Blog Archives

NEWS: Vashtie & Harley Viera Newton For Target’s TargetStyle.Tumblr.Com – Summer Playlist

Checkout Me and Harley Viera Newton’s Summer Playlist on Target’s Tumblr… The first 6 songs are mine!

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Group Art Show – “LOCAL” @ CATM Chelsea – Feat. Works From Vashtie, Kunle Martins, Salehe Bembury, Scott Williams & MORE! (5.31.12)

PRESS RELEASE: CATM CHELSEA and Fund Art Now are proud to present LOCAL “New York City has always been a multi-conglomerated place of destination. It is in New York City where creativity flourishes as a fountain-source of clashing ideas and

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: A Trip To My Hometown Albany – Tulip Fest & Mother’s Day (5.12.12)

It’s been a long time since I”ve been “back home” to Albany where I was born and raised. I have a lot of fond memories growing up there and I owe a lot of who I am today to my

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Dinner Hosted By Kelly Rowland + Mellow Hype (Hodgy & Left Brain) Performance At Airwalk x Already Famous Party (5.25.12)

The lovely folks at Grey Goose invited the stars from the Grey Goose Cherry Noir Commercial (which yes, includes me) for a Private Dinner before their big event all happening at the Gansevoort. A black SUV came to scoop me

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Q-Tip & Vashtie Party – Santos Party House (4.12)

Here are some film photos that I snagged at the last soiree me and Q-Tip had. He had just recently celebrated a birthday and me and Elle made him Vegan Cupcakes! I wore a gorgeous BALMAIN dress designed especially for

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Cope 2 Solo Exhibit Art Show At Dorian Grey Gallery (3.17.12)

The homie COPE 2 was having a solo exhibit in my hood, so I had to check it out. Miss INDIE 184 was also on deck – looking really fly! We had a nice little catching up session…it’s always nice

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Big K.R.I.T.’s Album Listening Party – “Live From The Underground” (3.15.12)

I am so thankful I get to collaborate with artists like BIG K.R.I.T. He’s not only a major talent, he’s also a genuinely nice guy…which is something you rarely hair about performers. I mean, real-deal nice guy and Southern gentleman.

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Project Canvas Exhibit & Auction Gala – Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey, Jeff Staple, Lee Q, Music by DJ M.O.S.! (5.11.12)

Thanks to Tracy Nguyen and team for inviting me to such a fun and art-filled soiree like the Project Canvas Exhibit and Auction Gala. Hosted by Nick Cannon, the event featured original works by; Mariah Carey with Crystal Icing, CeeLo Green

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Wink Wink Pony Pop-Up Shop at Blake Scotland & Cinco De Mayo (5.5.12)

On Saturday, I popped over to the WINK WINK PONY POP-UP SHOP that REBA was having at BLAKE SCOTLAND in the Lower East Side. Of course, the entire family was there (except Sabel Boo because she had some work to

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: The Shops at Target & B.O.B’s Album Release – Party Hopping with Greg Cunningham & Bevy Smith (5.1.12)

On Tuesday night, I ventured out with Karl Justin to THE SHOPS AT TARGET event. It was especially grand; red carpet, wild displays and a DJ set by our old friend Theophilus London. Shortly after making our way in, we

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Birthday Gifts (2012)

Many thanks to the people who love and support me in my blessed life. It is quite simply, the best gift I could ever ask for. Getting actual gifts is pretty awesome also…here’s a few of the amazing goodies I

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Vashtie’s Birthday Thang at Beauty & Essex – QuestLove, Wynter Gordon, Pusha-T, Chef Roble – Goodies by Kid Robot & Starbucks Via! (4.30.12)

For the past few years I’ve done public birthday parties and anyone and everyone was always invited. This year, a couple friends suggested that I do something a bit smaller…so I put on a vintage dress and wiggled my way

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Cedric’s Surprise Birthday Brunch – Slave Gays Part II (4.29.12)

  On Sunday, ELLE & SAMN organized a surprise birthday for one of the most amazing people we know…CEDRIC HAUGHTON. I came to know this amazing soul in 2005 and since then – he’s consistently been one of the most

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Cole Haan LunarGrand Wingtip Oxford & The Wah Nails Book of Nail Art

Special thanks to Wil Whitney for blessing me with a super fancy pair of the Cole Haan LunarGrands. How genius…a Lunar bottom on an Oxford Wingtip! The style of a dress shoe with the comfort of a sneaker! Perfection! *VLAD

