Category Archives: behind the scenes
behind the scenes: VASHTIE x VIBEVIXEN SHOOT x PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEN PHAN
More behind the scenes photos from the VIBEVIXEN.COM shoot I did a couple weeks ago. It’s still not up, but I’ll let you know when it is. Thanks to darling JEN PHAN for the photos!




behind the scenes: VIBE VIXEN PHOTOSHOOT (7.29.11)
Thanks to Datwon Thomas for this great opportunity!
I just shot a great spread with the folks at VIBEVIXEN.COM. Originally they asked for a swimwear spread, which made me cringe. I barely go to the beach in a bikini let alone pose in one. They bent the rules for me and asked me to do a “royal” theme, which seemed more up my alley!
Hair by Tai Lotson (@TaiLotson), Hair by Gabi Corney (@Gabiedoeshair), Styled by Oscar Montes De Oca (@OMontesDeOca).
Can’t wait to share the final outcome!!!
behind the scenes: NY1 ONE ON 1 x BUDD MISHKIN INTERVIEWS VASHTIE
When NY1 reached out I was elated. A couple years ago I had compiled a dream list of notable features that I dreamed of being apart of, and NY1 was right up there. Being a transplant who has put in a decade of her time I was starting to feel like an honorary New Yorker, but after THE NEW YORK TIMES article and the beginning of this NY1 ONE on ONE interview with Budd Mishkin – you won’t be able to tell me nothing!
GO KNICKS!!!
I’ll be sure to keep you posted on how this series of interviews and shooting goes.
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*Special thanks to SEAN FLAX, BUDD MISHKIN & CREW!
behind the scenes: REFINERY29.COM SHOOT (5.25.11)
Recently I was honored with a REFINERY29.COM interview on “MY STYLE”. The article isn’t out yet, but here are some behind the scenes sneak peaks!!! Special thanks to KARMALOOP.COM, GENEVIEVE JONES, ILLESTEVA, RACHEL ROY & GREY ANT.
Styled by KARL JUSTIN (NEONMGMT.COM) and assisted by NATALIE LEVY.

The Diva Boot in Leopard Calf Hair Women’s Shoes By Dr. Martens ($180.95) Courtesy of KARMALOOP.COM, Marni Color Block Bracelet, Vintage Levi Cutoffs
Vintage Kimono, Burberry Prorsum Boots ($995), Temperley London Belt ($250)
Faux Leather Pleated Skirt, Vintage Denim Vest, Yohji Yamamoto Tube Top ($145), Pierre Hardy Platform Sandals ($490), Cross Necklace & Ring by Genevieve Jones
Top Shop Dress ($90), Jeffrey Campbell Lita Shoes ($165) Courtesy of KARMALOOP.COM
The 1B60 20-Eye Boot in Black Patent By Dr. Martens ($99.95) Courtesy of KARMALOOP.COM, Sunglasses by Grey Ant
The 1B60 20-Eye Boot in Black Patent By Dr. Martens ($99.95) Courtesy of KARMALOOP.COM, Sunglasses by Grey Ant
Christopher Kane for Top Shop Dress, Dries Van Noten Platform Sandals ($495)
Sunglasses Courtesy of Illesteva in Leonard, Safety Pin Bracelet by Genevieve Jones
behind the scenes: REFINERY 29 SHOOT (5.25.11)
I’m so ecstatic to be featured in the MY STYLE section of REFINERY29, where the subject puts on their favorite 6-8 looks in their own apartment. Here are some quick behind the scene shots from @REFINERY29′s twitter. Thanks to KARL JUSTIN for styling me and NATALIE LEVY for all her amazing help.
behind the scenes: DIRECTING ANTHEM “GOD OF JOY” MUSIC VIDEO (5.14.11)
Last weekend I had the opportunity to direct a new artist by the name of ANTHEM. It was for a track called “GOD OF JOY” and I think you guys will dig it…can’t wait to share the video with you!
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*It was a last minute call to my DP, WESLEY CLOUDEN, who showed up with his baby boy LESLIE strapped to his back. It was so unexpected, but added a nice layer to the shoot.

*BRISHA HEMBY (NEON MGMT) doing makeup on CAYLA COUSINS…ERIK LOPEZ in the back.

*LESLIE will be a monster in directing/cinematography.

*ELLE “THE BABY WHISPERER” was on set, but baby LESLIE wanted no one but Papa.

*ANTHEM holding the pool stick.
behind the scenes: CONCRETE LOOP SHOOT + EIKNARF SHOOTING BEHIND THE SCENES
Peep the behind the scenes photos of my CONCRETE LOOP PHOTOSHOOT with TAJ WASHINGTON! EIKNARF was close by as he was also shooting a piece on me as well. It was super cold outside and I was (as always) in my 90′s hooker kit. SWEET & VICIOUS bar was kind enough to let us do makeup and changes inside. Here’s how it looked…
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