More Inspiration and Future Projects

So in many ways I feel this may become a space to document the projects I tackle in real life, but also those that I dream up in my head.  Continuing on my retro kick, today's inspiration is this ensemble as worn by Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. 

I must own this outfit. Including the muff and cape.  And the black hat with the long feather.  (Thank god they reconsidered the leopard hat... the black is much chicer.) 

Just look at this collar with the necklace woven through!  How can I resist?  Now I acknowledge that perhaps the cape and other accessories will have to be left to Halloween or other costumed events but have them I must if it takes all my wiles to do it...