After spending 2 years living on the rugged coast of Northeastern Scotland, a job now takes us to Fairbanks Alaska. Originally from Oregon, I am a writer, a mother, an aspiring frontier woman, a nostalgia junkie, and a book addict. I call myself a trailer wife, which refers to the state of a person (most often a woman) who is caught up in the professional trajectory of their spouse. This blog will chronicle my journey between two places I never, ever, imagined I'd call home.
I know that slingbacks and open-toed stilettos are beginning to take over every shoe counter in the lower 48, ready for spring pedicures and beach romps... but it is still decidedly winter in Fairbanks. Even thinking about flips flops makes my feet hurt. What I really long for right now is BOOTS. Because in a place like Alaska, a good pair of boots is as necessary as engine warmers and fur-lined head wear. Granted, the selection of boots I've seen around these parts isn't exactly what you'd call fashion-forward (see here, here and here), but the fact stands.
So here is a boot round up of all the Alaskan-approved-practical-but-saucy styles I am dying to own, and in no way can afford. Instead, I am saving up, and as soon as I hit my New Years Resolution weight loss goal (probably by my birthday, if I'm lucky) I'm going to pull the trigger.
3 comments:
I like the Donald Pilner's best! -H
I'm with the Teva's!
K.
I'm liking the Army-Navy store Bunny Boots. (I'm actually working on a piece about them right now!)
In Alaska, it's all about the treads. As cute as they are, those middle three choices and perhaps the last one might night keep you upright on a walk from the parking lot to Barnes and Noble on an icy day. Why not add a lovely pair of neon yellow YakTrax to the La Canadiennes?
When I first got here, I thought I was stuck with my LL Bean Duck Boots until a fashion forward friend introduced me to Keens. Although some of their sandals are downright ugly, they make some cute boots with AMAZING treads that work well on snow and ice. I've got my eye on the Keen Winthrops...
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