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
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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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A Thing for Spring?
Bursting with Blossom: Spring makes for seriously fun dress ups attempts. Spring is my favorite season, especially this time of year. Read more
Posted on 27 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Quick Change: Dress for Success
Dollar for dollar, choosing well made, long lasting garments gives you the best style bang for your buck. With less than 15 minutes to get dressed and out the... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
#SECONDHANDFIRST: Cool.
The smug look on my face is probably from the fact I was feeling super smart and clever in my 100% SECONDHANDFIRST outfit. I can't say that it was ALL... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Fresh Picks of the Week: Green + Gold
Citizen Rosebud Vintage: Fresh Picks for Fine Folks Oh I've been busy as a leprechaun, posing in front of the camera, and listing some of my best frocks and... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
MIND THE MUSIC: Birds of a Feather
Watch tha' Birdie (image source) It's been said, that birds of a feather, FUNK together. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
MIND THE MUSIC: Give Me Chocolate
Heavy Metal, Lite: Baby Metal wants Chocolate. "Somewhere in Norway there is a metal-head in corpse paint standing in a forest crying tears of blood. Read more
Posted on 19 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Outfit: Belles, Tattered Skies
The Art of Dressing for Life: Wear what you love love love, and artfully live. The outfit is perhaps a bit ordinary, nothing that shouts "fashion" or "art", or... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
SECONDHANDFIRST: Mellicia Marx, Poplin Style
In 5th grade all I wanted was a pair of Guess jeans. I saved and saved and after months of saving I finally had enough money to bike to Macy’s and buy a pair. Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mind the Music: Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley (Golden Shoes)
This is the next installment of our new culture feature, mid-week: Mind the Music. Each Wednesday, we'll be posting some great tunes to get your toes tapping,... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
#SHOESHINE: Golden Girls
I'm not talking about THESE Golden Girls: I'm talking about this one: And that one: Because when it comes to woman who shine, metaphorically and literally, it i... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
The Selfie
. Word of the year. Well last year, anyways. And a social media rite of passage. Most of you have done it. At least once. By now, everyone and their mother... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
#SECONDHANDFIRST, Second Year
Last year, I invited you to join me to take the pledge and shop SECONDHAND FIRST. Many of you have been doing just that for many years already- and it was just ... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Sparkle and Shine
People are like stained glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
20 on +40: The Gentlemen's Edition
20 on +40 :The Gentlemen's Edition Note: To showcase the wide appeal of +40 bloggers that goes beyond their own age-group, I'm starting a new blog feature, the... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
SECONDHAND FIRST: Link-up + Express Yourself
We've already featured Becky and her shop already last year, but Pink Cheetah Vintage deserves a return visit. Becky's always got a fresh crop of colorful and... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mind the Music: African Royals
"We don't care, we aren't caught up in your love affair" Now when a pop-tune pops, it can break out all over the planet. I've been loving the myriad of covers... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC -
The Lookout: The Grommet + Celeste Stein Tights
Recently I signed up for the Grommet, a cool shopping website that highlights unique products made by up and coming small businesses. Read more
Posted on 23 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Secondhand First: Wall Flower
I'm been a bit of a wallflower lately, and haven't really been dressing up. It's hard to find incentive when all I'm doing is sticking close to home, working... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE -
Mind the Music: Meow Mix
I’ve found you’ve got to look back at the old things and see them in a new light -John Coltrane Introducing our new culture feature, mid-week: Mind the Music. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2014 ENTERTAINMENT, LIFESTYLE, MUSIC -
Be Marvelous
Sometimes I think you CAN judge a person by the shoes they choose to wear. And this month's #SHOESHINE offered up the tiniest little big epiphany for me: that... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE