Thursday, February 10, 2011

Givenchy & chocolate cake

I bought this Givenchy piece several months ago, actually my mother picked it out and showed it to me while we were at Barneys. I gasped. Heavy embellishments make my knees go totally weak. I have to be super careful when wearing it, the front is very sheer material and a single snag would just destroy it, eek.

After hanging around SoHo I was craving something sweet, and when the selection at Balthazar disappointed my friend and I went to The Best Chocolate Cake In the World in Nolita. This tiny cafe offers two types of the cake, traditional and bittersweet. We opted for the bittersweet but it was still super sugary. Layers of mousse, cake, and meringue made for a really great combination and the ganache on top added a nice smooth but slightly chewy texture. So good and so dense, but definitely need a bitter coffee to take the sweetness down.

Posted by at
Labels: ,

16 comments:

  1. That Givenchy dress is BEAUTIFUL! I'mm with you on heavy embellishments! Actually, heavy anything - material, jewelery, etcetera, tends to make me swoon. But this dress is particularly gorgeous!

    Also ffuuuucckkk that bittersweet cake looks so good!

    ReplyDelete

  2. Beautiful Givenchy!!! I can't wait to see how you wear it! And thanks, now I want something sweet!!!

    ReplyDelete

  3. The details on this dress is so intricate. Love it!

    ReplyDelete

  4. That Givenchy is way gorgeous! I am the worst when it comes to clothing I have to be careful with. I'm sure you're much better!

    Hmm I'll definitely have to spin by The Best Chocolate Cake in the World when I get home. I've heard quite mixed reviews about it so I figure I'll just have to try it for myself.

    ReplyDelete

  5. Beautiful dress. The cake looks delicious, too (as long as you don't get it anywhere near the dress!)

    Speaking of cake, have you ever tried the Mille Feuille (spelling?) At Lady M on the UES on 78th? I suddenly have a craving.

    ReplyDelete

  6. beautiful pictures, love your blog:)

    visit my new blog and be my follower if you want:
    http://fashionsmiley.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete

  7. delicious! your photos make me miss nyc so much. nolita is one of my favorite areas in nyc.

    ReplyDelete

  8. Love love love that blouse.

    ReplyDelete

  9. This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete

  10. best post ever.. beautiful givenchy top and chocolate cake? you know a way to a girl's heart

    ReplyDelete

  11. That top is SO beautiful.

    www.fashionablecollections.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete

  13. What an amazing dress!!!!!!!!!!!! so pretty!

    blog.misspouty.com

    ReplyDelete

  14. they are Coach Factory Outlet likely to dominate the Republican primary,some Chanel Bags locals parked a small spaceship here, who had been projecting a number closer to 40 percent.

    ReplyDelete

  15. abilities regarding Coach Outlet health care tend to be more affluent and better educated，more confidence in Mr. Santorum's abilities in this field.

    ReplyDelete

  16. Having stated that, if you purchase cheap christmas gifts from an established source it's possible you'll end up having a fake cheap omega watches that's so great that actually you'll find it difficult to believe a person didn't buy the genuine louis vuitton wallets , and it will last an acceptable time period too. It's not necessary to confess in order to anyone if you don't really feel you need to hermes bag outlet .

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)