First Came Tavi Then Came Ava
Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:30PM My oh my, Tavi isn't "the new girl in town" anymore. Hot on her heels, we've seen a 9 year old blogger at the Junya Watanabe show this past week and now one upping both is a 15 year old with her own cosmetic and skin care line. Who is the NGIT? Her name is Ava Anderson, a
Click on her picture to get more information on her sit teen who decided to produce her own line of cosmetics and skin care after she and her mother came upon a report by the EWG (Environmental Working Group), on how cancerous and hazardous materials were found in products commonly used by teens. She then decided that she wanted to create cosmetics and skin care that would truly be non-toxic and educate consumers of the dangers of what was out there in personal care products.
Wow, when I was her age all I was worried about was getting my SAT scores up and where I was going to intern during the summer. Now kids like Ava and Tavi have set the bar high for your average teen slacker. It's not just about college anymore, it's more like teen world domination.
Either way, I think it's great these girls have found something they are passionate about, I just question how long it will hold their interest. I know I changed my mind at least 10 times about any decisions I made when I was that age. I guess I was just average and these young ladies, not so much.
Do you think these young girls are striving for success too young and are the teens taking over the fashion and now cosmetic industry? Post your comments below.
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What ever happened to kids being kids. Now the world is all about being known and making money as young as possible. Don't get me wrong money gets you places and is nice to have.. but kids are already growing up way to soon. I fear in the are of technology and media it will only get worse.
That was a lovely article, and very inspiring to see young teens making a success in business. I know that some may worry about young girls striving for success too young. But i feel that if they have a great business idea, and the support of family/friends, then they should go for it.
When i was 18 i went to university to do a Sociology degree, not really knowing what i wanted to do afterwards. I chose the degree simply because i was good at the subject. But i ended up taking a year out to discover my real passions. This turned into several years, as my interests kept changing. I think University/College is a great thing, but young people shouldn't feel that they're not smart if they don't go for a degree. Your article was thoughtful and encouraging.
I think what she's done is awesome. I don't get the sense that she's doing it just to be successful. I think she's found something she's passionate about and doing something with it. Isn't that what we want for our children? Whether they find their passion at 14 or 40, doesn't matter. My 16 year old daughter has found hers and is working on putting her business together. She's not "striving for success", she's following her passion.
Ava doesn't seem like she's being pushed by her mom, nor do I think she is doing this just to become famous. If that were the case, then I would have a very different opinion.
Oops one other thing I wanted to add. I think it's a pretty sad commentary on the adult world that it took a 14 year old to accomplish what really should have been done over 30 years ago. Shame on us.
I think it's just a way for these kids to get "famous" - there is a total obsession with it these days ever since rubbish reality tv shows took over the world. This was probably thought up by the mother and daughter as a way to break into showbiz / modelling etc. I think it's wrong, as there is no youthfulness or innocence in tweens or teens anymore. It makes a joke out of the fashion/ cosmetics industry - and isnt fair on hard working adults who are striving for some sort of success in the industry.
I have to agree fully with Julie. What's wrong with finding your passion at such a young age? I remember my younger sister when we were growing up & her passion was writing, especially poems. She was a young seedling & just sprouted. Granted she doesn't write any more unless it's for work but I was impressed as the big sister. No one pushed her to write. She would have sick days from school due to asthma & would stay up in her room writing poem after poem. She had more passions than I did from what I recall. I remember in high school really loving photography but now it's just point & click with my digital.
How fabulous is this young lady? She's not being pushed by her mom and they are working as a team. What she's doing with non-toxic cosmetics & skin care is helping her generation be aware of cancer & helping her mom's generation change directions & go for something healthier. It's her passion and now she can also educate her generation about products that over time could lead to cancer. Do teens really want to listen to what their parents, teachers, or doctors may tell them? Not always. However if it comes from someone in their age range, they may listen. Again I don't see this as trying to make a quick buck or get famous over night. I think she's trying to make a change in a line of products that is used by everyone in today's society.
Bravo!