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behind the scenes: SHOOTING THE VIOLETTE “RUDE BOY YUTE” LOOKBOOK IN TRINIDAD WITH JONATHAN MANNION (MAY 2011)

vashtie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:14:13 +0000

The local models were GREAT! I couldn’t get enough of the one girl, she had my lens in love!

behind the scenes: DIRECTING KENDRICK LAMAR x “ADHD” MUSIC VIDEO (7.2011)

vashtie — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:43:40 +0000

behind the scenes: VASHTIE x VIBEVIXEN SHOOT x PHOTOGRAPHED BY JEN PHAN

vashtie — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 04:28:42 +0000

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)

vashtie — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:03:25 +0000

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!!!

*BURGER KING

*ASHY SRI LANKAN PRINCESS

watch: CINEMATICTV x KENDRICK LAMAR x VA$HTIE x “A.D.H.D.” BTS (VIDEO)

vashtie — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:52:31 +0000

behind the scenes: NY1 ONE ON 1 x BUDD MISHKIN INTERVIEWS VASHTIE

vashtie — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:44 +0000

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)

vashtie — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:34:34 +0000

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

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)

vashtie — Thu, 26 May 2011 20:27:40 +0000

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.

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*DRIES VAN NOTEN

*CHRISTOPHER KANE for TOPSHOP

*ILLESTEVA SUNGLASSES

behind the scenes: DIRECTING ANTHEM “GOD OF JOY” MUSIC VIDEO (5.14.11)

vashtie — Fri, 20 May 2011 13:49:19 +0000

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.

*not happening, ELLE.

*ANTHEM holding the pool stick.

behind the scenes: CONCRETE LOOP SHOOT + EIKNARF SHOOTING BEHIND THE SCENES

vashtie — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:24:31 +0000

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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*Adorable EIKNARF.

behind the scenes: VIBE FASHION WEEK INTERVIEWS BY VASHTIE x REED SPACE x PROHIBIT NYC (2.21.2011)

vashtie — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:11:07 +0000

I was asked by the folks at VIBE to put together some videos of myself interviewing people, stores and brands during Spring 2011 Fashion Week that I dig and respect. I was super delighted and picked some interesting people, like; MISTER MORT, REED SPACE and PROHIBIT NYC. Here’s a behind the scenes look, taken by JEN PHAN. The VIBE videos will be posted soon…

*J.SCOTT (IMNOTATOY.COM)

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*AKEEM.

*EMEKA OBI.

life: BEHIND THE SCENES x VASHTIE & SOLEDICTION INTERVIEW (PLUS AN IMPROMPTU CURT@!N$ INTERVIEW BY VASHTIE)

vashtie — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:37:26 +0000

I was contacted by the lovely gentleman of SOLEDICTION for an interview and agreed for an on camera/photo sit down. We met at PROHIBIT where I would be interviewed (Thanks to CURT@!N$). Little did I know they had come in from Virginia just for this occasion and soon-after would be back on the road home again.

Solediction TV: Sit down w/ Va$htie Kola from Solediction TV on Vimeo.

Filmed by Darnelle Hailey & Dre Eastwood
Edited by Angelo Logan
Music by Full Crate & Mar – “She Was Fly”

After my interview, they mentioned they would love to interview CURT@!N$ someday and I said “let’s do it now and make the trip worthwhile”…and we did!

Solediction TV: Interview w/ Curt@!n$ by Va$htie from Solediction TV on Vimeo.

BONUS: Curt@!n$ talks groupies w/ Va$htie from Solediction TV on Vimeo.

Filmed by Darnelle Hailey & Dre Eastwood
Edited by Angelo Logan
Music by Curt@!n$ – “Bodies”

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THEM!!!

behind the scenes: THE SOURCE MAGAZINE PRESENTS “CRUSH” WITH VASHTIE

vashtie — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:33:31 +0000

behind the scenes: MAKING OF THE CRS VIDEO FOR “US PLACERS” (2007)

vashtie — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:21:51 +0000

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photos below by KREG HOLT:

behind the scenes: THE SOURCE PHOTOSHOOT x CRUSH x VASHTIE (11/2010)

vashtie — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:29:10 +0000

This was by far, the most difficult photoshoot on my resume…

When the idea was pitched to me by Bonsu (legend in the game), I was told that the new column is titled “CRUSH”, and unlike other hiphop magazine sections like “EYE CANDY”, “CRUSH” is intended to “salute gorgeous women whose beauty is an afterthought to their talent and achievement”. He assured me this would be forward and fun.

