Southern Protocol

Quite a few big time fashion trends have stemmed from leading ladies’ roles in movies. We were just talking about Audrey Hepburn and her LBD in Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Diane Keaton’s menswear debut as Annie Hall; Katherine Hepburn defying all popular culture and showing pants could be feminine… the list goes on and on.

There were also those one-time ensembles that were so “iconic” that while they didn’t make it to mass production, they are forever seared in cinema (and wardrobe) greatness. Marie Claire decided to put together a list honoring those fashion leaders – and the list includes everything from the rebellious Scarlett O’Hara’s dress-of-drapes to Alex Owen’s off-the-shoulder grey dancin’ sweatshirt.

Take a trip down movie memory lane and marvel in the fabulous costume designer choices. My personal favorite? Cher from Clueless – gotta love those knee socks and plaid miniskirts!

Lizz and I were never the athletic stars (or even benchwarmers, for that matter) in our families. I’ll give you a second to register that shock. I know, it’s surprising.

While March Madness does hold my interest for the tiniest of seconds, it really is only because I like to fill out brackets. I have no idea who some of the teams even are – often I pick based on which cities I like better, or perhaps who has the colors I’d prefer to wear – but I do revel in filling out forms.

So imagine my excitement for Fug Madness! A March Madness inspired seeded tournament sponsored and created by none other than the Fug Girls at GoFugYourself.com. A tournament dedicated to the craziest, ugliest, wtf-iest outfits of the year! It’s heaven! So much more exciting than watching tattooed men dribble a ball, and it only takes minutes as opposed to hours! Plus, how festive and hilarious are all the bracket names: Charo, Cher, Madonna and Bjork. Appropriate AND clever.

Technically Fug Madness started yesterday, and I’m clueing y’all in a bit late…but as they say, better late than never. Print out your bracket and make your selections! And because Fug Madness is so much cooler than March Madness, you actually get a hand in deciding who moves forward to the next round; visit GoFugYourself.com everyday to vote!