Cinematic: C’était un Rendez-vous (“It was a date”) 1976 by Claude Lelouch (8 min. Short Film)

Paris is my second home after New York City. During my first trip there in 2003, it was love at first…

9 years ago

Directing: Theophilus London’s “I Want You” Music Video (2010)

In honor of my friend Theophilus London and in celebration of his birthday being today, I wanted to post an oldie…

9 years ago

Fashion: My Top 5 Personal Favorite Jordan Moments

Just another post to honor the GOAT, Michael Jordan. I have had many favorite moments in favorite pairs of Jordans,…

9 years ago

LISTEN: Lil Uzi Vert – “Money Longer”

A couple days ago I woke up to my Twitter timeline blowed up with a Lil Uzi Vert quote: "When…

9 years ago

LIFE: BODY POSITIVITY AND SHOOTING NUDE WITH NARS & PAPER MAGAZINE

A couple of weeks ago I was approached last minute by NARS and PAPER Magazine to participate in a shoot…

9 years ago

LIFE: This Trini-American Attends Her Very First Trinidad Carnival

So, as many of you know - both of my parents are born and raised in Trinidad and as the…

9 years ago

LIFE: NYFW Men’s – My 3 Favorite Shows – Public School, Billy Reid & Rochambeau

Phewww. The work week is over and so was my part-time job of attending not only Fashion Week Shows, but…

9 years ago

MILK Makeup – An Indie Girl’s Must-Have Beauty Collection

Written by contributor: Dina Cook February 8, 2016 marks the launch date of MILK Makeup. Yes, that's MILK as in…

9 years ago

WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Vitamin Essentials

One thing that's super vital to my health and beauty regimen is my daily vitamin intake. Preserving my body is…

9 years ago

LIFE: Modeling for Calvin Klein Jeans x Opening Ceremony in Elle Magazine

  Last Spring, I got a terrible case of food poisoning. They say that you have to find the positive…

9 years ago

NEWS: Pigalle’s Latest Collection is Nothing Less Than Parfait!

I can't express enough how proud I am of my dear friend, designer, Stephane Ashpool! Stephane & Me 2014, Paris. His brand…

9 years ago

LIFE: This International Playboy DJ’ed For PlayBoy!

  Whoa. If you read my last post on the TOP 10 FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW (or probably didn't know)…

9 years ago

WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Skincare Essentials

I’ve always focused on the importance of taking care of myself. From taking daily vitamins to my love affair with…

9 years ago

LIFE: Christmas Gifting Myself New Gold Jewels

As you know, your girl loves loves loves gold. From the all gold G-Shock I designed... To the all gold…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Top 7 Moments of 2015 – Puma Collab, 5 Toshiba Commercials & DJ’ing for Drake & More!

Paris 2014 My life in the past 2 years has been a major roller coaster ride of mainly career ups…

9 years ago

LIFE: Hangout for Downtown Artists & Influencers – Sway Lounge Closes in NYC

A sweet and somber line, halfway down the block, waiting to pay their respects to Sway Lounge. Some of you…

9 years ago

MUSIC: Vashtie’s Top 7 Christmas Tunes That Won’t Make You Puke

I'm not much of a holiday person and I'm definitely the last to hum along to a holiday tune playing…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing For Post Malone & Ashlen on her Birthday in Dallas

Some of you who follow me may know that last week I went on my first vacation of the year,…

9 years ago

WATCH: Mozartrick – “All White x Cash Out” Music Video

It's not everyday that you come across a song you instantly enjoy and it's even more rare to come across a…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Long Overdue Vacation back to Goldeneye Jamaica

Some of you may remember when I DJ'ed last year in Jamaica for NYE at the islands coveted Goldeneye Resort…

9 years ago

WATCH: Raury – “Trap Tears” Music Video

As a director, I really appreciate music videos that are conceptual and outside the box. One of my good friends,…

9 years ago

WATCH: Kirk Knight – “Knight Time” (Video)

My good friend Kirk Knight released his amazing project "Late Knight Special" back in October. I was super proud of…

9 years ago

SHOP: Mystery of Violette Boxing

From spending time with family, giving (and getting!) gifts, and starting a new year, the holiday season is one of my…

9 years ago

SHOP: Violette New York’s Vintage Mickey Mouse Collection

Growing up, Mickey Mouse was one of my favorite cartoon characters. Since his creation in 1928, he's become one of…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Cadillac x Public School in Dubai! My very first time there!

When the email came in asking if I was interested to DJ for Cadillac x Public School's debut collaboration in…

9 years ago

LIFE: 3 Simple Dishes To Compliment Your Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner

For those of you out there who are vegan, transitioning to vegan, or have a predominantly plant based diet like…

9 years ago

SHOP: 90’s Lyric Inspired Violette Accessories & The Top 5 Throwback Jams That Inspired Them!

Like many of you, I am hugely inspired by the 90's. Recently, I did a fun little capsule of accessories…

9 years ago

STYLE: My Balmain x H&M Collection Picks! #HMBalmainNation (Lookbook)

So, if you burden your daily life with following my silly SNAPS (@VASHTIEKOLA) and now my experimental PERISCOPES (@VASHTIE) -…

9 years ago

Vashtie Hits the Road

Every Thursday I have my weekly residency at my 1992 the Party at Webster Hall, but over the next two…

9 years ago

Vash Daddy: Introducing Vashtie Posters & Tees

I spent the majority of my life covered up and behind the camera. I was always just more comfortable being quiet…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Uncommon Sense on MTV2

Last week I received a sick opportunity to DJ for Charlamagne Tha God's show Uncommon Sense on MTV2.  I got to put…

9 years ago

LIFE: Behind The Scenes of My Art Film for Hotline Bling #UOHLB

Back in September, my friends and I got together to make a video for a song that I happened to…

9 years ago

Violette New York x Bowery Bob: Flowers for Towers

In honor of the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, Violette New York and Bowery Bob have collaborated on…

9 years ago

Violette New York x Bowery Bob 1 of 1 Fire Extinguisher

In an effort to raise money and awareness for the firefighters who responded to the East Village fire in NYC…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Cadillac & Nick Wooster’s #StyleDriven + Hanging with the Bro’s at Max Fish (9.1.15)

Last night I DJ'ed a fun little event for Cadillac and the Capsule Collection they did, curated and styled by…

9 years ago

READ: Vashtie’s Exclusive Interview with Complex Media

I had the pleasure of visiting the Complex offices in New York and sitting down with them for an exclusive…

9 years ago

WATCH: Barneys Bag Love Video

Recently I had the honor of working with Barneys New York on their campaign for their Fall handbag line. It…

9 years ago

NEWS: I’ve Uncovered A Vault of My Younger Days (UPDATE)

I originally posted this in 2012 and FINALLY - and only 3 years later, I will be actually posting this.…

9 years ago

WATCH: My 5 Part National Toshiba TV Commercial Dir. Chris Robinson

Okay, so when Toshiba reached out about featuring me in their 5 part commercial series titled #SlashGen - I was…

9 years ago

VIDEO: Post Malone – “White Iverson” Official Video

If you follow me on the Snaps, then you most likely saw me and Yung Cousin Pablo from Paris blasting…

9 years ago