MIKE SHINODA, JOE HAHN (LINKIN PARK) & JOSH MADDEN I am not playing ya’ll. I’m living up to at least one of my resolutions to be social and attend things…instead of clinging to my couch and laptop. Last night my…

If you’re a regular here at Vashtie.Com, then you probably know I’m into Juice Cleanses and have been for some years. As a student of life who is interested in increasing vitality and longevity, I’ve found that juicing is an integral part…

When I got the call asking if I wanted to be interviewed for a CARMELO ANTHONY x JORDAN web documentary, what do YOU think I said – asks the girl who is obsessed with Jordans and a super fan of…

Not that long ago – My artist friend Mikey (Michael Quattlebaum Jr.) transitioned into music as rapping drag queen “MYKKI BLANCO”. Shortly thereafter, he became a raging overnight success. Some may not understand what it is, but to me it’s…

Vashtie (looking like Hell Boy under the red lights) & A$AP Rocky ++++++++++ Upon the release of the highly anticipated album by A$AP ROCKY, there was an event to celebrate the great occasion. I got wind of it late in…

Homemade Supreme Bag by Rafael Rios If you are a long-time reader, then you are familiar with my bestie Miss ELLE CLAY. You are probably familiar with all of our random travels, ridiculous conversations and fun-filled in-betweens. I’ve been knowing…

A$AP ILLZ & VASHTIE via INSTAGRAM (original photo by JOSH MADDEN, SoHo NYC 2013) ++++++++++ Our homie BROCK FETCH was in New York City shooting portraits of all his friends at a bomb studio in Soho. It also happened to…

I was so mad at myself that it took practically forever for me to visit my twin homies restaurant! When I finally got there, I was blown away. From the decor, to the drinks, to the food! Here’s what my…

Oh man, the holidays can get so craze…but I have to admit, that it is a joyful time. Maybe it’s our own nostalgia for the time or maybe it’s the forced coziness we feel watching Holiday commercials and movies. Whatever…

When Mister Josh Madden invited me out for some grub, I did not hesitate to RSVP. When he mentioned it would be at Miss Lily’s, a Jamaican-inspired, downtown, hotspot, eatery – I did a little dutty wine in celebration. While…

Nike always does an excellent job of bringing many different kinds of influential folks together! I didn’t know what to expect from the two day excursion, but when I received an email from Nike inviting me to a New York vs.…

It’s that time of year when gifts are given, food is overeaten and we’re all very ready for the next year to begin. We all have things we want to work on, promises that we make to ourselves in order…

Another fun and Morrissey filled evening at the budding yet already legendary MEXICAN MORRISSEY Party! Angelo Baque was on the 1’s and 2’s. I dropped by to listen to some sad tunes and dance like a depressed teenage white boy…

NEAL SANTOS, VASHTIE & TYSHAWN LYONS Last week we celebrated another 1992 party at Santos Party House. This one was a bit more low-key than others, but somehow cranked out our regulars that we haven’t seen in years! It was…

Many brands try and court their perspective taste-makers in fun and creative ways, but they mostly fail to ignite the passion. If Nike was an actual potential life partner, they would be the most exciting, romantic and charming of suitors…

Ya’ll remember when I went out to LA with a fellow artist and friend, Eric Elms in October? Well, I couldn’t tell you exactly why we were there…but now I can. Basically, we were 2 of 3 artists who were…

When TIGGA CALORE reached out and asked me to co-host her party THE TRINITY, I was down for the cause. Not only is she and CONTESSA on the pulse of New York City party culture…but I’ve also known TIGGA since…

My friend DAN MARTENSEN is a super talented photographer who always has the cheeriest of dispositions! When he told me he was having his very own book launch at Milk Gallery, I had to be there. I’m always stoked to see…

Another great cause for the victims of #Sandy. If you around tonight, please stop by and donate what you can. I’ll be there!

On Tuesday night I ventured out to Brooklyn (#veryrare) to kick it with ELLE. We stopped in for a drink at my friend CHRISTOPHE’S new place, HOPE GARAGE and it was super nice! Check it out if you are in…

I met CHESTER BERRY in the Summer of 2010. I was called into the COMPLEX offices to do my first COMPLEX interview ever on my 50 FAVORITE SNEAKERS… I was stoked on the opportunity to be featured on COMPLEX, let…