Earlier this year my friend Angelo Baque (who has been shooting me since I was 18) asked to do a shoot with me in a suit. You know me, any excuse to get in drag and I was bout it…
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WATCH: 1 Minute With Vashtie feat. Dee & Ricky x NYLON TV x Ep. 1
So, my friends at NYLON GUYS MAGAZINE had funny (and maybe terrible) idea of giving me my own interview show titled “1 MINUTE WITH VASHTIE”. On it, I interview friends and all kinds of interesting folks and ask them thought…
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LIFE: DJ’ing For The Chloe Store In Paris x Vogue’s Paris Fashion Night Out x Party At Andy Wahloo
If I had to live anywhere outside of my beloved New York City, it would undoubtedly be Paris! I first experienced and fell in love with the city in 2003 and was reunited with it again in 2007 when Oscar…
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LIFE: Vashtie & Oscar In Paris & Amsterdam x 1992 & Pain O’Chokolat (October 2007)
For some of you who may remember and those of you who don’t know – I started blogging in 2006 for a community blog site called RIOTTT.COM. In about 2007 when the site became defunct, I switched over to my…
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RANDOM: Anyone Check This Thing Anymore? *Tapping Microphone
I won’t ignore the elephant in the room any longer! I know it… You don’t even have to say it… My posts have become less abundant. Fine. There – I said it…now I can exhale. Other than being busy…
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Supreme FW 2013 Collection x “Tomboy Supremacy” Photographed by Amanda Lopez
Special thanks to the Supreme Team for always keeping their favorite ladyboy laced (I like to believe I am their favorite). Anyways, here are some items from their FALL WINTER 2013 COLLECTION as modeled by your favorite little dude, Me,…
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LIFE: Elle’s Last Vegan Hurrah at Pure Food And Wine (8.2013)
This past Summer, Elle decided to do a “Vegan Summer”. To celebrate not only an amazing food choice, but a healthy experimentation in diet – I took her to PURE FOOD AND WINEÂ for her last Vegan Hurrah. If you…
INTERVIEW: Elle Magazine x The Coveteur x “The Influentials” (October 2013 Issue)
I’m super excited about The Covetuer’s Feature of me and other rad babes like Mia Moretti and Sarah Howard in the October issue of ELLE MAGAZINE! You can watch my “Personal Style” Video right here and pick up the October…
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INTERVIEW: VFILES x TMI x “Vashtie & Oscar’s Social Boundaries” (VIDEO)
So excited to finally be featured in a VFILES x TMI INTERVIEW. Peep me and Oscar discussing “Social Boundaries” and “Bikini Pics”.
LIFE: Nike Basketball #SummerIsSerious Game in Brooklyn x Team Harden VS. Team Durant x Scott “Past Tense” Williams
When Elle and I got that news that Young Scoozle aka Scott “Past Tense” (thanks to Nike for that alias) Williams would be playing in the Nike Basketball Summer Is Serious Game, we were dead bent on attending! If you…
PRESS: Teen Vogue x Vashtie x “The Big Chill” (October 2013 Issue)
I’m 100 years old and I still love Teen Vogue and now I’m gracing the pages of this adorably sized publication as a grandmother! I’m stoked!!! The issue is on stands now and discusses one of my latest and greatest…
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INTERVIEW: 11 NYC Tastemakers Dish on Their Go-To Male Grooming Spots x Written By Vashtie for Complex (Presented By Gillette)
Since I was a young girl, I’ve been intrigued by the male species. Aside from the obvious attraction, I was more fascinated by their masculinity, style, interests and mannerisms. Now that I’ve graduated to adulthood, that fascination has expanded into grooming. How a…
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LIFE: Day At The Beach + Dinner With Joey Bada$$ (8.24.13)
I seriously don’t think I’ve been to the beach in 2 years. That realization came to me this past weekend as I got packed for the beach with Angelo Baque, Rafael Rios and Friends. I remember making sure I’d be…
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LIFE: The Agency x Hennessy x Pre-VMA Party x Wiz Khalifa Performance x Avenue NYC x ASAP Ferg, B.O.B., Dougie Fresh, Wynter Gordon & More!
