Perhaps it was the much-publicized breakup from her famous Newlywed co-star that keeps Jessica Simpson leading the pack in the Fantasy Fashion League. Or maybe it was the launch of her own line of shoes. Either way, she’s kicking butt with her Daisy Duke booty and four-inch stilettos. Simpson is our fantasy studette of 2006.
Dud of the Year
Teri Hatcher must have appeared more desperate than a sexy housewife this year because she’s a dud in 2006. Compared to the top-notch numbers she earned last year, Hatcher has wilted. Perhaps there’s only room enough for one superstar on Wisteria Lane - and, if so, it’s clearly Eva Longoria (she’s earned a massive rock from Tony Parker to prove she’s his ultimate fantasy).
Rookie of the Year
Canada’s own Evangeline Lilly earns top rookie honours for ‘06. While she may not be a newbie to the world of TV, her first speaking part ever - as Kate Austen on Lost — has garnered her top marks in the fashion and celebrity world. Kudos to any Canuck who leaves Alberta behind for Hawaii. Lilly has clearly found her way.
Comeback of the Year
Ditching the “dirrty” laundry has helped Christina Aguilera fashion an amazing comeback. With the launch of her Back to Basics album this year, Aguilera cleaned up her act and currently ranks ninth out of 426 celebrities in the Fantasy Fashion League. Not too shabby for someone who not too long ago was being censored by the parents of her much-adoring pre-teen fans. The girl can sing - hopefully she’ll stick just to that.
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I’m sucking in the Fantasy Fashion League. The league leader has nearly double the amount of points that I’ve earned. Who knew the effort and time commitment that would be involved in setting a daily lineup of fashion designers and celebrities? I just don’t care that much, I guess. Perhaps after watching the stress that RotoRob goes through in setting his final, locked roster for the season, I subconsciously try to avoid similar situations.
I did have a brief crazy moment one night last week just before the monthly scores for magazine coverage were doled out. I ran like a mad woman for my copies of Vogue and In Style and carefully perused the point-earning columns, making notes of the designers and celebrities with the most coverage. It paid off as the next day I earned more points than I had tallied all season, but I just don’t get that excited about research and deciding on my locked lineup each night.
The fashion league allows you to make daily changes and locks your roster each night at midnight to be used for the next day’s scoring. And just like I always think it’s crazy when RotoRob says he can’t go to a movie or needs to get home early to check the scores, I’m not passionate enough about fantasy life to ditch my real, daily life. Perhaps that’s the cautionary tale about roto - particularly if there’s money and gambling involved - that it should be a fun hobby not an all-consuming vice.
So that’s my public service announcement for the week. And no, I’m not just sore because I’m not winning. I’m betting that Donna Karan will earn big points for me at New York Fashion Week.
Stud of the Year
Teri Hatcher must have appeared more desperate than a sexy housewife this year because she’s a dud in 2006. Compared to the top-notch numbers she earned last year, Hatcher has wilted. Perhaps there’s only room enough for one superstar on Wisteria Lane - and, if so, it’s clearly Eva Longoria (she’s earned a massive rock from Tony Parker to prove she’s his ultimate fantasy).
