Trend Alert: The Jock Jacket

I have to admit I have been turning a blind eye on this one. The douchey varsity jock jacket.  Don't get me wrong, I wanted one at one point in my life...in high school!

These jackets were never in nor out. It was just something people wore.  I see them occasionally in hip hop fashion but it generally violates my #1 rule, fitted. I'm too young to want to look 10 years younger and that's how I would feel wearing a varsity jacket. But now they are showing up on the runways with a more fitted and adult feel, becoming a part of 2011's fall trend.

Will I cave in on this one? Maybe.

How to Dress for a Hurricane

Even in a hurricane, you have to dress to impress. Who knows who you will run into in the chaos, a damsel in distress? A hottie seeking warmth? You get the idea. If you don't want to ruin a suit, throw this on.

Alright, I'm just bullshitting. Be safe. Take caution.

I, on the other hand, am heading to a party cuz I always gotta be P.T.P (Prepared to Party)

Don't be Scared of Makeup

In keeping with the tradition of vanity, I urge all my butchies to be not afraid of makeup but to embrace it. We all have imperfections that makeup can cover as well as features that makeup can enhance. I don't like to spend too much time getting ready so I focus on the essentials. I have Asian eyes (cuz I'm Asian) so I always keep a stash of black eyeliner handy. Something as simple as just wearing eyeliner makes a real difference. Trust.  Now, I don't know about you, but my eyelashes are like spears made of steel going one direction and one direction only, down. But if you have nice lashes, go for a curler and maybe some mascara. And to wrap things up, unless your face resembles the grand canyon, I would ditch the foundation.

Let's face it, beauty is not in the eye of the beholder but in the eye of society. Let's show the world how pretty us butchies can be. 

Essential Items.
1. Eyeliner
2. Mascara
3. Eyelash Curler

The key is to go simple, NOT to look like a drag queen. 

Celebs Gone Boi

I was browsing through Glamour mag's website and stumbled upon this. Celebs rocking a boyish look. There is an indescribable sexiness to it.  It actually gives me a boost of confidence when I put on a great outfit knowing that its instyle and I'm not pegged as just another lesbian. So don't be afraid to dress boi, add a slight feminine touch and you'll be exuding sexiness. Trust.

Diane Kruger

Odette Annable

Butch Done Right

Like great meat, a butch done right is rare which is why I had to take a picture of our friend here when I bumped into her at Stonewall Saturday night. The tie, the shirt, the vest, the belt, the pants, everything. All nicely fitted to a woman's body, love it. The tat is awesome and I love a butch who wears make-up. Which leads me to another Golden Rule, don't be afraid of make-up!

As a follow-up to my Mad Men post, I think I just found my first Mad Woman.

Mad Men Butchified

It is 2011. Who says there are no Don Drapers walking around with a vagina? More and more high powered woman are emerging in the world of PR, Advertising, and Marketing. My gut tells me they can't all be straight so don't be afraid to dress like a "Mad Woman." Here are the essentials to dress the part:

1. Slim fitted suit. Most women's suits have a tapered look since it is important to us to show our figure.  To achieve a more boyish fit, grab a slim fitting men's suit and have it tailored to your body.
2. White button down with french cuffs.
3. White handkerchief for the breast pocket (make sure your suit has a breast pocket)
4. Solid slim black or striped tie.  Bow ties work as well.
5. Dark colored Fedora

Sexy Slideshow

I came across this slideshow on GQ "Women: Sexy In Our Clothes." I thought to myself, sweet! gonna get some style ideas out of this one. Nope, I was wrong and shame on me for expecting something other than half naked women in a Men's magazine.

But then again, what's wrong with a slideshow of half naked women? ;)
Enjoy:
http://www.gq.com/women/photos/201108/women-in-menswear#slide=1

Trend Alert: Polka Dots

Picked up the amNY this morning on my way to work and apparently polka dots are making an appearance on all the runways.

Now, I wouldn't go polka crazy.  If I went head to toe like our little model here, I feel like it would absorb into my blood and next thing you know, I'd be shitting polka dots. So here are some ideas to incorporate this trend.

Say yes to the vest.

Butch Mess of the Day

Unacceptable bar attire.

You must be lost. The farms are about 500 miles South.

Miley Cyrus's Equality Tat

Always nice to see celebrities supporting our community. The tat is a bit subtle but the good intention is conveyed :)

source: http://yfrog.com/klqc7jlj