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FUNNY: Hilarious French 2 Minute Film (VIDEO)

I came across this hilarious video on Twitter earlier this week and wanted to share it here. The video has…

9 years ago

TONIGHT: “PROTECT ME FROM MYSELF” RELEASE PARTY

Join Gogy for the NYC release of  PROTECT ME FROM MYSELF , published by Richardson Magazine. BOOK RELEASE, PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION + FILM…

9 years ago

Beauty: Get Ready With Me: feat. Coco (VIDEO)

My friend Coco is just super sweet and adorable! I am loving the new video she did for Glossier, where…

9 years ago

MUSIC VIDEO: KIIARA – “GOLD”

I first heard this song last year during one of my BEATS 1 Connector Shifts. Oh, you ain't know I…

9 years ago

WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Makeup Essentials

Whether your usual makeup routine takes 5 minutes or 3 hours, I've personally always liked to keep mine nice and…

9 years ago

RANDOM: Scored Some Louis Vuitton During My Paris Trip – Pochette Metis & More!

So, I'm from the hood and growing up - my family and I were too poor for name brand anything.…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Paris Fashion Week 2016 Photo Diary

I adore Paris and I am so lucky to be able to travel there for work. And literally, anything is…

9 years ago

Cinematic: 3 Essential Stanley Kubrick Films You Must See Right Now!

16 years ago today we lost one of the best  - American film director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, and photographer Stanley Kubrick.…

9 years ago

WATCH: Kirk Knight ft. Joey Bada$$ – “5 Minutes” Video

My friends over at Pro Era are continuing their intense wave of content. Kirk Knight and Joey Bada$$ release an…

9 years ago

WATCH: The Mind – “Mercury Rising”

A few weeks ago I came across an amazing song called "Mercury Rising" from an artist named theMIND. I fell…

9 years ago

Cinematic: C’était un Rendez-vous (“It was a date”) 1976 by Claude Lelouch (8 min. Short Film)

Paris is my second home after New York City. During my first trip there in 2003, it was love at first…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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,…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

NEWS: Pigalle’s Latest Collection is Nothing Less Than Parfait!

I can't express enough how proud I am of my dear friend, designer, Stephane Ashpool! Stephane & Me 2014, Paris. His brand…

9 years ago

LIFE: This International Playboy DJ’ed For PlayBoy!

  Whoa. If you read my last post on the TOP 10 FACTS YOU DIDN'T KNOW (or probably didn't know)…

9 years ago

WATCH: At Home with Vashtie – Skincare Essentials

I’ve always focused on the importance of taking care of myself. From taking daily vitamins to my love affair with…

9 years ago

LIFE: Christmas Gifting Myself New Gold Jewels

As you know, your girl loves loves loves gold. From the all gold G-Shock I designed... To the all gold…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Top 7 Moments of 2015 – Puma Collab, 5 Toshiba Commercials & DJ’ing for Drake & More!

Paris 2014 My life in the past 2 years has been a major roller coaster ride of mainly career ups…

9 years ago

LIFE: Hangout for Downtown Artists & Influencers – Sway Lounge Closes in NYC

A sweet and somber line, halfway down the block, waiting to pay their respects to Sway Lounge. Some of you…

9 years ago

MUSIC: Vashtie’s Top 7 Christmas Tunes That Won’t Make You Puke

I'm not much of a holiday person and I'm definitely the last to hum along to a holiday tune playing…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing For Post Malone & Ashlen on her Birthday in Dallas

Some of you who follow me may know that last week I went on my first vacation of the year,…

9 years ago

WATCH: Mozartrick – “All White x Cash Out” Music Video

It's not everyday that you come across a song you instantly enjoy and it's even more rare to come across a…

9 years ago

LIFE: My Long Overdue Vacation back to Goldeneye Jamaica

Some of you may remember when I DJ'ed last year in Jamaica for NYE at the islands coveted Goldeneye Resort…

9 years ago

WATCH: Raury – “Trap Tears” Music Video

As a director, I really appreciate music videos that are conceptual and outside the box. One of my good friends,…

9 years ago

WATCH: Kirk Knight – “Knight Time” (Video)

My good friend Kirk Knight released his amazing project "Late Knight Special" back in October. I was super proud of…

9 years ago

SHOP: Mystery of Violette Boxing

From spending time with family, giving (and getting!) gifts, and starting a new year, the holiday season is one of my…

9 years ago

SHOP: Violette New York’s Vintage Mickey Mouse Collection

Growing up, Mickey Mouse was one of my favorite cartoon characters. Since his creation in 1928, he's become one of…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Cadillac x Public School in Dubai! My very first time there!

When the email came in asking if I was interested to DJ for Cadillac x Public School's debut collaboration in…

9 years ago

LIFE: 3 Simple Dishes To Compliment Your Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner

For those of you out there who are vegan, transitioning to vegan, or have a predominantly plant based diet like…

9 years ago

SHOP: 90’s Lyric Inspired Violette Accessories & The Top 5 Throwback Jams That Inspired Them!

Like many of you, I am hugely inspired by the 90's. Recently, I did a fun little capsule of accessories…

9 years ago

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) -…

9 years ago

Vashtie Hits the Road

Every Thursday I have my weekly residency at my 1992 the Party at Webster Hall, but over the next two…

9 years ago

Vash Daddy: Introducing Vashtie Posters & Tees

I spent the majority of my life covered up and behind the camera. I was always just more comfortable being quiet…

9 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Uncommon Sense on MTV2

Last week I received a sick opportunity to DJ for Charlamagne Tha God's show Uncommon Sense on MTV2.  I got to put…

9 years ago

LIFE: Behind The Scenes of My Art Film for Hotline Bling #UOHLB

Back in September, my friends and I got together to make a video for a song that I happened to…

9 years ago