Today the Freedom to Marry organization launched an online lobby to support the marriage equality bill that will soon arrive on the desks of Rhode Island Legislators. For any of you with a Rhode Island address, please follow this link and take a minute to send along a letter. There’s even a form letter you can […]
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Pretty Lady: Melissa Ferrick
Hi, it’s a new PL! (Want more pretty ladies? Click here!) Who: Melissa Ferrick Why she’s beautiful inside and out: Melissa is an out lesbian musician with a voice that oozes sex appeal. Her song “Drive” is the steamiest I’ve ever heard. Take a listen! More pictures after the jump!
“Running into the arms of a dude”: Femmes on Television
The old “lesbian sleeps with a man trick”? Not cool.
Poem for a Monday Morning: “I Do”
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Pretty Lady: T.V. Carpio
Hi everyone – let’s take a look at another PL! (Click here to catch up on the previous pretty ladies!) Who: T.V. Carpio Why she’s beautiful inside and out: T.V. is a successful Broadway actress and had a break-out film role in Across the Universe. She is also LGBT friendly, portraying a lesbian character in […]
The Androgyny Appeal
Before we get started, check out this video clip from The L Word. Watch as the ladies on the show try to ascertain the sexuality of the chef by sending in their secret weapon: Shane. While The L Word was on the air, the character of Shane McCutcheon captured the rapt attention of nearly anyone who […]
Pretty Lady: Christina Hendricks
Who: Christina Hendricks Why she’s beautiful inside and out: Christina is a star of the hit show Mad Men. She exudes femininity and embraces her full body in spite of industry pressure to lose weight. Christina is the perfect poster woman for loving your body at any size. More pictures after the jump!
Featured Femme on a Mission: Beth Ditto
Beth Ditto: “I think ‘cool’ is probably the dumbest word in the world. I think the idea of being ‘cool’ is kind of ridiculous.. I think being nice is the coolest thing you can do.”
Femme Fashion: 10 Ways to Feel Sexy Every Morning
If you’re anything like me, some days you wake up feeling like the hottest thing this side of the sun, and others… well, not so much. Never fear, femme on a mission is here with ten ways to feel sexy every morning! 1. Stretch. Few things feel better after a long night than reaching those […]
femme: the “acceptable” lesbian?
In heteronormative society, is femme the “acceptable” type of lesbian? If there is any aspect of my lesbian identity that my parents are happy about, it’s the fact that I am femme (not that they are aware of that word). Their main concern upon my coming out was that I wouldn’t start “dressing like a […]
Pretty Lady: Staceyann Chin
Who: Staceyann Chin Why she is beautiful inside and out: Stacey is a spoken word poet and political activist. If you have never seen her work, you MUST. Unabashedly feminist and an out lesbian, Staceyann produces poetry that is fearless and cuts deep. Watch this one and this one, and be prepared to be moved. More pictures after the […]
Troubles with the Dictionary Part 2: Defining Masculine and Feminine
Hi all! So remember when I wanted to kill the Oxford English Dictionary? Well, I promised there would be more where that came from, and now I’m back with Part Two! Be sure to read through the second page and vote in the poll at the end of the article – I want to hear […]
Pretty Lady: Brandi Carlile
Without further ado, our very first PL! Who: Brandi Carlile Why she’s beautiful inside and out: As a singer/songwriter, Brandi combines heart-wrenching lyrics with soul-gripping harmonies to create musical masterpieces like Hiding My Heart Away and I Will. Brandi’s voice is as deep and alluring as her brown eyes. Oh and also, she’s out and […]
femme on a mission vlog: how i came out to my mother
via miss-sent text message. Enjoy! Return to homepage
Pretty Lady Post: Guidelines
I thought it might be fun, and sort of lighten the mood around here, if I started doing Pretty Lady Posts (PLPs). Even the most fearless femmes need a breather! However, I have some concerns, or really one MAJOR concern, which is as follows: I do not want this blog to devolve into a stereotypical mainstream […]
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