TTMMFW (3): The McGangBang

Things That Make Me Feel Weird (3): The McGangBang

Sooooooo apparently some McDonalds feature a risque off-menu item called the McGangBang... a fast food urban legend of sorts. This sandwich is essentially a McChicken Sandwich inside of a Double Cheeseburger. Check the McPicture:

I myself don't eat McDonalds aside from their breakfast sandwiches, but still plan on visiting my local Mickey D's and asking for one at the drive thru... and I don't know what makes me feel weirder... the raunchy name or the fact that people actually request AND eat this monstrosity. All I that comes to mind is 'When in Rome'. Fatties unite! i guess... ugh

Read more about the McGangBang here

Fam: From the Ground Up

Okay so I definitely have an obsession with underground/exclusive clothing brands (which reminds me... I need to start working to finance my habits); and I love supporting companies that are just starting especially when I know the people involved. Anyhoo, my new obsession is the sunnies I got from them. FLY on one hundred! Check em:

(JRay and I foolin before class LOL)

See?! They look good on the womens and the menfolk! Fam equips the influential. Are you the latter?

(9/10) For Guffly: GREENyc

So for a good portion of the summer I have had an internship with Guffly doing online marketing. Guffly.com is a one product per day website that prides itself in "Good Stuff for Good Living"! It has been a lot of fun learning with Guffly seeing as I never gave the environment and green-living much thought until the internship... So when I decided to go to New York , I said I would still continue supporting them. Thus, I have compiled a list of COOL ECO-FRIENDLYNESS IN THE CITY that never sleeps. Here goes:

1. Greenhouse (in SoHo)

Manhattan's first eco-friendly club is a hit! Greenhouse is an amazing nightclub with amazing DJs, an ultra-chic atmosphere, and a trendy New York crowd to match. No one leaves this eco-bar/lounge/club unhappy!

2. Habana Outpost (in Brooklyn)

Habana Outpost is only open in the summer due to it being run on solar energy! They have amazing margaritas and their specialty, spicy corn on the cob will not disappoint! Oh! and if you blend your own margarita using a bike to power the blender, they give you a major discount!

3. Green Depot

(in both Brooklyn AND Manhattan)

This place is so cool! It's just how it sounds, a Home Depot for the environmentally conscious. You would be surprised how many affordable products we could switch to that do a service to both our environment and our wallets.

4. W!nk Eco Beauty Bar

(in Brooklyn)

W!nk is a green spa focused on bringing "eco-chic beauty that's good for you and the earth". Get beautified while helping the environment! This one's for the gurls! :)

5. EcoFriendly Condos

Green Real Estate is the new black apparently. Having an eco-home in Manhattan has become as trendy as wearing skinny jeans and gladiator sandals! In fact, Leonardo DiCaprio has purchased a ecofriendly condo at Riverhouse overlooking the Hudson. Tre eco-chic!

(8/10) THE NEW HATE - AZIZ

LMAO I'm not so sure how I feel about the new song "Haters" by Ye and Jay-Z yet, but I am sure how I feel about Aziz! Love him! Hahah this man is HIGH-larious. I saw him in the movie Funny People this summer... and somewhere on TV too, I just can't remember where. But yea yall should definitely check this out. It's Aziz commenting on the track while its playin in the background. So... two for one! Comedy ANNNNDDDDD Hip Hop! Perfect. Check it: ;p

kanYe West : Blog : THE NEW HATE - AZIZ

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(6/10) Fashion's Night Out!

I won't be here when all this is happening but it sounds like a lotta fun! If you're still in NY yall better get you ass out to these department stores around 9pm on September 10th! There will be prizes, charity, celebs, sales, and clothes. All of this will be to celebrate American consumerism! LOL peep the vid:

(4/10) Beauty

Damn! I've been seriously slackin on my 10 post-game. But this weekend has been full of discoveries. This week I learned: There's something beautiful about beauty (LOL). But really.... it's something about the way a vendor lines up their handmade beads, displays their flowers. There's something beautiful about how much time a person will take to create a piece of artwork for no pay. The world is a beautiful place. Don't just look to a person's face for beauty, look at what their hands create.

10 Days Left... 10 Blog Posts

So... I've been a little lax on this whole blog thing. You would be surprised how much time can be spent just thinking about life and getting your shit together!! LOL but as the title mentions I will be on my A++ game and do 1o posts before i head back (unwillingly) to Michigan on the 3rd. A reasonable goal i feel! Don't you?

What i've learned from all of my time to think:

1. Don't take yourself - or anyone else for that matter - too seriously

2. "Love is a battlefield and I tripped AND got shot" LOL but It's okay to show weakness, we're human!

