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 & MoreThat Time I Wrote, Directed and Starred in an Art Film to “Hotline Bling” Featuring Johnny Stevens (of Highly Suspect), ASAP Bari, Luka Sabbat & More

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

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 MescudiOpen Letter to Our Beloved Scott Mescudi

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 ChallengeDOIN’ IT WELL: Vashtie’s Sober October Challenge

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 FredaVashtie’s Girls Get Together with Moët Nectar Rosé at Jacks Wife Freda

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

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…

9 years ago
LIFE: Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar! Directing “A.D.H.D.” Music VideoLIFE: Happy Birthday Kendrick Lamar! Directing “A.D.H.D.” Music Video

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…

9 years ago
LIFE: Houston’s Greg Noire Shoots Vashtie in Unexpected NYC Rainstorm (PHOTOS)LIFE: Houston’s Greg Noire Shoots Vashtie in Unexpected NYC Rainstorm (PHOTOS)

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…

9 years ago
FEATURED: Happy Birthday Kanye! Directing “Us Placers” Music Video by CRS in 2007FEATURED: Happy Birthday Kanye! Directing “Us Placers” Music Video by CRS in 2007

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…

9 years ago
LIFE: “3AM” Docuseries on ShowtimeLIFE: “3AM” Docuseries on Showtime

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…

9 years ago
DOIN’ IT WELL: Sober Summer SixteenDOIN’ IT WELL: Sober Summer Sixteen

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…

9 years ago
LIFE: Celebrating Marcelo Burlon & Tyga Exclusive Saks 5th Avenue CollectionLIFE: Celebrating Marcelo Burlon & Tyga Exclusive Saks 5th Avenue Collection

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 2014LIFE: #FBF Attending Rihanna’s Diamond Ball 2014

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 CoveteurBEAUTY: Vashtie Discusses Holistic Beauty & Wellness for The Coveteur

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

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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 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,…

10 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…

10 years ago