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Thursday, January 19, 2012

outfit post: Floral Frenzy

The Citizen Rosebud in a Floral Frenzy
It was one of those rare grand days when almost everything goes right. You know the kind? When the traffic lights switch green as you ride up to the intersection, the morning sunlight shines a certain way, + your coffee shows up perfectly brewed. That day, I went into FRINGE, feeling foxy in my lovely vintage cotton dress acquired at Freestyle and my new Betsey Johnson floral thigh high socks (a thoughtful gift from my dear friends Tim & Linda of Martin Mattox!) and what did I find? Not one, but two, floral identical vintage sweaters in excellent condition, that suited my floral frenzy, on my nearly perfect day.

Blooming Madly: triple run in vintage floral and Betsey Johnson
As you may have surmised, I bought one of the sweaters. I just had to. It's warm. It's adorable. It matched my outfit. I had in fact, owned a very similar sweater YEARS ago, and a matching vintage '60's straw handbag. They are long gone and now I have the pleasure of wearing my new woolly floral cardigan that is in such a wonderful condition.


There's another at FRINGE just like it! So if anyone out there wants to match me... catch it while you can! There's a terrific selection of transitional sweaters and jackets, so go already! And get 10% off your purchase when you say "ROSEBUD" at check out.
Subtle Color: purples and greens find their way into all 3 floral prints making a subtle pattern cohesion.
Now Wearing: 
  • Vintage wool floral cardigan, FRINGE
  • Vintage cotton floral print dress, Freestyle
  • Vintage metallic dragon scale belt, thrifted
  • Betsey Johnson Mexicali thigh-highs, gifted
  • Favorite Wedges, Heart Clothing Boutique

31 comments:

Sara Kristiina said...

Hello there flower gal!
Adorable sweater, I like the whole look! :)

-Sara
autumn, coffee and inspiration

Shybiker said...

My attitude is we can't have too many flowers! You look great in these clothes.

Please may I? said...

Flower power indeed! You look blooming fantastic.

X x

Unknown said...

What a gorgeous sweater! Smart girl for snatching it up! Hugs pretty girl! ~Serene

Lisa Connolly said...

Love, Love, Love that sweater. What a great find! Enjoy the brightness it brings you.

Collette Osuna said...

What a great sweater!! Perfect to add to your floral collection of love:)

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Patti said...

Wonderful find! I think it's vintage 60's? A time when flowers were everywhere - and you look fab in them.

citizen rosebud said...

I think you're right, Patty, it's circa 1960's, one of my favorite fashion decade!

mary van note said...

super cute. the book you're holding is awesome!!

Unknown said...

you look like spring! Beautiful!!

Xo
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Unknown said...

You look like spring, Beautiful!

Xo
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mispapelicos said...

Nothing I like better than your outfit posts, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Belle you are the queen of mixing magic.
Could you add your look to our new facebook page???
besossssssssssssssss

A BRIT GREEK said...

oooh you floral fancy! Looking bloomin' darlin'!
x.o.x.o

Unknown said...

you are bloomin lovely in your rosie goods!

Fashnlvr said...

I love your floral fantasy here! Great dress and tights! I am really loving all the beautiful chandeliers hanging behind you too!
Enjoy your sweater! I love finding things like that!

theequinebovine said...

I saw this post this morning. I immediately went and put on floral. Then, I got super cheery. Thanks rosebud for great inspiration (as always, duh!)

Anonymous said...

You are a veritable bouquet!

Unknown said...

Kind of obsessed with your face in the first picture - mostly because it's awesome, and gave me a much needed giggle of release today. I'm digging your flower power going on. It's totally fantastic, and looks amazing on ya. Love to you!

SGRMSE. said...

super teeth! :D

The Closet Shopper said...

You go girl. You are rocking those flowers!

xo,
Tracy

Anonymous said...

How do you do that? You mix patterns/florals like nobody's business. Love your outfit and happy that you found some new cozy blooms to wear!
xLaura

Susan Tiner said...

Look at you, rocking those floral prints. The sweater is pretty and looks soft and warm. Your tights are great!

Kara Endres said...

Love it! I almost bought some floral tights like that- or could have been those exact socks.. can't remember. But I like the mix of florals in different sizes :) xx

JTWisdom said...

Hey Bella,

You are bursting with color, love the flowers in your sweater. I think your dress is really attractive too.

Style Eyes said...

Great outfit! I love floral patterns, even better lots of florals mixed together!

Laura Tenshi said...

I am crazy about your floral print sweater. The pastel colors are amazing.

Anonymous said...

Hi Bella!
I don't know of too many ladies who can pull off this look..except you! You have this vibe about you...free spirit...yea, that's it!
I also noticed your beautiful smile/teeth! Hubby is a dentist...I'm all about teeth!! :)

Anupriya DG said...

You're looking gorgeous in all your floral splendor!! <3

FASHION TALES said...

I love you in this outfit, showered in flowers. The floral knit is quite the retro and magical discovery. *Those Betsey Johnson stockings = smashing gift!

Stacey said...

So much floral! I love it! That cardi is a particularly smashing find.

doradadama said...

La bella Reina de las flores!
I love flower anything. I adorar your Betsy Johnson stockings and flower cardi combo.The snarly photo of you is my fave.
Besios