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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
6 Trendy Sunglasses for Under $25
We recently posted 5 TRENDY SUNGLASSES UNDER $215 and a few of you replied saying that the price point was…
5 Trendy Sunglasses for Summer Under 215$
*Image from the RetroSuperFuture x BornxRaised Collaboration. Summer 2020 may be partially quarantined, but you still need to protect your…
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…
5 Of My Favorite Trans Musicians To Add To Your Playlists!
In honor of June being Pride Month, but also in support of the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
#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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…