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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Mind the Music: Chicken in Corn
One string. Lots of chutzpah. I think the moral of the story is, that when you put your attentions on what you can do, rather than what you have, or don't... Read more
Posted on 06 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
ROSEBUD OF THE WEEK: Sarah, Undercover
SUPER BLOSSOM: Because she consistently goes for my favorite vintage pieces, and has purchased enough FRESH PICKS to fill a couple of small carry-ons; because... Read more
Posted on 02 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
OUTFIT POST: Visible in Vintage
BABE THE BLUE FOX: every once in a blue moon, you stumble onto a dress that seems perfect but not for you. This dress is one of those stumbles. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
ROSEBUD OF THE WEEK: Lovely Carelia
Just look at this gorgeous + vivacious woman! Perhaps it's no surprise that a personal style blogger has great style, but we're mesmerized by the chic and... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
SECONDHAND FIRST™: Meet the Mrs.
A BETTER HALF: it's funny how one thing can take so many different forms. For example, in your garden. You like roses? Isn't it wonderful to see the many... Read more
Posted on 18 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
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
