Tributes and Triangles - Part 1 of 2 - Man of the Year, Man of the Beers

Brick is hit with disappointment when George is named Bluebell's Man of the Year, and Lavon is hit with mega-angst at the task of hosting a cocktail party in George's honor. Zoe to the rescue! Or not, when she pretty much reveals to the entire room that she has feelings for George. Lemon's not to happy about that, but still goes on to perform a jazzy number (complete with glittery hat) in George's honor. Southern women. They're so strong.



It's time to announce the winner of the MOTY (Man of the Year) award. Check out the engravings on the box containing the envelope. Very Neverending Story.

Hey Lavon, would you like some mustard with those pants? Actually, it's not so bad. A nice change of pace from the usual khaki that gets paired with navy blazers. And I'm digging Zoe's form fitting jeans, but what's up with homegirl's top?

Seriously, it looks like a collage of megapixels threw up on her sweater. Am I wrong? Look, Zoe would look adorable in a potato sack, but with her vast empire of a wardrobe, certainly she could've worn something more "Zoe" and less "Schmoey".

Back to the MOTY event (the first of three for this week's Time-Honored Bluebell Tradition). Here is Brick house in his standard "I'm a doctor and doctors wear boring suits all the time" apparel. Brick, it's no wonder you didn't win the MOTY!

So, I'm wondering... is Brick a secret fan of the Paul Thomas Anderson classic Magnolia? I'd like to think that he is, and that his daughter's name isn't just a Southern thing. Nevermind that the movie probably came out after she was born. Details, you guys. Much like the cute details on her dress. We'll take a closer look in a bit.

Anyway, the MOTY award goes to... George and his checkered orange tie! Congrats to both of you.

Loving Lemon's cream colored top. That scarf makes it classy and elegant, yet somehow sexy all at once.

"It's dangerous to confuse children with angels" said the great Magnolia film - and it's also dangerous to confuse that a 14-year old Magnolia can dress like Rachel Zoe is her mother. But you know, it's a TV show, and I'm absolutely loving her pink lace. And again with the fine details - here we see her matching pink flower hairpiece.

What's Magnolia so enamored with? Could it be Wade's (lack of) wardrobe?

Well... he is wearing a necklace...

Speaking of jewelry, nothing JUMPS out at me about Lemon's outfit, except maybe those earings. That's a whole lot of glitz going on.

Contrast that to the nothing going on with Magnolia. Not to be the prude-police, but she's is 14-years-old and dressing like a 24 year old. She's not even old enough to WATCH Magnolia!

Wade, deep in thought and deep in layers of cotton, seems to agree with me.

It would be nice if Wade could take a style cue from Lavon. You know, I'm not sure he's a Mayor so much as he's a dashing and debonair CIA agent. Because he sure-as-shoot dresses like one!

And his date for the evening brings it with the outfit of the episode. I call this a "Triple S Dress" - sleek, seductive and sexy. Well done, Zoe.

Well done on your outfit, Z-dwag, but not well done on letting everyone know you made up a speech about how amazing George is, only to have his FIANCE find out about it. Gulp.

Puppy dog faces won't save you now, kids.

But maybe a good night's sleep will help, and in PJs with palm trees, no less.

That's it, darling. Dream of a beach vacay, far, far away from these Bluebell people.

Tributes and Triangles - Part 2 of 2 - Zoe Bon Jovi

Anyway, here's Magnolia and Wade working on a song for George's MOTY award party.

Until...

Dr. Brick puts on his overprotective father coat and rescues Magnolia from the "scummy" Wade. Obviously Dr. Brick isn't a flannel fan.

I must admit that Magnolia does look young and innocent. I'm liking the pink/purple color play that Magnolia's workin'. It's more age-appropriate than the Panama City "Sailor wanna hump-hump" bar outfit she had on before. Good thinking.

At least one of the Breeland sisters is thinking. I'm trying to read Lemon's thoughts:
A) "I'm so superficially attractive in this Lemon-colored dress that it's giving me cramps."
B) "Why can't I ever wear black, and that stupid Zoe gets to in every other scene?"
C) "How did that show Lost end again? They were all dead or something?"

