Who remembers when Burberry enlisted legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell and rising star Jourdan Dunn for their spring/summer 2015 colorful campaign? The iconic shoot followed Cara Delevinge and Kate Moss’s joint campaign for the My Burberry fragrance earlier that year. Both…
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#VashtieVitals: Here’s What Vashties Whipping Up For Thanksgiving 2018
Thanksgiving is upon us and we’re all ready to grub! This time of year is always joyous because we get to stuff our faces and spend time with our family and friends. This year is extra special because Vashtie will…
WCW: Christian Dior Model Helen Williams
Last night Vashtie DJ’d for Dior’s pop-up shop in the meatpacking district. The Dior brand has been a staple in the fashion industry since 1947 when Harpers Bazaar coined Christian Dior’s first collection as the “New Look”. Dior was known for…
Posted in BLOG, CULTURE Tagged with: Christian Dior, dior, fashion, Helen Williams, modeling, Supermodel
LIFE: DJ’ING For The Christian Dior Pop-Up Up Shop
Last night Vashtie had the pleasure of DJ’ing the opening of the Dior pop-up store in the Meatpacking district of New York City. The evening started off with ‘glam’ of course and all products used for her beat were Christian Dior.…
5 Iconic Spice Girls Music Videos
Tell me what you want, what you really really want! Spice Girls fans wanted a reunion tour and it is finally happening. Melanie Chisholm, Melanie Brown, Emma Bunton, and Geri Horner will be going on a six-date UK tour in…
Young M.A Talks Giving Up Meat With Fuse While Cooking Cabbage With Her Grandma
Many artists have been opting for healthy lifestyles this year. Being on the road 24/7 can cause a lot of damage to the body if it is not being taken care of properly. Young M.A is one of the latest…
Posted in WELLNESS Tagged with: cooking with young ma, diet, young ma, young ma cabbage, young ma diet
#WomanCrushWednesday: Björk
You already know what today is, it’s #WomanCrushWednesday. On Wednesdays, we like to highlight some of our favorite ladies and today we are shedding light on Björk. Björk is Vashtie’s all-time favorite artist. She is an iconic singer-songwriter and actress…
#VeganVitals: Top Protein Sources For The Vegan Who Doesn’t Want To Lose Weight
Let’s be real, we have all thought about going vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian at least once or twice in our life. One of my best friends went vegan and she looks and feels better than ever. Her skin is glowing,…
#FilmFridays: Netflix & Chill With The Obamas
The Obama’s are making a jump from politics to informational entertainment. Our favorite presidential couple has officially signed a development deal with Netflix where they will be producing films and TV shows for the streaming service. Rumors began to brew…
Vegan Brunchin’ 3 Delicious Recipes For Vegans
Brunching is the new clubbing. We love our waffles and mimosas on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with the homies, but one thing we do not like is the ridiculous prices. Brunches in NYC can run for about 50 dollars or…
#SelfCareSunday Travel Edition: Keep Your Skin Poppin’ Even On Vacation
Vashtie just touched down from a work trip in the Bahamas. Traveling is a major part of Vashtie’s career as a DJ, model, influencer, and filmmaker. She has been all over the world, from the Bahamas to Paris to Los…
Posted in BEAUTY, BLOG Tagged with: how to travel with skincare, self car sunday, skin care, travel skin care, traveling
#MondayMotivation: At Home Productivity Practices For The Freelance Creative & The Self Employed
Working as a freelancer or being self-employed can sometimes get very complicated. It feels great to not have to clock in and out of work but it can get weird when you’re not feeling it and deadlines are quickly approaching.…
FKA Twigs Opens Up; Here Are Natural Ways For Women To Prevent & Combat Fibroid Tumors
FKA Twigs recently opened up about her battle with fibroid tumors. The artist and dancer spent the last 5 months recovering from a major laparoscopic surgery, where she got 6 fibroid tumors removed from her uterus. “The tumors were pretty…
Cop A Flask Bracelet Just Like Rihanna’s
Summer is upon us and we will finally be able to enjoy warm weather, good drinks, good music, and good times with our friends and family. It’s finally our moment to slay in our floral pattern fits while being ‘nice…
Posted in SHOP, STYLE Tagged with: accessories, bracelets, coachella acessories, fashion, Flask Bracelet, rihann, street style
