Posted on October 28, 2009 by sublimefemme
Yes, my lovelies, you were right–I’m going to be Catwoman for Halloween. Purrrfect, right? I must confess, I was super tempted to be a lesbian vampire, but with all the Twilight fans running around, I don’t think the world needs another vampire this year. So, consider yourself warned: once I slip into my catsuit and high-heeled black leather boots, [...]
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Posted on October 25, 2009 by sublimefemme
Are you working on your Halloween costume, darlings? I know you’re busy shopping for wigs and whatnot, but take a few minutes to read this terrific piece by Portland’s Freddie Fagula, co-director of the drag-u-mentary Third Antenna: The Radical Nature of Drag (which I love). I’ve reposted from Angry Black-White Girl’s blog–thanks for posting, AB-WG!
While we’re talking about costumes [...]
Filed under: femme for the holidays | Tagged: costume, cultural appropriation, Halloween, racial/ethnic stereotypes, Samhain, witches | 7 Comments »
Posted on October 20, 2009 by sublimefemme
This is my response to Making Space’s recent post on femme and femininity. You can read her whole post here.
It just never ever ever in a million gazillion years would EVER occur to me that ANY woman EVER EVER EVER EVER (have I emphasized this enough?) would voluntarily paint her nails or wear makeup every day. So I’m [...]
Filed under: Lesbian & Queer Genders, Queer Femininity | Tagged: femininity and sexual power, feminism, gender performance, heteronormativity, pleasures of femininity | 22 Comments »
Posted on October 18, 2009 by sublimefemme
Here are a few of my favorites. Enjoy!
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Posted on October 18, 2009 by sublimefemme
Don’t hate me because I’m fiendishly clever.
Filed under: Sublimefemme Tells All, Uncategorized | Tagged: catwoman, Michelle Pfeiffer | 1 Comment »
Posted on October 18, 2009 by sublimefemme
I was recently asked this question. Here’s my answer; what’s yours?
I am a queer femme professor who likes to mix trendy and classic looks and aspires to be polished and stylish 24-7. Unfortunately, I have to admit that right now I’m wearing jeans and an oversized university T-shirt. My nails, however, look fabulous.
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Posted on October 14, 2009 by sublimefemme
Posted on October 7, 2009 by sublimefemme
The charming G has a great new post Hurry, look–I posted poetry, which immediately made me think of one of my favorite poems by Adrienne Rich,”Diving into the Wreck,” which is also about change.
Maybe one reason I like Rich’s poem is because I have had no shortage of wreckage to explore in my life–dysfunctional family dynamics, loss, feelings of [...]
Filed under: Lesbian & Queer Genders | Tagged: Adrienne Rich, feminism, gender multiplicity, great lesbian poets | 4 Comments »
Posted on October 3, 2009 by sublimefemme
Shhh…Van is very jealous so please don’t tell her I was out on the town with a cute butch last night!
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Posted on October 3, 2009 by sublimefemme
Butch-Femme.com 2009 Las Vegas Bash Oct 8-11
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