This is hands down my favorite choreography. Beyonce “7/11” is a banger, I don’t know one person that doesn’t feel like getting up and dancing when this song comes on. If you are shaking your head you are lying to yourself. Bow down to queen B! I love this dance but it was actually a […]
Balance Salon
Balance Salon is not just a hair salon, it’s a community center, a congregation…a spaceship. There is nothing like this place in Jersey City or anywhere else. Writing about Balance is like writing about the Mayor or the JC Pimp. It’s the holy grail of all ChicpeaJC blog posts and I’ve been waiting for a […]
Jen Twice
I first heard about “Jen Twice” when I interviewed Hayoner and Jeff from Sneaker Room. They had told me that Jen was the queen of all things sneakers and I knew it was only a matter of time before I got her as a “Stylish Peep”.. About a week ago I went back to visit the […]
Boulevard Drinks
a tale of two chicks eating hot dogs I met Krista, aka Grandma Downtown in the summer when I interviewed her for the first time. Since then we’ve become friends and even shot ChicpeaTV Episode 2: Baking with Grandma Downtown which was so fun. Krista is a cool chick, always down for an adventure. It […]
Wolf Juice Open Mic
Last night I went to check out the Wolf Juice Open Mic at The Dopeness, this was my third open mic. My first time was when I first started blogging and I left early because I was just too shy to be at an event on my own. Anyway, the second time I went, I […]
ProsToYou Tennis
When I was a kid I always wanted to play tennis, but was too intimidated to try it. I thought it was a sport for those popular rich kids I went to high school with. When I worked at a Club Med in my 20s (an all inclusive resort) the tennis pro gave me a […]
I AM Inspired
Inspired Artist Movement is a new organization that supports creatives in music and fashion and is run by a phenomenal human, vocalist and girl boss, MJ….who I interviewed on my first day as a full time blogger! She invited me to join a panel of experts to discuss the topic of “How to build a […]
Devi
I met Debra a long time ago when she started taking my hip hop classes pre-chicpeajc; Debra is small, spunky and energetic so obviously I loved her right away. Debra is also the lead singer of “Devi” a classic rock band based here in Jersey City. She reminds me so much of Joan Jett! It’s […]
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 […]
Virile JC Turns 1!
A few weeks ago, bossman of Virile Barber & Shop Jersey City and a dear friend of mine, Andre Fersa reached out to me to let me know he will be throwing a special one year anniversary party at LITM. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and said to him let’s do a special one […]
“In Full Color”
Summer is a fixture in the Jersey City culture scene, she is a culture writer for the Jersey Journal, and is always out there covering the scene all over JC. I met her when I started this blogging journey and we instantly connected. We are both small and cute so it’s only natural we would […]
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 […]
Virile Barbershop Pt 2
There is no secret that I am a huge fan of the Virile Barber & Shop on Jersey Ave. Ever since my week long theme week, I’ve been itching for an excuse to go back there and hang out. Since then I’ve become good friends with “Stylish Peep” Andre who is now running the JC […]
Ball!
“Ball” by T.I is one of my favorite songs to dance to, it’s upbeat and the choreo makes me feel like such a bad ass! I incorporated a little bit of the “crip walk” and of course a “ballin” movement. It’s a simple dance but really gets your heart pumping! I suggest actually trying this […]
The Brightside Tavern – Jersey City’s Cheers
Tom Parisi aka Tommy 2 Scoops is the most loved man in Jersey City. I heard about him many months ago when I started blogging. People in the community would tell me how friendly and hilarious he is so I knew it would be only a matter of time before we crossed paths. At the […]
Petey Ugly x Kraze Ugly
I heard about Petey Ugly x Kraze Ugly a few months ago through the grapevine, and the idea of a hip hop duo in Jersey City intrigued me…I did some internet stalking and listened to their music. Petey and Kraze are so talented, they rap about real life, which is relatable in comparison to some […]
“Sock Hop” Party
I love a reason to dress up, so I was so excited when I heard Union Republic was throwing a 1950’s style “Sock Hop” party in collaboration with my fav vintage shop, Another Man’s Treasure and party mogul Dancing Tony (post coming soon!). We got to Union Republic at around 9pm and the place was […]
Beats by Onhel
Since I started this blogging journey, I’ve interviewed many artists, especially in the hip hop genre. I do love all types of music and planning to explore a wider range of styles going forward, but hip hop music will always be what I connect to the most. The music industry in general is very intriguing […]
Yoga in the Heights
I heard about Yoga in the Heights over the summer when they were having classes at the Riverview Farmers Market. The idea of doing a class outside in a park with the most incredible view sounded amazing to me… I was not able to try it out so when Stephanie and Bridget invited me to […]
We Found Love!
Happy Wednesday friends! I’ve been feeling a little tired and sluggish these days, but so excited the weather is getting better. That is why I am bringing back this old Rihanna summer track “We Found Love”. The beat is very “dancy” so I love to start the class with it. We are wearing Faded Royalty […]