If I asked my friends what they requested St. Nick deliver this year, the answer might be Ellen Page coming out on the cover of People magazine. Ellen is a tricky one because, as a lesbian collective, I think all of us are sort of holding are breath and hoping that she is a gay. I, for one, am constantly on the lookout for clues to direct us one way or another, and she certainly isn’t making it very easy for me.

After searching Google images for our young vixen to cite this very thought, I found the andro to femme ratio was nearly 50/50. This isn’t a mathematically derived percentage, but you get the picture. She dresses androgynously quite a bit, choosing a nice pair of jeans, a blazer and a button-down over a skirt or dress, unless the occasion calls for it (i.e. the Oscars).

Ellen DeGeneres is the latest and greatest face of CoverGirl cosmetics. Awesome. Great. I could not be more stoked, honestly. Ellen has been at the absolute center of the LGBT Prop. 8 battle over the past few months and now America’s most famous and PG lesbian is the frontwoman for one of the most popular cosmetic brands around. I don’t think we could ask for a better spokesperson.

Basically, it’s pretty hard to pick Ellen apart. It’s because I love her that I am going to address this one, itty bitty, tiny issue with her: Check out what Perez Hilton posted just last week:

I tried to find it without his commentary scribed on it, but no dice. I don’t agree with everything that he speculates about but I have to admit, something looks a little off. It’s pretty much public knowledge that DeGeneres’ beautiful wife Portia de Rossi has struggled with eating disorders in the past. I wonder if, post-nuptials, the couple has lost weight together rather than the typical marital weight gain most others experience after exchanging “I Dos.”

Whitney of The Hills isn’t gay (as far as I can tell), but if any member of that cast were, she’d be my pick. Whitney’s moving to New York. More importantly, she got a gig working for fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg — and starring in her own reality show, The City.

I almost choked, I was so proud. Someone on The Hills actually did something awesome for once instead of just staring blankly or getting extensions or something. It’s obvious there’s more than air in her head — she lacks that certain vacant look that the rest of the cast can’t seem to wipe off of their faces.

Still, nothing on The Hills is ever left to chance, and it’s quite possible that the only reason she got the job was because she walked into the interview with a crew of TV cameras (who doesn’t love publicity?), but she’s arguably the most sane and fashionable of the ladies from the drama-filled “reality” show.

Whitney with new friends, enjoying October in NYC

I’m super happy that she’s going to get the spotlight because, instead of being the soundboard for Lauren Conrad, she’s finally going to get a chance to shine in one of the most interesting industries in the world. If I’m going to sit there and lose brain cells whilst enjoying such a trashy program, I’m glad I’ll at least get to peek behind the curtain at some of the best runway shows around. I’m extremely excited to see her style evolve as she transforms from L.A. to totally NYC because she has exceptional taste.

With the final season of The L Word looming, it's time we reflected on the signature looks that built the characters we know, love and will miss from the first lesbian-focused series of our time. It’s gotten to the point that when engaged in a “serious” conversation with another fan, I refer to and gossip about the characters as if they’re on the branches of my own social circle, so it’s only natural that I should dish about their clothes to you.

Tina should get the award for "Most Improved Style" at series end. She’s come leaps and bounds from Season 1’s “Earth mother” look, and worlds away from when she played a butch lesbian named Randy in The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love.

But it seems as though this season she’s taking tips from Bette’s stylist. What is with the mom hair? It’s horrifying. I am, however, a fan of the glammed-out power executive look that she adopted last season. It’s totally working for her and I think that confidence is part of what won Bette back. She is just taking it too far by mimicking Bette’s hair.

On to Shane. Oh, the many phases we’ve gone through with the one true heartthrob of our beloved soap opera. I don’t think anyone can forget the pilot episode's leather vest get-up as she strolled up to Bette and Tina, quietly sitting on their front porch.

It has to be said that out of any lesbian character on the show, there has never been such an onslaught of flattery, and by that I mean about half the nation’s lesbians straight-up stealing her look to get laid. The best part is that it’s still going on. Initially it was hot because it was like this hot dream girl coming to life. Sometimes it was delivered well, sometimes it was a bit of a stretch, but regardless, there was this lure.

Thanksgiving is a tricky holiday, dress wise. It’s one of those where everyone is just sort of hanging out all day with no real dress code. It’s sort of one of those occasions that brings to mind the term “business casual.” You know, the most boring and indescript category in the fashion vernacular. What exactly does that mean? Will you be chastised for wearing jeans with a nice sweater?

