Alexis Bittar Has the Best Birthday Cake of All Time

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Let's all take a moment on this rainy Wednesday morning to pause and reflect on the awesomeness of Alexis Bittar's birthday cake, shall we? The designer was born 42 years ago today, and staffers on the highly likable Alexis Bittar Retail blog speculate that he's been waiting ever since for a cake featuring a photo of Joan Collins draped in his jewelry.
· Happy Birthday, Alexis Bittar! [Alexis Bittar Retail]