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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November’s Second Sunday Market: Bloggers

Nov 9, 2011
November’s Second Sunday Market: Bloggers

Local-vores: MARK YOUR CALENDERS! This coming Sunday, we have a special event happening at the Fringe's open air market. Come November 13th, you'll get a chance to shop from a fashion BLOGGER'S closet! Specially selected for this event, were some ...

outfit post: The Best Thing in the World

Nov 7, 2011
outfit post: The Best Thing in the World

     Dude: There are some things           in life I can't control.     Me:   Like what? Needing sleep?      Dude: How much I miss y...

outfit post: Plaid Meet Mandarin

Nov 4, 2011
outfit post: Plaid Meet Mandarin

Brushing up on my Mandarin. Mixing an Chinese dragon print with classic Scottish plaid.I do love mixing prints. I had been waiting ALLLLL season to wear this major score- a vintage Pierre Cardin wool plaid blazer in PERFECT condition. While we are just...

Closet Candy- Pops Up at Article Consignment

Nov 4, 2011
Closet Candy- Pops Up at Article Consignment

Lisa, the sweetheart behind VIP Closet Candy is going to sweeten up your wardrobe. A Sacramento stylist, Lisa Kennedy Watrous opening her first "Pop Up Shop" inside Article Consignment.  Saturday is the launch of Closet Candy and they are celebrat...

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT: Bloggers Over 40

Nov 3, 2011
CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT: Bloggers Over 40

You are not invisible-YOU are beautiful Last February, I post a blogroll about 20 in number.  You see, I'd been blogging for a couple of years and felt the "odd man out," being almost twice the age as many of my fellow blogger buddies. I wanted to...

PINK SPARKLE KRAZY- Uptown Fashion Night

Nov 1, 2011
PINK SPARKLE KRAZY- Uptown Fashion Night

According to Sacramento's Indie fashion's "godmother," Mary Kawano, a neighborhood that is often overlooked for its fashion sense is Uptown. Well, Kawano, aka Krazy Mary, is about to change all that.All About Mary: Mary Kawano and friends are about to ...

November Sponsors

Nov 1, 2011
November Sponsors

It's official! November marks the 3 year anniversary of this blog, AND it is also the month in which I officially accepted sponsorships for the Citizen Rosebud. So without further ado, let me share with you the lovely people and businesses who now spon...

Dia De Los Muertos: The photography of Raoul Ortega

Oct 29, 2011
Dia De Los Muertos: The photography of Raoul Ortega

"Oh voyagers, oh seamen, You who came to port, and you whose bodieswill suffer the trial and tribulations of the seaOr whatever event. This is your real destination...Not farewell. But fare forward."    -T.S. Eliot, The Dry SalvagesThis is a ...

outfit post: Call of the Wild

Oct 27, 2011
outfit post: Call of the Wild

Hello friends! Today's outfit is a bit unusual for me in that I am NOT mixing prints. For once I'm dressing it straight- with one pattern only and for today it is the always stylish and perfect for Fall, the ANIMAL PRINT. The inspiration was my re...

CITIZEN sponsor: Fringe

Oct 26, 2011
CITIZEN sponsor: Fringe

As you may or may not have noticed, as of this month, the Citizen Rosebud finally and officially opened this blog to sponsors. One of the very first to respond to this invite was Audrey Wells, the proprietress of the Fringe. Audrey and I share som...