Yesterday I got to go to the Arctic Thunder air show, which is one of my favorite things to do all year. Ever since I was a little kid I've wanted to fly jets off of aircraft carriers. Will I ever do it in this lifetime? I'm not sure! I guess it depends on where my life goes. I sure do want to fly at some point though. As a self respecting Alaskan woman, I certainly want to get my private pilots license at least.
The show was really wonderful. They had a missing man formation fly by for the crew of the C-17 that died Wednesday on Elmendorf. The C-17 on display had memorial pictures of the four crewmembers, and people were bringing flowers. It was really heartbreaking. I can't imagine being the pilots in the show, flying over the site of the wreck all day. That would be really hard to see.
jacket/empyre via zumiez :: tshirt/old(from a flight shop) :: skirt/thrifted :: shoes/kensiegirl
It was impossible for me to resist wearing a military inspired outfit to the air show. Usually my more military outfits are Navy-related, but I just got this jacket and thought I'd go for a more army look this time. My choice of footwear wasn't the best, though, for walking probably miles around the tarmac. I thought maybe I'd be fine, but by the end of the day I was aching for bare feet. I was too proud to take them off and walk around bare footed though. I was wishing I was one of those folks who brought a folding chair to sit down on. I opted for sitting on the tarmac to rest my feets. Cotton candy and a reindeer hot dot helped too. It actually turned out to be a pretty great day for the show. There were still quite a few clouds, but it didn't rain and it was really quite toasty out. Okay, it was probably in the high sixties, but man was I roasting! Maybe it was muggy or something. Either way, I didn't get to use my new jacket or the umbrella I bought yesterday morning because my computer told me it was going to rain all day. I guess you can't trust technology for everything.
So, if you guys remember a few weeks ago I was talking about getting a jacket, and the one I liked finally came back in stock (and on sale!) so I broke down and got it. I absolutely love it, it's perfect. Just the right weight, the right kind of fabric, pockets, great color. I'm super pleased.
And I wanted to mention, since a bunch of people commented on my vest/dress thing yesterday, that vest/dress is actually the dress I wore in this post. If you remember, it was slightly too tight around the bust (an unusual problem for me, haha), but I love the print of the dress, so I just unbuttoned it all the way and wore it over my other dress. I actually like it way better than the way it was as just a dress.
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The shoes may not have been the smartest for all of that walking, but they sure do look fantastic with the rest of the outfit.
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great outfit, love the army greens & eagle shirt! :) that skirt is adorable
Oooh, we have an air show every summer too. You can't even talk because the planes are so loud! Usually when I'm wearing heels, you can bet I'm ripping them off and running around barefoot - hehe! Love this outfit.
Yeah, I too was roasting yesterday when we were in Big Lake and then Palmer! All this rain, then the temp rises=MUGGY!
Super cute choice of outfit! Very appropo for the air show.
Love your outfit- the tee is my favorite part.
love the whole outfit, everything works perfectly together!
haha, I did the same thing last year only I wasn't at an airshow...we were meant to be going shopping but my dad decided to turn it into a country walk instead. I had to go barefoot in the end as I got some really bad blisters, not nice! :D nice
xx
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This outfit is awesome. I like how you went with the whole aviator theme. You look bad-ass, girl :)
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Sounds cool. I've always wanted to go to an air show.
That outfit is AWESOME.
I love the eagle shirt =X
It's so antique-ish
Yasmeen
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your hair looks fantastic! i loovee it! and the light here is so pretty, kind of hazy :)
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Love the whole look!
Very nice look! Cool shades!
The air show sounds awesome.
Christy of http://dressrehearsel.blogspot.com/
i LOVE this outfit!!! totally something i would wear! cute cute.
i really adore that shirt. the whole look is great, but that shirt is just soooo cool!
LOVE your skirt!! can i ask where you got it from? Love the sunglasses too :) x
The olive green looks great on you, especially with the red hair! It's always fun to dress up along the theme of an event. I love air shows, I secretly always hoped to be a fighter pilot when I was little. One of the things I loved when living on base was seeing them practice. And my dad used to take me onto the planes to explore. Loved it!
Love the tee and the army get up. Very cool! Daisy Dayz Home
This is awesome, I love dressing to a theme! Shame about the shoes, they look great!
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I LOVE YOUR HAIR!
diggin the military inspired theme. and it would be so awesome if you got your pilot's license. i feel semi-inclined just because my name's amelia! haha but i don't know if i have the courage. but you totally should!
Love the military inspired look! You look fabulous as always! Love the shoes, too bad they weren't the best on your feet, but they look wonderful!
xoxo
Jaz
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Love those shoes!
You are stronger than I for braving the day in those heels. It is so sad when you have to change an outfit due to sore feet!
Oh, I heard about that plane crash. So sad. I hate hearing about that stuff happening. Especially since my boyfriend is a pilot! Anyway, very cute outfit, ma'am. But there is no way I would wear heels to an airshow. I went to the one in Kingsville, Texas this year and wore flip flops, and my feet were killing me after being on them all day. :P
It's been awhile since I've seen someone wear so much pine green. I enjoyed it. Thanks :)
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this is really nice! i've never been to an airshow, but i can sometimes see them from my office window if i am there on the weekend...
veryy armyy look :)) !! adore ur skirt :) n tat tee reallyyy match the whole outfit!!
xoxo
You look great, as always!
That would be really hard to see.
I've always had the same dream of flying a plane since I was a kid! Having just returned from the optometrist with still 20/20 at 27, I'm pretty stinkin' pleased! My dream may come true!
I saw a Winnebago yesterday and totally thought of you. Not as pretty as yours, for sure. I'm so excited for your trip!
You know what I've always loved about your blog in the near year I've been reading it? That you pull off so many great looks for clothes that I would literally walk by without a thought of thinking to be nice. you make everything so charming.
p.s. I hear you about not wanting to pay the amount to get the engine transferred for veggie/peanut oil instead. Well I am sure you'll still have great adventures with your winnie!
your outfit is amazing! love the theme!
love,
-Y
I wish high 60s was as hot as it got here. Hot for us is about 98.
this outfit is soooooooo awesome! that khaki skirt is my fave. fantastic styling!
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I was there.
One of these days I'm going to run into you, and it is going to be weird. Mostly for me.
p.s. nice jacket
You look adorable in green..love redheads wearing this color, hehe!
And the boots are gorgeous with the skirt!
Diana
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