- A historic place with an interesting (Easter) dress code
- My Easter outfit
- Top of the World Style linkup party 203
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A historic place with an interesting (Easter) dress code
My husband invited me to Easter Brunch at a historic place outside of town. It’s a pretty casual place in summer. It attracts many tourists because its on the National List of Historic Places in the US. Thus, think along the lines of athleisure wear. You can easily distinguish the locals from the tourists. The former wear long sleeves and pants, the latter shorts and tank tops at 60F (15.5oC).
Alaska tourists are called long sleeves by Alaskans. #dress4success Click To TweetIn spring and fall, the dirt parking lot is a mess due to snowmelt and the August rain season. Nevertheless, most Interior Alaskan women dress for Easter Brunch in spring clothing and high heeled strappy sandals. Yes, you can wear high heels in Alaska like in a city. And of course, the outfit must be clearly recognizable as one of the super chic spring trends. The easiest way to show off that the piece is new is to buy one of the spring dresses from Fred Meyers or Walmart, i.e. where everyone shops and has seen it on the hanger at the retailer.
In fall, the local guests wear hunting clothing and lace-up leather boots or the It Xtra Tuffs. Alaskans even wear these shoes at their wedding! At this time a year, most tourists are from Germany. A fun fact:
Did you know that from Fairbanks you can get faster to Frankfurt, Germany than to Washington, DC? #funfacts Click To Tweet
In winter, guests wear the usual Last Frontier outdoor clothing like heavy down parkas, Alaska jeans (i.e. 16 oz weight and flannel lining), wool shirts or sweaters, ducks or bunny boots. If by accident a tourist is at the place, you again can recognize them by their (polished) shoes and the kind of down coats. Of course, you can also distinguish them by what they eat. Tourists order salmon, Alaska king crabs, or reindeer. Alaskans get these dishes at any potluck where traditionally your friends bring food from what they had killed or collected. Thus, they order standard American food.
My Easter outfit
Yes, I went with two new items, a pair of trendy paperbag cut pants and a new belt. The belt is a gift my husband gave to me. He knows that I am crazy about belts. I found the denim booties when shopping on eBay.
203rd Top of the World Style linkup party
Welcome to another Top of the World Style linkup! Thanks for coming. The featured guests from last week’s party are:
Jill of Doused in Pink won the title Top of the World Style Winner. She showed how to wear a scarf in spring. It’s a great way of adding a pop of color and a polka dot scarf is an eternal classic.
The post that got the most clicks was Gail Hanlon’s post about her last year’s misses. Thus, she became the Top of the World OOTD Readers’ Fav. She blogs at Is This Mutton.
Jodie’s crayon colors wrap dress became my favorite. She blogs with her Mom Charlotte and Stepmom Nancy at Jodie’s Touch of Style. It just occurred me that Mother’s Day is twice as expensive for her. 😉
Congrats Ladies! Grab your award buttons.
See these awesome looks at the Top of the World Style #linkup party. #timelessstyle Click To TweetPhotos of me: G. Kramm
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Those baggy denim pants are fantastic on you Nicole. You look grand and elegant in this dark monochromatic look!
In my latest post I talk a little bit about Michigan and its great lakes. =) Come check it out and join my Thursday Moda Linkup on Thursdays, too.
Thanks, Ada. =)
I saw some videos of my nieces in 57 degree weather, wearing bathing suits and playing in water. Made me laugh. I’m definitely adapted to florida life!
Honored to be the readers’ favourite! I love your posts on life in Alaska, Nicole. Your wide pants are very glamorous.Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!
I love the paperbag trousers! The belt looks great with them!
emma xxx
What an interesting place you went, Nicole. Love the pants, they are quite a statement, they look great on you
Nicole, it’s fun to learn a bit about Alaska from your posts! And that outfit is SO cute on you! I love the paperbag pants. It’s nice to see some variety in pants styles, isn’t it?
xx Darlene
I really love those glamorous pants and they look great with the heels. I love seeing the people in the background too watching you get your photo taken!! 🙂
Carrie
You look superb in that wide leg trouser 🙂
That looks like such an interesting place! lauren sparks
Thanks for the feature, Nicole. And luckily we don’t get each other gifts anymore…ha ha!!
XOOX
Jodie
Nicole, I love these pants on you! So chic!
Shelbee
What a fun time, i love the trousers you wore – have just taken charge of a similar style, albeit with stripes – so can’t wait to style them. Thanks for sharing and hosting the linkup – would love you to join #chicandstylish again. Jacqui Mummabstylish
Those wide leg paper bag pants are so cute on you and I love your belt! Thank you so much for the feature! Such a nice surprise this morning!
Jill
Those pants are really cool! I actually thought they were a skirt at first. Very classy look!
It was really interesting reading about the differences between the locals and the tourists. Have a great week.
x,Julie