Elena Venetia Instagram: @elenavenetia Where do you usually shop? Poshmark Sour Puss Clothing Gothic Renaissance Trash Vaudeville Where do you hang out in Jersey City? Lucky 7 Third and Vine Barcade Kenneth Instagram: @trxll.pxll Where do you shop? Zara Forever 21 Top Man H&M What influences your style? Looking at what other people are wearing […]
Street Style: Kristy Baez
The next stylist fashionista to be featured is Kristy Baez. She is a 21 year old aspiring model, college student and freelance artist. When she isn’t at a casting, a photoshoot, or in class, you can find her hanging out with friends or at home snuggled up with her cat Oreo. I spotted Kristy at […]
Stylish Peep: Yelitza Nuñez
The next badass Stylish Peep is Yelitza Nuñez, a twenty-nine year old spit-fire filled with passion and kindness. We met up in the heights near Journal Square, an area that many people would pass by but we wanted something different and edgy. I won’t lie, when I meet stylish peep I’m extremely nervous because of […]
Stylish Peep: Yves Emmanuel
Finally, a male stylish peep! You guys have no idea how difficult it has been for me to find dudes that are stylish and willing to get behind my camera, shoot some pics and do a small interview. When I met Yves, it was like I was meeting an old friend, he was calm and […]
Stylish Peep: Astrid Martinez
The next stylish peep on ChicpeaJC is Astrid Martinez, a twenty year old badass with blue hair. When I met her, I could not help but ask how she maintains that vibrant blue. It takes a lot of care and technique, that is for sure, and that’s something that I could never do. I’m definitely […]
Stylish Peep: Amena Chaudhri
I met our next Stylish Peep Amena on a rainy Friday afternoon in a cafe. I was sure the rain was going to hinder our photoshoot and that my photos were not going to exhibit Amena’s individual style the way that I wanted to but I was in luck. Amena was such a lovely person, […]
Stylish Peeps: Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon
We have a two for one deal with these next stylish peeps. Sister and brother, Shamecca & Athanasius Ajavon met with me on an extremely cold January day and still effortlessly rocked their outfits. What I loved about these two was the appreciation they had for one another, something that seems to be lacking in most sibling relationships. […]
Stylish Peep: Brigitte Pacheco
The next stylish peep that I am so excited to feature is Brigitte. I found Brigitte on Instagram because her boyfriend tagged her in a post, how cute is that? When I saw her page, I knew I had to feature her because her style is unique to her, not something I have seen. Brigitte’s […]
The Biggest Fashion Trend of 2016: Athleisure
Last week Jersey City had its first ever Fitness Fair, organized in part by our very own ChicpeaJC, and inspiring me to talk about the biggest trend of 2016: athleisure. Having workout clothes that can easily transition from the office or a day of errands to the gym makes it possible to actually go straight […]
Heather Rose Stachowiak
It is kind of a crazy and funny story how I met my style crush and fashion soul mate Heather. We are both fashion addicts, her being a style blogger and me a personal stylist, and we met through Instagram. Kind of creepy really, but that is the age we live in. Heather and I […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nikki Zeak- The Queen of Quirky
I met Nikki when I went to visit 660 Studios; Nikki is one of a kind, she is beyond awesome…Eccentric, friendly, warm, fun and unbelievably unique. What I love about her especially is she is not afraid to be her quirky self. Her room is amazing, she has a bow on her door, which is […]
Mark Finne- JC’s George Clooney
Ladies, I introduce to you Jersey City’s George Clooney; Mark Finne! The resemblance is uncanny….Not only do they look and dress a like but they are both talented and artistic bachelors. Now that Clooney is engaged (has hell frozen over?!) you single gals can drool over GC 2.0 Mr Finne. Mr Fine indeed! I first met […]
Fernando Lemus Jr
I met Fernando for the first time a few months ago when he came to take my Hip Hop class at Base Gym, since then we’ve become BFF’s. Fernando puts the F in FIERCE!! Every time I see this guy he is dressed to the nines, even in class he busts out his cool kicks […]