Yes, I think so too! It's even better when my sister plays it - slower, with more feeling too. I think in the video it's a bit hurried, especially the fast parts.

Aida, lighter coloured footwear will definitely go on my list to look out for. I think I prefer oxfords to other flats nowadays, so I'll have to see what turns up! Sadly in my climate even as a sandal hater I end up having to wear them for most of summer, as once it's over 90/95, my feet need to breathe.

Diana, twirly dresses are the best aren't they?

Thank you TG!

Thnx Shevia! I'm thinking about incorporating the word storybook into my style descriptor, as I really love it.

Gigi, I'm glad everyone likes the colours on me: I wasn't 100% sure of the background colour of the dress so it's very reassuring!

Jeanie, that blouse sounds delicious! Definitely perfect for me. Thanks for the welcome back.

Joy, what a kind thing to say!

Suz, luckily it's still a bit cooler in the mornings so I can open my windows then and keep the inside feeling nicer. Wait until the true heat arrives, it'll be shorts every day. Sigh.

Thnx Caro!

Thank you Kiwichik!

Oh that's a lovely song Astrid & I can imagine it slower as even more beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with me!

Thnx FuzzyLogic!

So great to see you post again. And now we know your lovely name :).

I can almost *feel* the coolness from your swingy cotton dress. Such lovely soft colours too. You look beautiful.

Good to see you again! I had you pegged as maybe an Elizabeth too, but Eva is a beautiful name and suits you.

And I love the outfit. Pretty colors and even prettier swingy skirt!

Welcome back, Eva. That dress is such a lovely storybook looking dress! It looks fantastic on you and I rather like it paired with the oxfords and scrunched socks. I think it would look equally adorable paired with a paler oxford of some kind (I just picked up some Born Ashleigh oxfords in tricolor white, cream and taupe/gray and when I saw this dress on you I thought how lovely those would look with it as well.

Hi Eva! That is such a pretty, breezy looking dress. Perfect for the heat, and because the fabric is woven, the humidity as well. I hear you on not breaking out your high-summer clothes until absolutely necessary. When the summers are as long and hot as ours are, we must pace ourselves! I love the floral pattern for you, and the shoes do bookend your hair nicely. I think (since you're not shopping right now) a lighter color or low cut sock might be enough to lighten up the bottom.

I walk everyday also, and my gear is wearing out. I've been toying with the idea of not buying any more of it, but just finding "real" clothes that don't chafe, as well as some leather walking shoes that can also be worn with jeans. It's not like I'm running a marathon or working up a huge sweat after all. Thanks for inspiring me to think this way! Gear is expensive, worn by too many people for too much of the time (around here anyway) and I'd rather not spend a large chunk of my clothing budget on it. Plus it's nearly impossible to thrift, because the pieces are so worn out by the time they get donated.

I'm glad to see you're back Eva. I'm always so impressed with how well you know yourself and are able to seek out clothing that flatters you while stile meeting your ethical and budgetary standards.

Welcome back E (Eva!) You were missed!! And you look pretty in that midi dress. Gorgeous colors and true to your style!

Welcome back, Eva! I love your outfit - oxfords, socks and all. You look pretty and romantic.

Thank you Diane! There's nothing like cotton for the heat, and this is a lovely almost satin-like cotton.

Aubergine, it's so funny people had imagined my name! I should've had a guessing contest first. I just think of everyone as their username, although I'm sure you're not actually named after a vegetable in your offline life. lol

LeopardLuxe, those oxfords sound lovely! I'm on quite a small budget, but perhaps I'll get lucky and find a similar pair secondhand when I'm shipping again.

Claire, yes to the pacing! I agree that a different sock would have helped lighten things: I first tried it with my light taupe socks but they're hand knit & too thick for the shoes. Of course, in hindsight I should've just used my taupe ankle boots, which probably wouldn't have been any warmer in the heat, but ankle boots in warmer temps didn't occur to me!

I don't have any chafeing issues, so I bet I'm walking at a slower pace than you, but for me regular clothes definitely work just as well as gear. Pencil skirts would be a challenge, because they'd limit my stride, but luckily I prefer how full skirts look anyway. I can see how sourcing gear would be a challenge to anyone on a budget! My Aurora Shoe Co shoes are insanely comfortable for walking & leather but they've got a bit of a hippy/hobbit vibe going on that doesn't seem like it would past muster for you. My other favourite walking shoes are Timberland, whose ethics seem quite good, and I think they have a variety of styles, not just the rustic ones I gravitate towards. Might be worth looking into!

And thanks so much for the compliments: I love how you approach style & clothing, so it means a lot.

Thank you Neel & Emily!

It's great to see you, I have missed you. Your outfit is so poetic, as always. And I love the socks and the shoes.

Thank you Ornella!

Ummilla, what a fabulous sounding exhibit: too bad I'm nowhere near Boston. Now I've got that song from Funny Face running through my head though!

An Eva post! Yay! .) That close-up of the bow is pure gorgeousness. I can see how the pale blue jacket reminds you of Austen outfit. The dress's colors are great on you (you look very pretty, by the by) and the oxfords with scrunched socks are indeed period. You always make me wish I dressed more period (well, I did, but that will keep till the Mon. WIW post.)