Oliveo white leather skirt, Brooke Brothers sweater, Puma silver sneakers, statement necklace, and T. Tahari scuba jacket (all own)

Black carbon in the Arctic

A discussion of black carbon in the Arctic, its natural and anthropogenic sources, and impacts on weather, health, environment plus the lotd in all neutrals

Daylight saving time is weird when you have 84 White Nights

Discusion of the benefits of daylight saving time, why they fail in high latitudes, life with white nights and dark days, plus two Alaska spring outfits

Smoky quartz necklace and earings, Hermes H-buckle, unbranded belt, Coolibar top, Escada denim booties, Hermes collier de chien bangle, Tahari glencheck blazer (all own) and flared jeans c/o Femme Luxe

What to wear in Alaska in February (Lookbook)

Contents What is the weather in Interior Alaska in February? Weather vs. climate What to pack when visiting Interior Alaska in February Outfit ideas what to wear in Interior Alaska…

Talbots floral print skirt, Michael Kors orange patent leather cork wedges, statement garnet necklace and bracelet, Hermes collier de chien leather band, Paloma Picasso sunglasses, enamel and jade buckle belt, and "Love to Dance" graphic T-shirt (all own)

Is air pollution ok just because it’s wildfire caused?

Report about the air quality issue in Interior Alaska by wildfires and winter inversions and a new outfit inspiration

Fashion blogger Nicole of High Latitude Style posing in a bikini at minus 40 Fahrenheit at the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus entrance

See why 40 below was great for a bikini look

Origin of the Celsius and Fahrenheit scale and UAF's Nanook tradition of taking a photo in swimwear and 40 below freezing the only value the scales argee

GNW Luxe cashmere merino wool sweater, Gucci chain printed scarf, Max Mara orange skirt, GNW tight, smoky quartz bracelet, Söfft shearling booties and Hermes collier de chien cuff (all own)

See the great challenges of outfit photos in the Arctic

Dark days in Alaska make photography an art Taking outfit photos at this time a year at 64.8569° N, 147.8028° W is quite a challenge. Thus, we try to take…