I consider myself a pretty positive and happy person, but in comparison to Alex Tea I am more like Larry David. I came across Alex Tea and his group KIWI a few weeks ago. When I first listened to his music, I closed my eyes and pictured myself on a beach somewhere drinking coconut water […]
Modern Family Dentistry
Photographer: Greg Pallante When I think of going to the dentist I shudder. I remember when I was a kid living in Montreal, my parents would take me to this old scary dude that was not gentile AT ALL. Since then I’ve always had this fear of going to the dentist and until now haven’t […]
Gina Piersanti
Want to know what I was doing when I was 16? so do I!! Definitely not as much as this young lady; Miss Gina Piersanti; High School student, indie actress, artist and amateur ukulele player. I heard about Gina after interviewing her father – Jersey City artist – Robert Piersanti. After seeing Gina’s room and […]
Esme
Esme is my first stylish kiddo! Ever since I started ChicpeaJC I’ve been seeing this little guy around town. His father Napoleon was actually one of my first stylish peeps; wearing a fab Hawaiian shirt that only he could pull off. It’s no wonder Esme is so stylish! with both parents running one of my favorite […]
Skater Styles
If you read my 660 Ramp post you all know I don’t know how to skate unfortunately. I look like I do though right? For months now I’ve known about the junk spot and have been wanting to go check it out. My friend and photographer Chris Capaci hooked it up; a fashion photo shoot […]
Metro Capz
I have a hat fetish. There, you guys all know my deep dark secret now. I have a collection of hats; a shit ton of styles, from fedora’s to baseball hats, to vintage works of art, you name it I have it. Back in the day I used to hide under hats, without one I […]
Wiggle Wiggle
Well? Wiggle wiggle… I will be the first to admix this song is cheesy as f-k but it’s also a no-brainer dance jam. Too bad I can’t serve vodka sodas in class and have my people really getting into it. I teach every Wednesday at Base NJ in Jersey City!
Verbal Phantom
I love all music but I am a hip hop head all the way. I had no clue when I started writing ChicpeaJC that there was such a vast Hip Hop scene just around the corner from me… so many talented artist I am discovering every day; Nizz Sentine, Lana Sez (all future posts) and […]
Mr. Mustart
I knew my quest to meet the people behind Jersey City’s beautiful street art was just beginning after interviewing inspiring street artists such as Sean Lugo, Dylon Egon and Mr Abillity…. I’ve known about Mr. Mustart for quite some time, his work cannot go unnoticed, and his murals are all over Jersey City. Mr. Mustart’s work is […]
Andre Fersa
Today marks the last day of Virile week; I went from Dapper to Pin up and got to interview owner Adam and new apprentice Matt. I learned so much about their style, barbering and their love for Jersey City. Which leaves us with Andre….Andre manages the shop in Jersey City and I noticed him as soon as […]
Matthew Carroll
To work at Virile one must be dapper, it’s part of the territory. Naturally, for Virile week, I had to interview the stylish men that barber here! Matt is a newbie and just started his apprenticeship at Virile a few short weeks ago. Just by talking to him you can feel his enthusiasm and excitement […]
Virile Pinup Styles
For the Virile Barbershop interview I transformed into a dapper man… or as my friends are saying, a pre-pubescent paper boy. This shoot was fun and I was able to step out of the box and become someone else for a few hours….I drank whiskey, smoked a cigarette, got a shave… That being said, at […]
Adam Reyes
As you all know from reading my interview with Virile barbershop owner Adam, that I’ve been creeping around the shop since it opened. Every time I saw Adam, he was dressed from top to bottom in stylish fitted 1920’s style menswear… even on his day off, dressed in just jeans and a T-shirt he looked […]
Peace.Love.Pops
On a hot summer day, I went to the farmers market by the Grove path to get some fresh fruits and veggies. I was so hot, tired and thirsty and then saw the Peace.Love.Pops cart like it was a mirage in the desert. It was exactly what I needed, a refreshing healthy Ice Pop, a […]
Cash and Cream Styles
The problem with interviewing such fabulous local designers like Cash and Cream is I end up leaving the interviews with new clothes I probably don’t need! That being said, I am so happy with these cute outfits I got from the girls! Their stuff fits perfectly, its super edgy and sexy and I love the […]
Robert Piersanti
Robert Piersanti needs no introduction. He is a Jersey City fixture, not only has he been a long time resident, but he paints the different characters that live here. You can also see his work at many different locations such as Two Boots, Grassroots and now The Dopeness. Bob Piersanti is a character himself; long […]
Bottoms up!
This weeks hip hop dance video is Trey Songz Bottoms up. This is one of my oldest choreographies, its easy and fun and gets the heart rate pumping! I teach every Wednesday at Base Gym in Jersey City! Check it.#twerkit
Cash and Cream
A few weeks after starting Chicpeajc, a former co-worker sent me a flyer to a Cash and Cream event at The Dopeness. I was unable to attend but immediately checked out their website. I absolutely adored their clothes! Cash and Cream is edgy, fierce and sexy and they have amazing pieces that would look good […]
The Big Hair Girls and a Chicpea
Once upon a time, there was a little Chicpea sitting on a bench on a beautiful summer day in a wonderful town called Jersey City. Chicpea was a young mom and she was happy as can be, but wanted to do something different; daring, something that would allow her to feel free. She closed her […]
Tea NJ
I recently went to TeaNJ to meet my new friend Dennis from Damaged Wear for lunch. For weeks I’ve been wanting to go try out their food! As some of you may know I try my best not to eat meat and TeaNJ is very vegan/vegetarian friendly (but they have plenty of options for carnivores […]
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