Lavon, in a crisp and laid-back cream blazer responds, "Yes Lemon, they were all dead... or something like that... actually, I have no idea either... but I love you like Jack loved Kate. Do you love my chambray shirt and linen jacket?"

You know who's not feeling the love? Zoe, who's had enough of her jerk father. She wants to legally change her last name, and I particularly liked the "Zoe Bon Jovi" idea. Seems that she's already started dressing like a musician, what with the red leggings and glitz trim. Rock on.

But the music biz is tough. Why, at the MOTY awards that night, a drunk Wade can't bring himself to sing a song about his friend George. Is it jealousy, or is he simply mad at himself that nobody's taking him seriously?

Either way, his Kings of Leon inspired black leather jacket is very rock-n-roll. Zoe Bon Jovi would approve.

Wade's musical number was a bomb, so onto the next bit! Is this the return of Leroxy?! No... it's just Lemon and her fellow Belles putting on a show during the MOTYs. She looks like the Southern Belle version of Minnie Mouse, which is very much a compliment in my book. I mean, do you have any idea how hard that is to pull off?

However, tragedy strikes backstage, as George's dad has a heart attack. Even during a time of drama, Lemon still manages to be a fashionista in her brown trench coat. Good call. This is not a time for Southern Minnie Mouse.

Nor is it a time for grudges. Zoe proves how much she's come to love her small-town neighbors and calls her surgeon father to come down and operate on George's father. I'm distracted, though, by her interesting necklace. What is that on the end? Whatever it is, me likes.

Until next time, errbody!

Snowflakes and Soulmates - Part 1 of 2 - Family Circus

Bluebell has no shortage of quirks (ahem, last week's faux alien abduction?), but just when you thought things were bizzaro enough, it goes ahead and snows. Apparently, this is way worse than the apocalypse or an alien abduction, because it totally screws with everyone's head and turns Bluebell into crazytown. You know, more so than normal.

Being from New York you’d think that perhaps Zoe would have a pair of weather appropriate boots, but hey, at least she’s wearing practical wedges? Even in the winter - and fully covered up - Zoe Hart is still 110% stylin. Gotta give a girl credit for that. I’m sure she’s got a pair of flats in that sweet bag!

It’s time for Didi to meet Lavon Hayes’ parents, but the snow freaks her out and she shows up at the bar with her robe and curlers. Yeah, I don't know either. At this point I’m just happy she’s got something on.

More importantly than Didi’s avant garde do’ is Wade’s outfit. Look VERY closely. THERE IS NO PLAID! The snow storm has thrown everyone off so much Wade has decided to show off his pecs in layered tees. 

And let’s take another look at Mayor Lavon Hayes. What a dashing dude. No wonder he’s the mayor. Too bad he’s got so many secrets wrapped up in that scarf.

So Lavon's parents have actually traveled across the country, together, to tell Lavon that they're splitting up. Fear not, Didi and her bold print dress come to the rescue and convince Lavon to throw his parents a last supper before their divorce.

Her plan does the trick (I mean come on, how can you resist anyone in that dress) and they get back together. But not before they have a romantic night in Zoe’s room. Eeeeehhhhh...

While Zoe's room is being used for adult extracurricular activities, she spends the day stewing over whether or not her Dad loves her. Her faux Dad that is. A damsel in distress is always more successful with a well crafted outfit. I'm very happy to say that although Ms. Hart's outfits weren't plentiful this week, they were 100% winter appropriate. Minus the shoes.

Because the Hayes family defied the snow and got back together, Wade found it in his heart to apologize to poor Zoe for breaking her and the vet up. But again. Where is the smooch? Will it ever happen?

Snowflakes and Soulmates - Part 2 of 2 - The Wedding That Almost Was

Last week Lemon and George decided that they should elope. Everyone in their right mind knows this is a bad idea, but it took the snowstorm to raise some red flags. 

Why Lemon, planning a sneaky marriage looks good on you! Our formerly uptight belle has let her hair down and sported a jacket that belongs in this decade. It adds a huge sass-factor to a shirt that would fall flat if it were on its own. Not totally sure why George is wearing a vest though. I guess that’s just how lawyers roll in Bluebell.

