, the beauty of innuendos, the blackbird whistling, or just after." -Wallace StevensBallard Blackbirds... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Sactownies: Get Ready to LAUNCH!

  

  If I were in Sacramento, I would clear my schedule and make room for this: LAUNCH Sacramento 2012 has arrived! LAUNCH is "an annual celebration of music, art,... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CELEBRATE: Frock + Roll

  

  Future Frockstars: Best Fashion Collage Ever (Collage Credit: Misfit Sarah, Misfits Vintage)"It’s a new era in fashion- there are no rules. Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blooming with Helga, the FINALE

  

  So my Portland adventure has come to an end. In it, I got to follow a dream, which was to meet face to face someone I most admire, and make some wonderful new... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blooming with Helga, Part 2

  

  : When Bloggers MeetLast post, I left you on a cliffhanger- I recently made a pilgrimage to Portland, Oregon, to meet the vint-tastic fashion blogger from New... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blooming with Helga, Part 1

  

  Recently I enjoyed a little adventure that took me to another town, and a bit out of my comfort zone. I hinted about it last week here on the blog, and for thos... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit Post: My Huckleberry Friend

  

  I've been eyeing this dress all summer. It was a limited edition run, so when my size sold out, I was disappointed but not all that surprised. It was a perfect... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• CITIZEN LOVES: Over 50 Feeling 40

  

  Pam Lutrell's Over 50 Feeling 40 was one of the first handful of blogs I found when I began my search for +40 bloggers back in late 2010. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2012 LIFESTYLE

• +40 Blogroll: New For July

  

  From what began as a quiet list of 25 bloggers posted back in February 2011, is now nearing a resounding 200 count. That would by month's end there will be... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit Post: Aztec Polka Dot

  

  What has two thumbs and is black and white + red all over? This girl right here.You're observing my last days as a red-head. By the time you read this, I will... Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Celebrate

  

  Happy Fourth of July to my fellow Yanks! I'm thinking of dressing up in head to toe gingham (in red white and blue, of course) and seeking out some fireworks an... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pattern Play: 6 Simple Tips for Wearing Mixed Prints

  

  If you're a regular reader of the Citizen, you're probably aware that I am a big fan of wearing mixed prints. Early blog attempts can be seen HERE, HERE and... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit Post: Summer Sweater

  

  I'm going to come out and say it: this outfit doesn't feel like "me." As I adjust to different summer conditions than I'm used to, (going from sunny California... Read more

  Posted on 29 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Blue Skies, White Clouds + Links Ala Mode

  

  I'm going to declare it outright: I am officially in love with Seattle. More specifically Ballard and its near-by districts. As is my way, I'll often explore a... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit Post: Españolas De Flores

  

  Don't tell Sacramento, but guess who's the inspiration behind my outfit today? (Hint: the reigna in Spain-a flies mainly on a plane, ah) From London to Berlin t... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Art Glass Necklace + Advanced Style Pow

  

  When I stepped inside a little charity shop in Old Ballard for the first time, I didn't have a lot of time. I was early for a job interview, but couldn't... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Guest Post: Style Clarity

  

  Style Clarity is an online resource for women looking for assistance in shaping up their wardrobes. Bianca Chesimard is one of the forces behind this wardrobe... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Que Sera, Sara

  

  I've been following Sara's vintage fashion blog for 3 years now! She was a wee Finnish 12 year old girlie when I "found" her. Now she's grown into a lovely youn... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Happy As A Clam

  

  Feeling happy as a clam in these new Clam-shell Round Flip-up shades c/o AOSAP(available in red, black and tortoise-shell) Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2012 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Picture Perfect: Concrete + Jungle

  

  Concrete + Jungle: Seattle Paradise (iPhoto Credits: Bella Q)Peony for Your Thoughts? Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2012 SELF EXPRESSION