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.

Web Site: http://www.thecitizenrosebud.com


My Life in Neutral

Sep 10, 2011
My Life in Neutral

Lordy kittens, my life is anything but- so perhaps that is why I've been craving the cooler-than-school hues of bloodless beiges and browns. I need to get my bearings, and transitioning into Fall usually makes the colors of camel, tan and ecru an easy ...

Hometown

Sep 8, 2011
Hometown

In your mind's eye, how do you remember YOUR hometown?Memory lane can be a two-way street. 

LIVE(stream) from New York!

Sep 6, 2011
LIVE(stream) from New York!

YOU couldn't make it to New York? Well, don't feel left out! Here's a livestream of the event. Enjoy!                  Watch live streaming video from ifbconference at...

outfit post: Pomba Gira

Sep 5, 2011
outfit post: Pomba Gira

"From cicadas and stones, words want to be born.But the poet lives alone in a corridor of moons."-Hilda Hilst Wearing my new 2ETN red/black necklace, from the festival collectionGirl of the Crossroads: This time in my life has presented itself with so...

Funny Business

Sep 4, 2011
Funny Business

What was my life before my iPhone? iDunno. Seriously, I haven't a clue. The above shots were taken by me of me on that little indispensable hand-held device that I now take with me everywhere.  And I now use for everything: calender, alarm clock, ...

outfit post: Skirt as Dress

Sep 3, 2011
outfit post: Skirt as Dress

The last time I wore this spotty number was last March. You can peek at it HERE. It is a vintage rayon tiered skirt that I converted into a sundress. By converted I mean I hand-sewed darts where my boobs go, so it is slightly fitted on top while bein...

Hats Have More Fun

Sep 1, 2011
Hats Have More Fun

Bella and the BFF: Hats of to YOU! Life is just more fun when you're wearing a hat.  Happy Friday, folks!  Today, I'm having a special sale so if you're in Sacramento come on by between noon and 6 pm and shop the Citizen! I'm off...

Blogger Meet-up: The Style Confessions

Sep 1, 2011
Blogger Meet-up: The Style Confessions

Heather Fonseca of Style Confessions is blooming madly in a Citizen vintage sundress. See this beauty? That is L.A. based doll designer, and blogger of Style Confessions, Heather Fonseca wearing a Citizen Rosebud vintage sundress. I had the IMMENSE P...

outfit post: Lady Be Good

Aug 29, 2011
outfit post: Lady Be Good

 Old Timey Limey.    Dixieland on the Delta.    She Wore Seersucker in Sacramento.      You name it, and I sang it.  The last days of August have me wearing the last of my summer wardrobe. I...

outfit post: Overall, A Good Day

Aug 27, 2011
outfit post: Overall, A Good Day

 Some days are just solid. Nothing too extraordinary, but not dull either. This was one of those days and I dressed appropriately. It's hot, hot, summertime hot in Sacramento. August is doing the usual prep for our annual and predictable "India...