I have a pattern!

And I have fabric!

Okay, these were not my first choices after browsing the Joann's website but I'm getting more excited about this whole project as I look at it.  I'm using the blue version in the middle of the picture.  I'm going to lengthen it and maybe add some gores into the skirt to give it some more fullness and body.

The fabric I chose is more plum than purple, but I think it will work out okay.  I'm going to overlay the bodice with this sheer, pre-beaded fabric that's a tad sparkly.  Depending on the length of the shirt I'll add the leftover sheer as tooling on the hem of the skirt.  All in all I think it's going to be quite nice.

I'm going to stay up a bit longer and see about cutting out the pattern, maybe the muslin and sew the mock-up tomorrow night.  I need to find dark plum piping if possible...

I got a silver yarn - yes silver - and if I have time I might knit a silver wrap to go with it - but I don't want to get too industrious about this!