Vashtie March 2013 at Milk Studios, NYC #Made4Impulse (via My Instagram) Post-Flu and I’ve lost so much weight! I even got confused for the headlining performer, Angel Haze, who if you don’t know is a slim little thing! Ugh, I’m…
Selecting at Le Pompon, Paris 3/2013 It has been so long that I have blogged. I got busy like we all have, but then I got called away to work in Paris (which you are about to read about) and…
I got invited to my first gala ever. Do you say it like “GAY-LUH” or “GAH-LUH” or “GAY-LAY?” Hahaha just kidding on the third variation. Anyways, Elle Clay was my date and we dressed to our personal 9’s. I say…
Luar Zepol was the last show I attended and what a perfect way it was to end NYFW 2013. As you may know, Raul Lopez is one of my oldest and dearest friends. Seeing him flourish and really blossom into…
Hood By Air Show at Santos 2009 A couple days ago someone asked me if I knew the Hood By Air dudes. I almost retorted as brash as a Valley Girl…”OMG. Um, Hello?! I’ve known Shayne Oliver for the past…
I feel like everyone who attends NYFW this season should have been given a trophy. It’s such a crazy time, running from show to show…but this time we were cursed with a snow storm and freezing temperatures that made it…
The morning after Blizzard Nemo and the New York City streets were covered in powder white snow and black slush. I arose early since I had been personally invited to attend the Jill Stuart Runway Show and was outfitted in…
Mister Brock Fetch is the man. I was first introduced to this guy by my friend Josh Madden. We had a super rad vegan dinner and chatted about all things that we face as artists today. I respect this guy…
Its been too long since I’ve kicked it with international superstar Theophilus London. For those of you who aren’t long-time readers, Theophilus and I have been buds since 2008 and since then he and his music have exploded worldwide. We…
DJ HUGGY BEAR & RODIN (MOMA Februsary 2nd, 2013) ++++++++++ This was the best way to ever sight see a museum. DJ HUGGY BEAR had a gig on a Saturday night to DJ a private event at the MOMA and…
ANGELO BAQUE & VASHTIE KOLA (DJ’ing at Westway January, 31st 2013) ++++++++++ It was a painfully cold and windy New York night, but life carries on – especially New York City nightlife. As if it couldn’t be colder, I forgot…
It was so hard keeping this a secret, but the news is FINALLY out!!! First of all – Â get into this mind-blowing collaboration between two genius brands, DKNY & Opening Ceremony. The thought quite literally took my breath away. Just…
I should start off by saying, I am not an expert in this field. A few short years ago, I was literally using bar soap or whatever was in the shower to wash my face. I’m cringing at my history…
The Pro Era Fam. Happy Birthday Joey & Kwon! After a long, yet fun, photoshoot on Saturday with my old pal ANGELO BAQUE – I went home and napped like a toddler. I awoke around 10pm and hustled on out…
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…
My friend Emmanuelle over at Atlantic Records invited me out for a special ROCKIE FRESH 3-D VISUAL LISTENING EXPERIENCE. I met up with JOSH MADDEN, ELLE CLAY & RICKY TWIN and we rolled through. I loved that it took place…
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 IÂ 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…
Our last minute benefit/drive for SANDY VICTIMS was a success! Although we only garnered a small crowd, it couldn’t have been more perfect! Everyone came with either a supply or a cash donation. We made $1300 and that will all…
Shortly after my previous post, Hurricane Sandy got mad real. After sundown, the wind started blowing even harder – it sounded like my windows would blow at any moment. I had stocked up on water and non-perishable food, but somehow…
Let me begin this by saying, I hope all of you (wherever you are) are safe and well. I am in the only place I ever want to be (and even more so now), New York City. HURRICANE SANDY is…
Over the weekend, OSCAR 1992 and I hosted and DJ’ed a party for REFINERY 29 x COLE HAAN & STOLI. We brought with us, party essential DJ JASMINE SOLANO who played a 90’s set that all had us dancing as…
