This story takes place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in the year 2003. Here, we have our heroine, Millicent and her two friends Anastasia and Celine. They are a very close- knit group of friends, for they are like sisters, who grew up in Montreal together. The three friends are the owners of a vintage clothing store, in one of Montreals most fashionable districts. It is now Wednesday morning and the three women are sitting at the dress counter, drinking cups of Highlander Grog coffee, chatting about the current fashion trends and the upcoming fashion week. Business has been excellent. Its close to Halloween and many people have been in the shop to buy costumes for their upcoming parties.

Well, said Millicent. Its been quite a chilly day here in Montreal. Dont you ladies agree? It sure has, said Celine, who has just recovered from a cold and Im ready for spring to return already. Well, if you ask me, said Anastasia, I love the fall weather. It makes me feel so warm, cozy and its rejuvenating for the spirit. Hey, I have an idea, said Millicent. The Montreal Museum of Art & Fashion is sponsoring an exhibition on lace garments, from the 18^{th century. Lets go there, after we close shop and to see it. Great idea, said Celine. A visit to the museum will provide excellent inspiration for new fashion ideas. Besides, I want to create a line, of vintage style clothing, inspired, from the Marie Antoinette Era. OK then, its a date, said Millicent. Well go, right after work.}

So, later that afternoon, after the women closed shop, they took the trolley to the museum. It was a beautiful afternoon in downtown Montreal. The colors of fall were very noticeable that day. For, the streets were lined with leaves of burgundy, orange and yellow. The air was crisp and there was the smell of roasting coffee and fresh baked pastries in the air. Finally, after a short trolley ride, the three women arrived at the museum. Well, here we are ladies, said Millicent. Now, Im excited about the exhibit, said Anastasia. Lets go in and see what we can find. The museum was a very beautiful building. It looked as though it was built during the Marie Antoinette Era. It was a dusty rose color, trimmed with floral scones and accents. Also, the entrance was enhanced with a couple of goddess statues at the entrance.

As soon as the three friends went into the museum, they asked one of the pages there to lead them to the fashion exhibit. Once, they entered the atrium, where the exhibit was, they marveled at the opulence and detail of the garments. Wow! Said Anastasia. These are the most beautiful garments that I ever saw. Im admiring the details, said Celine, as she pulled her sketch - pad, out of her portfolio. I cannot believe they actually used pure gold and silver threads to create these garments, said Anastasia. I love the shoes, said Millicent. Look at the many creative ways they used silk and precious stones, within the designs of their shoes. Apparently, these people really knew how to live the life of opulence and prestige.

For the rest of the afternoon, the three friends walked throughout the rest of the exhibit creating and sketching. Finally, it was almost time for the museum to close. . Its fifteen minutes to ten ladies, said the security guard. The museum will close at ten oclock sharp. OK, thank you sir, said Millicent. Well, ladies, Ive been inspired. How about your guys? This was an excellent day, said Celine. I have created so many new and wonderful ideas, that Im going to start on my new line, first thing tomorrow morning. I was also, inspired by the colors said Millicent. Tomorrow, Im going to create a new color spectrum for the upcoming spring season. Im going to create a line of body products, inspired from the exhibit said Anastasia. It will be called "La Fleur Du Marie (The Flower of Marie)". After the women left the museum, they all caught the trolley to their apartments, reminiscing of a brilliant and creative day.