Looking for new clothes, but don’t want to shop from your usual places? Check out these 10 thrift + vintage shops that you can browse online, along with other sites that provide more options through various sellers. Thrilling View this post on Instagram A post shared by THRILLING (@shopthrilling) Thrilling offers secondhand and vintage clothing […]
Mark “Top Shelf Premium” & “Vintage on First”
My love of vintage goes back to my teenage years; when I was around 16 years old I found a vintage leather long coat with a fur trim, straight out of a 70s Disco Movie, it was my size. I bought it and wore it to my very conservative Jewish High School and everyone made […]
7 vintage shops in Jersey City
Add some reclaimed + vintage pieces to your wardrobe and home with the help of these local shops! Another Man’s Treasure 195 Montgomery St View this post on Instagram A post shared by Another Man's Treasure (@amtvintage) At Another Man’s Treasure, you can browse through classic dresses, stylish sweaters, denim jackets, and more closet staples. […]
Jersey City Vintage Brand: PorchFinds
Hi, my name is Lynn and I’m addicted to vintage clothes. Since as far as I can remember, I’ve been thrifting, even before it was “cool.” I remember being made fun of a lot for wearing secondhand clothes, but I didn’t really care because I just loved having items no one else had. There is […]
Women of Jersey City – March pt 4
This month we are dedicating it to the amazing ladies of Jersey City. Every week we are featuring local women who continuously inspire us. The future is indeed female! Elena Cartagena I first interviewed Elena a few years ago right after Pasta Dal Cuore opened. She is so passionate about her business! The food at […]
Homage to an Icon: Bettie Page
A new monthly series where I pay homage to female icons that I look up to and have shaped the future for women like myself to live their true self while also not giving a f-k what other people think. These women all have amazing and inspiring stories and they paved the way by living […]
Let’s Explore: The History of Journal Square
Where is Journal Square? Journal Square sits north of West Side and McGinley Square, west of Hamilton Park, and south of the Heights. I spoke with Andrea Lew, Founder of the Bergen Square Historical Society, and James Dievler, member of The New JSQ Community Association Board of Trustees, and the chairperson of its History Committee […]
3 Stylish Ways You Can Help Save the Earth!
With Earth Day around the corner, our social consciousness may be kicking in slightly more than usual. Yes, the price tags at Forever 21 and Zara are unbeatable, but they do come at a cost. Fast Fashion is the number two polluter in the WORLD. You might want to keep that in mind the next […]
Old School JC: As told by Jersey City Natives
I grew up between Union City and Jersey City throughout my entire life, as did most of my family since the 80s. Jersey City was the hangout spot and it was always home. Every time my dad and I are in the car and driving through the city, he tells me stories of the old JC – […]
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 […]
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 […]
Modern Looks with Vintage Pieces
If you’ve been following ChicpeaJC for a while, it’s no secret that Another Man’s Treasure is one of my favorite places to shop. I’ve been buying my clothes there ever since I moved to Jersey City eight years ago. When I started blogging, visiting the shop became something part of my weekly habits (not very […]
Another Man’s Treasure Turns 10!
Almost 8 years ago when I first moved to Jersey City, the first thing I purchased was a 70s velvet maxi-dress from Another Man’s Treasure. I’ve always been a vintage lover, but when I first walked into AMT that day, it became more than that. When I started ChicpeaJC, I became really close with the […]
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
A week ago, I was invited by the Liberty Science Center to attend a special preview of the new Titanic exhibit starting today, October 31. To celebrate the opening of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition they hosted a dinner that recreated the last first-class meal served on the Titanic before that fateful morning of April 15, […]
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 […]
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” […]
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 […]
Groove on Grove is Back!!
Groove on Grove is officially back next Wednesday! and I am so beyond excited for this! Every Wednesday from Spring to Fall you will see me and mini chicpea rocking out right by the stage on Grove Street and Newark Ave. I wanted to get the background story on “GOG” so I reached out to […]
Pacific Flea 2.0
Ever since my last Pacific Flea post, I’ve been counting the days till spring for it to re-open. My favorite activity is hitting up local markets…. there is fun for everyone; shopping, food, music. It’s the best!! Well this year the team behind the Pacific Flea; Joel, Brittany and owner of this establishment Stewart took […]
AMT Spring Trunk Show!
Last week we got a taste of spring, so it’s only a matter of time till the weather warms up and we can bust out those cute summer dresses! Another Man’s Treasure threw a fun spring trunk show at their shop last night for the ladies! I got there around 8pm and the store was […]
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