You And No Other

Don’t worry about your body.
It isn’t as small as it once was,
But honestly, the world needs more of you.
You look in the mirror
like you’ve done something wrong,
But you look perfect.
Anyone who says otherwise is telling a lie
to make you feel weak.
And you know better.
You’ve survived every single day,
for as long as you’ve been alive.
You could spit fire if you wanted.

— For My Mother When She Doesn’t Feel Beautiful (via clementinevonradics)

This was needed.

Ugh, I’m such a cry baby.

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vanilla-doll:

If I don’t get some chocolate today, I might stab a bitch.

This is a valid, and much agreed with, feeling.

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#how I make my comebacks

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unnaturalmagic:

Bento Block Banner by craktpot on Flickr.

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curvedandaskew:

puhpuhtooie:

azazels-child:

thegabbittycave:

themaraudingdetective:

grapefruitshampoo:

THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING AND BRILLIANT THING EVER

This is what happens when women write ad campaigns for other women *dies from the hotness*

this is still my favorite ad of all time

I DIDN’T EXPECT THE DOCTOR AT THE END THOUGH 

this is very good yes

This is  THE BEST EVER. EVER EVER EVER. 

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The amount of fucks they give is actually lower than my average dice roll.

— (via outofcontextdnd)

cranniesinmybrain:

themilitantbaker:

May 19, 2013

Mike Jeffries
c/o Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch Campus
6301 Fitch Path
New Albany, Ohio 43054

 

Hey Mike,

 

I know you’ve been flooded with mail regarding your comments on sizeism, but I wanted to take a second to write you about a project I’ve been working on.

 

As a preface: Your opinion isn’t shocking; millions share the same sentiment. You’ve used your wealth and public platform to echo what many already say. However, it’s important you know that regardless of the numbers on your tax forms, your comments don’t stop anyone from being who they are; the world is progressing in inclusive ways whether you deem it cool or not. The only thing you’ve done through your comments (about thin being beautiful and only offering XL and XXL in your stores for men) is reinforce the unoriginal concept that fat women are social failures, valueless, and undesirable. Your apology doesn’t change this.

 

Well, actually, that’s not all you have done. You have also created an incredible opportunity for social change.

 

Never in our culture do we see sexy photo shoots that pair short, fat, unconventional models with not short, not fat, professional models. To put it in your words: “unpopular kids” with “cool kids”. It’s socially acceptable for same to be paired with same, but never are contrasting bodies positively mixed in the world of advertisement. The juxtaposition of uncommonly paired bodies is visually jarring, and, even though I wish it didn’t, it causes viewers to feel uncomfortable. This is largely attributed to companies like yours that perpetuate the thought that fat women are not beautiful. This is inaccurate, but if someone were to look through your infamous catalog, they wouldn’t believe me.

I’ve enclosed some images for your consideration. Please let me know what you think.

 

A note: I didn’t take these pictures to show that the male model found me attractive, or that the photographer found me photogenic, or to prove that you’re an ostentatious dick. Rather, I was inspired by the opportunity to show that I am secure in my skin and to flaunt this by using the controversial platform that you created. I challenge the separation of attractive and fat, and I assert that they are compatible regardless of what you believe. Not only do I know that I’m sexy, but I also have the confidence to pose nude in ways you don’t dare. You are more than welcome to prove me wrong by posing shirtless with a hot fat chick; it would thrill me to see such a shoot.

 

I’m sure you didn’t intend for this to be the outcome, but in many ways you’re kind of brilliant. Not only are you a marketing genius (brand exclusivity really is a profitable move) but you also accidentally created an opportunity to challenge our current social construct. My hope is that the combination of these contrasting bodies will someday be as ubiquitous as the socially accepted ideal.

 

Ever so sincerely, 
Jes

 

P.S. If you would like to offer me a “substantial amount” to stop wearing your brand so my association won’t “cause significant damage to your image”, don’t hesitate to email me. I respect you as a business man, and my agent and I would be happy to contribute in furthering your established success.

 

P.P.S. You should know your Large t-shirt comfortably fits a size 22. You might want to work on that.

 

(www.themilitantbaker.com)

Incredibly brilliant, ballsy, and the best response to the A&F bullshit I’ve seen.

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emmtotheatt:

“The University of Oklahoma is opening up spaces in Housing for the displaced families! Call us 405-325-2511!”

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Issues

dffect:

I’m more fucked up then I thought I was!

I’m really pretty sure we all are, love.

unknownverse:

withmyheartwideopen:

bearyadorable:

megurulove:

gryzio:

skiesovergideon:

defira85:

tevinter-is-coming:

wookieesncream:

Jellyfish Bath Light.

Floats in your tub (or just a bowl of water) and pulses with light.

Comes in pink, aqua, and purple.

WANT.

http://www.shopplasticland.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=P30328006&Category_Code=

HANAR BABIES

THIS ONE WISHES TO SPLISHY SPLASHY

where has this been all my life

I am buying one of these.

30 of these would look amazing in my pool!

DADA DADA DADA DADA DADA

yes please!!

These are soooo cool.