What is up, fam’?! Have you seen my new YouTube Channel? It’s chock full all the nonsense you might remember from my VashtieTV Episodes like; my wild work days/nights but, also it now shares my wellness world that you may…
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Vashtie’s New YouTube Episode: The How & Why of Celery Juice & A Confession!
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE, Vashtie's YouTube, vashtieTV Tagged with: Celery Juice, vashtie, vashtie vitals, vashtievitals, wellness, youtube
LIFE: Nas presents Illmatic XXV: Memory Lane in NYC Pop-Up in Honor of Album’s 25th Anniversary
Last night, my friend Shabazz invited me out to her event that she was doing to celebrate Nas and the 25th Anniversary of “Illmatic” (aka, one of my Top Favorite 3 Albums OF ALL TIME!). Over the years I’ve…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: 25th anniversary, cj fly, Electric Circus, emilia ortic, illmatic, Illmatic XXV, Nas, ralph mcdaniels, Shabazz, vashtie
Re-Launch of YouTube.Com/Vashtie
So, for those of you who have followed me – you my remember my VASHTIE TV Episodes where I detailed my travels, life experiences and pointless adventures. After Instagram took off in 2010, I started to dabble in social media…
LIFE: DJ’ing For Snark Park & American Express at Hudson Yards (3.15.19)
Special shoutout to Daniel Arsham, the Snarkitecture Gang and American Express for having me DJ their celebratory private dinner for Snark Park at the newly debuted Hudson Yards. If you haven’t heard about Hudson Yards, it is the nation’s largest…
Posted in ART, FEATURED, LIFE, Vashtie Tagged with: A BATHING APE, american express platinum, bathing ape, daniel arsham, DJ, edwin ortiz jr., grace mahary, hudson yards, joe grun, nick jonas, nigo, poggy, snark park, va$htie, vashtie kola, white timberlands
Premiere: “French New York Wave” An 8 Minute Short Dir. by Vashtie
In a quest to find true love, a young woman says “peace out” to her home of New York and “bonjour” to Paris. Trading in her Timberland Boots for Repetto Ballet Flats, she leaves her Big Apple ways behind…
LIFE: The Story Behind My Short Film, “French New York Wave”
Before I debut my film, I have to tell you a story and share some “behind the scenes”… Me and Gigie Cosmic, shooting “French New York Wave” Paris, Oct. 2017 While I was in Paris for Fashion Week (October 2017),…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: Alexandre Bucas, Charlotte Quemy, directing a short film, Djina "Gigie" Sy, djina sy, Édouard Baer, french new york wave, gigie cosmic, Henry Lozé, Joffrey Pilaud, Marielle "Kamduciel" Ollingo, Mathieu Vandaele, Matthieu Boura, Olivier Esman, pablo attal, paris, Quiana PArks, sandor funtek, vashtie kola
A Stop-Over in London to Play with The Knicks – Maya Jama, AlunaGeorge, John Starks & More!
As I was planning a trip to Paris for Men’s Fashion Week last week, I was invited by Lea Juliano of Madison Square Garden to attend a New York Knicks/Squarespace event in London. You know I am always down to…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: alunageorge, john starks, kevin knox, lea juliano, letitia sophie, lewis watts, london, maya jama, sam roberts, squarespace, the garden, the new york knicks, vashtie kola
LIFE: DJ’ing For Perry Ellis “America” Collection Revival (10.4.18)
Last night, I DJ’ed for the iconic Perry Ellis and the revival of their “America” Collection. Recently modeled by son of Snoop Dog, Cordell Broadus, the collection proves that these 90’s staples can endure the test of time. The scene…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: deemehlow, DJ'ing, marcus scribner, perry ellis, Quiana PArks, va$htie, vashtie
LIFE: I DJed In Xi’an, China For The First Time
This past weekend, I took my first trip to China to DJ for House Of Vans in the city of Xian. It was a long trip; 13 hours to Beijing and another 2 hour connecting flight to my destination of…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, FILM Tagged with: authentic chinese food, china, chinese, chinese embassy, chinese food, trip to Beijing, trip to china, trip to Xi’an., visiting china, visiting xi'an, Xi’an
LIFE: Vashtie DJ’s YouTube’s “Bringing The Boom Bap Back To New York” Alongside GrandMaster Flash
