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 12
... look like her as much as possible . Of course this didn't work ; I looked ridiculous in a man's jacket and tie . A femme trying to look like a butch is just that : a femme trying to look like a butch . When I finally realized that I ...
... look like her as much as possible . Of course this didn't work ; I looked ridiculous in a man's jacket and tie . A femme trying to look like a butch is just that : a femme trying to look like a butch . When I finally realized that I ...
Page 266
... look scared and insecure , and it's not becoming . I feel small stirrings of anger . How dare they subject me to their small - mindedness ? I reapply my lipstick and practice an arrogant stare . Much better . As I slip the lid back on ...
... look scared and insecure , and it's not becoming . I feel small stirrings of anger . How dare they subject me to their small - mindedness ? I reapply my lipstick and practice an arrogant stare . Much better . As I slip the lid back on ...
Page 286
... look like a lesbian . It's the look I've heard called " dyke chic . " Those words translate to mean a certain degree of butchness . In this urban , northeastern United States lesbian - feminist com- munity , femmes are invisible . A ...
... look like a lesbian . It's the look I've heard called " dyke chic . " Those words translate to mean a certain degree of butchness . In this urban , northeastern United States lesbian - feminist com- munity , femmes are invisible . A ...
Contents
The Letter | 57 |
A Woman Wearing | 107 |
How Lovely to Be a Woman | 143 |
Copyright | |
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