It was Saturday night and Hennessy did it again, this time with The Agency, Wiz Khalifa and D-Nice. Â I should have known it would be a major event, but as Huggy Bear and I approached the mob-filled block it dawned…
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INVITE: AfroPunk After Dark x 1992 x Hosted by Oscar & Vashtie x DJ Jasmine Solano, Melo-X & Huggy Bear
Come one, come all! 1992 will be partying with AfroPunk AfterDark in Brooklyn – our very first Brooklyn party (how exciting, but what a damn shame). Come through! Admission is free.Â
SPECIAL DELIVERY: Brooklyn We Go Hard Paris (BWGH) – Thanks David Obadia!
I’ve been hearing great things about a brand named Brooklyn We Go Hard out of Paris. Not sure where the Brooklyn namesake comes from, either way – everything they create is tre magnifique! Luckily, the brands founder reached out to…
LIFE: Liming In Old Lyme – Dark & Stormy’s, A Thug Bug’s Life & Scott “Past Tense” Williams (2013)
We’ve been going to our friend Laura’s Country House in Old Lyme for the past few years now and every year we look forward to it like rain during a drought. As much as I hate leaving my city because…
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INVITE: DJ Huggy Bear x Sea House, South Street Seaport NYC x Thursday August 8th
Come out and celebrate, not only the sounds played by DJ HUGGY BEAR, but also come to celebrate his birth! It’s also Sabel Boo’s actual birthday. Come and hang!
LIFE: ASAP Ferg “Trap Lord” Album Listening Party – The Darby, NYC (8.5.13)
After spending the earlier portion of the day working and running errands with Elle, we made our way to West 14th Street for ASAP Ferg’s Listening Party at The Darby. As we approached we ran into Rocky and just…
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SPECIAL DELIVERY: Blackberry Q10 – My Lifelong Love Of Pressing Buttons Is Satisfied!
Me in 2007 holding my favorite toy…a Blackberry. I have been like coo coo for Cocoa Puffs over gadgets for as long as I can remember! Cameras, Cell Phones, Scanners…you name it. If it’s got great design and solid function,…
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LIFE: DJ’ing in Vancouver at KillJoy x Love from Aritzia & F As In Frank
When Jay Swing reached out to have me spin at KillJoy in Vancouver, I was ready. Over the years I had heard such incredible things about Van City; from the Skiing and Snowboarding (although I have never done either despite…
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INVITE: I’m DJ’ing In Vancouver At Killjoy Bar x DJ Marvel & DJ Seko (7/18)
Come through if you are around! I’d love to meet my northern friends! I’ll be around until the 20th, making the rounds at all the cool locals spots! I can’t wait to see what Van City has popping. I’m bringing…
INVITE: Nike’s Mercer Stickball Classic x 21 Mercer x 6-9PM (TODAY)
Hey Guys! Hope you’re having a lovely Saturday. I have a last minute invite to all of you in the Manhattan area today…it’s Nike’s Mercer Stickball Classic Game. Some of you may remember that I played in their first…
WATCH: FRANK151 Leaders: Jonathan Mannion x Va$htie Interview
I recently had the honor of interviewing my friend & mentor, Jonathan Mannion, for Frank 151. It was an incredible experience to say the least. Jonathan is full of incredible stories and overflowing knowledge; from photographing the worlds favorite hiphop…
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LIFE: Target x Feed USA – A Collection Fighting Domestic Hunger – Available June 30th!
White Halter Top & Long Wrap Skirt in Poppy by Nomia NYC/ Bag by Louis Vuitton / Shoes by Jeffrey Campbell Last week, I was cordially invited to a lovely dinner in Brooklyn for Target’s collaboration with FEED USA. “FEED…
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LIFE: Hosting at Griffin NYC For DJ Soul’s Birthday Celebration (6.14.13)
Oscar 1992, Indie 184, Vashtie Jonathan Mannion & Me! Janjay Sherman & Blake Scotland Special thanks to Manny for sending me over a delightful and fancy bottle of champagne. Trini to de bone. Amaris & Sabel Boo Legendary Damon! Carlos…
LIFE: Green Label Sound & Team Epiphany’s #SummerFridays x 1992 Edition x Hosted By Vashtie and Oscar x Music By DJ Wonder
If you live in New York City, you’ve either heard of #SummerFridays, attended one of these legendary events or tried to attend on. Team Epiphany has long held down the city during the Summer with their incredible day-time parties. This…
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INVITE: Mexican Morrissey Night x LIT Lounge x DJ’s Angelo Baque, Jeremiah & Vashtie (6.19.13)
Come one, come all. I will be playing mad emo jams. Get ready!
