While deep in shopping mode at Another Man’s Treasure Vintage shop in Jersey City, I spotted Monica Mateo a complete bombshell; This chick is FIERCE, FABULOUS and what a body! Monica was dressed to the nines, she gives Rihanna a run for her money! Who knew such fabulous stylish people lived in Jersey City?!

What’s your name? “Monica Mateo”

What are you wearing? “I am wearing a top by a friend of mine her name is Sylvie Knight and I am wearing a skirt made by another friend of mine Ty Scott”

How long have you been living in Jersey City? “Since 2007”

What’s your favorite hangout spot? “Marco & Pepe’s and Another Man’s Treasure”

Haha this is your favorite hangout spot? “Yeah, I come in to talk to Denny and I end up buying something…”

Me too! That’s what I am doing here today. What is your go to outfit? “Boyfriend jeans, a men’s button down shirt and heels”

What are you listening to? “One of my favorite songs is by Kings Harvest is Dancing in the Moonlight and I am really into Daft Punk. I’ve been listening and re-listening to that album…”

What do you do to pay the bills? “I manage a restaurant in the city. Its called Kitty’s Canteen its owned by the same people who own The Box. It’s a really small 24 seat restaurant that sells Jewish Soul Food”

Jewish soul food? Can you describe a few dishes? “We have fried chicken coated with Matza Meal, Matza ball soup with greens… The food is so good. Sting came in with his wife and the plate was so clean you couldn’t tell what he ordered”

Oy vey! So what’s a fun fact about you? “I am very feminine and very girly in the way I dress but I am very masculine in the way I deal with things! ”

Instagram: @MonicaMateo