January 26th, 2018. About a week prior to the event, I got a call from Lyor Cohen (the man, the legend – himself) telling me that he wanted me to DJ his party and that our mutual friend Q-Tip…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, MUSIC, Vashtie Tagged with: A-Trak, Adesuwa Aighewi, boom bap, chuck d, daddy yankee, fav five freddy, grandmaster flash, Kurtis Blow, lyor cohen, Nas, new york, new york boom bap, q tip, Quincy Jones, ralph mcdaniels, vashtie, youtube
LIFE: Vashtie’s First Trip to Denmark
As many of you know, I have traveled quite a bit for work and to many lovely places like Paris/France, London/England, Johannesburg/South Africa, Abu Dhabi/Dubai, etc. I am very appreciative of this perk of my job, but it’s also quite…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: A Fugitive Crosses His Tracks, Christian IV, copenhagen, Danish Crown Jewels, denmark, dubai, england, Europe, Finland, france, Greenland, Hercules Flighting A Lion, Law of Jante, Louisiana Museum, Natural History Museum of Denmark, Nordic, Norway and Sweden, Nykøbing Mors, paris, Plundergebäck, Rosenborg, rosenborg museum, Royal Regalia, rye bread, Scandinavia, South Africa, The Botanical Garden, The Botanical Garden denmark, The Faroe Islands, vashtie, wienerbrød
LIFE: What Happened On My 2 Week Digital Detox?
Hi. Vashtie here. Yes, the Vashtie of Vashtie.Com. Some of you may remember when it was only me contributing to this internet experiment since 2007 and I’m sure you may have noticed that my site has expanded to include a…
Recap: Vashtie Brings Back her Classic 1992 Party
Video by: @le.Minor On Thursday, our favorite “downtown sweetheart” reminded us all why there is nothing better than gyrating and “throwing it back” to some good ole’ classics! Hosted by Gitoo and joined by a roster of eclectic djs like…
#VASHTIEVITALS: IS CELERY JUICE A MAGIC MEDICINAL CURE-ALL? I’M ABOUT TO SEE!
So, as I have been on my wellness and holistic journey since the age of 12 – I like to share all the gems of wisdom I am learning along the way. I recently started following the work and teachings…
Quickie: Naomi Yasuda of Naomi Nails
T H E S H O R T … Name: NAOMI YASUDA Nickname: NAOMI NAILS Birthday & Astrological Sign: August 9th, 1984 – Leo Born & Raised: JAPAN Currently Residing: NYC The Last Song You Played?: “Blem” – Drake Hidden Talents?: I can play…
LIFE: My Parisian Birthday Adventure – Shopping and Visiting The Moët & Chandon Caves!
So, last week I dipped real quick to Paris to celebrate my birthday in Parisian style. It was the second time I was so fortunate to do so. The first time was in 2014 (See the trip that I bogged…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: cafe charlot, cahier belt bag, dior, Filles à Papa, france, hotel costes, Le Royal Monceau-Raffles Paris, louis vuitton, moet & chandon, paris, paris new york burger, prada, vashtie, wild & the moon, wonderland ranger boots, wonderland ranger shoes, yoan prat
Farewells & Fond Memories of Angelica Kitchen
Angelica Kitchen has been–for many generations of the young, hungry, and weird–a gateway to New York City. Today, the pioneering East Village vegan eatery closes, after forty years of operation. Rising rent and a changing neighborhood led to its demise. If…
#VASHTIEVITALS: Watch Vashtie Get a Colonic Treatment
Warning: This Vashtie TV episode might be highly anticipated and simultaneously highly unanticipated. This latest episode explores the world of Gravity Hydro-Colon Therapy, a procedure I started about five years ago. In the beginning, I went maybe a couple times…
Watch ‘This Machine Kills Racism’ Mixtape Visuals by Vashtie
Back in July 2016, I made a mixtape titled “This Machine Kills Racism”. At the time, I was overwhelmed with all that was happening and had been happening in the world, specifically in my beloved homeland of America. I think…
Posted in FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: mixtape, police, this machine kills racism, vashtie, vashtie kola
Longing In Long Beach With Greg Noire
I met Houston’s Greg Noire while DJ’ing in Texas last year where he also shot some classic images of me in my hotel room. Since then we were also able to grab iconic shots in NYC and now during a…
That Time I Wrote, Directed and Starred in an Art Film to “Hotline Bling” Featuring Johnny Stevens (of Highly Suspect), ASAP Bari, Luka Sabbat & More
