Legally Blonde/Search for Elle Woods: Haylie Duff Episodes 1-3

Maybe it's the editing, but I've never seen such a declawed bunch of girls on a reality show before. The contestants, channeling the spirit of positive gal Elle Woods, go out of their way to be reasonably nice to each other. Even when slightly negative words are uttered, they're simply the truth.

While the show does not make it absolutely clear, the ending is also a fairy tale. The top four girls are now all involved in the musical in some way; top two are on Broadway, the other two on the tour.

What's less enchanting is the music. The songs are, quite frankly, horrific, and they will inevitably be stuck in your head because the girls audition them over and over and over. But onto the point . . .

The Many Facets of Haylie Duff

Host Haylie Duff managed to, for the first time I've seen, look pretty good. Every time I had seen her before, I couldn't help think she must feel so bad that Hilary is so much cuter. Here, Haylie actually manages to shine quite brightly at times (looks only; her hosting skills are only competent). Below begins a review of her looks for the entire season, starting with the first three episodes.

Episode 1: You're Cut

Ok, so she's starting out as a homely duckling. Too much open chest, an unflattering cut, and a huge pendant don't do Haylie any favors. The bottom frills of the dress are uninspiring, as are the boots and the hair. Too much, too much!

Episode 2: And Then There Were 10

	Same theme as the day before, but subtle changes make this a much better look. The offwhite shirt softens her complexion, the hair is more wavy than curly, and the necklace is less harsh. There are no front views of the entire outfit, but Haylie seems to be wearing the same pair of boots from the day before, this time with dark pants. I hope she ditches the boots at some point.
	Whoomp! There it is. How classy is this? Bring it, girl.

Episode 3: "Omigod, She Threw Us Under The Bus!"

	She doesn't look bad, but just another girl. Still, better than usual. Ponytail and dress are nice, simple, and clean.
	I wish I didn't have to end on a bad note, because that's not the point of this series of posts. This shot distorts her some, and she looks mannish. She gives off that old lady vibe, which is nice for old ladies but less flattering for young'uns. In some ways pretty minimal but manages to overwhelm. Is it the hair? The fabric and color? Sometimes Haylie manages to overdress even the simplest of outfits. Better luck next episode.