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I lived in the Twin Cities for many years, and my decision to ask my friends from l’etoile magazine to put on an epic bash for the premiere episode stemmed from my love of the two cities — I feel like Minneapolis/St.Paul is where I really came into my own as a fashion designer. Not to mention, the fashion community here is so very supportive! I’ve got a lot to do today, so I’m just going to share a few of my favorite things about St. Paul! Hope to see you tonight!

The Cathedral of Saint Paul

I love to go here at night to see all the beautiful details of the sculptures featured in the cathedral’s architecture. There is always a new element to discover each and every time. Also, there is the most beautiful view of the city from every angle. I really do love Downtown St. Paul for its architecture, which is so amazingly maintained — it has a much more historic feel to it than downtown Minneapolis which, don’t get me wrong, I love too; it’s just that St. Paul has a very classic vibe to it that is different and wholey unique. We tend to take for granted the fact that we have two very different cities right next to each other — it’s a very cool thing!

Grand Old Day

This annual event is always a must-go for me. It’s a great time to get together with friends, wander the never-ending stretch of entertainment, laugh, and enjoy the carefree nature of the city. What impresses me the most it is that the whole festival is really such a community effort! From the art fair to the numerous live music stages to the local businesses that go above and beyond to make sure a good time is had by all — Grand Old Day is truly a neighborhood party (that everyone is invited to!). That kind of attitude is also what makes St. Paul especially cool. In my experience, the city has been a very welcoming place to visit.

St. Paul Art Crawl

There is something wonderful about experiencing an artist’s work in the personal environment in which it is created. The opportunity to interact with artists that specialize in different media, whom you may not normally have contact with is fantastic! I love to explore the beautiful old warehouse buildings and peek into the personal world of the artists.This event really speaks to the nature of the cultivation of the arts that is a part of the pulse of the Twin Cities. And Lowertown St. Paul (where the art crawl happens) is also just a really cool place to hang out. The Black Dog Cafe is great for a glass of wine, and the artists of the area are always coming and going, so it’s great people watching. Not to mention, the Farmer’s Market happens in Lowertown during the summer!

For more info on Thursday’s premiere party at Landmark Center click HERE