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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THROW IT BACK: Mya – “Case Of The Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do)”
When Mya ruled the charts back in the day, she dropped this now classic banger in 2000 and it became an instant anthem. According to Wikipedia, it had mixed to positive reviews, but, all I know is that when I play…
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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…
THROWBACK: Vashtie & Kid Cudi “When Lines Are Crossed” Short Film (2008)
Wow, I can’t believe it’s been 8 years this month since me and Kid Cudi were bored one Friday night before heading out to my party (“Open” at Santos with Q-Tip) and decided to have some fun with the video…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE Tagged with: downtown, empire, funny, heave at nite, kid cudi, new york, throwback, vashtie, vashtie and cudi, when lines get crossed
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: 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 that I am whole without a single addition to my natural self. But…then there is the poor kid in me…
Posted in LIFE, STYLE Tagged with: chanel, Chanel Double Mirror Duo, Chanel Hydra Beauty Nutrition, Chanel Les Beiges Retractable Kabuki Brush, louis vuitton, Louis Vuitton Dessert Laureate Boots, Louis Vuitton El Dorado Desert Boot, Louis Vuitton Leopard Bandeau, Nourishing Lip Care, paris, prada, travel., vashtie, vashtie.com, vat tax
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
DOIN’ IT WELL: Teeth Whiteners, Detox Teas & Waist Trainers Without Selling Your Soul!
Okay okay, the title is a bit dramatic – but, those endorsements for Teeth Whiteners, Detox Teas and Waist Trainers being pushed on us by hot Instagram girls feels a bit empty. Like, how do we know you REALLY use…
Posted in BLOG, WELLNESS Tagged with: colonics, detox tea, green juice, healthy, natural remedies, smooth move, teeth whiteners, traditional medicinals, turmeric, vashtie, waist trainers
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…
