November is finally here! Start off the month with a jam-packed weekend to let loose and have some fun. Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options for you! Thursday Artists’ Talk and Closing Reception for Underground […]
Top 10 Things to Do in Jersey City This Weekend
We hope you’re all well-rested after this 4th of July weekend! There are still plenty of events coming up this weekend, and we have our top picks ready for you! Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Check out our Event Calendar! Thursday Buckcherry, […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Fathers Day
So Father’s day is this Sunday June 18th 2017! And maybe you’re organized, well prepared and spent weeks diligently shopping for the perfect gift. Or maybe you’re middle name is procrastination and you’re still looking for some last minute inspiration. Well if you have no idea where to start…no worries because I have literally stopped […]
Top 8 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
Finally, the weekend is approaching! The weather is warming up and we have a few options to consider for any weekend plans. You can also check out our Event Calendar for a few other options! Thursday 1. Fun(d)raiser for Mayor Steven Fulop June 8 @ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Talde, 8 Erie St. Join us in supporting […]
Top 8 Things to Do in Jersey City this Weekend
This weekend is filled with anything from shows to crafts. Check out the list and see make plan for this weekend! Can’t find any events you’re interested in, or want to find some events for the rest of the week? Our Event Calendar has plenty of options! LSC After Dark: Freak Show April 20 @ 6:00 PM […]
Technochic
If you’ve attended one of the awesome LSC After Dark events recently, you may have spotted the TechnoChic booth, where guests created their own light up flower and bow tie pins. Natasha is the creator and owner of TechnoChic. She is a talented designer who has lived in Jersey City for almost six years. Natasha is currently running […]
Mint Market x ChicpeaJC
I’ve been shopping at Mint Market ever since they opened over a year ago. I love their contemporary looks and mazing vintage finds. They’ve dressed me for multiple events, specifically the Jersey City Film Festival. They dressed me in a beautiful gown that was a show-stopper, but the best part is that it was under […]
Top 9 Places for Value Shopping in Journal Square
As someone who has grown up in Hudson County and was raised on the concept of value shopping, I realized most people don’t know where to go for essentials at a reasonable price. There’s a strange connotation behind buying clothes from certain stores simply based on value, but let’s be realistic – most people can’t afford to […]
Shop Via Nero
It’s funny. When I started ChicpeaJC, the intent was to predominantly write about fashion and stylish people in Jersey City… and it’s almost become a rare thing I write about. Since I do love fashion so much, I decided to get back into the swing of things for the year 2017. A few months ago, […]
Top Nineteen Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City
If you’ve yet to get your Christmas shopping done then now is the time. We’ve got a list of great to-dos and to-gos setup for you so you can actually get the perfect gift for all your special someones. Don’t waste the weekend! No matter how cold it gets! Can’t find any events you’re interested […]
Gear To The Street : Cozy By Mush | Fleepack | Counter.
For this new #GearToTheStreet post, I decided to keep it a little bit more Street. Like, “The Streets know” type shit. With that said, I’d like to put the spotlight on 2 dudes from the heart of Union City, N.J. who are following their dreams from their music to their fashion. Meet FleePack. What’s good […]
Baby Mantra
Baby Mantra is an excellent skin care company based out of Jersey City that specializes in natural, organic products for babies. I met Nupoor at Short Grain one day and she gave me a few samples to try at home with my mini-chicpea. My little one is not a big bath fan (like most toddlers) […]
Groove on Grove is Back!
The HDSID Groove on Grove (GOG) is back next Wednesday, May 4th by the Grove Street Plaza. I am so beyond excited for the start of the season! GOG is one of my favorite things to do in JC. Who doesn’t love free music from JC’s best musicians, food, good weather, and local vendors?! It’s […]
Spring Shopping Trends
We are all feeling the warmth of spring, and I for one am in need of a little retail therapy. While I always talk about the wardrobe staple and investing in things that will last, it is always fun to indulge in the trends once in awhile too. As a stylist, I am more than […]
Valentine’s Day Reminders: Shop Local on Central Ave.
Everyone’s favorite and also most hated “holiday” is approaching: Valentines Day. I personally believe that we should be celebrating love every day! That being said, Valentines day is a nice opportunity to go above and beyond for the people we love in our life. Why not do that while also supporting our local Jersey City […]
ChicpeaNews
From the Mayor’s Office Jersey City “Snow Team” Rolls Out Snow Prep Plan With Winter Storm, Jonas quickly approaching Mayor Fulop and the Office of Emergency Management have coordinated with the Jersey City Incinerator Authority and the Department of Public Works to assign a “Snow Team” and winter storm prep plan in advance for the […]
Get to know the Central Ave. Special Improvement District
It’s been almost a year since I first met David Diaz, the district manager for the Central Avenue Special Improvement District and since then we’ve made blogging magic. Our Lunches at Noodlefan, Rumba’s, Pizza Masters all pretty much broke the internet! and I had a blast exploring Central Ave with David. It was time for […]
Inside Chicpea’s Closet: The Purge
One of the most common problems I find among my female clients is transitioning their wardrobe after having kids. These are not just body changes, it’s also life changes, time constraints, and the need to look stylish while chasing a three-year-old. Lynn, as many of you know, fits into this exact category. She has a […]
Top Twelve Things to do This Weekend in Jersey City! Holiday Edition!
This weekend is going to be a great one for friends and families! We’ve got dancing, shopping, and Santa and his elves and they’re all coming out for the holidays. We can start spreading some holiday cheer and making sure we check off all of the people on our gift list! There’s so much going […]
Shop Local with 20% off at Participating HDSID Businesses!
The holidays are right around the corner and many like to save gift shopping for the last minute. HDSID and participating local businesses can help you get all the gifts you need and then some! Not only will shopping local help small businesses, it can also help you find something extremely unique! Shop local this […]
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