The next stylish peep is someone who wears many hats: a jewelry designer, a blogger, and a fashionista. I interviewed/shot Monica in her home and got to know more about her style and what inspires her. I enjoy interviewing stylish peeps like Monica because I get to know more about who they are beyond the […]
Stylish Peep: Yelitza Nuñez
The next badass Stylish Peep is Yelitza Nuñez, a twenty-nine year old spit-fire filled with passion and kindness. We met up in the heights near Journal Square, an area that many people would pass by but we wanted something different and edgy. I won’t lie, when I meet stylish peep I’m extremely nervous because of […]
Richard Garcia, Jersey City’s Tupac
Richard Garcia aka Thug Angel aka Jersey City’s Tupac is a local legend. Years before I started ChicpeaJC, I spotted him and thought I saw a ghost… I looked back and said to myself, “It’s true, all those conspiracy theories are true, Tupac is alive and he lives in Jersey City.” I went home and […]
11 Women in Jersey City who Inspire Us
Of course, this is not a cohesive list of successful women in Jersey City. Hundreds of women in this city inspire me, and it took forever for me to just think of 11 women when I could go on for days. These women inspire and motivate me. After interviewing them and having conversations with them, […]
The Women of Action Awards
Every March, Mayor Steven Fulop and the City kick off Women’s History Month by giving awards to Women of Action in Jersey City. Each ward nominates a woman from the district to receive this honor. It’s a really big deal. These women are so incredibly inspiring and I am lucky to know a few of […]
Stylish Peep: Yves Emmanuel
Finally, a male stylish peep! You guys have no idea how difficult it has been for me to find dudes that are stylish and willing to get behind my camera, shoot some pics and do a small interview. When I met Yves, it was like I was meeting an old friend, he was calm and […]
Mother Florence Holmes
In every community, there is always someone in the neighborhood that we call Mother outside of our own mother. This person is loving, kind, sweet, and has no filter. This person speaks the truth and when not around, everyone looks for her. Well, I’m here to talk about one Mother in the Community, Ms. Florence […]
The HeARTist: Sen$ei
Sen$ei is a shadowboxing introspective triple threat artist who knows how to rap, produce, and engineer. Born and raised in Jersey City, a motivated road trip to a hip-hop festival in Texas inspired the New Jersey native to pursue a career in music. I got an opportunity to sit down with Sen$ei and talk about […]
Stylish Peep: Astrid Martinez
The next stylish peep on ChicpeaJC is Astrid Martinez, a twenty year old badass with blue hair. When I met her, I could not help but ask how she maintains that vibrant blue. It takes a lot of care and technique, that is for sure, and that’s something that I could never do. I’m definitely […]
Dominique Bariso of Jersey City Chiropractic and Acupuncture
I met Dominique Bariso at a professional networking group a few months ago in Hoboken. We all met around 7 AM at a local diner and all the professionals/entrepreneurs had to introduce themselves. I’m a morning person, but I am not used to actually talking to anyone at that time. Dominique stood up and spoke […]
Stylish Peep: Amena Chaudhri
I met our next Stylish Peep Amena on a rainy Friday afternoon in a cafe. I was sure the rain was going to hinder our photoshoot and that my photos were not going to exhibit Amena’s individual style the way that I wanted to but I was in luck. Amena was such a lovely person, […]
Stylish Peep: Victoria Garcia
Our next stylish peep is Victoria Garcia, a fashion maven who dances to the beat of her own drum. Like her electric blue hair, Victoria is a creative soul who has a knack for putting pieces of clothing together that you’d never think could look good. To learn more about her style, check out her interview […]
MNM Vintage
There is nothing like shopping for vintage. That feeling you get when you find something that no one else has, it becomes an addiction. You walk down the street and you know you are wearing something with history, a story, and it’s an item that no one else has. The vintage streetwear scene is booming […]
Lawyer up! Meet Attorney Anthony Bianco
A few months ago, I was invited to be a guest speaker at a professional networking group for young entrepreneurs in Hudson County. I had such a great time talking to everyone about social media and marketing. After the Q&A, I got a chance to chat with a few of the small businesses. I was […]
Stylish Peeps: Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon
We have a two for one deal with these next stylish peeps. Sister and brother, Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon met with me on an extremely cold January day and still effortlessly rocked their outfits. What I loved about these two was the appreciation they had for one another, something that seems to be lacking in most sibling relationships. […]
Stylish Peep: Brigitte Pacheco
The next stylish peep that I am so excited to feature is Brigitte. I found Brigitte on Instagram because her boyfriend tagged her in a post, how cute is that? When I saw her page, I knew I had to feature her because her style is unique to her, not something I have seen. Brigitte’s […]
10 People to Follow on Instagram – Jersey City Edition
We all get a little sluggish during the months of January to March, wanting to hibernate and stay indoors all day. So let us help you go all out by making your indoor endeavors filled with a bit more Jersey City pride, like featuring accounts that we found to be aesthetically pleasing, unique, and informative! […]
Stylish Peep: Liz Black
If you have been following ChicpeaJC since the beginning, you know that we were all about stylish peeps living in Jersey City. Guess what!? We’re bringing it back, and we’re so excited to be featuring so many amazing individuals in the Hudson County area. Our first stylish peep is Liz Black, a plus size fashion […]
Poetree
A few months ago I attended a Saint Peter’s University “FAME” fashion show. and that is where I first saw Alana, also known as Poetree. She was one of the models and when she walked out onto that stage, she had so much swag and confidence, I knew she would be someone I had to meet. […]
Chef Eliott
What is one thing that everyone in the world can agree they share a love for? The one thing that brings us together? The one thing that no one can say they hate? Everyone has a taste for it, everyone craves it, and everyone smells it – FOOD! What better way to get deep into […]
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