As you probably know, I am all about all eating natural ingredients that Mother Nature has provided us. That interest doesn’t stop at my diet, it continues into home cleaning and also beauty. After all, your skin is the…
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Three Luxury Designer Engagement Rings Under $3,000
Okay, don’t worry…Vashtie.Com has not become BrideObsessive.Com. Although, since this site has always been a reflection of me and I am now engaged, I decided to share all the things I’m learning about this new chapter. As much as I…
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Va$htie and Game Changing Ladies Design Dream Soccer Jerseys With Bleacher Report
In honor of women’s soccer and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, Bleacher Report has released an exclusive line of jerseys designed by 8 game changing female artists and designers. The new FC 2019 collection features none other than…
Vashtie For KOCHÉ FW 19′: Here’s Everything You Should Know About The Parisian Fashion Brand
Yesterday, Vashtie strutted her stuff down the runway for KOCHÉ, a Parisian fashion brand by Christelle Kocher. Vashtie embodies every aspect of the brand that was established in 2015, they stand at the crossroad of couture know-how, streetwear attitude, and youth…
NEWS: Vashtie, Cara Delevigne, Binx Walton & More for DKNY JEANS
Um. Like. I can’t. DKNY has been so amazing to me. They made my entire last year super glamorous, having featured me in 3 campaigns and their NYFW runway show. In total, 4 campaigns including their 2013 collaboration with Opening Ceremony.…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE, STYLE Tagged with: 2015, ben nordberg, Binx Walton, campaign, cara delevigne, chynna rogers, dkny, dkny jeans, emma waldo, jackson hale, jeremy motas, sang woo kim, soojoo park, vashtie kola
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 are very different… Yet… Me and this girl are very much the same. I wrote this story about “Lolita” in…
Posted in ART, CULTURE, FEATURED, FILM, LIFE, MUSIC, STYLE Tagged with: #UOHLB, ASAP Bari, aubrey, drake, highly suspect, hotline bling, jarlos, johnny stevens, MAG, mark anthony green, official, sabrina passuntino, unofficial, vashtie, vashtie kola
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 fluidly span across fashion, music, and art. Watch Vashtie take time out of her busy schedule to spend a day…
SHOP: N.Y. Rangers Gear From Violette’s New York Vintage Collection
Violette New York presents a special collection of vintage gear dedicated to Vashtie’s favorite city, New York. The collection features items from New York’s favorite sports teams including the Yankees, Jets, Giants, Knicks and many more. Following the release of The Jets…
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…
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…
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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…
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 and I loved his work, so he came through to the telly and took quick and AMAZING photos of me…SEE…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, LIFE, STYLE Tagged with: all white, downtown, east village, girl with gold teeth, gold fronts, Greg noire, hood tomboy, new york city, rain, streetwear, tops and bottoms, vashtie kola, vashtie.com
SHOP: Violette Bisous Button Up
Today my brand Violette presents a limited edition unisex “Bisous” button up, featuring red lips embroidered on the neck. The name, pronounced “bee-zoo”, is the French word for kiss! Check out the lookbook, shot by Amanda Alborano, features myself and musician Mozartrick,…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, SHOP, STYLE Tagged with: amanda alborano, motzartrick, vashtie, vashtie.com, violette new york, violette.
STYLE: A Vacation State of Mind with Kate Spade New York
As a New Yorker, it’s pretty much second nature to always be on the move and stay on our grind. Sometimes I get so caught up in work that I forget to even take time to breathe, much less go…
STYLE: Naturally Feminize Your Tomboy Streetwear Steeze
A few months ago a good friend of mine and hairstylist, Angela Soto asked me to be a part of 90s style creative project. The idea started off inspired by old Calvin Klein ads similar to the ones I wrote…
Posted in BLOG, STYLE Tagged with: angela soto, calvin klein, erin parsons, fashion, Maybelline New York, oribe, playboy, rolex, stas may, style, supreme, tomboy
FASHION: Violette New York Launches New Capsule
My brand Violette New York has had some exciting collaborations in the past from Puma, Bowery Bob, & more. Today, I’m happy to announce the launch of a mini-capsule which is the perfect way to bring in the Summer. Short and…
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STYLE: My Balmain x H&M Collection Picks! #HMBalmainNation (Lookbook)
So, if you burden your daily life with following my silly SNAPS (@VASHTIEKOLA) and now my experimental PERISCOPES (@VASHTIE) – you might have noticed that I attended the amazing and extensive show for BALMAIN x H&M. When I say extensive, I…
Posted in BLOG, STYLE Tagged with: #hmbalmaination, balmain, clothing, design, fashion, fashion blog, h&m, vashtie, vashtie kola
