Gain Muscle First? Or Lose Fat First?

Q. Here is what I want to do, in no particular order:

- build muscle, especially in my upper body (my legs and butt are crazy muscled already)

- get rid of some bodyfat

- look like I can kick some butt (I’ve been skinny, don’t want that again)

I’m 5’1″ and female, currently 131 and 29% bodyfat. [...]