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LIFE: Nylon’s Annual Music Issue Event x Hosted by Marvin Scott Jarrett x Performance By Avril Lavigne (6.11.13)
Tuesday night, Nylon held their Annual Music Issue Event with an anticipated performance by Avril Lavigne. When I arrived on the scene, the sidewalk was mobbed with people trying to get in. It was an incredible sight to see. Check…
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LIFE: Chloe Celebrates See By Chloe Resort 2014 x Industria Studios (6.12.13)
Leigh Lezark, Vashtie & DJ Kiss ++++++++++ I was overjoyed when Chloe reached out, inviting me to their celebration…then they topped it off by offering to dress me for their soiree. I was floored. Yes, please! Me and my beautifully…
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INVITE: DJ Soul’s Birthday Celebration x Music by ?uest Love x Hosted by Vashtie, Oscar 1992, Bill Spector & More! (This Friday 6.14.13)
This will surely be a FUN night! Come out and celebrate with us!
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LIFE: Summer Party On The High Line x Presented By Coach x DJ Kiss, Bevy Smith & More! (6.11.13)
BFA takes the best photos of me…take for example my birthday photos! Incroyable 😉 Last night, was the Summer Party on The High Line…presented by Coach. It was a spectacular carnival of all the amusing elements of a real carnival…dunk…
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LIFE: Pusha T’s Store Opening x Creme 321 in Virginia x Famlay, Emily B. & More!
Over this past weekend, my friend of 10 years Pusha-T, had an opening party for his luxe boutique Creme in Virginia. He invited me out and I had to support. It had been almost 6 or 7 years since I…
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LIFE: Animal Haven x 3rd Annual Performance For The Animals x Jon Stewart, Josh Madden, Curtis Kulig, Stretch Armstrong & DJ Eli Escobar x Top Of The Standard (6.4.13)
Me at Animal Haven’s 3rd Annual Performance For The Animals at The Standard Hotel NYC wearing Theory by Theyskens Dress and Bag, Surface To Air Boots When my friend Dana Veraldi, of Deer Dana, asked me to be apart of…
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WATCH: The Color Show Nail Art Factory with Erin Wasson x Featuring Vashtie x Polka Dots by Maybelline New York
Check out this cute mini-show by Maybelline that spotlights super hot model Erin Wasson sharing trends that translate into nail trends with her fun friends…like moi! Although, I realize I am so not fun. Peep my reaction when she shows…
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FOTOS: More Dumb Late Birthday Photos via DowntownAtDawn.Com
Thanks to Adam Tetzloff from DowntownAtDawn.Com for these great images. Check out his FULL POST HERE for more, including a video of Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era Performing! While I watched Dee and Ricky pouring it up for people in…
LIFE: My Dumb Late Birthday Party x Joey Bada$$, Theophilus London, Q-Tip, Eli Reed, Kilo Kish, Kitty Cash, Illuminati AMS, DJ Brenmar, DJ Huggy Bear, DJ Wonder, Peter Rosenberg & More!
Yes, my “Dumb Late Birthday Party” finally happened last night. It came more than a month after my actual birthday (of April 23rd), but it still felt right. Why was it  a month late, you might ask? Well, I’ve been…
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LIFE: A History Of My Birthday Parties & The Infinite Pain They Bandage
One of my very first birthday flyers (by Oscar Sanchez), circa 2004? I always wanted the nickname “Chainsaw” hence “Chainsaws Birthday Massacre”. ++++++++++++++++++++ For those of you who follow me and have been following me, you know all about my…
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LIFE: Dining With Joey Bada$$ x Run-In With Angelo Baque and Rafael Rios
Last night I finally got the long-overdue chance to have dinner with my label mate, Joey Bada$$. While I waited for him at the bar, I ran into Angelo Baque and Rafael Rios who were also having dinner and waiting…
LIFE: Behind The Scenes x Refinery29 x Lyz Olko & Coco & Breezy (Article Out Now!)
Special thanks to Refinery29 for always showing me love. Check my feature alongside a month-long piece titled “Party Girls”, which spotlights some incredible femme fatales. By Gabriel Bell, Photographed by Michael Flores, Illustration by Ammiel Mendoza Hair and Makeup by Bethany Brill. Supreme…
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