For National Breast Cancer Month Jersey City has been vibrant with pink ribbons, fundraisers, and making strides for miles from thousands in running sneakers and shoes. A few weeks ago, I sat down with Giselle “Gigi” Martinez, a survivor of breast cancer and an overall energetic soul. We met at Brownstone Diner for dinner and […]
Heather Rose Stachowiak
It is kind of a crazy and funny story how I met my style crush and fashion soul mate Heather. We are both fashion addicts, her being a style blogger and me a personal stylist, and we met through Instagram. Kind of creepy really, but that is the age we live in. Heather and I […]
HayOner
I first met Haytham about a year ago when I walked into Sneaker Room and interviewed him and artist Jeff Rose about the shop. I didn’t want to leave! Between the energy of both of them and the vibe of the store I felt like I was in a reality T.V episode. Sneaker Room is […]
#PowerOurPlanet and Stanford Reid
A couple months ago I sat down with actor, pop artist, music producer, screenwriter, inventor, former NJCU student and all around Renaissance man, Stanford Reid, to talk about his upcoming projects. As eager as he was to talk about his work, I was just as eager to get to know a lot more about him […]
Style Upgrade: Pop Singer Giselle Bellas
I first met Giselle a few months ago; we have a common friend who introduced us and thought we might be interested in working together. You may have seen CHICpeaJC’s recent article on Giselle and her amazing music, but for those who do not know, Giselle is an incredibly talented singer and songwriter and I […]
Secret Empire
Shot by Greg Pallante I met Natty Adams a little over a year ago at his book signing event at Another Man’s Treasure. Natty, a Jersey City resident wrote “I am Dandy” which is a book about “The return of the Gentleman.” Natty and Rose Callahan, an amazing photographer, traveled the world to interview and photograph […]
MUSTART x CHICPEA
Hey friends! As mentioned in the All About Downtown Street Fair post, for the first time ever not only are we covering the event we will also be a vendor!! We will be selling new limited edition t-shirts that have been designed by local artist Mr. Mustart! The idea actually came to me while I […]
Henry Greenfield
Cross-country road trips are a bucket list staple for many Americans. Few, however, would dare consider a cross-country bike ride – unless you’re Henry Greenfield. A 24-year-old Jersey City native and active cyclist, Henry is nearing the one year anniversary of his 50 day, 3400 mile long fundraising bike trip from Jersey City to California. […]
Pageant Pom Mom: The Web Series
What do you get when you mix beauty pageants, Jersey City, and a couple of adorable Pomeranians? The upcoming JC-based web series Pageant Pom Mom, of course! I caught up with Brooke Hoover, the contagiously cheerful mastermind behind the project, to talk about the series, the stars, and the feel-good message underneath it all. (Fun […]
Jacklyn.Lune
For months I’ve been following Ashley aka @jacklyn.lune, a Jersey City native fashion blogger and mental health advocate on Instagram. Her daily posts combine fashion and inspirational quotes that help uplift her followers (including myself). Ashley also helps raise awareness of Anxiety Disorders by sharing her daily personal struggles and triumphs. Ashley is an extremely […]
Resident Spotlight: Joely Reyes
I have never met anyone as passionate or knowledgeable about Jersey City’s growing culinary scene as Joely Reyes. Joely is a dear friend of mine who I met back in high school at McNair. A West Side resident for over ten years, she has long been determined to change the way others view our city. […]
Jersey City LGBT Pride Festival 2015
It’s August in Jersey City which means two things: It’s hot! And it’s time for JC Pride! With a new location for the big day, this month will mark the festival’s 15th year in celebrating the LGBT community and its allies. I met with Eduardo Baez, the co-producer and co-host of the festival, who sported […]
Pearl: The Assassin
Months ago I started following on social media Dana Patton, a local mover and shaker who is also a mom to a toddler the same age as my mini-chicpea. One day she reached out and told me about an indie-film her and her husband wrote, produced, edited and starred in. I read the synopsis…. “Consumed […]
Lizmary Perez
A few days ago, I got an email from future stylish peep Ashley Jacklyn, telling me about her soon-to-be sister-in-law, Lizmary Perez. A 17-year-old beauty pageant queen who is running for USA National Miss Garden State Teen. Ashley told me that Lizmary has till July 22nd to get enough votes to make it to the Top […]
Angelique Giron
I know I am not the best writer in the world but I love it nonetheless. That being said, I never actually wrote for myself until most recently, I was in a funk and needed to vent. I opened up a “new post” and went nuts, I basically purged all my thoughts and feelings into […]
Summer Pattern Styles
A few weeks back I was having a few rough days. I barely left the house and when I did I put my hair up in a pony tail and wore whatever was easiest and tried to avoid seeing anyone… let’s just say I didn’t feel up for anything. These things happen though! The only […]
Aris Vallecer
About a month ago, I made a call out on my social media looking for my next local stylish peep and someone tagged @arist0crat. Aris, was raised in Jersey City and has impeccable style, he actually does not fall into any category, he can basically pull off any kind of look and has no problem […]
Willow Benham
I’ve known Willow since before mini-chicpea was even born, she is the uber stylish toddler of one of my dear Jersey City friends. Every time I see Willow she is wearing a fun outfit; from princess dress, to super hero swag… this tot knows how to work it… and she really is one of the […]
Duchess Free
This Saturday the Liberty Humane Society is throwing it’s second annual Hamilton BARK Festival, at Hamilton Park, from 12-7pm. Hamilton BARK is a one-day community festival and fundraiser for LHS, including live entertainment and activities for children, adults, and four-legged family members! To raise awareness of this awesome event I thought it would be cute to interview a local […]
Mackienzie King
Mackienzie King is a force to be reckoned with, I give her a year before she becomes a Jersey City legend. We found each other on social media a few months ago and immediately connected. Mackienzie is 24 years young and has more experience under her belt than most of us…she is a talented clothing/graphic […]
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