The Ecoist

Written By: Carolynn Vela


A family trip to mexico is what started this all, The Ecoist. When visting they came across a street market in Mexico City. They found handbags crafted by Mexican artisans using post-consumer waste. The family was intrested and inspired by what they came across. So as soon as they flew back to their Miami-based home, they decided to develop a business making products from waste. Over time they have partnered up with multinational brands. For example The Coca-Cola Company, Disney, Frito-Lay, Cliff Bar. Etc. to repurpose all their postindustrial waste, instead of having the waste end up in landfills. So far, Ecoist has saved more than 40 million wrappers from landfills. Ecoist’s collabrates with many stores today, such as fashion and industrial designers to develop limited editoin handbags and other fashion accessories by using waste as raw materials. The handbags are 100% handmade from recycled candy wrappers, food packages, soda lables, subway maps, newspapers, and other waste-bound materials. Ecosit plants a tree for every single handbag they sell. In partnership with Trees For The Future, Ecoist has contributed to reforestation around the world. They were recently on the recorded stating, “So far, We’ve planted over 100,000 trees in places like Haiti, India and Uganda.”






By defention, an Ecosit is an “an individual that lives a modern, eco-minded lifestyle.”
Their website shares what the main goal to accomplish is. “We hope to inspire people to become “Ecoists” so we can all live in a healthier, better, and more peaceful planet. We hope to make a difference.”





Ecoist Founders
Jonathan Marcoschamer, Yair Marcoschamer, and Helen Marcoschamer
BUY A BAG, PLANT A TREE


Buy handbags, coin purses, mens bags, jewlery. Etc. online anytime
WWW.ecoist.com







*Carolynn Vela is a guest blogger for 'The Ambitious Girl'! She is an aspiring journalists and is a current writer and photographer for OuRCity News!

Beauty is in the Eyes of the Beholder

Written By: Karina Bueno
The perception of beauty today is distorted and bias. Most think that being skinny is what makes a person beautiful. While others think that women with curves is the way to go. And both are right.
For years there has been battle between those who are skinny and those who are curvy, the battle between the two body types has argued on whether being one size was more attractive than the other but neither truly embraced their own beauty.
While the motivational phrase “Everyone is beautiful” floats around, no one seems to take it to heart, there is animosity between the two body sizes and it should be changed.
Many young girls have women on TV and roles models that they look up to and begin to model themselves after. Barbie, being one of the top 10 popular toys in the 1990’s, was one of the worst offenders.
Barbie with her long beautiful blonde hair, small waist, and long legs made her the picture of that this truly should be what a woman looks like.
But taking the Barbie doll made by Mattel and taking her proportions, Galia Slayen’s, once a student at Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, created a life-size Barbie to show what an eating disorder looked like.
If Barbie were a real woman she would be about 6 feet tall and had a 39” bust, 18” wait, and 33” hips. At around 5’9” in height and weighing 110 lbs, her BMI would be 16.24, fitting the weight criteria for anorexia. Also, she would have to walk on all fours due to her ridiculous body proportions.
When the Slumber Party doll was released in 1965, she came with a bathroom scale that was set at 110 pounds and also came with a book on “How to Lose Weight” with the only directions in the book being “Don’t Eat.”
For a toy whose main consumers were young girls from the ages of 3-12, Barbie was not the greatest role model.
How in any way is this considered beautiful? Many young girls and women battle anorexia and the desire to be smaller and smaller infects more each year because the conception of beautiful is highly distorted.
It has gotten to the point where models in campaigns no longer look like themselves because of the heavy make-up and airbrushed effects. The models themselves don’t even look like the girl on the cover, how do they expect you to?
In society today, what is considered beautiful is a tall, petite woman with an ambiguous race that has long flowing hair and long legs. But everyone is beautiful whether they are short or tall, curvy or skinny, every and any race, and no one should let society, magazines, or anyone else tell you otherwise. Everyone is beautiful, remember that.



*Karina Bueno is a guest blogger for 'The Ambitious Girl'! She is an inspiring journalist for The New York Times and is currently an editor for OuRCity news.