I generally stick to skirts or what I consider to be a more casual dress. If an A line is something you have on hand, I would say that this above all else is the way to go. Even when paired with a fitted three quarter sleeve top or patterned button down, it projects that you were concerned with looking nice but didn’t go over the top. Moms are also a big fan of the classic. In the same vein, a jumper is also super seasonally appropriate and comfortable to boot. A pair of boots and a cute jumper style dress is all you need to drink and eat in comfort all the live long holiday.

If skirts aren’t really up your alley, and you’re apprehensive about wearing jeans to the annual holiday gathering, corduroys are the most surefire way to accomplish dressy casual. As previously mentioned, they’re also pretty easy to come by, at least this season. If your budget is tight (which a lot of people’s are this year) this is also an item that can be thrifted without looking chintzy. A pressed button down with a tie or even a cozy sweater is a totally appropriate outfit to rock when carving the bird. It really looks swank without much effort and, again, it’s a really comfortable and warm option.

My girlfriend, Rachel, went on a little bit of a shoe binge this week. She sent me links to boots via instant messenger, daydreaming about different versions of sneakers that were “murdered out” (i.e., entirely black). We eventually ended up at the Puma store after marching in the Prop. 8 protest all afternoon on Saturday. I suppose a new pair of sneakers is well deserved after walking through the Loop all day fighting for equal rights.

I am personally lusting after a new pair of Dansko shoes. They are so classic yet surprisingly versatile. I wasn’t really a believer that one of the top selling orthopedic brands could be both functional and fashionable, and I certainly didn’t want to be labeled as a stereotypical “comfortable shoe wearer,” if you catch my drift. My good friend Alicia, a Minnesota native and a queen of comfort, has rocked the Danskos in so many different ways that I am now fully convinced that they rule. They’re also surprisingly affordable for the caliber of quality.

My first love is boots. Oh my god, I love boots probably more than anything else that I wear. If I were playing that game where you get the question, “If you had to walk around naked all day with the exception of one article of clothing what would it be?” I would say — you guessed it — boots. Like a 3-year-old. I really, really want these:

The brand is called J Shoes, and they’re out of the UK. Unfortunately, you have to search for a distributor in the U.S. as their official website does not ship to the U.S., but they’re easy enough to find if you Google the brand name. They have lots of other great shoes in their autumn and winter collections by the by, so if you don’t share my enthusiasm for this particular knee-high pair of perfection, you should most definitely check out the rest of the J Shoes glory. My girlfriend actually wants the shorter, mid-calf version of said boots. (How gay are we?)

The weather has taken an absolute nose dive into full-on winter, and I haven’t been even trying to do anything other than layer stylishly and try my best to make all my “practical purposes” outerwear look a bit cuter. The thing about having to deal with such chilly weather seven to eight months out of the year is that it’s a real b---h to try and accomplish being attractive in it all — especially if the only thing on your mind is how to adapt to the frigid temperature.

Leg warmers made a huge comeback a few years ago, and they’re actually one of the few trends that I’ve clung to when the thermometer refuses to rise above 40 degrees. I wear tights a lot and, even for those of you who don’t, I think you’ll find that these little guys can be lifesavers. Whether the wind is whipping you as you wait for the bus or if the snow is knee-deep, leg warmers are easy to pull on and off, and they add an entire extra layer. They’re awesome if you throw them on top of your radiator a few minutes before you have to pull them on to brave the cold. They also dry out quickly, which is a huge plus.

My new favorite place to order leg warmers, socks and tights is Sockdreams.com. It’s amazing. I stumbled on it when piecing together my Rainbow Brite costume this year. They have a huge variety, they’re so reasonably priced, are privately and American owned and they don’t charge for shipping. My leg warmers came within three days of ordering them.

This week, politics is quite simply making me obsess over power lesbian suits. All the best female politicians wear them, gay or straight. Really, every powerful female businesswoman I can recall has gallivanted around in them, and it’s a choice garment for any lady of authority. Women in suits have always been a force to reckon with.

Forgive my L Word reference, but there is no denying how Bette Porter brought the lady’s suit back. She took the strength of the power pants into new realms. With hippie and hopeful pregnant Tina on her arm, she cursed more, dominated more and curated the s--t out of that controversial Jesus show, and we all loved her for it. While her hair and choice of undergarments were arguably out of date, that was the last thing any of us had on our minds.

And Hillary Clinton may be married to Bill, but her strong feminist personality simply screams dominant femme. Sophisticated and age–appropriate, she always came off as a true class act.

Is everyone at ease in changing up their dress? Kim Stolz is sort of tripping me out. I have to be honest when I say I hadn’t even thought about the girl in ages and she happened to come up in a conversation, so I immediately Google-imaged her.

