Is the rent really that high?!

Jimmy McMillan, running for governor of New York (my lovely home state) with the platform that "the rent is too damn high," might be a bit of a hypocrite. The New York Post (questionable news source - I know) uncovered that McMillan pays $800 a month for his 1 bedroom apartment in Brooklyn. This begs the question - if his rent is not that high, what is he complaining about?! Maybe he should take his platform to the state of California, where the San Jose area boasts the highest average rents in the country. According to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey, my current home, the Washington DC area, has the third highest average rent. The New York City area came in 6th. Some good news for McMillan, the Buffalo - Niagara Falls area had the second lowest average rent of any city. Someone may need to do some more research ;)

I'll take a cosmopolitan AND a blue hawaiian!

Luxury jewelry company Piaget has put out a new line of cocktail rings - literally - the rings look like cocktails! I can't find any pricing on their website which is probably good because I won't be tempted to spend my entire savings account on one of 'em. They are pretty freakin' fabulous though!


CHECK EM OUT!

I wouldn't mind smelling burgers all day

...sure, I'd probably gain a few unwanted pounds, but I wouldn't consider it that much of a nuisance.

However, the employees in a downtown DC building do not share my sentiment and, after a long court battle, have ordered burger joint Rouge States be shut down. They claimed that the grease odors were seeping up to their offices and causing a distraction. File this under: one of the most ridiculous things I've ever heard!

I'm sad to see it go - with the saturation of burger places in DC, it was a great go to - fresh and tasty burgers, open late, SWEET POTATO FRIES. I'm hoping they'll find another location. My vote is for Chinatown :)

Read more HERE

Another one of my recessionista secrets

Good makeup is hard to come by but you don't need to run off and spend hundreds of dollars at Sephora to keep yourself looking fresh-faced. Over the past 9 months I have tried out a lot of the make up offered by online-only site eyeslipsface (e.l.f) and have found the quality to be on par with much more expensive brands. The best part - most of the makeup and brushes on the site will run you $1-$5. Even better- they always have a sale going on, whether it by buy one get one %50 off, or all mineral makeup 20% off.

Go ahead and check out some eyeliner/eyeshadow colors you wouldn't normally use! For $1, you won't be breaking the bank and who knows - you might find a new look!


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Doctors in the Bronx taking lead on fighting childhood asthma

Childhood asthma has becoming an increasing issue in the Bronx, with some areas having as high as a 42% rate of the disease. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies are working to both advance treatment options and make them more widely available. Learn more HERE.

Shoedazzle does it again... x3

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and yet again Shoedazzle has done something to benefit Susan G. Komen. Last year they wowed with the sexy hot pink Stephanie shoe and this year they're offering a shoe, a bag and a scarf - all named after women with breast cancer. The Beth shoe is in line with this falls trend of bright booties, while the Hope clutch and Baila scarf are a fun and flirty animal print. If you're a member of Shoedazzle, all three items will be featured in your showroom. If not - just answer a few questions about your style and within a few days they'll have 5 custom picked out shoes for you AND the three featured styles.

Time to get giving and get stylin'!

Check it out and learn more HERE