So, it is that time of year that I’ve dreaded since I turned 15 – April 23rd, my birthday. Why at age 15 did I know life could only get worse with time? Well, I was experiencing all the good and bad things of being an adult at that tender age; working an after-school job at a tattoo shop, a weekend job at a sneaker store and clubbing on school nights (my mom worked a lot of double shifts).
How old am I turning you ask? If I go off how I feel, I’m certainly turning 50 this year.
Anyways, I can’t really complain at all. The universe has blessed me and I am very happy. Life is certainly an interesting journey…just when you think you’ve figured it out – you’re dead wrong!
Now…I present to you my list of birthday wishes in proper consumer-American swag!
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1. COMMES DES GARCON WALLET – RED ($100)
I still put my wallet in my back pocket like a dude. I also hear red is the color a wallet should be, according to Chinese culture.
2. FENDI PURSE – RED ($595)
Despite the fact that I put nothing in my handbags but maybe cameras, I still love a well made hand bag and have a good collection of them.
3. BIALETTI ESPRESSO MAKER ($30)
I love coffee and espresso and apparently the stove top action is the Italian steelo that can’t be topped. I need it bad.
4. POLAROID CAMERA PACKAGE ($)
I already own 2 of these bad boys, but one got a bruising from BUSTA RHYMES which I will NEVER forgive. I am in need of a freshly refurbished one…woo ha.
5. MOROCCAN TEA GLASSES ($)
I love going to CAFE GITANE and getting their Moroccan Mint Tea, which they serve in Moroccan tea glasses. They can make anyone holding them look sophisticated and worldly!
6. AEROLATTE MILK FROTHER ($25)
Oh right, I need this to make some frothy cappuccino’s with my espresso maker. Although I avoid dairy at all costs and I’m off of SOY MILK, I’ll be frothing some ALMOND and CASHEW MILK with this sucker…I mean frother.
7. FACIAL BY MAMIE ($150)
No one else touches this mug!
8. OPENING CEREMONY x CHLOE SEVIGNY MARY JANES ($395)
I know I won’t wear these that often, but need I explain why I need them in my life?
9. HEELYS ($60)
A lovely boy gave me a pair once for my birthday when I was working at Def Jam. It was right after I raved to him about how cool kids looked wizzing down the street in them. I thought it was a thoughtful and hilarious gift. I wore them in the office and while I was finessing my glides – I fell straight on my butt. I was so freaked out I never put them on again, but I think I’m ready to give it another go.
10. A BABY BY ZOO KID (NO CHILD SUPPORT NEEDED)
Hahaha, although I wouldn’t mind having a mixed, red-headed, freckled babe – I’m joking. But, I seriously want to see him perform live. I’m not always a live-show watching kind of gal, but for the right performer I am.
11. JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MARINER BOOT ($240)
Gaultier can do no wrong!
12. CLAUS PORTO CANDLES ($34)
They are my all-time favorite candles. They burn for “long-time” and they also can be used as a drinking glass afterwards. My favorite scent is “PARADA”, delicious aroma of sandalwood and pear!
13. A NICE EVENING WITH CLOSE FRIENDS (PRICELESS)
We’ll see what happens on my actual day…maybe bowling, karaoke or gun range shooting. Okay fine, maybe just dinner – who knows!
14. A TRIP TO PARIS ($)
It’s long overdue. If I had to think of one other place I would live other than New York, it would be Paris. I’m already learning French with Rosetta Stone, I’ll keep you posted.
15. GREAT JONES SPA MASSAGE ($100)
I’m addicted to massages, which is interesting because I utterly dislike being touched by other people. Maybe it stems from my domestic abuse childhood, but things like a random touch of the leg when sitting next to someone who is telling you a story or the touch of an arm during a conversation totally irritates me. I’m not touchy feely with friends and especially not girlfriends; I am no cuddle bunny. Makes no sense I know. I’m not entirely weird…when it comes to intimate relationships of love – that is a different story.
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Above all, I love a HANDMADE CARD. Seriously, I love making them for friends and I love getting them from others! It’s the best way to show your love for someone! If you want to send me one for my birthday like how my loving supporters did last year, you can email it to: INFO@ VASHTIE.COM
April 20, 2011
Your taste is exquisite my friend.
April 20, 2011
ditto to above comment, i love the shoos and massages. Paris is deaf a great city xxx
April 20, 2011
Wish I could buy you everything on this list, in an attempt to repay you for the inspiration and entertainment that your blog gives me. You may not know this, but it’s people like you who have taught me to love being a black woman. Thank you and I hope you have a wonderful birthday xoxo
April 20, 2011
I hope that you get everything on your list, especially your trip to Paris and your spa visit. A hard worker, such as yourself, deserves to be pamper and enjoy such an elegant city. Oh and the wallet. It’s nice and red is a great color for accessories, it is the perfect accent for any less colorful ensemble kind of like those red Jordans from the raging bull package. Here’s to wishing that you get and have it all. Later.
April 20, 2011
pampered*
April 20, 2011
how is it americans love paris so much?
April 20, 2011
Agree with the all the comments. I love u vashtie, pls PLEASE PLEASE visit my city too x
April 20, 2011
You need to come and visit Germany…you got fans here too Vashtie…don’t forget about us here….
Love the birthday taste wish list…. very nice!!!
April 20, 2011
-___- mmm so where can we send the gift to? the baby by zoo kid is the easiest one on the list *GETS CHOKE HOLD ARM READY*
April 21, 2011
Paaahahaaha! @ the heelys and Zoo kid child giving!
April 22, 2011
My bday is Apr. 28th and I’m hanging out in NY…sadly I hear you are having your party way beforehand
Anywho I hope you have a great celebration of your birth!
April 23, 2011
your taste is sure ugly, but have a happy bday and hope you get what you asked for.