GoPro Launches New Trade Program: Swap Old Gear For New Gear
Do you have an old digital camera laying around your house? If the answer is yes then this article is for you. GoPro has recently announced a new program that allows you to trade-in your old digital camera for a…
#WellnessWednesday: The Importance Of Healthy Iron Levels & How To Get Them On Point
A couple of years ago, I was feeling super low and groggy. I didn’t understand what was going on with me but I knew that I wasn’t myself. I am usually a bubbly go-getter but every morning I woke up…
5 Things To Give Vashtie At Her Dumb Late Birthday Party in June
It’s a very special day. Today, April 23rd marks another lap around the sun for our favorite girl, Vashtie Kola. She’s already started the celebration in Copenhagen and you know we’re going to have a blast for another one of…
#FitnessFriday: 5 Reasons Why You Should Try AcroYoga
We know you’ve seen people in the park on a beautiful Sunday practicing AcroYoga poses or came across an IG video or post. At first glance, the practice can seem intimidating especially for yogi beginners or people have not done yoga…
#DoinItWellWednesday: 4 School Districts In Brazil Plan To Go Vegan By 2019
For most of us, school lunches were not all that. If you were lucky you got to go off campus for lunch in high school and grab some fast food instead of eating the mystery meatloaf prepared by your favorite…
Posted in WELLNESS
#BeautyTipTuesday: Jhene Aiko’s Skincare Secrets
Our skin is one of our most prized possessions and we always want to make sure it is on point and glowing for the GAWDS! We are forever on the lookout for the best skin care products and routines to…
Recap: FRIDGE’s ‘Perfect Timing’ Exhibition Presented By G-Shock
Last night, the Vashtie.com team made their way to G-Shock for the grand opening of the Perfect Timing art exhibition by FRIDGE. FRIDGE is an NYC based multidisciplinary artist who knows no boundaries when it comes to creative expression. FRIDGE…
Posted in ART, FEATURED Tagged with: art show, artists, DJ B, fridge, fridge art show, Gorilla cheese food truck, new york artists, NY art, whats in your fridge
Lion Babe Has Everybody Wanting A Piece In Latest Visual For “Honey Dew”
New Yok duo Lion Babe has everybody wanting a piece. The group dropped a delicate visual for their latest single Honey Dew and it is giving us the sweetest vibes. Lion Babe consists of singer-songwriter and performance artist Jillian Hervey…
Numbers Don’t Lie: XXX’s “?” Album Is A Billboard Hit
According to the charts, XXXTentacion’s music career is not going anywhere anytime soon. The rappers second studio album ? has earned him his first No.1 on the Billboard 200. “Sad!” which happens to be one of Vashtie’s jams, is the highest…
The Flyest Peta Campaigns Of All Time
PETA has a reputation for being notorious for their outrageous campaigns. Some may even call the way that they advocate for animal rights/animal cruelty offensive or pushy. The truth is, everyone has their own personal reason for choosing a vegan…
Posted in BLOG
Jimi Hendrix’s New Album, Both Sides of the Sky, Gives An Insight Into The Legendary Guitarist’s Studio Process
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame describes Jimi Hendrix as “arguably the greatest instrumentalist in the history of rock music.” The late American rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter is known as the sensi and GOAT when it comes to playing the…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, MUSIC Tagged with: both sides of the sky, guitar, Jimi Hendrix, rock, rock and roll, rock and roll hall of fame
#SelfCareSunday: Having A Healthy Gut Is Important: Here’s How You Can Get One
Growing up we were told to keep our heart, lungs, kidneys, and teeth healthy but were you ever told to keep your gut healthy? The only thing that most of us remember about a gut is the fact that people…
#DoingItWell: Red Wine Is Good For You: Here Is A List Of The Best Red Wine’s For A Healthy Lifestyle
National wine day has passed, and we were lit over here at Vashtie.com for a multiple of reasons. We love a great cocktail and a good time but we are even more obsessed with being healthy and treating our body…
Grown-ish’s Season 2 Awaits Us; Here’s why We Love the Diverse Cast
Grown-ish has stolen all of our hearts over the past couple of weeks and we are excited that it has been renewed for a second season. The spin-off of the hit sitcom Black-ish stars young actress and activist Yara Shahidi. What’s…
Why Cat Lovers Love Cats And Why You Might Want To Consider LovingThem Too
If you’ve found your way to Vashtie.com, we are assuming you are a fan, lover, or supporter of Vashtie. If that is the case then you are very familiar with our dear friend/son/roommate/boo Vladimir AKA Fraidy Cat aka Lil’ Kitty…
Posted in BLOG, LIFE Tagged with: cats, pet animals, vladimir, Vladimir Nabokov, vladimir the fraidy cat
Fool’s Gold Recap: Ride For Me Video Release Party with A-Trak and Harold Hunter Foundation
Last night, A-Trak and Fools Gold held their visual release party for “Ride For Me.” The track features the uber expressive voice and colorful tone that is Young Thug and 24Hrs. Skaters and supporters from all over New York pulled…
#SelfCareSunday: Kehlani’s Flora app is the key to going green
Kehlani is one girl who is very vocal about her spirituality, health, and wellness journey. She has mentioned wanting to create her own sustainable garden and has always been an advocate for clean eating, mental health awareness, and just having…
Sade Will Release New Music After Seven Years On Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
The legendary and iconic songstress and fairy Godmother, Sade is set to release new music very soon. Ava DuVernay took to Twitter to share the amazing news that Sade will be creating an original song for the upcoming film, A…
These 2017 Fashion Trends Were Seen Last Year In Paris, Milan, And London Fashion Week And We Can’t Let Go Of Them
New York Fashion week is dunzo and although you may think that we’ve gotten enough of attending all of the glorious fashion shows and exclusive events, guess what? We’re just getting started. The “Big 4” refers to the biggest fashion…
Posted in BLOG, FEATURED, STYLE Tagged with: fashion week, milan fashion week, New York Fashion Week, paris fashion week, street wear, trends
The Bodega Boys Are Coming To A Borough Near You!
Our favorite late night TV hosts, Desus & Mero will be going on tour soon. The duo recently announced their live podcast tour that will begin on April 8th! The concept behind the tour is so New York, the poppin’…
#VashtieVibes: Valentines Day 2018 Playlist
There’s nothing that speaks of love and lust as loud as the music. When you don’t have the words to express those mushy ridiculous (in a good way) feelings, music always finds a way of saying everything seamlessly. Valentine’s day…
RECAP: Akoo Clothing X Patrick Ewing Pre-Launch Event
This past Friday, Vashtie DJ’d the release of the highly anticipated 10th anniversary Akoo X Ewing Collection. The event took place in The Garment District at Akoo’s showroom in NYC. The room was buzzing with tunes by DJ Ernez X…
Posted in ART, BLOG, FEATURED, SHOP Tagged with: akoo, akoo clothings, clothing, fashion week, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, recap, streetwear, t.i. hharris, ti. ti., ti's clothing brand, vashtie, vashtie dj'ing
Vashtie Approved Valentines Day Gift Ideas
Valentines Day is around the corner and although this holiday may or may not be a big business marketing scheme, it is always a mood to celebrate love. Getting thoughtful and unique gifts can sometimes be a struggle but it’s…
#SelfLoveSunday: How To Naturally Deal With Insomnia
How many of you are that late night tweeter up until 3, 4, sometimes 5 in the morning when you know damn well you have responsibilities to handle the next day or technically the same day? Does it seem as…
Posted in BLOG, WELLNESS Tagged with: anxiety, depression, health, mental health, natural remedies, seasonal affective depression
Diversity In The Beauty Industry Advocate Nyma Tang Will Be Launching Her Own Custom Lipstick With M.A.C Cosmetics
The history of lack of representation in the beauty industry has been a hot topic lately. With the drop of a line like Fenty Beauty, that to almost every skin type and color known to man a lot of us…
The Importance Of Nature’s Gift Vitamin D & How To Make Sure You’re Getting The Proper Amount During The Winter Season
Summer isn’t around the corner and if you haven’t been feeling like yourself due to lack of energy, anxiety, or even sudden sadness know that you aren’t alone. During the winter we spend most of our time indoors because the…
Posted in FEATURED, WELLNESS Tagged with: anxiety, depression, fatigue, seasonal affective depression, seasonal depression, summer, winter
Listen to Ciara’s Self love anthem, “Melanin” with Lupita Nyong’o and City Girls
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