La Rue: an introduction

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November 25, 2014

by Violet Cowdin

Hey dudes, it’s Violet. This is my very first blog on DNO, and I’m super excited to share it with you guys! I’m hoping a new post will be up every other Tuesday. As for the title, “la rue” means “street” in French.

 

By now you’ve probably guessed this is a street style blog, which means I snap photos of people with interesting style wherever I am, and sometimes even get a few words with them. Whether it’s at a hip coffee shop, my local bank or just when I’m walking down the street, I always keep my eye out for someone who has a stylish spark.

 

After overcoming the fear of approaching total strangers (I do photograph people I know, too) I found that everyone is inspired by someone or something in the way they dress. The whole point of this blog is to show you how style is a huge part of our lives, and everyone, whether they know it or not, has their own personal sense of style. Hopefully I can inspire my readers to recognize and embrace their own style.

 

Zac Jurden, member of "She's a Keeper", sips some coffee at Broadway cafe in Westport. Zac describes his style as "clean" and "borderline formal".
Zac Jurden, member of  the band She’s A Keeper, sips some coffee at Broadway Cafe in Westport. Zac describes his style as “clean” and “borderline formal.”
St. Teresa's Senior, Willa Knight, talks on her phone during First Fridays in the Crossroads. She says she mostly shops at "thrift stores and urban outfitters".
St. Teresa’s senior Willa Knight talks on her phone during First Fridays in the Crossroads. She says she mostly shops at “thrift stores and Urban Outfitters.”
Pembroke Hill Sophomore, Olive Honan, leans against a wall during First Fridays in the crossroads. Olive shows off her rad accessories with her mismatched Doc Martens and classy cat-eye glasses.
Pembroke Hill sophomore Olive Honan leans against a wall during First Fridays in the Crossroads. Olive shows off her rad accessories with her mismatched Doc Martens and classy cat-eye glasses.
Two young women show off their style at First Fridays in the crossroads.
Two young women show off their style at First Fridays in the Crossroads. I absolutely love the tall knee socks and floppy hat.
Zack, a Canadian resident who was spotted in Broadway Cafe,, says that his "affinity for music and culture from the fifties and sixties" inspires his everyday style.
Zack, a Canadian resident who was spotted in Broadway Cafe, says that his “affinity for music and culture from the fifties and sixties” inspires his everyday style.