Citizenrosebud

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• SUSTAINABLE SOUL: Chrome's Mobile Factory Tour

  

  Forged Rubber: 70 Years in the Making from Chrome Industries on Vimeo. RUBBER SOUL: Ya gotta love a company that looks to the past for innovations for the... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THIS IS 40: Sylvia of 40+ Style

  

  THIS IS 40. Here's some time tested proof that life is not over at forty. The forties come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Find the one that's right... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Our Shop's Got Smarts: Putting It All up on eBay

  

  THE CITIZEN ON EBAY: while we've been selling very casually on eBay since 2009, in just the last two months, have we been serious about setting up a storefront... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST ™ Get Preloved

  

  I've been a big fan of this company from Canada for many years now, since my stint as shop girl for an eco-friendly clothing shop in my Sac-town days. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• FLASHsale: Make a Wish in the Etsy Shop!

  

  FLASH SALE: You've got 24 hours to save some legal tender! For the next 24 hours, you can take 18% off any order of $10 or more in the Etsy shop. Offer valid... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST: Tips for Clothing Swaps

  

  Seattle-ite, +40 blogger, roller derby maven, vegan and unofficial #SECONDHANDFIRST advocate, Jean is a pretty cool person all around, and a delight to know. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• MUST HAVE HATS: Hat Attack (the Patriot Edition)

  

  BASEBALL (caps), HOT DOG, APPLE PIE AND A CABERNET: what's more American than putting (or saying) something on (or off) the top of your head? Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Songs to an Empty Room

  

  Hello darlings. We'll be taking a bit of a blog breather. In recovery mode of bugs, and burn out. So no link-up this week. Or the next. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST™: Chrome Comes to Seattle

  

  The arrival of Chrome Industries to Seattle seems so natural. I couldn't think of a better fit for this mobile, eco-conscious and active city than the products... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Outfit Post: Visible in Velvet

  

  Sometimes, all you need to feel remarkable, is a singular stand-out piece. And this vintage velvet coat was just the ticket. When they say "they don't make 'em... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST ™: The 90s, the First Time

  

  Secondhand Rose, 1989: Bella, age 22, still loving her secondhand stripes. The style: thrift store chic. The decade: the 1990s. And, I was there. The FIRST time. Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mind the Music: Los Bustardos, Disney + the Western Work Shirt

  

  What does a horsey So-Cal social club, some killer vintage gingham and Walt Disney have in common? This shirt right here: Killer vintage 1950s gingham western... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THIS IS 40: Ty

  

  THIS IS 40. Here's some time tested proof that life is not over at forty. The forties come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes. Find the one that's right... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST ™: Deep Frye

  

  I don't remember a time when I wasn't a little crazy about Frye boots. They're boot branded classics, and their history, one of the oldest American leather good... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• THIS IS 40: Let's Do This!

  

  It's been exactly one year since I made an open call to women in their 40s (and beyond) who owned their personal style but weren't necessarily fashion blogger... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• SECONDHAND FIRST ™ : Link-Up + Personality of the Year

  

  Do you know this woman? All I know, is that she makes the top of every blog roll or list I can think of: best +40 blogger, best personal style blogger, best... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Mind the Music: Luna (Full Flower on Phinney)

  

  Today a Full Flower Moon. (Photo Source) Today, a full moon. In fact a "Full Flower Moon," which sounds very special to me. So in honor of our full flower,... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shiny, Happy Sheilas (Shoe Shine!)

  

  SHINE THAT #SECONDHANDFIRST. The vintage handbag and shoes remind me of Sheila, so it seems a fitting tribute to Sheila's amazing (and mustard yellow rocking)... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• #SECONDHANDFIRST: Triple Rose, a Penguin, a Hound Dog (and Link-Up!)

  

  #SECONDHANDFIRST: A Melange a Trois- enjoying a little rose on rose action. A BEAUTIFUL FIND: One major score recently was this mid century 1950s wool mens... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Kicking It, and #SHOESHINE Update

  

  What a treat for me personally, reading yesterday's post- Meg's interview of Sheila. A big thank-you goes out to Meghan, of Cirque du Frock for her numerous... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE