The Citizen Rosebud

There's a December chill in the air now in Sactown, and I'm feeling it in my bones. Thank goodness for my bitchin' thrifted sweater collection! Me= snug as a bug in a rug.  Feeling snug makes me feel happy and appreciative and that reminds me-Dear...

This is probably the last of my bare legs you'll be seeing for a while- it is now officially cooler Fall weather here in Sactown. I wore this outfit last week, just as the weather was losing its summer feel, but still had enough heat to run around sans...

Susan Tiner explores her style in her personal style blog, Style Made By Hand.I'd like to introduce you to one of my November sponsors. Meet Susan, who blogs her personal style blog, Style Made By Hand. You'll find her on my +40 Blogroll, and most like...

SUBTLE PAISLEY. Let me ramble a bit, friends, please indulge me. I've work hard all year to tightly edit my posts, so you can read them under 2 minutes. Yeah, I'm a thoughtful gal, but today I sort of want to loosen up, + just go with it. Maybe it's to...

Taking Africa With Me: Bella models two pieces from the Nakate Project's new Fall Collection.Their motto is a question: Where will you take Africa with you today? The Nakate Project is fashion meets philanthropy. I've mentioned the Nakate Project ...

I AM A WINNER! A few months ago, one of my sponsors, Karina Dresses, ran a contest on their Facebook page. They were looking to name their new blog. Lots of ladies turned in their ideas, and I did too. And you know what? My suggestion  won!Accordi...

Looking for a good fashion investment? Think cashmere.At last, cooler weather! While it's still sunny out, and fall weather is ridiculously mild in my part of Northern California, there is just enough chill in the air to merit a dragging out of sweater...

Are you a personal blogger, or a small business that loves shopping hand-mades, thrift shopping + vintage as much as I do? I'm now accepting sponsors for December! If you're looking to reach a smart, savvy + discerning readership, you might be jus...

Only there was no fight. Saturday was the opening night for the Cuff's Naked Canvas art show, and I wanted to go check it out. So I did. It was a a cold evening, and I was stoked to be able to pull out one of my wool capes and a wool sweater to...

This Saturday marks the art opening for a special show at Cuffs. Cuffs, you may or may not know if arguably one of the sweetest boutiques in Sacramento, and lovely Lacadia, puts together monthly art shows for the walls of Cuffs. This month, she is cura...