Upstarts: Clara Cakes | #LIVINGOFFTHEWALL | VANS

Then 14, Clara Polito's emerging vegan bakery business began at a card table selling cupcakes during shows at LA's underground music venue, The Smell. Now 16, Clara is touring with bands and providing baked goods for restaurants.

Music: "Jellyfish Are Murderers" by I am Sonic Rain, and "Meet Me In the City" by The Babies, Licensed courtesy of Domino Publishing Company Ltd

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Upstarts: Clara Cakes | #LIVINGOFFTHEWALL | VANS

[tudormiller]

She has gorgeous eyes, her cupcakes look so yummy. Watching from London UK.

[mommabearoc]

This girl has so much potential & she's not afraid to be known!! I hope her business grows Good luck & Best wishes xoxo

[MadelineAngel]

Very inspirational❤I've eaten some of her baked goods at the LA Rookie Mag events!! Her "inception" cookies were dreamy.

[ReidGarwin]

I would like to add another positive comment. Keep it up Clara!!

[mr_chain]

Sweet, I want to try vegan cupcakes! Good for you Clara.

[joncarlson]

Best of luck hun punk music green day rocks NE who she's got talent u can tell

[ganjasmoke]

Clara is an extraterrestrial spreading truth and inspiration. Your fucking cool chula haha ;)

[Karlasheryniele]

Hipster ! Lmao jk
I loved her story :3 shes so cute and inspiring :3

[juanitamerancio]

Am tired to win why am in it to win it aren't you later best luck to all of the best of luck to everyone later

[bessiewilson]

It shows how can she if she does everything done I'm proud of her I wish I could be like her excellent cooking I cook very good food BW420
Faith Hope and Love

[SparkyBTMP]

hey at least hipster kids are happy....punks are just pissed off and arrogant...

[jasenhaynes]

A vegan? I’m not buying another pair of Vans now. I’m all meat lol.