So, I've noticed -- the Blogisphere is alight with discussions of Hallowe'en and that ancient act of transforming oneself into another creature entirely. Be it supernatural, experimental, or even organic, we are approaching the ONE day where we have the freedom to explore another aspect of ourselves with no repercussions. It is a radical departure from the mundane to the moving/mad/memorable and other alliterative words.
And you thought Hallowe'en was just about the candy ..... Though there's also the eye candy involved, so, yes, there's quite a number of ~sweet~ things to look forward to.
I tend to follow the blogs of high femme or femme-oriented ladies and I was quite intrigued to discover how many of them are sticking to their glamourous look for All Hallow's Eve. Hey, no complaints here -- I am drawn to femme women and will gladly worship them in all their incarnations. Sexy vampires, slinky sisters of Catwoman, a naughty nurse or doctor type -- BRING 'EM ON.
But what of the butch-curious out there who are looking to flex their masculine side?
By the light of day, I would argue I lean toward the femme side of androgynous. I maintain a more feminine demeanor when interacting with folks at work or with new acquaintances, but I tend to adopt a more androgynous approach once I'm in the company of close friends and family. Or perhaps I become less aware of the gender roles ascribed to me...? Not quite sure.
But in the darkened streets of another Hallowe'en, I can't help but shed that image for a more masculine appearance.
I was debating if I wanted to give Dieselpunk a shot (think Angelina Jolie in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow), though my take would be decidedly less detailed than real devotees. As of this moment, I would only have my sweet, lust-worthy military-style jacket and... a pair of swimming goggles. I need goggles to be Dieselpunk, that's just how it is. But I don't have the handy know-how to build me a more authentic pair.
I've decided to adopt my drag alter-ego and give him some space to explore the world from a Hallowe'en slant. I've done drag before -- twice during my third year in university and I had a great time with it. I love the idea of genderf**king and challenging other people's perspective when it comes to the sex/gender divide. So, why not give him some room to strut the streets on a night where I am encouraged to play with my image?
Still not sure what plans will be had this Saturday -- there was talk of a potential foray into Toronto. Not sure how that might play out.
In any case, my mascara will be called upon for a new purpose -- instant beard, here I come.
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