LIFE

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…

8 years ago

Vashtie is a ‘Girl On The Move’ for Aldo & WhoWhatWear Feature

DJ, music video director and designer, Vashtie Kola's career is an organic brew of passion projects, collaborations, and tenures that…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: Vashtie’s Sober October Challenge

I'm going SOBER for the month of OCTOBER! Who wants to join me?! It's Easy! Just look at the 3…

8 years ago

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,…

8 years ago

LIFE: My Designer Haul with Louis Vuitton, Chanel & Prada in Paris

There is one part of me that knows that "designer" anything doesn't really enrich or fulfill the soul. I know…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

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…

8 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: Sober Summer Sixteen

  High School Vashtie at Dunkin' Donuts getting a Coffee Coolatta or some ish So, the truth about me is…

8 years ago

LIFE: Celebrating Marcelo Burlon & Tyga Exclusive Saks 5th Avenue Collection

A few days ago, my Italian Friend Marcel Burlon reached out inviting me to celebrate his latest collaboration with Tyga…

9 years ago

LIFE: #FBF Attending Rihanna’s Diamond Ball 2014

I was flown out to attend Rihanna's lovely Diamond Ball affair by my family at Puma (more to come on…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

LIFE: Vashtie Gets Ready by Photographer Greg Noire (Black & White)

From time to time, budding artists reach out to either collaborate with or to shoot me. It's sort of cool…

9 years ago

LIFE: Supreme’s Paris Store Soft Opening & Afterparty – Last Day In Paris

Okay, just saying. I cannot believe how much Supreme has not only grown, but taken over the world while continuing…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Paris Fashion Week 2016 Photo Diary

I adore Paris and I am so lucky to be able to travel there for work. And literally, anything is…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWS: Toxic Shock Radio with Vashtie & Elle Clay! LIVE NOW! Ep. 1 Feat. Angelo Baque

Some of you may remember a while back, that my best friend and I did a little Radio Show for…

9 years ago

LIFE: Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, Ab-Soul, The Underachievers, A$AP Ferg & More – First Annual Steez Day

Check out what went down behind-the-scenes as well as at the concert during Pro Era's first annual STEEZ Day. The…

9 years ago

WATCH: Vashtie on ShowTime’s NYC Night-Life Series 3AM! Tonight 11PM EST

Have you guys been watching my SHOWTIME SHOW? Please tell me you have and I will feel less butt-naked and…

9 years ago

LIFE: Trailer of Vashtie’s Debut on Showtime’s 3AM Show This Thursday

Well, okay. When the producers for 3am contacted me to be apart of the show, I was super reluctant. But,…

9 years ago

INTERVIEW: Vashtie On The June Cover of TRENDING NY – On Stands Now!

When Trending NY reached out a few weeks back asking me to grace their cover with a double 4 page spread,…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Opening DJ Set for Santigold + Steve Madden, While Food Poisoning

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to open for the amazing Santigold at the Music Hall of Williamsburg…

9 years ago