Last week was the 5th Annual Jersey City Fashion Week. A few days before the festivities began, Priscilla Pender a PR chick who helps the founder Desha Lang Jackson, reached out to let me know that I would be getting an award as “Person of Influence.” I was absolutely ecstatic and so appreciative of the […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
The weekends have finally calmed down enough for us to resume our top events to attend on our break from the work week! This week has already started off very strong with the beginning of Jersey City Fashion Week and the Golden Door Film Festival there’s oh-so-much great stuff going on. To celebrate the start […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caviar Noir
The first time I ever came across “Caviar Noir” was at a local trunk show and that is when I met Julie Ramos, the girlboss and jewelry designer behind this uber chic brand. I remember putting on one of her head pieces and in an instant I felt fierce, sexy and edgy. I loved it […]
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 […]
Step into Fall with the Right Jacket
August is really one of the trickiest shopping months. While we are all spending our days off at the beach, the local shop owners are stocking up for the upcoming season. As fall approaches, the need for outerwear pops up and the options this year are endless. Now is the perfect time to snag […]
PASS THE ROC
A few weeks ago, Nikki Walker a fierce Jersey City PR chick emailed me about her client Jarrod Greene, CEO of PASS THE ROC a clothing brand that started in Jersey City many years ago. She told me about a big event they are throwing for the community which is happening this Saturday, August 22nd […]
Tukulor by Naïssa
I stopped by the African-inspired fashion shop Tukulor by Naïssa this past weekend where I caught Aissatou, one of the owners, reupholstering her seat cushion in the middle of a dress alteration. “I was trying to fix this dress but I couldn’t stop thinking about how I wanted to change the fabric on this chair!” […]
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 […]
Quick Weekend Roundup!
So much for taking it easy this weekend! How could I not write about all the fun that I got to experience in Jersey City! That being said, Friday night I was planning on attending the Art House Productions Summer Blowout, but the couch won the battle. So I sent my newest and only ChicpeaJC […]
Another Man’s Treasure Turns 9!
Anyone who’s been following this blog or my social media knows that I am obsessed with local vintage Boutique Another Man’s Treasure. I can honestly say that 75% of the clothes I wear are from this shop! I even dedicated 2 weeks to the store as well as over a dozen “what I am wearing” […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marwa Saadawi
A few weeks ago after my tour of local JSQ businesses supporting the Egyptian Festival (which is happening this Saturday) and then dinner at The Marina Seafood Restaurant with Ahmed Shedeed. I wanted to learn more about the Egyptian community in Jersey City. The first person that came to mind, was Ramy Eid, the first […]
Jersey City 70s Summer Styles
When I started ChicpeaJC over a year ago, I was going to focus most of my writing around fashion and stylish people. If you look back at some of my firsts posts, they were all about “what I am wearing” and stylish people….then this blog just morphed into an all-encompassing culture blog, covering everything from […]
ChicpeaJC Turns One – Party Time
Last Friday ChicpeaJC turned one. It was the most insane/emotional/overwhelming day since I started my blogging career…I started my day at 5am and waited with much anticipation to post an interview I’ve been waiting for since I started; My article about Mayor Steven Fulop. After it was shared on social media and the storm had […]
Greetings from Jersey City
About a week ago I went to shoot with photographer 5thMindset (post coming soon) in front of a new mural by the Holland Tunnel. This mural was painted by “Greetings Tour”; a couple traveling around the US painting murals inspired by vintage postcards. After my shoot I decided to reach out to them and get […]
Don Prynce
Shot by Greg Pallante I heard about Don Prynce about a year ago around the Jersey City hip hop scene and through social media… Before I took notice of his music, I took notice of his style. Don Prynce is one fashionable dude, he dresses to the nines in Panama Hats, Bow Ties and fitted […]
Marlene Landauer
I’ve known Marlene for years now; we used to be neighbors after I moved to Jersey City. I remember seeing her and her husband David in the elevator and I would be in complete awe at how attractive they are…. You really don’t see people like that on a daily basis!! It was actually a […]
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