3. Sometimes you gotta run away, but eventually you will need to come back

Well that's a little wisdom for ya! Nothing too serious. I don't really like feelings so that's about all you will get from me for a while. haha

SUPERBLOGGER BRITTNEY COMING SOON! ;D

(1/10) Why I love Kanye West

So, my very dear friend Brandi N. Davie (yes, the almost-whole gov'ment name) always sends me these stop-animation photobucket graphics on twitter and one of my favorites is this one: |Click Here|

That is a piece of a video he put on his blog about getting his own Louis shoe. "I was forced to be change my name to Martin Louis the King........ JUNIOR. Address me as such!" BAHHahah! Here's the full vid in case you missed it:

I think Ye is an inspiration. Yea some people say he has an Ego. So what? Some say he's full of himself. So what? Doesn't he deserve it for saving hip-hop from monotony?? (I know a bold statement. Yea i said it!) It is his reckless, unwavering confidence that i admire most. Whether it is his music, his style, or just his personality, he takes risks and isn't afraid to do whatever his heart tells him. He is uncompromisingly Kanye West... and I love it! Don't hate, get on his level.

Things that Make Me Feel Weird (1)

In the original words of Eric B and Rakim (not Aaliyah and Timbaland contrary to popular belief) "It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you- without a strong rhyme to step to" ... or a nice blog... to read to... Lame? yea i know... but anyways, to ease back into the wonderful world of blogging I thought I would add:

mY FIRST VIDEO POST! *squeels of excitement*

Today I got a txt from one of my roommates (Wendy of the UN crew) saying she had finally seen the commercial I was talking about a few weeks ago and was also left staring at the TV unamused. So here's the story: I was watching tha tube after a strenuous 4 hour work-day and was not only disturbed by the new Capri Sun commercial, but caught myself 4 minutes later with my mouth still hung open in disbelief and confusion. I knew commercials were getting weird but whaaaa? I had just gotten used ads like the "berries and cream" Starburst jumpoff and the "patrick chewing" Snickers ad... but at least I managed to laugh in hysterics after the initial shock. In complete contrast, this ad was just too m'effin strange! I still can't get over it!!

but enough writin, check the weirdness:

Am I being ridiculous? Is this not the most bizarre commercial you've ever seen?? *sigh* The advertising age is slowly sinking into the ruins...

Gladiators and Native Americans - A History Lesson

Walking on the streets of the very-trendy greenwich village, it is impossible to notice some common trends in "foot fashion" (shoes lol).

Gladiators and Native Americans - A History Lesson

Any FLY-GIRL knows history tends to repeat itself in fashion. We have re-done the 60s hippie/bohemian look as well as the 80's new wave looks and the 40s/50s skinny pants. Therefore the only times left to borrow from are Ancient Rome and the Pre-Conquered Americas???!???

While you ponder how the fashion world thought to swagger-jack from Spartans and early Native Americans, take a look at these designs. Also, click on the links for more information about the origins of each trend.

264 BCE ???!???

1615 ???!???

264 BCE + 1615 = ±1879 ???!???

As ridiculous as the inspiration seems... you know you want at lease one of these items to add to the FLYness! I know I already got one from each set haha!

In Tha City

So... i have a lot of catching up to do with this blog lateness. First, I would like to put yall up on:

BE'S SEVEN M'EFFIN GOOD THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT NYC - FROM A LONG TERM VISITOR'S PERSPECTIVE

(Catchy title right?!)

7. You WILL Lose All Yo Damn Money

If you've ever visited, you will know how expensive it is to live here. You think it's because of all the tourist attractions... HELL NO! A meal here is at least $10 unless you come across some miracle restaurant. Sheesh!

6. Time Square Sucks

Speaking of tourist attractions... they all SUCK. If you are trying to get anywhere serious (ie. work, subway, internship, meeting, appointment, etc.), you will get no where fast if you are anywhere near a tourist attraction. If accidentally cross over to broadway and 7th, I immediately duck into a side street.

5. You Don't Have to Look Both Ways

I love this! All through our formative years our parents (and legal guardians) make it a point to tell us "look both ways before you cross the street!!) Here in NYC we can say "PISS OFF" because most streets are One-Way and therefore, one would only have to look that one way to see if they can cross the street... just try breaking the habit though...

4. People are Crazy

From the excessive amounts of people with mental disabilities set loose on the harsh streets of the city to the construction workers that feel an uncontrollable urge to comment on how well they thing you look, you will be sure to shake your head in disappointment at least once per day.

3. You NEED an ID. Period

So... I know it's illegal for youngsters under 21, but an I.D. is an absolute necessity for the "city that never sleeps". Nightclubs, Bars, Concert Venues, and even some Restaurants require that piece of magic plastic that tells the doorman "Let me in you judgmental prick!" Don't let em take it away either, because where a fake fails in one place, it will succeed in another. Just last week, an actual giant tried to take my ID. I promptly snatched it back and therefore got into the Questlove DJ set at Kiss & Fly that changed my life!

2. Go'n Getcha Some

This title is in honor of Big Sean's recently-released music video! ...but for all of you fly folk out there, New York will make you want to step your game up. Everyone here has mad style and come with it every day. No slackin! This trendy city will get ya; so be on your best wardrobe behavior... I admit I decided to go on a shopping spree after being here 2 days.

1. You Won't Want to Leave

New York is a simply intoxicating city. Period. If you like people, beautiful architecture, a diverse array of cultures, places to play, places to chill, amazing food, and raw american capitalism - you won't want to stray too far from one of the 5 boroughs. I seriously considered nixing my final year at the wonderful University of Michigan to stay and sham... Too bad my parents would come get me Taken-style and bring me back to class personally... shambles.