Paris is my second home after New York City. During my first trip there in 2003, it was love at first sight. Real talk. I grew up in the hood and Europe or the concept of it was, no pun intended,…
Directing: Theophilus London’s “I Want You” Music Video (2010)
In honor of my friend Theophilus London and in celebration of his birthday being today, I wanted to post an oldie but a goodie! This is from 2007, when I directed the video for his sultry song “I Want You”…which actually…
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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, but here are my Top 5 Personal Moments rocking Brand Jordan. 1. 2007 – Black Cement Jordan 3’s My Black…
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LISTEN: Lil Uzi Vert – “Money Longer”
A couple days ago I woke up to my Twitter timeline blowed up with a Lil Uzi Vert quote: “When I’m with my girl we’re Pharrell and Vashtie Damn it we are not lasting”… I gave the track a listen…
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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 that would take a new spin on the traditional beauty story surrounding NARS’ Velvet Matte foundation. Since the foundation has…
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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 youngest of 3, I am the first American born in my family. Growing up in my hometown of Albany New…
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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 MENS Fashion Week Shows. Oy vey. Next Week is Women’s New York Fashion Week and I’m already exhausted. Don’t get…
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MILK Makeup – An Indie Girl’s Must-Have Beauty Collection
Written by contributor: Dina Cook February 8, 2016 marks the launch date of MILK Makeup. Yes, that’s MILK as in the unstoppable and perpetually cool creative content and media company! Making their debut in the beauty world, the team of…
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WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Vitamin Essentials
One thing that’s super vital to my health and beauty regimen is my daily vitamin intake. Preserving my body is important to me; after all, we only have one. This weeks installment of “At Home with Vashtie” is all about…
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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 in every negative and although the non-stop vomiting and simultaneous pooping made my life hell for 24-hours, it definitely became a…
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