Note: This post was originally posted October 6th, 2015 Still from the #UOGLB Art Film. 2015 Me and this girl are very different… Yet… Me and this girl are very much the same. I wrote this story about “Lolita” in…
Posted in ART, CULTURE, FEATURED, FILM, LIFE, MUSIC, STYLE Tagged with: #UOHLB, ASAP Bari, aubrey, drake, highly suspect, hotline bling, jarlos, johnny stevens, MAG, mark anthony green, official, sabrina passuntino, unofficial, vashtie, vashtie kola
Open Letter to Our Beloved Scott Mescudi
We’ve come a long way since our downtown New York City years. You worked at the Bape store and I was just starting my brand Violette while doing the parties at Santos with Q-Tip. It seems like just yesterday we…
Vashtie’s Girls Get Together with Moët Nectar Rosé at Jacks Wife Freda
I haven’t done a random and useless “Life” post in forever. For those of you who are new to Vashtie.Com, you might not be familiar with this portion of my site. When I launched this little platform of mine in…
DOIN’ IT WELL: Vashtie’s Morning G.L.O. Recipe
Welcome back for another DOIN’ IT WELL WEDNESDAY edition, where me and the Vashtie.Com Team share Wellness Tips! For today, I thought I’d share my famous morning routine that I have featured on my Snapchat (@ VashtieKola) since it gets a lot…
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SHOP: Violette New York’s ‘Jump & Wave’ Bandana is J’ouvert Ready
Just in time for the weekend, Violette New York celebrates the countries of the Caribbean with a special limited edition of the “Jump & Wave” bandana. Vashtie shares her inspiration for the drop: “As the daughter of Trinidadian parents, I am proud…
CULTURE: Vashtie’s “This Machine Kills Racism” Mixtape
Shocked. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Angry. Disgusted. I’ve been feeling this way for a while now, but, the incidents that surfaced in the past week have had me feeling these emotions (and more) to the maximum. Yet, I can’t decide which is worse. The disturbing…
Posted in CULTURE, FEATURED, MUSIC Tagged with: amethyst rocks, an artists duty, billie holiday, blood on the leaves, bob dylan, david morales, dj noumenon, dj vashtie, genesis, james brown, jane elliot, Joey Bada$$, kanye west, kendrick lamar, krs-1, krs-one, land of confusion, marvin gaye, michael jackson, mieko jones, new york, nina simone, police brutality, public enemy, saul williams, sinead o'connor, strange fruit, tears for fears, the clash, the revolution will not be televised, they don't care about us, this land is your land, this machine kills facists, this machine kills racism, tupac, u2, vashtie, violence, woody guthrie
LIFE: Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar! Directing “A.D.H.D.” Music Video
In honor of Kendrick Lamar‘s 29th Birthday, here’s a flashback post of when I directed this Gemini man’s music video for Section.80-featured favorite, “A.D.H.D”. It was blazing hot summer — July 23rd of 2011 to be exact — when two days of…
Posted in FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: 2011, 29th birthday, a.d.h.d., adhd, directing., jonny shipes, kendrick lamar, new york city, section.80, vashtie, vashtie directing, vashtie.com
SHOP: Violette New York “White Coach Jacket”
Violette New York drops the “White Coach Jacket”. Designed with “Enjoy The Little Things In Life” atop a violet flower in hand on the back, the lightweight jacket is perfect for summer nights. The fit runs big so we recommend…
LIFE: Houston’s Greg Noire Shoots Vashtie in Unexpected NYC Rainstorm (PHOTOS)
I met Greg Noire during my Hpnotiq Tour while having a DJ Show in Houston. He hit me on Instagram and I loved his work, so he came through to the telly and took quick and AMAZING photos of me…SEE…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE, STYLE Tagged with: all white, downtown, east village, girl with gold teeth, gold fronts, Greg noire, hood tomboy, new york city, rain, streetwear, tops and bottoms, vashtie kola, vashtie.com
FEATURED: Happy Birthday Kanye! Directing “Us Placers” Music Video by CRS in 2007
