On his way home from work, Sales Associate Shawn Harris Jr. stopped on Grove Street to discuss his outfit for the day. He sported Gucci Snake Ace sneakers, tiger socks and sunglasses, Verdon shorts, and a vintage Tommy Hilfiger polo. Accesories included a Skagen watch and Polo duffle bag. Whats your name? Shawn D. Harris […]
Learn How to Start Your Own Brand
Looking to start your own brand, but don’t know where to begin? From September 9th to October 1st, catch a Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren four-day workshop curated and directed by Hayoner – Want to Create your Own Brand? Chilltown C.H.I.L.L.dren (Changing How I’m Living Life) was founded to help creatives find the proper mentorship and resources to produce […]
A Day in India Square
Jersey City is a culturally diverse area, and living here helped me learn to be accepting of different cultures, from clothing to food. Growing up, my family was interested in and appreciated Indian culture. We enjoyed the music, admired the clothing, and loved the food (the spicier, the better). This appreciation for Indian culture was translated to several […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]