Why Streets of St. Paul?

I love St. Paul.

When I first thought of starting a blog, I was going to have a street fashion blog, showing people on the streets of St. Paul who showed their own sense of style.  All kinds of people, with all kinds of style.

Then I realized I needed some context.  When I started to look at our city with the eyes of a tourist, I noticed some places that I've always loved, like the rowhouses at the corner of Nina and Laurel.  I've always fantasized about living in that tower.  Who hasn't?

Hiawatha?  This statue is at the corner of Summit and Western, but there's something similar at Como.  The same?  I'll find out.

Lest you think all the sites are in Cathedral Hill, here is a spot on St. Clair and Snelling.  An old theatre converted into a dance studio.  I'll post a photo soon of the marquis, which they use to congratulate people who have wedding dances there.

 

And my first photo of St. Paul street fashion.  This young woman was waiting for a bus on the corner of Ford Parkway and Cleveland at the end of April, on a sunny day that was still just a bit chilly.  Look at her bright yellow purse and bright green top, her boots, her wonderful red hair and friendly smile.  She's not fancy, not a hipster, but a lovely young person with a sense of style and fun.  When I asked if I could take her picture, she was happy to oblige.

I'll keep taking pictures of people and places and add a little commentary now and then.  Part St. Paul Travelogue, part St. Paul Street Fashion, and a few thoughts, not too heavy, on the general state of things.