OMG. I cannot believe how time is flying. It’s obscene, actually. 9 years!!! Anyways. Before I do a full introductory post for all the newbies to Vashtie.Com that explains the birth of my digital baby and who I am, I…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE, FEATURED, LIFE, MUSIC Tagged with: 2007, bbc, birthday happy kanye west, can't tell me nothing mixtape, child rebel soldiers music video, crs, downtown, irak, kreg holt, little kids, lupe fiasco, music video, pharrell, radiohead, thom yorke, us placers, vashtie, vashtie directing, vashtie kola, vashtie.com
LIFE: “3AM” Docuseries on Showtime
At the end of 2014 and into the beginning of 2015, I was filmed to be a feature on a Showtime Docu-Series called “3am” about New York City Nightlife. When they told me that my homies Fat Jew and Kirill…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: 3am, DJ'ing, docuseries, fat jew, krill was here, markus doorman, new york city nightlife, vashtie, vashtie.com
SHOP: Violette Bisous Button Up
Today my brand Violette presents a limited edition unisex “Bisous” button up, featuring red lips embroidered on the neck. The name, pronounced “bee-zoo”, is the French word for kiss! Check out the lookbook, shot by Amanda Alborano, features myself and musician Mozartrick,…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, SHOP, STYLE Tagged with: amanda alborano, motzartrick, vashtie, vashtie.com, violette new york, violette.
Featured: Quickie with Gogy
T H E S H O R T… Name: Rodrigo Santiago Esparza ? Nickname: Gogy (pronounced Joe-Jee) Astrological Sign: Scorpio Born & Raised: Worcester, Massachusetts!!!!! My parents are from Ecuador Currently Residing: Chinatown, NY Five Favorite Things… 1. Making the…
FASHION: Violette New York Launches New Capsule
My brand Violette New York has had some exciting collaborations in the past from Puma, Bowery Bob, & more. Today, I’m happy to announce the launch of a mini-capsule which is the perfect way to bring in the Summer. Short and…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, STYLE Tagged with: capsulef, clothing, fashion, vashtie, vashtie kola, violette new york, violette.
BEAUTY: Vashtie Discusses Holistic Beauty & Wellness for The Coveteur
VASHTIE ON VEGANISM, MEDITATING LIKE OPRAH & HATING WORKOUTS SHE GREW UP ON CHEETOS AND CHERRY COKE. IF SHE CAN DO IT, YOU CAN TOO. BY: Meagan Wilson (Full Interview via TheCoveteur.Com) Hands down the most addictive part of Snapchat?…
MUSIC: “When Thugs Cry” Vashtie’s 1st Mixtape!
This mix is inspired by Romantic Ruffians and Sensitive Thugs worldwide. Not to be confused with the average Sad Boy who goes around boo hoo’ing over anything, but rather for the Tough Guy who doesn’t often open up – but…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: hip-hop, mix, mixtape, r&b, rap, vashtie, vashtie kola, when thugs cry
WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Makeup Essentials
Whether your usual makeup routine takes 5 minutes or 3 hours, I’ve personally always liked to keep mine nice and simple – and by simple, I don’t just mean fast and easy. When I decide to wear makeup, I love…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: afterglow cosmetics, at home with vashtie, beauty, beauty routine, daily routine, eyeline, fashion, makeup, mascara, routine, urban decay, vashtie, vashtie kola
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 youngest of 3, I am the first American born in my family. Growing up in my hometown of Albany New…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE Tagged with: affion crockett, angela hunte, carnival, che kothari, damaine radcliff, damien wayans, dougla, epic mas band, fantasy carnival, fuquan johnson, machel montano, mriga kothari, playing mas, travis winfrey, trinidad and tobago, vashtie, vashtie blog, vashtie kola, west indian, winnie harlow
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 the unstoppable and perpetually cool creative content and media company! Making their debut in the beauty world, the team of…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: beauty, fashion, makeup, men's fashion week, milk makeup, nyfw, routine, vashtie, vashtie kola
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 important to me; after all, we only have one. This weeks installment of “At Home with Vashtie” is all about…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED Tagged with: beauty essentials, daily vitamins, designer, djd, model, skincare essentials, vashtie, vashtie kola, vitamins
