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A tough and pretty chola woman, with the top of her hair teased and dark lipstick, places both of her hands on a huge painted mural banner and looks over her shoulder with anguish and "don't fuck with me" energy. She is looking over her shoulder and the top of her white tank top is pulled to the side showing off a tattoo. The banner, in a stylized script reads: "Dedicated to Ronnie ..anes Dwayne Walker."

The Allure of Chola Femininity

This is precisely what I admire about cholas, and what I wanted to emulate for myself as a femme. These women were highly feminine, but not the dainty kind, the kind that has lived a thousand years.

What I Wore to Say Thank You

I’m thankful for visibly queer black women like Crystal Anderson who make me feel less alone. Thank you. Thank you for doing the hard work it takes to be who you want and then, on top of that, sharing yourself so we can see it.

What I Wore to Daydream

“I wanted to stay, but I had to return to my reality. Now I imagine the stillness I felt when I was in the bed that I loved, in the city that I miss, and stay hopeful that I’ll be able to feel it all again soon.”

What I Wore to Bed

A comfy and sensual off the shoulder moment. The small luxury of a matching set. We’re going to be inside for a while, spoil yourself in the ways that you can :)

What I Wore to Sunday School

I channeled what Janet Jackson as an adult Penny from “Good Times” would wear in 1976 when coming home to visit for Easter (complete with what she might steal from her mama’s closet).

What I Wore to Study Hall

Do you remember that 1999 MTV VMA performance with N*SYNC & Britney Spears? I do, very vividly. So I raided my closet, completed my to-do list, and then made out with a pretty girl as a reward.

What I Wore With the Lost Lesbians

We’re bringing back the iconic Autostraddle series “What I Wore” – now starring Shelli Nicole! Join the ride as she navigates fashion as a black femme and finding what makes her feel … well… HOT.

So You Want to Dress Like a Mommi This Fall

“Swaddled in cardigans, ensconced in sweaters— Mommis are at their most powerful when the temperature drops below 70 degrees. In their honor, here is a fall fashion guide that will allow you to usurp some of their power for your own!”

Femme Fashion Is Queer Fashion

“I sat there staring at my laptop screen soaking in the news that my love of flirty summer dresses, brightly hued tights, wine-colored lipstick and smiling radiantly in photos made me invisible to those I wanted most to be seen by. I thought I had to make a choice between authenticity and visibility.”

Be Hotter Than the Beach Itself in These 24 Plus-Size Swimsuits

This is a collection of some of the cutest, trendiest swimsuits available this season in multiple style categories and cut options in each to cater to different body types. I’ll also be showing off some of my favorite suits!

Lookbook: ModCloth and A-Camp’s Queer Femme Summer Plus-Size Party Was Real Dreamy

Transformative. Powerful. Restorative. Life-changing. These are some of the words A-Campers used to describe the Body Posi Plus Size Party we hosted with ModCloth and Mary Lambert at A-Camp X.

We Deserve to Wear These Perfect Bralettes All the Time in 2018

Sporty? Flirty? Femme? Whatever your underwear vibe is, bralettes are here for you, and they’re SO COMFORTABLE.

Masc/Femme: Living Your (Cozy) Truth with CC Elise

More often than not growing up, my closet was my salvation.

PHOTO GALLERY: Here Are Your Toasty, Tasty Fall Fashion Looks!

‘Tis the season to get cute and cozy.

You Need Help: What To Wear To A Kink Party

What to wear when you don’t want to channel Leather Mommi Barbie.

19 Un-Femme Dresses for When Pants Just Aren’t an Option

Escape the tyranny of waistbands in these extra long tee- and sweatshirts.

Masc/Femme: Getting Genderfull With AC Dumlao

In a scary time in the U.S. as a queer trans non-binary brown child of immigrants with mental illness, fashion gives me back a measure of control.

How Stiletto Nails Helped Me Embrace My Queer High Femme Identity

My nails may contribute to the erasure of my queer identity, but they represent a departure from following other people’s rules — and instead listening to my own voice.