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.
MY BLOGS
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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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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 -
HOW SHE WORE IT: Vintage 1940s Rayon Ditzy Floral Dress
Blooming Madly: Mrs American Made rocks her Citizen Rosebud Fresh Pick! Made for Florals: Yeah, that's ethical fashion blogger extraordinaire rocking our vintag... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
PICTURE PERFECT: Fiesta Mama
MAMA Q: Recently my mamacita turned 75 and there was a big family fiesta thrown to celebrate. It was a colorful gathering of family, more family and childhood... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
POV: Somebody Else's Portrait
Bella Portrait by Anthony Rigano A million years ago, sometime in the mid '80s, I had become accustomed to various photographer types approaching me and asking... Read more
Posted on 05 May 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
EBAY AUCTION: Bananas
BANANAS: Cute may be in the eye of this beholder. As is weird. This 11 inch Kelly Toy doll seems to combine the best of both worlds: is it a baby in a banana... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
PICTURE PERFECT: The Sourface Portraits
THE SOURFACE PORTRAITS: Recently I was commissioned by some lovely ladies to take some pictures of them. Both, beautiful women; one is in her twenties, the othe... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
BEHIND THE SEAMS: Shots in the Studio
IT FIGURES: At the start of this year, the Citizens-of-Rosebud downsized and our studio and headquarters were moved into a smaller space. That meant coming up... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Good Hair Days: Crochet Skull Headband
THINKING CAPPED: Have I mentioned that I have been growing my hair out for over two decades? Yup! Right before my 30th birthday, I decided to shave my long and... Read more
Posted on 07 April 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
CLOTHES + CULTURE: The True Cost, the Movie
If you enjoy wearing clothes, you might need to see this film. THE TRUE COST is a documentary film that reveals the human and environmental impacts of the... Read more
Posted on 10 March 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
MONDAY MUSES: Education + Mrs Obama
"a truly strong, powerful man isn’t threatened by a strong, powerful woman. Instead, he's challenged by her, he's inspired by her, he is pleased to relate to he... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
POETRY IN MOTION: Chrysanthemum in Silk
Poetry in Korean Silk: a vintage Hanbok cropped jacket in Chrysanthemum Orange. SHOP NOW. Beside a Chrysanthemum For one chrysanthemum to bloom a nightingale ha... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FRANCIS FRIDAY: The Back End
FRANCIS SHOWING OFF HIS GOOD SIDE WHILE PERCHED ON THE SHOULDER. NEW YEAR + REAR VIEW: Friends this is likely the last Francis Friday. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2016 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
RESOLUTION: Old is the New Awesome
LOVE YOUR VINTAGE. As we say goodbye to the spectacle that was our 2015, let us make room for some special remembrances. We lost some great ones, but we gained... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FRANCIS FRIDAY: Francis the Dancer
GLAMOURAMA: I wish I had a winter ready coat as silky and stylish as Francis does! His fur has gotten glossy and thick, ready for a chilly winter. Read more
Posted on 18 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
FRANCIS FRIDAY: Kittenish
FAREWELL TO KITTENHOOD: Francis is now five months and is looking less and less kittenish and more and more like a bonafide cat-dude. Read more
Posted on 11 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
SECONDHAND FIRST | OUTFIT POST: New to Me
WHO (K)NEW: Some people are weirded out by wearing clothing that was previously worn by others, so vintage clothing holds little lure for them- after all, most... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2015 FASHION, LIFESTYLE