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Aaron Bondaroff & Grace Ladoja’s x Big Ben Meets Big Apple Downtown x Santos x 4.20.12

On Friday night, I braved the weird misty weather that we were suffering in The City. My old Londonite friend, Grace Ladoja, was in town with the ladies of WAH NAILS who were celebrating their book release by shop founder

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Easter With My God-Daughter Amaya – Filipino Brunch At Maharlika & Playtime At Thompkins (4.8.12)

Vashtie & Amaya (Easter 2012) It’s that time again when my amazing god-daughter, AMAYA, comes to visit for Easter. Last year, she came right in time for my birthday and I had a special day just hanging with her and

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Fear And Self-Loathing In Los Angeles – DJ’ing Jason Richardson’s Birthday & Hanging With Friends

I touched down in Los Angeles on Monday around midnight. I would have some time to chill the next day before I would DJ that evening for Hurdler Jason Richardson’s Birthday Party, then I would head back to New York

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Odd Future Show At Hammerstein & Afterparty at Santos – Syd Tha Kid, Donald Glover, Theophilus London, Genevieve Jones & More! (3.20.12)

Thanks to Brick and Domo Genesis for always looking out for their fellow dirtbags. Young Scoozle and I made our way to the ODD FUTURE POP-UP SHOP at REED SPACE. We stocked up on some great goodies and I got

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

FOTO: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Dinner – Hosted By Selita Ebanks – Bevy Smith, Tamron Hall, Ty Hunter, Chef Roble, Datwon Thomas, Ayaan & Idyl & More!

Yes child, I still have not purchased a new camera because Mercury is still in retrograde. Not trying to have my electronics go crazy because I bought it during the wrong time. Anyways, here are some film and iPhone images

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Grey Goose Cherry Noir Influencer Dinner Hosted By Selita Ebanks Food by Chef Roble – NYC (3.13.12)

Special thanks to Miss Bevy Smith for always dusting off her Downtown Little Sister and giving her some life. When I got the invite I knew I had to come correct. Not only for Bevy, but also for Grey Goose.

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

BEHIND THE SCENES: Time Out New York Most Stylish New Yorkers Shoot

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: Lonely Hotel Nights In Atlanta (1.31.12)

I love Atlanta. I need to stop visiting places when it’s only for work. Can’t wait to share the two projects that I’m doing down here with you guys. Until then, I’m listening to some 90’s Alternative Rock on my

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: JASMINE SOLANO BIRTHDAY BASHMENT EXTRAVAGANZA x OPEN BAR BY HEINEKEN(1.25.12)

*MELO-X *HEINY *YOUNG SCOOZ *ISIS & HYUN NO PHOTOS OF MISS JASMINE SOLANO ON HER BORNDAY… BEACAUSE… …MY CAMERA DIED. OY VEY.

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

LIFE: BTS Karmaloop Interview with John Geiger and Vashtie x Beauty And Essex Dinner & Victor Cruz

The homie John Geiger was being interviewed by Wahid Sweat for Karmaloop on his collection of Jordans. Somehow, I was added to the equation to chat about the illustrious brand Jordan. We continued the interview at Geiger’s favorite spot –

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: Q-TIP & VASHTIE PARTY – SPECIAL GUEST AZEALIA BANKS, BU THIAM, LEBRON JAMES AND MORE!

Another Friday night with THE ABSTRACT. I would have posted these photos sooner, but my memory card has been playing me – losing photos and what not. I had to download a pricy program to recover these bad boys and

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

happy birthday: ELLE CLAY (1.9)

You southern heifer. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! While you’re spending quality time with the fam-a-lam, shooting guns and drinking moonshine… Your uppity-yankee friends await your arrival so we may delve in some shenanigans and monkey business. PS: Here is your favoritest photo in

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: BIRTHDAY DINNER FOR JEN & JONNY AT BEAUTY & ESSEX – BUN B, CHRISTINA MILIAN, JOHN GEIGER, SHIEST BUBZ AND MORE (1.4.11)

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEN O’NEIL & JONNY SHIPES (I LOVE MY CAPRICORN PEOPLE) Last we celebrated the birth of JEN O’NEIL & JONNY SHIPES over the ridiculously great food at BEAUTY & ESSEX. I came dressed especially unremarkable because the weather

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: PLAYCLOTHS 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY – HOSTED BY VASHTIE – MUSIC BY Q-TIP & DJ WONDER (12.21.11)

