The Citizen Rosebud

The Citizen Rosebud Independent fashion. Sacramento style. The Citizen Rosebud is a personal style blog home-grown in Sacramento California by Bella Q. "Bloom madly" is the motto with an emphasis on personal expression over the latest trends, heavy on the vintage and thrift-store finds. Influenced by streetstyle and d.i.y. ethics, the Citizen is an original voice in online media sharing her love for local designers, creative re-mix and the blogging community.

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Eat My Arm Candy

May 17, 2013
Eat My Arm Candy

No calories. Yet DELICIOUS. So go ahead and binge on some arm candy. Arm Candy: See Through You: clear Lucite and blue polka dot vintage bangle Beaded and Needed: coral red glass beaded braceletMod Mother of Pearl: Black/Pearly Checkered bang...

Outfit Post: Go Ask Alice

May 15, 2013
Outfit Post: Go Ask Alice

I've received some wonderful gifts recently. One of the girls who run Atlas (the shop where I am selling a rack of my vintage) is a gorgeous, stylish creature named Crystal, and she paid me a high compliment when she described my style as "Sixties Meet...

Street Feet Product Review: Silver Linings

May 15, 2013
Street Feet Product Review: Silver Linings

Rainbows, Summer Skies, and Kicking Studded Sandals All Call For Silver Linings. Spring and summer season means I go sockless whenever and where ever possible, whether it be pump kicking, sandal wearing or walking across town in my sneaks. I won't...

Guest Post: I Love My Lemonade Life

May 14, 2013
Guest Post: I Love My Lemonade Life

+40 Fashion Blogger, and #SHOPSECONDHANDFIRST advocate, Debbie is part of the Rosebud CommunityHi!  I'm Debbie and Bella invited me to guest post today about my Lemonade Life.  "What's a Lemonade Life?" you might ask.   In a nutshell, ...

Gingham Khan

May 12, 2013
Gingham Khan

Gingham Khan: The Plaid That's Gonna Take Over the WorldIf you're afraid - don't do it. If you're doing it - don't be afraid!” ―Genghis KhanJust like Genghis Khan, Gingham Khan is taking over the world. I mean what feels more fresh + wholesom...

Mother, Daughter, Karina Dresses

May 11, 2013
Mother, Daughter, Karina Dresses

Mother and Daughter. Recently my mom paid a visit to the Pacific Northwest. We've been having a blast together, hanging out, catching up, and me showing her my stomping grounds here in the Emerald City. As a Mother's Day gift, I gave her something she'...

SECONDHAND FIRST: Mother/Daughter Edition

May 10, 2013
SECONDHAND FIRST: Mother/Daughter Edition

Two wonderfully stylish women on my blog roll, just so happen to be mother and daughter. They are the delightful Ariane and Izzy, both residing in Quebec, Canada.  Each could be the posterchild for wild, colorful street style.  Not only do th...

Shoe Shine: Summer Kicks

May 8, 2013
Shoe Shine: Summer Kicks


Share YOUR stellar summer kicks!

I'm wearing a summer bright, white patent leather pair of Laura Ashley Mary Janes, similar to the flats I wore as a kid to Sabbath school. Turns out they are probably children's shoes, lol. My feet are pretty small. I loved wearing these...

e-Shakti Dress Review: Nautical Ought-ical

May 6, 2013
e-Shakti Dress Review: Nautical Ought-ical

eShakti is a dress brand that I'm aware of because other bloggers are writing about them. This is proof that fashion blogger buzz works, and I've long admired their vintage-inspired day dresses, available online.  Last year, I found a cache of eSh...

Thank You

May 6, 2013
Thank You