I was so honored that THE SOURCE would ask me to not only grace the pages of their iconic publication, but to also be the first in this category! WOW. I was also very nervous. I don’t do “SEXY” and they said they understood that, but…I still had my concerns.

We showed up to the photoshoot prepared. My GLAM SQUAD was on deck – KARL JUSTIN styled me and TAI LOTSON did the makeup. We were straight. When I walked on set, I was met with great photographer DON MORRIS and BONSU and we went over the plans for the shoot.

For me, I was already out of my own comfort zone wearing tight clothes and heels…so posing “PINUP” style completely made me feel goofy. I was clear on what I wasn’t comfortable with and Don and crew were all very understanding — although they did try and get me to remove some clothing! Ha, can’t blame them for trying I guess.

At the end of it, BONSU and DON had me looking GREAT and in tune with my own taste and aesthetic. THANK YOU!!! Pick up the new DECEMBER/JANUARY 2011 issue with RICK ROSS and WIZ KHALIFA on the cover.

*DON MORRIS photographer showing me some creative references. I’m giggling at some of the “PINUP” ones.

photos by JEN PHAN

behind the scenes: PHOTOSHOOT WITH HASSAN KINLEY FOR KARIN + RAOUL

vashtie — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:28:55 +0000

a wonderful shoot by a great photographer…HASSAN KINLEY. more to come when the issue goes to print in DECEMBER!

photos by JEN PHAN.

behind the scenes: VIOLETTE PHOTOSHOOT x “GHETTO GOTH” (11.2009)

vashtie — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 05:59:16 +0000

For Violette’s SS-2010 Release you will find a line of tees inspired by HOOD KIDS that are in tune with GOTH STYLE. Its a mix of opposite worlds, the projects meets the burbs. Its that kid from Brooklyn who listens to THE SMITHS, wears a black trench coat, but still rocks Jordans.

Simply titled GHETTO GOTH, this season is devoid of color and complication using only a black and white color palette.

Featuring a special collaboration with DEE & RICKY, VIOLETTE is releasing a limited edition LEGO CROSS in black or purple via the website VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM. Hand made in New York City, only 45 were created.

VIOLETTENEWYORK.COM

models-SCOTT WILLIAMS + JAE PONDER
photographer-AVIVA KLEIN
makeup-CAMILLE THOMPSON
stylist-KARL JUSTIN
producer-ELLE CLAY
video-VASHTIE

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behind the scenes: DIRECTING J-STATUS & RIHANNA – “ROLL IT” – PHOTOS BY KREG HOLT (2005)

vashtie — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:40:22 +0000

*DREW AND STEPHEN BARR.

*SHONTELLE.

*RIHANNA

behind the scenes: IFC’S “DINNER WITH THE BAND” – THEOPHILUS LONDON – VASHTIE (1.2010)

vashtie — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:36:24 +0000

not sure if you guys got a chance to check the showing last night of IFC’s “DINNER WITH THE BAND” starring CHEF SAM MASON and THEOPHILUS LONDON and THE LOVERS. THEO asked me to be his special guest and help him cook some TRINI INSPIRED food…he performed some great songs and i got to eat. it was fun!

*freezing in NEW YORKS JANUARY COLD.

*THEOPHILUS rehearses…

*KNOX educating…while i seemingly stare out the window in deep thought. i was actually staring at a monitor…

*this one.

*me and THEOPHILUS

*chatting it up with SAM MASON

*seeing how a cooking show is made was super fascinating. there were mad takes and SAM MASON was smooth as silk with it.

*special thanks to my dear friend THEOPHILUS LONDON, GREG and DARIN BRESNITZ, IFC, CHEF SAM MASON and everyone who tuned in!

*photos by TUYET “JEN” PHAN.

behind the scenes: VIOLETTE SUMMER 09 “FANGS OF NEW YORK” LOOKBOOK SHOOT x 13TH WITNESS (2009)

vashtie — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:36:47 +0000

*west indian vampire from brooklyn.

*i like to have props around at all times, like this fake cigarette over here. so many laughs with this one. cigarettes look so cool, but aren’t really so cool at all.

*MIMI!

