Fashion alert: Murkowski blooms with florals, pearls

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) spoke on the Senate floor for 20 minutes Monday about the need for increased U.S. participation in the multilateral Arctic Council. 

But for many observers, the most memorable thing about her speech was her intensely floral fashion.

In a sure sign that spring has sprung in the Arctic Circle, Murkowski ditched her typical uniform of a solid-colored blazer, scoop-necked blouse and trousers.

Instead, she opted for a short-sleeved, full-skirted dress, with what can only be described as a seriously bold pattern of blue flowers on it — big flowers that looked as though Picasso could have painted them.

Alaskans, however, might have been vaguely reminded of another flower likely close to their heart: The arctic forget-me-not, Alaska’s state bloom. But forget-me-nots are baby blue, while these petals were a deep periwinkle. 

Murkowski smartly accessorized with a pearl necklace, white bracelet and low heels. ITK gives her two thumbs up. 

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