I had three mini celebrations for my birthday this year, cake cutting and dinner with my immediate family; dinner date with the better half; and a get together with loved ones. It turned out to be a much better birthday because I wasn't an intolerably spoiled Birthday Monster. I was relaxed, laid-back and appreciative. 

I didn't drag terrified friends through malls and boutiques in search of a perfect birthday outfit (I had envisioned a white, jacquard, tulip-dress with long sleeves), in the past expeditions for a birthday dress have never ended up well. I also refrained from any crazy party demands (my ideal birthday party would have fireworks and a parade with a dancing tribute by the Rockettes and a performance from Fiona Apple; I actually ended up loving the food and fun instead of agonizing over themes and entertainment. I did however, hold on to my Birthday Wish-List but made it more accessible and specific enough to get everything I exactly wanted.

 Success!

Onto the OOTNs, since I never went Birthday Outfit shopping, I ended up pulling three unworn dresses from my closet. 

OOTN #1