*@OSCLOPS and me

*OSCAR and the fake ciggy.

behind the scenes: DIRECTING THIRD FLOOR NEW YORK FALL 2010 LOOKBOOK x TYLER WHITE (3/2010)

vashtie — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:21:22 +0000

here’s some behind the scenes of the THIRD FLOOR NEW YORK fall 2010 lookbook which i shot in MARCH…

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*me, ANTHONY HENDRICKSON and CEDRIC HAUGHTON

behind the scenes: SHOOTING THEOPHILUS LONDON + “I WANT YOU” VIDEO SET

vashtie — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 20:07:58 +0000

*me, THEOPHILUS and ELLE “STEELY DAN” CLAY (NEW YORK, circa 2010)
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collaborating with THEOPHILUS has been one of the most fulfilling projects i’ve ever had the honor of being apart of, hands down.

first it was the mixtape “I WANT YOU”, where he asked me to lend some vocals earlier this year -taking me out of my comfort zone. i’d been asked by music making friends to do the same before, but always shied (by the way i’m shocked that thats the correct spelling of the past tense for “shy”) away from the microphone. this time it seemed just right. it was a real collaboration between two like minded artists…and the first of many!

next up, it was creating videos (more so visuals) that would be paired perfectly with the genius music he’s effortlessly been creating for his mixtape. i had an idea for “I WANT YOU”, pitched it to THEO and it was done.

this would be the most sexual piece of work i’ve ever created…listening to the song gave me all the visuals to work with.

*JEN

*directing something so sexual was hard, but fun at the same time…i’d say to GLENN “spread your legs…part your lips…writhe on the bed…”. every direction was followed by a “sorry” because i felt so rude sayings those things.

*liquid courage

*sleeping KNOX

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it was not only a pleasure shooting THEOPHILUS and GLENN…it was gratifying!

behind the scenes: DIRECTING J-STATUS FEAT. SHONTELLE AND RIHANNA (2005)

vashtie — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:40:53 +0000

just came across these ancient photos that my friend KREG HOLT took from behind the scenes of me directing a video for a BAJAN group called J-STATUS which featured RIHANNA and SHONTELLE, but later SHONTELLE’s verse was remove (which was wack because she was ill and gave some LADY SAW type steez)

behind the scenes: EZO MAGAZINE SHOOT (2/2010)

vashtie — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:57:44 +0000

FULL INTERVIEW HERE!

*i got my face beat down by miss CASSANDRA RENEE!

*haha, so many fotos…i just love that crown so much i had to post all of them.

*thanks EZO MAGAZINE!!!

(photos by ISIS ARIAS)

behind the scenes: INTERVIEW FOR NBC.COM AT 30 ROCK

vashtie — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:35:22 +0000

30 ROCK is an address (30 Rockafeller), by the way…not only a show. i forgot that for a moment and fantasized that this interview would be held in “LIZ LEMON’S” OFFICE. shoutout to LINDSAY for this amazing opportunity!

*my style muse lately has been “90′s hooker”. i like it.

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*words cannot describe how geeked i am!

behind the scenes: TANQUERAY x WE RESIST SIMPLE PHOTOSHOOT x VASHTIE

vashtie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:16 +0000

behind the scenes – TANQUERAY PHOTOSHOOT x VASHTIE 2009 (WERESISTSIMPLE.COM) from va$htie on Vimeo.

behind the scenes: SHOOTING CLARA IN LAHNSTEIN GERMANY

vashtie — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:46:06 +0000

this was my third time in GERMANY, previously (years ago) i was in COLOGNE and DUSSELDORF. it was nice to be back.

i literally hit the ground running: scouting, casting, fitting, shot lists, etc. it was SHNELL SHNELL all day (that means fast in GERMAN)

*cappuccino, you so cute.

*everyone drives a BMW or MERCEDES. for some reason, they both look the same to me.

*only hotel in LAHNSTEIN. i did not care. i just need a bed and maybe some internet…

*PRAGUE had this also, shoe shiners! i loved it…

*delirious.

*location scouting…

*the HUDSON? no i’m kidding…but, i really don’t know this body of water.

*amen my GERMAN bredren.

*FRAU VASHTI, my new alias

*dinner? i was so jetlagged i didn’t know what to eat or do. i lost 2 pounds out there in my haze.

*day of shoot i wore PATAGONIA CAPILENE undergarments to stay warm.

*shooting in snow and cold is NOT the business.

*dancing ladies

*my AMERICAN peeps: ROB’ERE, KAREEM, AAHMEK and JOJO

*CLARA and ME

*nightclub. the name means NIGH WORK. this was our second location.

*they served food there, CURRY WERST and FRENCH FRIES with MAYO. i didn’t eat this, ROB did.

*CLARA & COLLIEN

*24 hour champagne diet…

*ignorant americans

*DOM and me

*DANKE SCHOEN to the best crew!!! hope to go back to GERMANY soon!

