In case you missed it (shame on you), Jess had a birthday last week. Now it’s my turn. Tomorrow I turn…one year older. In celebration, my boyfriend and a couple others are taking me to, perhaps, my favorite Manhattan restaurant (how can you pick just one from the thousands??). We are going to Nobu to have my favorite Chilean Sea Bass, which is quite possibly the best thing I have ever tasted. I’m not exaggerating. Add a nice bottle (or five) of wine to that, a few glasses of champagne for dessert, and you couldn’t find a happier gal in NYC. So I was hoping you would all help choose an outfit (and shoes). What do you think, the *black (shocking, I know) on the left, or the deep purple on the right? I may even wear my new Nars Red Lizard lipstick for the first time, but don’t count on it.

*I wore this black dress in Jess’ wedding!! Finally a bridesmaid dress I have re-worn. Multiple times. Here is a pic from that marvelous night…

{Happy birthday to us!}