Dead By Association - Jersey City

Happy Birthday to Me! Some of you may not know, but today is my birthday and I am happy to still be alive after last nights festivities.

Last night consisted of my first "Dead Since" party. Since I was not home for their first one, I was in luck my friend Alaska, founder of the local Jersey City brand and the crew were throwing their 2nd event. What a great way to receive my birthday ain't it?...Just in time to begin what I like to call my "Birthday Month!"

Besides riding out with my home-girls; I already knew this one will be a great night. Which indeed it was. I was able to reunite and dance with my friends all night! Best part was reuniting and being photographed by my favorite person Andy Mac! Also made new friends from other cities and was happy to see how many people really appreciate the movement of the brand and culture for what it really is. DJ 201 had me dancing ALL night long! (If you didn't catch me dancing this time, you'll catch me next time!)

Execution is key and execution is what happened. Alaska made sure we were there to have fun, which he cut the music and announced, "Yo everybody! I appreciate you for coming. We out here making something for ourselves with our art and creative shit. Do some shit you will regret tomorrow. It's all about the culture." The event was awesome, drinks all night, great music, signing poster, and dancing all night long! This is only the beginning!

Over all, this event literally had me "dead" at the end of the night. That only means I started my birthday with a bang and Dead By Association was a complete success. 

Enjoy these images shot by favorite person Andy Mac (via ChicPeaJC)... and some I managed to shoot myself with all the madness.

xo Crispi

Babo Teahouse - Jersey City, NJ

Babo Teahouse...oh man I wish I can pull out images from when my friend took me here when we were around 14 years old! Anyway on my recent trip back home to Jersey of course; I re-visited Babo Teahouse located in Downtown Jersey City. It is one of those places that if you are from the area, been there when you were young, or you just so happen to leave Newport Mall and walk to the Pier you suddenly run into it; then you know about the teahouse. I would like to call it an updated "hole in the wall". This teahouse needs a little bit more recognition though. Besides the really tasty babo tea, I had the banana flavored. The cup calls it "China". Babo Teahouse has couple elements that sets this teahouse apart from other teahouses. They have a bookshelf with exclusive one of kind Breaking Bad  figurines and authentic props from the Breaking Bad set. I also remember another bookshelf with other exclusive figurines and collectibles!  Parallel from that there is a whole section of coin machines filled with awesome anime, cartoon toy, and different stickers....Wait...Did I forget to mention there is charging station for your cellphones?! CLUTCH!  AND they have food as well too! BTW their chicken wings were pretty bomb! (Stole some from Ariel!)

Oh yeah, Ariel! Hey mister! Alright guys, my friend Ariel is a really good friend of mine, which I have been friends with for a while now. Only caught one picture of his face, but I can def pull up some #TBT flicks! I'll do that later though. Mystery is awesome and I rather you guys figure out who he is while continuing my journey. Just know this awesome creative being is one smart nerdy cookie like your gyal. Don't let the fashion and sneakers kick you off guard. There's a reason why we were "ATCF". 

Enjoy some images, and stay on the look out!

Live Happy, Smile!

xo Crispi