*GERMAN McDonalds

*on the AUTOBAHN! fast as lightning! SHNELL SHNELL!

photoshoot: VASHTIE + BIG SEAN by DANTE MARSHALL (part 1)

vashtie — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:33:57 +0000

via DANTE MARSHALLS blog:

“Last week I had a shoot with Director, Fashion Designer, Party Promoter Va$htie Kola. The approach to this shoot was a little different from the norm and inspired by a spread that I’ve seen two favorite photographers do in the past. (Steven Klein and Richard Avedon) I wanted to make it look as if this celebrity power couple was followed around by paparazzi and the photos were leaked. No, V and Sean are not dating in real life but the images turned out just the way we envisioned.

This was my first time working with Vashtie and I doubt this will be the last. She is such an amazing person to work with and such an inspiring person. The energy she gives off when present is pretty awesome. As you know if you follow my work I work with Sean quite often as I am the photographer that shot his last mixtape, his most recent mixtape which is due to be released mid February as well as his album artwork for the official album that will drop later this year.

We had little time to put the shoot together due both Vashtie and Sean having limited time. Sean finishing up his mixtape and Vashtie only being in town for the day as she had to fly out to Germany the very next morning for a video shoot. With all that going on we still managed to get it done.

here are a few shots from the layout and I am still trying to think of a name for the set so if you have any suggestions feel free to let me know!

Special thanks to the whole team. (makeup) Tina Janel (wardrobe) Brittany Kozerski, Isis, Gumbo, Ashlee Arder and the F.O.K.U.S. Crew”

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if you guys have any ideas, go to DANTE’S blog and post them

behind the scenes: DIRECTING JAHEIM + JADAKISS – “Ain’t Leaving Without You”

vashtie — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 19:20:53 +0000

*KIRA KELLY and ANNA

*STEPHEN stopped by!

…and so did a little birdie

…and so did VAMPQUISHA

*GROOVY LEW!

*JADAKISS! this is our 4th time working together! i am now an unofficial member of D BLOCK!

*uncomfortable prom pose! when i asked JADA about TWITTER he said i needed to be on there, maybe…

*JOJO, JADAKISS, RAY J and GROOVY LEW

*ICEPICK JAY

*MARC KELLY and KAREEM…it must be difficult being a “stand in”,

*ME and JAHEIM

*ISIS and ROB

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found this via NAHRIGHT.COM

behind the scenes: DIRECTING CLARA IN PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC)

vashtie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:58:07 +0000

arrived tuesday, departed on sunday. shot an amazing video for GERMAN singer CLARA.

PRAGUE is gorgeous, very old europe. unfortunately i didn’t get to see many sights…the last night we were able to peep the ST VITUS CATHEDRAL. even then it was late night and extremely cold. we were all pretty pooped from the travel abd long days (haha, “pooped”). anyways, the crew UNIT SOFA was amazing to work with and i had a great time! thanks to PRAGUE for a great time.

DAY 1

*flowers from UNIT SOFA, very nice.

*the best breakfast…

*dinner at AROMI

*GRAPPA! italian for “will burn your insides”

DAY 2 & 3

*NICOLE and KAREEM

*GOSSIP is universal

*steadicam

*the talented CLARA

ST. VITUS CATHEDRAL

PRISON POSE SERIES…

*ALEJANDRO

*LEAH

*ROB’ERE

*KAREEM

*me and ROB’ERE

*lash implants are all the rage…

*i was missing VLADIMIR

*dinner at AROMI – again

*YAY TEAM! (yeah i’m wearing them on my feet and what? it was cold and i was comfortable – thank you)

behind the scenes: NIKE DESTROYER PROJECT x KAI REGAN x VASHTIE

vashtie — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 06:24:24 +0000

on sunday NIKE teamed up with legendary downtown photographer KAI REGAN to shoot the DESTROYER PROJECT in class photo style.

basically NIKE made a limited run of these black varsity jackets, perfectly donning flocked letters on the back that spell NEW YORK.

only a hand full were made in black and were given to a slew of folks that contribute to the ever changing landscape of NEW YORK CITY. including: SCOTT CAMPBELL, CURTIS KULIG, JAKE SUMNER, KEVIN KEARNY, DEE & RICKY, LUCIEN SMITH, TIM BRODHAGEN, RICKY SAIZ, BRANDEE BROWN, AARON BROBOW, SIMONEZ WOLF, JACK GREER and CHRIS SHONTING…oh and MOI, VASHTIE!

the jackets are super sick. DECEMBER 18th, the white version goes on sale at 21 MERCER. i shot a behind the scenes that will be ready for viewing shortly! it was FUN!…

PS: it all took place in the PJ’s of the lower east side, grimey and great!

ALL ARE WELCOME TO COME SEE THE UNVEILING OF THE PHOTO AT 21 MERCER!!!

