All Hail the Hips!

Inspiration for tonight's post can be traced to one Mae Callen, founder of Queer Canada Blogs and avid fan of all topics pertaining to delightful, sharp, attractive, (and sometimes Canadian) women. After a rousing tribute to Thunder Thighs, I knew it was time to share a secret or two about my personal preference with the female form.

... (You know, aside from EVERYTHING ELSE.)

HIPS. I am a hip-woman. Unabashedly, whole-heartedly a hip-woman.

I always have time for an hourglass figure.

And I can think of nothing sweeter than an apple-bottomed woman.

Curvaceous, voluptuous, full-figured -- whatever the label, I shall approve. I am the "real women have curves" motto, personified. And I could also go on stating this appreciation for the rest of the night.

But, well, I think the subject line alone proves I am a letch. I needn't offer more evidence.

Instead, I shall share some of the glamourous women gifted with those kickin' curves and those rockin' figures. I know I have forgotten numerous women with this post -- please leave comments with photos or links if you'd like to alert readers to other lovely ladies. Better yet, I might just amend this post with the women you suggest. It'll be the Under-Construction post, what say you?

Right, away we go:

Alicia Keys

As if her brilliant talent and her humanitarian activities weren't worthy enough of worship, she dons a dress like that. I am only one woman. I am not immune to the power of the curves. Readers can understand why Ms. Keys is a member of my Harem Proper.

Nigella Lawson

Like every proper sister of Sappho, I dedicate hours to the Food Network. How can I ignore it when the likes of Nigella Lawson is there to teach me about the comforts of the kitchen? I know -- she's around the same age as my parents. Whatev. You saw that picture up there, right? Mmm hmm.

Christina Hendricks
*GAPE* Devastating. Whenever I see a new magazine spread featuring the radiant, talented Christina Hendricks I wonder: How have I avoided watching Mad Men? Serious. I know it'd be difficult to sit through the rampant sexism/racism/homophobia of the show, but Ms. Hendricks might just convince me to delve into those past seasons to revel in her portrayal of Joan Holloway.

And if readers needed additional proof of the power inherent to the hips, look no further than Amy Winehouse, Before/After:

I rest my case.

So, ladies -- are you a hip-woman? Maybe you're dedicated to Thunder Thighs like Mae Callen? What's your favourite feature when it comes to the female form?

EDIT (03/29/2010): I am a silly child. I forgot to mention Ms. Honey B herself, even after all her press over her music video tryst with Gaga herself. I make amends with two delightful photos for readers.

Beyoncé