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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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


Bella Lemonade

May 3, 2013
Bella Lemonade

Happy Friday, lovelies!The above pictures have a theme in common, and not just that they were all taken on my iPhone. They showcase "ME" in my element. Literally, in my own front/backyard. I have taken my own adage to heart, and have chosen to "Bloom w...

Shoe Shine is Next Wednesday!

May 1, 2013
Shoe Shine is Next Wednesday!

Shoe Shine: Share the Kicks That Make YOU a Star. Don't forget that one week from today is Shoe Shine! Every second Wednesday of the month, we are going to link up to your favorite shoes. You can link up the shoes that make you feel like a super s...

Outfit Post: The Girl in the Mosaic

Apr 29, 2013
Outfit Post: The Girl in the Mosaic

Style Mosaic: Putting it All Together for an Artful Ensemble"Life imitates art far more than art imitates life." -Oscar Wilde Ah, the age old axiom: Life imitates art, imitating life. Today's outfit was inspired by a collage I recently made, which was ...

SECONDHAND FIRST: Do It

Apr 28, 2013
SECONDHAND FIRST: Do It

The Vixen. The Palace. The Lady. They ALL do it. Do YOU?Vix, Krista and Sara all took the pledge this year, to SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST. And you need to look no farther than their blogs to see the beauty and variety of a first rate, secondhand wardrobe. Y...

CITIZEN Sarah

Apr 26, 2013
CITIZEN Sarah

Are YOU a Citizen Rosebud?Perhaps it's too early to draw conclusions, but I've noticed a pattern about the people who've been buying Citizen Rosebud vintage. Without exception, they are creatives. A number of these citizens also happen to be writers. O...

Outfit Post: Peacock Plaid

Apr 25, 2013
Outfit Post: Peacock Plaid

Preen Queen: Bella Struts Her Stuff"For man, as for flower and beast and bird, the supreme triumph is to be most vividly, most perfectly alive." -David Hubert LawrenceThere's something about the color combination of deep blues and greens that sings to ...