The Femme MystiqueLesléa Newman "Written by femmes, former femmes, femme wanna-bes, femme admirers, and, of course, femme fatales, The Femme Mystique offers a fascinating look at the world of femme identity within the lesbian community. Through poetry, essays, short fiction, and photography, The Femme Mystique reveals and celebrates the world of lipstick and lingerie, while providing insight into this newly mainstreamed style of lesbian self-expression."--Page [4] of cover. |
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Page 130
... hair waves back from his slim , poetic face . " What are we doing today ? ” he asks , running his pale fingers through my wet hair , tilting my face gently this way and that . “ Make me fabulous , " I tell him lightly . He assesses me ...
... hair waves back from his slim , poetic face . " What are we doing today ? ” he asks , running his pale fingers through my wet hair , tilting my face gently this way and that . “ Make me fabulous , " I tell him lightly . He assesses me ...
Page 131
... hair and a single gold earring is watching us approvingly , so I wink at him as Kelly takes her place in the chair . " Great haircut , " he murmurs as I pass him on my way back to the dressing rooms . " Can I get you something ? " he ...
... hair and a single gold earring is watching us approvingly , so I wink at him as Kelly takes her place in the chair . " Great haircut , " he murmurs as I pass him on my way back to the dressing rooms . " Can I get you something ? " he ...
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... hair grew , and grew . " Do you decide every morning which it's going to be ? " Mira was half grinning , and tongued the straw again . " Butch today , femme tomorrow ? " " My hair won't cooperate with that scenario . I could cut it ...
... hair grew , and grew . " Do you decide every morning which it's going to be ? " Mira was half grinning , and tongued the straw again . " Butch today , femme tomorrow ? " " My hair won't cooperate with that scenario . I could cut it ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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