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*true story, RICKY asked me to braid his hair on set and KAI took notice and asked us to do it for the photo. it was quite fitting since we were in the projects. next time we need a stoop and some gel…

*SHOUTOUT TO PR, HERON, ALEX and JULIEN at NIKE!!!

life: RACHEL ROY LOOKBOOK PHOTOSHOOT (behind the scenes)

vashtie — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 03:12:09 +0000

it was a fun two day shoot…photographed by the amazing CASS BIRD, featuring yours truly and other super dope females.

*JULIA FRAKES

*stairwell art, gave me the giggles for about 2 minutes.

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY J!

*CASS BIRD having fun on the other side of the lens…

interview: PUFF for SUPREME MAGAZINE + interview by VASHTIE KOLA + photographed by TERRY RICHARDSON

vashtie — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:10:12 +0000

over the summer i had the most amazing opportunity of interviewing PUFF aka DIDDY for SUPREME’S MAGAZINE (book volume 5). now that it’s (been) out, i can share.

when i asked PUFF if he would be into doing it, he was down for the cause. he might be larger than life, but dude is super cool and down to earth. he just gets the whole “downtown”/”underground” world, when most people in general don’t.

super thanks to PUFF, ANGELO BAQUE, JAMES JEBBIA, TERRY RICHARDSON and BEA ARTHUR.

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behind the scenes.

*ANGELO and DEREK ROCHE.

*PUFF and TERRY RICHARDSON.

behind the scenes: PHOTOSHOOT

vashtie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:19 +0000

have to keep this on the low low, here are some behind the scenes shots.

*EL HEFFE.

*MR. BENTLEY.

*KURTIS, ROB’ERE & KIEL.

behind the scenes: SHOOTING CURT@!N$ VIDEO FOR “MODE”

vashtie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:54:42 +0000

CURT@!N$, me west indian peeps! so excited i was able to direct a video for this dashing young man. since we’re fresh off the video shoot, i can only show you a very few photos

PHOTO COURTESY OF 1 3 t h w i t n e s s

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*i told him he would like my black camo army jacket…

*he tried to rack it. he’s from brooklyn…and old habits die hard.

*i fell in love on set…he had a girl though.

MORE TO COME WHEN THE VIDEO IS CLOSER TO FINALIZATION!!!

behind the scenes: SHOOTING JASMINE SOLANO – “THAT”S NOT IT” part 2

vashtie — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:25:06 +0000

*via THEOPHILUS’S BLOG, he’s so adorable!

*the cold weather makes me so mad, i could punch it in the throat!

*who doesn’t like a nice, sweet, set of…TWINS! in the shape and size of STEPHEN & DREW!

behind the scenes: JASMINE SOLANO video shoot

vashtie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:46:48 +0000

can’t say or show you too much…

*KAREEM & TONE.

*owww. JASMINE SOLANO.

*DEEMEHLOW & OSCAR

*RAUL & his mini gumby with a wave.

*MAZZI, SANDFLOWER & ROXY.

*ROSE (stylist) and CAMMILE (makeup artist)

*MELO X & JASMINE SOLANO.

*OSCAR and “AGA” his BALENCIAGA pack pack.

behind the scenes: NYLON MAGAZINE SHOOT for “IT GIRL” ISSUE (august 2009)

vashtie — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:43:13 +0000

finally!!! it’s out. back in AUGUST i got the confirmation that i would make NYLON MAGAZINES “IT GIRL” issue! i was and still am so stoked. i’ve been a fan of the magazine and finally — i’m in it! now that it’s out, i can show the behind the scenes…check it.

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*en route to BROOKLYN for the shoot.

*JANELLE had pieces!

*RAJNI and JANELLE.

*photographer ADAM FEDDERLY

*JANELLE and ME.

behind the scenes: PHOTOSHOOT BY JAMIL GS for “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA”, film by NEMO LIBRIZZI

vashtie — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:27:51 +0000

JAMIL GS is a phenomenal photographer, that i had the opportunity to work for and study under circa 2003. he’s an american dane who is known for his stunning images of women…sometimes erotic, always seductive. although i worked for him, i had never been photographed by him…which, would have been tasteful if i had!

*YALITZA, by JAMIL GS.

*JAMIL GS for LTDmagazine.

*SUPREME CALENDAR by JAMIL GS.

this past friday i had that chance, as the starlets of “A NIGHT AT THE OPERA” (the film i acted in) were being photographed by MR. GS at MILK STUDIOS. we were to wear our wardrobe from the movie and this is how it went, images by ELLE CLAY.

*ME, KYM and LATHAM (co-stars)

*KYM.

*JAMIL GS.

*tom foolery.