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After 20 Years of Influence, Alife Closes It’s LES Doors

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Treis Hill (@treishill) 2 days ago, Alife General Manager Treis Hill…

4 years ago

4 Ways to Support Our Asian Brothers and Sisters Right Now!

Asian hate crimes have increased by 150% in the past year, according to the analysis released by the Center for…

4 years ago

Personal Update: Hospitalization & My Cat Vladimir’s Passing

Hey Guys. I've been meaning to write this sooner and I guess it's taking me a while because I knew…

4 years ago

RECIPE: 3 Ingredient, Gluten-Free, Vegan Cookie (Low Cal & No Equipment Needed)

A few months ago, when the pandemic first hit and finding groceries was like digging for gold (or what I…

4 years ago

FBF: Our Top 10 Whitney Houston Music Videos

This upcoming Sunday, August 9th, is the bornday of Miss Whitney Houston. Born in 1963, this legend would be 57…

4 years ago

3 Black Trans Women DJ’s You Need To Know!

I have been honored with being featured for my DJ work on some great lists amongst really incredible women, but…

4 years ago

Happy Birthday Patrick Ewing! Watch His Top 10 Career Plays

Happy Birthday Patrick Aloysius Ewing! Born August 5, 1962 in Kingston, Jamaica - this Basketball Player was a beast on…

4 years ago

How Safe Are Your Beauty & Household Products? Find Out on EWG.Org

Since 2013, I have been utilizing the website (now also a handy app) EWG.Org to find how toxic my everyday…

4 years ago

6 Trendy Sunglasses for Under $25

We recently posted 5 TRENDY SUNGLASSES UNDER $215  and a few of you replied saying that the price point was…

4 years ago

5 Trendy Sunglasses for Summer Under 215$

*Image from the RetroSuperFuture x BornxRaised Collaboration. Summer 2020 may be partially quarantined, but you still need to protect your…

4 years ago

Recipe: Kimchi Pancakes (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

Thanks to the pandemic we are all flexing our Guy Fieri day dreams in real life, including me! I saw…

4 years ago

5 Of My Favorite Trans Musicians To Add To Your Playlists!

              In honor of June being Pride Month, but also in support of the…

4 years ago

10 Black Owned Wineries To Support Right Now!

If you're a wine lover like me and you want to support Black Owned Wineries, then this list will make…

4 years ago

54 Black-Owned Brands to Support Today & Every Day *repost by Marie Claire Magazine

*This is a repost by Marie Claire Magazine, written by  Marina Liao  (June 3rd, 2020) "In the wake of George…

4 years ago

THROWBACK: In 2010 I became The First Woman To Design a Jordan

I can't believe how much time is flying! It's been 10 whole years since I became the first woman (and…

4 years ago

RECIPE: Immune Boosting Tumeric-Ginger Shot To Help Fight Viruses Off

Okay, so as we know - food and shelter are very important and more than ever now! But, also...nourishing ourselves…

5 years ago

Everything I Eat in a Day (Quarantine Edition)

As requested via Instagram, I have recorded everything I eat in a day. I'm not sure what my eating habits…

5 years ago

RECIPE: Sweet Potato Slices with Homemade Hummus & Bean Salad

Okay, so a lot of you asked for this recipe and here it goes! But in the meantime, I need…

5 years ago

#GroceryGrooming: 5 Ways to Stay Beautified with Everyday Kitchen Items

These days are challenging for everyone. Not only are we worried about our health, wealth, work, families, friends and future…

5 years ago

My 3 Favorite YouTube Workouts For At-Home Fitness

Some of you may know, pre-Coronavirus - I was a gym rat. It was never that I loved working out,…

5 years ago

Stop Playing Yourself & Start Meditating Now!

Many of the most famous and successful people meditate daily. It's free, it's easy, you can do it almost anywhere…

5 years ago

5 Toilet Paper Alternatives to Cover Your Butt in a Crisis!

Unless your Jared Leto, everyone in the world is aware of COVID-19 (aka "Coronavirus"). Aside from the natural worries of…

5 years ago

Vegan Vittles: Comfort Vegan Food at Organic Grill in NYC’s East Village

I'm kicking off  "Vegan Vittles" with shares from all the vegan eateries I enjoy. Here we go... A couple of…

5 years ago

Why I Drink Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Every Morning

If you follow me on the gram, you might have seen my morning stories where I share that I drink…

5 years ago

LISTEN: #ONE16GOAT A Mixtape Celebrating Birthday Bae’s – Aaliyah, Sade, FKA Twigs & Kate Moss

  Today is the 2 year anniversary of my mixtape - #ONE16GOAT. It was 2 years ago when I discovered…

5 years ago

NEWS: The Anti-Bride is Engaged

  View this post on Instagram   “Look at us. Who would have thought...Not me.” 12.4.19 ? (Who would have…

5 years ago

THROWBACK: Vashtie & Kid Cudi’s Hilarious Short Film (2008)

Wow, I can't believe it's been 11 years this month since me and Kid Cudi were bored one Friday night…

5 years ago

LIFE: I DJ’ed alongside Tame Impala & Tierra Wack, Got Strangled by a Ghost & Partied with 6Lack!

So last week Friday, I had an early morning flight to Chicago - a city I love, but don't get…

5 years ago

Vashtie’s New YouTube Episode: The How & Why of Celery Juice & A Confession!

What is up, fam'?! Have you seen my new YouTube Channel? It's chock full all the nonsense you might remember…

5 years ago

LIFE: Nas presents Illmatic XXV: Memory Lane in NYC Pop-Up in Honor of Album’s 25th Anniversary

  Last night, my friend Shabazz invited me out to her event that she was doing to celebrate Nas and…

6 years ago

Re-Launch of YouTube.Com/Vashtie

So, for those of you who have followed me - you my remember my VASHTIE TV Episodes where I detailed…

6 years ago

GQ Paris Men’s Fashion Week Party at L’Avenue – Kid Cudi, Pharrell, Pusha-T and more!

Fashion Week in Paris is always a wild experience. I'm not sure if it's the combination of champagne, jet lag…

6 years ago

Being Shot By Legendary Photographer (& My Old Boss) Photographer Jamil GS

It was the summer before my senior year of the School of Visual Arts and I needed a second job,…

6 years ago

5 Reasons to Try #DryJanuary

Post holiday season celebrations, you may find yourself feeling in need of a detox. If you're anything like me, then…

6 years ago

LIFE: Attending The Burberry Christmas In New York Store Event Hosted by Naomi Campbell & Matt Smith

Last week, Vashtie attended the Burberry Christmas In New York Store Cocktail Event. The Christmas party was hosted by the…

6 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing For Perry Ellis “America” Collection Revival (10.4.18)

Last night, I DJ'ed for the iconic Perry Ellis and the revival of their "America" Collection. Recently modeled by son…

6 years ago

DOIN’ IT WELL: 4 Reasons For Sober October! (This Monday October 1st)

I hate to mention this, but October is around the corner...I know, where did the year go?! Around this time,…

6 years ago

LIFE: VIP Tickets to the NY Rangers vs NJ Devils Game (9.24.18)

When I received the email yesterday morning from Lea Juliano and the MSG team about complimentary VIP tickets to the…

6 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing The Tommy Hilfiger #TommyxLewis Afterparty – Performance by Travis Scott

Last night was a major moment for me! I was given the incredible honor of DJ'ing the Tommy Hilfiger afterparty…

6 years ago

LIFE: Young Vashtie (Birth to Pre-School) – Part 1 of 3

For my long-time readers, I know I've been talking about getting around to this for some time now. It's so…

7 years ago