The La Fong Archives

Style is important in a domme. Attitude is vital. Not the snarling, faux-dominatrix domme we’re familiar with. No – an attitude of intelligence, superiority and quiet strength is required. Add to that a generous helping of beauty that is out of a mere man’s reach — and I think we can agree that Eva Mendes in Frank Miller’s “The Spirit” is a powerful female able to command anything she choses.

And so here we are – the Inaugural Mistress of the Month event. Carl La Fong is pleased to present the first Domme to grace the Archives. Ms. Eva Mendes as “Sand Saref”:

Eva Mendes, Mistress of the Month, July 2010

I’ve talked about the La Fong style in several posts. I wonder if you can see from the above still what I mean. Look at the neo-noir lighting. The clean space that somehow feels isolated and separated from  the outside world. Notice the heavy furniture. Notice the hesitant male – about to learn his fate. Note particularly that his posture is slumped – but he is taller and bigger than the woman who confronts him with such ease and confidence. Notice that she ignores the man behind her. Is he her lover? He doesn’t seem submissive enough to be her slave or pet. The scene is instantly intriguing, isn’t it? Note also, if you will, that she is dressed in a way that pleases her. She’s expensive. She has chosen her clothes herself.  She is aware of her femininity, yet dresses to express herself powerfully. She is absolutely not dressing to arouse a man. She is not revealing herself to anyone, yet she is revealed subtly. She commands respect. And obedience.

Eva Mendes, Mistress of the Month, July 2010

You will see from the above still, that the La Fong neo-noir lighting scheme is present. Still the same isolation and separation from the “real” world. But now we have an almost claustrophobic intimacy. The Domme is completely secure and confident in her nudity. The man hesitates by the door. His feet are not firmly planted. He is unsure before this female power. Humbled by her Gynocracy. Her nakedness – her perfect nakedness – promises paradise. But from  her posture it is clear that such delights must be earned. And given only to those who are worthy of it.

I know that some of you may think back to another film, made in the neo-noir comic book style – “Sin City” – and to Rosario Dawson’s portrayal of dominatrix “Gail”. Oh, foolish thoughts. One glance will tell you that brilliant though Ms Dawson is, her dominatrix does not pass the strict La Fong criteria. No, ladies and gentlemen. I give you Mistress of the Month – Ms. Eva Mendes as “Sand Saref”. And if you haven’t seen “The Spirit”, it’s worth it for Ms. Mendes alone.

Eva Mendes, Mistress of the Month, July 2010