Wow — the change is nothing short of remarkable. It also made me wonder if she is being swayed by either MTV or her agents to make her appearance more “marketable." I, for one, was a huge fan of that pixie cut she used to sport. Not many people can pull that look off.

The whole thing was making my mind run. It also reminded me of when an ex of mine completely changed her style upon entering law school to make herself more feminine, and therefore a "more desirable" candidate when entering a law firm. It blew my mind the first time I saw her after she went from full-on "boi" to straight-up girl.

I myself went through a phase for about a month in college where I thought I needed to dress more boyishly and wear zero make up to feel and look more like a lesbian.

I’ve been completely bombarded by impending nuptials this past week. What with all the rumors swirling around that Samantha and Lindsay have decided to tie the knot (does anyone have factual confirmation on this?) and my girlfriend’s sister announcing her engagement, there’s been a lot of talk about what to wear and when.

Weddings are meant to be personalized and special to the couple committing but it’s easy to make everyone involved highly uncomfortable simply based on what we’re expected to put on the day of the ceremony. As the civil right for all to marry is slowly trickling down through the states, we’re finally being taken seriously on our own “big day,” and we’re also dictating the wardrobe. It’s about time.

The spectrum of gender is large and multifaceted. Straight people look at this reality as being limiting when dressing for an occasion, but I look at it as having a lot of different options. Your fag-hag boy BFF could sport a dress coordinated to the rest of your bridal party just as easily as your older sister could.

I feel for my girlfriend, though — she’s going to be expected to wear some strapless number at the very least. This is most definitely outside of her realm of comfort and it’s an absolutely unwavering reality of her sister’s wedding day. Of course, she will do anything to make Danni happy, but I feel like she’s going to stand out even more by being forced to put on something that so clearly makes her feel awkward.

The thing I like about lesbian weddings, in particular, is that both ladies could decide to wear the lace number of their dreams or snappy tuxedos. Either selection wouldn’t even raise an eyebrow at a gay gala; it would merely inspire “oohs” and “ahhs” from our homosexual comrades.

Halloween costume shopping can be a trying time in anyone’s life, let alone a lesbian’s when faced with an onslaught of pre-packaged slut-tastic goods cluttering the aisles of your local costume outlet. Such adversities inspire imagination, and I find it best to sit back and reminisce about the days of old and bring those childhood dreams and idols to life. Pull back your sleeves a little and see what you can tie together in the midst of all the garbage that coaxes you to just dress up like a freakin’ provocative Dorothy or (worse?) to invest in the 100 dollar cow costume simply out of convenience.

One of these things is not like the other

Forget it; here’s no reason to be generic on the most festive of days.

Can some ridiculously cute couple please dress up as Ellen and Portia this year? Granted, your chances of coming across a Zac Posen ensemble at your neighborhood thrift store is going to be slim to none (though stranger things have happened). This gives you an opportunity to get super creative. Get the best white suit you can find on those jam-packed racks, hang it up on your back porch and hose it down with some glitter spray. Throw in a gaudy Rod Stewart-esque wig, and you’re good to go.

If you’re “going for it,” you pretty much have to shoot for the gold and over the top and semi-unrealistic is the only route. Portia can easily be done with some pink spray paint misted over a discarded bridal number — use the People spread as your guide and you’ll be the hit of any ghoulish gathering — gay or straight. Just don’t forget the sneakers to wear with the Ellen suit because, really, that’s the kicker.

Superheroes are also surprisingly easy to create. I think it’s a nice touch to truly embrace your youthful flare and replace the tricked-out cape you could purchase with a terry cloth towel in the appropriate shade. It’s easier on your wallet and will get you big laughs with the ladies. Leggings and underwear in solid shades are also relatively easy to come by so that won’t keep you running all over town, either. It’s comfortable for all night boozing and bar hopping to boot.

Make your own Wonder Woman costume so you don't end up in a tube top

If you’re going for a group theme and are having a hard time with a concept that’s both simple and hilarious, I vote for Drop Dead Gorgeous. Awkward girls walking around in second-hand outdated prom dresses? A crucified Jesus being toted around by a girl posing as Denise Richards in a poodle skirt? Come on — the whole concept was so bad it was great. Besides, Allison Janney has got to be on the top 10 list of awesome for every gay girl I know. Your resident group leader is the obvious choice for this character representation.

One of my biggest dilemmas, as of late, is which team colors to sport. My father has been feeling a bit forlorn with my decision to wear "scarlet and gray" for my girlfriend’s favorite college football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes. Growing up, I faithfully supported the Wisconsin Badgers alongside my dad in my red and white apparel. It was much easier for me to dress back in the day.

