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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 years ago

LISTEN: Lil Uzi Vert – “Money Longer”

A couple days ago I woke up to my Twitter timeline blowed up with a Lil Uzi Vert quote: "When…

10 years ago

LIFE: BODY POSITIVITY AND SHOOTING NUDE WITH NARS & PAPER MAGAZINE

A couple of weeks ago I was approached last minute by NARS and PAPER Magazine to participate in a shoot…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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)…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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,…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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) -…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 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…

10 years ago

Violette New York x Bowery Bob: Flowers for Towers

In honor of the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, Violette New York and Bowery Bob have collaborated on…

10 years ago

Violette New York x Bowery Bob 1 of 1 Fire Extinguisher

In an effort to raise money and awareness for the firefighters who responded to the East Village fire in NYC…

10 years ago

LIFE: DJ’ing for Cadillac & Nick Wooster’s #StyleDriven + Hanging with the Bro’s at Max Fish (9.1.15)

Last night I DJ'ed a fun little event for Cadillac and the Capsule Collection they did, curated and styled by…

10 years ago

READ: Vashtie’s Exclusive Interview with Complex Media

I had the pleasure of visiting the Complex offices in New York and sitting down with them for an exclusive…

10 years ago

WATCH: Barneys Bag Love Video

Recently I had the honor of working with Barneys New York on their campaign for their Fall handbag line. It…

10 years ago

NEWS: I’ve Uncovered A Vault of My Younger Days (UPDATE)

I originally posted this in 2012 and FINALLY - and only 3 years later, I will be actually posting this.…

10 years ago

WATCH: My 5 Part National Toshiba TV Commercial Dir. Chris Robinson

Okay, so when Toshiba reached out about featuring me in their 5 part commercial series titled #SlashGen - I was…

10 years ago

VIDEO: Post Malone – “White Iverson” Official Video

If you follow me on the Snaps, then you most likely saw me and Yung Cousin Pablo from Paris blasting…

10 years ago