This is the most beautiful thing on the internet. I had to share.

(for those of you who don’t know what she’s referring to, read this)

All images and letter below taken from The Militant Baker aka my hero.

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.

I CAN’T DEAL WITH THIS AWESOMENESS!!!!!!

I. LOVE. THIS. DRESS.

(I also love when I find clothing that matches my favorite lipstick and sunglasses)

With a tie-dye dress and purple sunglasses + lipstick, I didn’t think my outfit was loud enough, so I added this acid trip of a purse I got in Mexico.

Perfect.

I really need to trademark my hotpants hair flips so other bloggers don’t start copying me.

Maybe I’ll call it…..DOING THE HOTPANTS!

LOL.

Oh, and you wanna see what I’d look like if I was pregnant?

BAM!

Thanks, wind.

DEAR INTERNET,

I’M NOT PREGNANT JUST FYI!!!!!

Aaaaaanywho.

If you like tie dye, be sure to check out Diane Katz.

She makes THE most incredible silk clothing.

(and yes that’s me wearing the clothes in her store. and no, I’m not a model, just someone with too much free time who likes helping friends)

Alright you guys. Have a beautiful week. Fingers crossed the weather gets nice again. This last weekend in NYC sucked rainy ass.

LATER DUDES,

XX-HOTPANTS

Wearing

Lipstick : MAC Strong Woman / Dress : Diane Katz / Bra and Shorts : American Apparel / Purse : Mexico / Shoes : Cheap Monday / Sunglasses : Madewell / Rings : H&M

Photography : Melodie Jeng

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Baseball hat with wide leg pants and a crop top.

OFFICIAL BLOGGER UNIFORM

Whatever, this hat looks awesome.

If my outfit were a haircut it would be a backwards mullet.

Party up top, work down below.

The crop top and long pants create a confusing yet perfect match of cool and warm weather clothing.

Perfect for Spring.

(now here’s me laughing at trash)

(still secretly laughing at trash)

OH Whoops!

Is that my TATTOO showing through? Didn’t even mean for that to happen….

LOLLLLLL

BUT SRSLY.

Urrybody needs to get a baseball hat.

According to the June Vogue from 2011 at the nail salon, they’re the new hot shit.

LATER DUDES,

XX-HOTPANTS

Wearing

Lipstick : MAC Siss / Pants : Nordstrom / Top + Bra : American Apparel / Belt : Vintage / Clutch : Pencil bag from Duane Reade / Shoes : Urban Outfitters / Hat : Hatattack

Photography : Melodie Jeng

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How beautiful is this necklace my friend Astrid made?

I’m not really one for “statement necklaces” but I’m in love with this one.

Big shapes

+

Bright contrasting colors

=

COOL

And you’re in luck!!!

Astrid has an Etsy store – AnAstridEndeavor.

You can even buy an almost identical piece to the one I’m wearing – here.

BUT I PROMISE YOU THIS IS NOT PAYOLA!!!!!!!!

I’M NOT THAT KIND OF BLOGGER!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ugh, don’t even get me started on the business of blogging…

Everything is bullshit. Don’t believe the hype…

Except on Do The Hotpants.

Believe The Hotpants Hype!

LATER DUDES,

XX-HOTPANTS

Wearing

Lipstick : Loréal Forever Fuschia / Skirt and Backpack : Vintage / Shorts and Top : American Apparel / Jacket : Vintage Yves Saint Laurent (also worn here) / Boots : Margiela x H&M / Necklace : An Astrid Endeavor

Photography : Adam Katz Sinding

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YAYYYYYY

AND SOME HAIR ON FACE!

It’s finally starting to feel like summer in the city.

IT’S FINALLY….

HOTPANTS WEATHER!!!!!!

Now here’s some photos of me walking in random directions:

YAY!

Oh,

And do you remember those GIFs some incredible readers made?

WELL HERE’S ANOTHER PROJECT…

Knock yourselves out.

LATER DUDES,

XX-HOTPANTS

Wearing

Lipstick : MAC Retro / Bracelet : Mango / Rings : H&M / Boots : Steve Madden / Purse : Etsy / Sunglasses : Vintage / Everything else : Goodwill

Photography : Adam Katz Sinding

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