 Sadly, Sparkly Jacket does not save the day. Magnolia catches wind of the nuptials and vows to put a stop to this nonsense. 

So naturally, Lemon invites her along. Magnolia gets confused, though, and dresess for a ski trip to Vermont, rather than an elopement in Charleston.

Despite the attire being a bit odd for a wedding roadie, I do appreciate the sequined bow scarf and especially Lemon’s headband.

I’m obsessed with headbands lately. They say ski bunny without the skis, and a little less hat head. It should be noted that a winter headband is a great way to look adorable and keep your ears warm even if you have your hair up. Thanks for the style tip, Lemon!

When they get to Charleston City Hall everyone starts having doubts. Magnolia points out that the city smells like pee, and George thinks people have to be crazy to get married there. Well George, you don’t have to look too far. Crazy is about to be your wife.

I was worried Lemon would wear a suit a la SATC The Movie (and by that I mean The First One, The One That Did Not Suck), but her white ballgown with off white jacket was just what you’d expect from Lemon Breeland at her Court House wedding.

Magnolia, however, steals nuptial thunder. This is the second time a sequined bow makes an appearance in this episode and I LOVE IT!

 

The wedding doesn’t end up happening, and I stand firm in my belief that Lemon and George will not make it down the aisle. So does this mean Zoe will end up with George? Or does she need to finally lock lips with Wade? Sober, that is.

Aliens & Aliases - Part 1 of 2 - Be Better Than The Gap

Wade convinces Lemon to dress up as Joelle as part of a scheme to convince Joelle's ex-boyfriend that he didn't actually see Wade and Joelle together. Confused? Me too. Lavon asks Zoe to help him figure out why Didi has been avoiding him, but once Zoe uncovers the shocking reason, she isn't quite sure what to do with the information. Translation? Zoe has her own TMI experience. And lastly, George comes to Zoe for advice in determining whether there is a medical explanation for the behavior of one of his clients... who claims he can talk to aliens. Alrighty, then.

Hey Wade, the 90's called, they want their flannels back!

Wade: Hey Matt, you damn Yankee - you must be tired this morning, because that was the lamest joke this side of the Mississippi!

Zoe: Stop arguing you two, or I'll dispense more cereal down more shirts!

George, sporting a lovely tan blazer and an even better purple checkered shirt, tells Lemon she needs to take a day off and relax. I'm not crazy about Lemon's white top - did she get electrocuted? However, I am loving her green skirt and matching purse. Very Tree of Life.

George threw away Lemon's to-do list, but shocker, she goes dumpster-diving to retrieve it... or maybe Lemon moonlights as an identity theif? I could actually see that.

Lavon and Wade, talkin' women. Love Lavon's matching shirt, tie and hankerchief. And thoughts on Wade's hair? It kinda of looks like Gigolo Joe's hair from the hit-or-miss film, A.I.

 

Lavon asks Zoe, in her lovely brick hued blazer and leopard top, for Didi advice.

Aaaaand this reaction about says it all. At closer look, is that a fake-out leopard tie? Or is it an insert? Hate it or love it, it's unique none-the-less.

Gahhh! I guess DiDi isn't a fan of said leopard tie!

Whatevs. I'm not really a fan of her shirt. The print is so twee on a grown woman.

Here's George again, straight out of a Gap print ad. I quote the womanizing Ryan Gosling in Crazy. Stupid. Love. "Be better better than the Gap."

And here we have Eric and his wife Dotty... talking to George about how they can talk to aliens. Yeah, I'm going to make like a tree, and get outta here! Eric and his purple argyle sweater can keep his wacky storyline.

And dressing up like the illigitimate fashion son of Benjamin Franklin and Amadeus doesn't help his credibility  

 

Now we've come to the notorious Joelle, dressed incognito becuase of a long (read: boring) story about being on the run from her ex-boyfriend. Hate the oversized hat, love the brown leather jacket and so-so on the necklace.

The split decision goes to the avaiator sunglasses - two on-the-lam thumbs up!