I’m going to my first OSU game this weekend while also meeting my girlfriend’s family for the first time — you can surely understand that dilemma. In my quest to find the perfect outfit to debut myself to Rachel’s parents as well as “The Shoe,” I started worrying about all of you guys, too. I mean, I can’t be the only one trying desperately to find a sweater in the perfect shade of red to wear this football season.

Trial and error is always a great method of learning, and this case proved that point. I shopped, I learned, I endured — I am outfitted for sports, lesbians. You can be, too.

The thing that I love most about showing team spirit is that most anything goes. Foam fingers visually shouting that your team is “number one," jerseys, even body paint — it’s an outfit that you be creative with in ways that are all pretty much universally accepted, even appreciated. The true magic of team sports apparel is that it’s both unifying and unique.

Oversized jerseys are overdone. I know they’re easier to come by, but they’re not sexy at all. That being said, it’s not any cuter when paired with a turtleneck. If you’re dead set on wearing a jersey with your favorite player’s number scrawled across the back, can you at least take it to the cleaner’s to get it altered? It looks so much hotter if it’s tailored to fit. With a thermal in a coordinated shade in lieu of the hideous generic neck vice, you’ll be ahead of the game (so to speak). It’ll still be comfortably long enough but much, much more flattering.

It's officially autumn and the weather is actually permitting me to layer away without looking out of line. I accidentally looked like a jerk once or twice over the past week when I got far too excited about the impending possibility of being able to don fall clothing — I wore a navy high-necked sweater with wide-legged, heavier-material pants to work one day and those were a long, 80-degree eight hours, my friends. So please excuse my current excitement over the thermometer dip.

One staple for cooler weather that’s so essential yet oft overlooked is the hat. My girlfriend inspires my blogging, and this week’s spout is no exception. Before she left for work Monday, morning she hung her newest cap on my wall. It’s unbelievably cute and I’m entirely envious because, you see, I have gobs of thick curly hair that could never in my wildest dreams fit underneath said cap.

It’s awesome, right? I like the fit of it, and it has a pageboy twist that isn’t mimicking the style closely enough for it to be called anything more than a close relative. They’re actually defining it as “the newsboy.” Thank god, ’cuz the pageboy has become a bit of a burnout. I’ve been seeing a lot of this style in boutiques.

According to most of America, gay boys are the only homosexuals who possess any taste when it comes to styling or interior decorating. We gay women have been branded as handy, conventional — even frugal.

While I don’t mind many of the labels associated with my gayness, I am understandably offended when lumped into the category of being unfashionable. Gays have become more and more prominent in mainstream media in recent years, which is a huge step socially. However, look who they chose to represent “us” in the world of supposed high style:

Honey Labrador. Why, God, why? She falls into every stereotypical category of generic lesbian — with the exception of possibly wearing more eyeliner for the camera. It not only horrified me when she made her debut on Queer Eye for the Straight Girl in 2005, but it’s even scarier to think she’s still pretty much the “face” of lesbians with style (even though the show has been off the air since last October).

There’s this whole trend of “going green” and becoming innovative with new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. On one level, I’m glad that becoming more environmental is considered trendy because, unfortunately, to sensationalize something is usually the best way to get America’s attention. Producers are likely to be all over their gay-boy designer friends in the blink of an eye about the latest trends, so I’d like to take this opportunity to jump the gun and throw some of my ideas out there on how to be a stylish yet environmentally conscious gay lady.

I’m getting more and more into this onslaught of plaid as a fall trend. I feel like it’s giving lesbians a second shot at the print and we — more than most — need a chance at redeeming ourselves with this sometimes fashion faux pas.

While it’s true that a lot of people wore the fabric back in ‘94, lesbians as a collective set themselves up to be fashion disasters in the area of flannel. I know that we ought to respect our elders, especially because those ladies helped pave the way as gay pioneers; is that why they sported the look for so long and with such enthusiasm? Whatever the reason for it, they created a stereotype. I say here and now we seize the day and take back our flannel pride.

Some of us may wear it long (dare I say with leggings). I like this best when you belt it, but it’s also a good look when worn loose. There’s everything you could think of: dresses, jumpers and it’s all pretty great without looking too trite.

It’s cool that the plaid print isn’t tied to flannel solely, but I have to admit I sort of dig the updated urban lumberjack look. If you’re feeling saucy, throw on suspenders. A tighter shirt is best paired with a more fitted pair of jeans. In this round of grunge, it seems that the more tailored the better, and I’m totally on board with that. The baggy jeans went out with the frumpy look of the button-up the first time around.