Recycle Your Style? By Katie Kucherova

For years we have been taught to recycle. We have been taught that recycling will save the planet, so since our young years, we put plastic bottles in the recycling bin, reused paper, and even recycling compost is one of the numerous trending topics.
What about recycling clothes? Or re-wearing clothing items and making them look brand new. For example, how many of the readers ever bought a sweater and wore it only once or twice? Well this girl is doing it right. She goes by 'coolirpa' on youtube and she figured out how to wear 1 sweater 16 different ways!
Just click the link below and walk into a whole new world of possibilities.




*Katie K. is a guest blogger for 'The Ambitious Girl'! She is a journalism student and currently writes for OuRCity News.

Attention Fashionistas! Get your summer style for less!

The economy shall not rain on your sense of style, ladies! Everyone wants the designer look, but not for that impeccable designer price. Here, I took great, classic summer looks that can be found at your favorite retail stores for a fraction of the price. And get this: All under $30!!



(L) Alexander Wang Leather Razor-back dress $2,985. (R) Forever 21 Letterette Dress $29.80.

This dress is for a night on the town. By pairing it with a hot pink clutch, the collaboration will complement each other and will forsure be a hot number for the summer time.



(Top)Michael by Michael Kors silk Polka-dot dress $2,225. (Bottom)Forever 21 Polka-dot dress $27.80.

This casual dress can be worn day or night. For day, a sun hat and brown sandals for the beach can be perfect and in contrast, nude pumps with a clutch!



(R)Herve' Leger bandage dress $1,050. (L)Forever21 textured bandage dresses $29.80.

The trendy bandage dress is meant to show off all your curves! Perfect for party hopping on a Saturday night!





(Top) Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Dress $995. (Bottom) Forever 21 Leopard Print Dress $24.80.

Show off your wild side with this animal print dress. Beyond the fact that animal prints are in this season(especially cheetah and zebra print), maybe stepping out of the comfort zone of solid colors will add a little flavor to one's wardrobe. Pair this dress with a red lip to spice it up even more!



(L)Moschino Cheap & Chic $750 bow dress.(R) Love Culture short bow dress $24.90.

Anyone who knows me, knows how much I'm in love with bows.For a more conservative look, one could try this dress with the minor detail of a bow to add a more girly touch. Simple & chic.



(L)Herve Leger Black and White strapless dress $1,690. (R)H&M Bandage Black and White dress $24.95.

The classic black and white with a twist! This dress as that simple idea of black on white, but the print adds a uniqueness that can make one stand out from the rest.



(Top)Willow maxi dress $850. (Bottom)Love Culture maxi dress $26.90.

Maxi dresses have been the epitome to spring and summer for past couple years. They are perfect for a relaxing day at the park or could be dressed up with fine jewelry for date night. It's a summer must have!



(L)Matthew Williamson Lace dress $2,675. (R)H&M Lace dress $29.95.

Having a lace dress as an option in your closet, in my opinion, is quiet lovely. It's so classic and reminds me so much of the 50's and 60's. In this case, the dress speaks for itself; simple accessories and pumps will do the trick.



(L)Splendid Striped jersey dress $2,110. (R)Charlotte Russe striped dress $16.99.

This navy and white striped jersey dress is casual attire for the day. Strap-on sandals and you're ready to go!




(Top)Stella McCartney Peplum Dress $2,320. (Bottom)Charlotte Russe Sweetheart Peplum Dress $29.99.

A Little Black Dress! The peplum style is really in right now. It complements your figure by shrinking your waist and hiding your hips (literally)! A colorful bib necklace would complement this dress very well.


xoxo,
Jay

Your drive drives me crazy.

One word: Wale. Introduced to this musical genius just a few years ago, I instantly fell in love. His lyrics speak the truth and are crazily easy to relate to. These two songs above gave me inspiration for my blog title The Ambitious Girl simply because of the fact that I found myself within these lyrics; he described me almost to a T.
His latest album titled Ambition , Wale aspires to be great and continue to be greater every time he touches the mic. From an interview from 'Complex Music', Wale expresses his true ambition: "Jay-Z's my favorite rapper, but why can't I aspire to be better than him?" He is killing the game right now! He is surely on his way.
Well, as I enjoy this beautiful California weather today and listen to Wale's latest mixtape The Eleven One Eleven Theory, which could be found here -> http://www.datpiff.com/Wale-The-Eleven-One-Eleven-Theory-mixtape.262805.html !
Trust me, you're welcome.


xoxo,
Jay