I’m so proud of my brother PUSHA-T. I’ve known him for just about 10 years now and I’m so excited to see all of his accomplishments. Last night I was honored to host the 3rd anniversary of his clothing line,

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

recap: Q-TIP & VASHTIE PARTY (12.2.11)

Another Friday night. No, we are no longer at YOTEL. Despite making an announcement via Twitter, everyone is still asking. Hopefully everyone will know now. For the past few weeks we have been at WIP. The space is excellent, but

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: DINNER WITH BIG KRIT, JONNY SHIPES, SHA MONEY, SMOKE DZA, JOHN GEIGER & DUTCH

It was a chilly night as we all set out to wreck havoc on some unsuspecting TUNA TACOS, courtesy of BEAUTY & ESSEX located on ESSEX. Despite the crowd feeling like a SEX & THE CITY/ENTOURAGE episode where young rich

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: DEE & RICKY x G-SHOCK x RELEASE EVENT (11.29.11)

We all knew better. In order to attend any DEE & RICKY event, you must arrive the minute it starts…otherwise doors get shut down like computers (hahaha, that line is so goofy). Anyways…Me, ELLE, DJ HUGGY BEAR & YOUNG SCOOZLE

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: FRANK OCEAN SHOW AT BOWERY BALLROOM (11.27.11)

Special thanks to LAURA for the hookup to a sold out show. Sold out for good reason. Last nights show was SWIMMINGLY GOOD, as I immersed myself in an OCEAN of FRANK. There are some artists who put on grand

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: BA KITCHEN x ?UEST LOVES FOOD (11.16.11)

I got the invite from ?UESTLOVE that he was doing a food event on that rainy Wednesday afternoon. I mean, how could I say no? Who doesn’t love ?UESTLOVE and FOOD?! The event took place at the Bon Appetit Office

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: PAPER MAGAZINE + TOURNEAU x 11.11.11 EVENT

PAPER MAGAZINE has been one of my go-to’s for everything cool for a while now. Their publication is a pillar to New York City, so I couldn’t have been more honored to DJ an event presented by them and TOURNEAU

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

press: NECOLEBITCHIE.COM x BITCHIE OR NOT x ADRIENNE OR VASHTIE IN DOMINIQUE AUXILLY

Personally, I think the dude on the right did his best in drag – but Miss Adrienne worked it!!! Check out how she wore it here on NECOLEBITCHIE.COM. Either way, I think any girl would look gorgeous in one of

Posted in BLOG, LIFE, PRESS

life: HEINEKEN & TSOVET PARTY (11.10.11)

Sorry, I would have invited all of you but this event was private… *JONATHAN MANNION & ME…pondering *OSCAR SANCHEZ and SABEL BOO

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

recap: Q-TIP & VASHTIE x YOTEL NYC x DJ’S SWIZZ BEATZ & AK47 aka ALICIA KEYS (10.28.11)

Last Friday night can be summed up by the phrase popularized by Black Rob, “LIKE WHOA”. I was set to DJ from 10PM to 1130PM, but our second DJ was a bit late so I played until 1AM. It was

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

recap: Q-TIP & VASHTIE PARTY x YOTEL NYC x SPECIAL GUEST DJ SCRATCH (10.21.11)

It was another fun night at YOTEL. This time we had our main man DJ SCRATCH guest DJ’ing. I was still suffering from my whooping cough, but I had fun! *nice photo, if I do say so myself! *ELLE CLAY

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

life: DEE & RICKY BIRTHDAY PARTY x MUSIC BY MEL DEBARGE (10.15.11)

I was on my sick deathbed, but knew I couldn’t miss my darling twins birthday soiree. ELLE and YOUNG SCOOZLE came with as we trekked to the Financial District for some fun… ++++++++++ *CAYLA COUSINS & SWINTON *MEL DEBARGE &

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

behind the scenes: SHOOTING THE VIOLETTE “RUDE BOY YUTE” LOOKBOOK IN TRINIDAD WITH JONATHAN MANNION (MAY 2011)

The local models were GREAT! I couldn’t get enough of the one girl, she had my lens in love!

Posted in BLOG, LIFE

Twitter

Error: You currently have access to a subset of Twitter API v2 endpoints and limited v1.1 endpoints (e.g. media post, oauth) only. If you need access to this endpoint, you may need a different access level. You can learn more here: https://developer.twitter.com/en/portal/product

Appearances

SPONSORED

Inquire about sponsored posts at Cris@vashtie.com