Bless Her Heart!

As you southerners know, "Bless her heart" is what you say following the verbal recognition of another's unfortunate circumstances...  Out of curiosity, I checked Urban Dictionary to see if they shared our definition and they do!  Check it out:

"Bless her heart"
1: phrase used by Southern women to excuse themselves for speaking ill of someone else.

Okay, now that we're all in agreement, who's heart are we blessing? 

Her name is Janell Wheeler and she's a contenstant on American Idol - a top 24 finalist in fact!  Janell is one of my favorites, so it pains me to show you this photo of her first performance on the live show Tuesday night. 

{photo credit: FOX}

She is beautiful!  Love that shirt!  She looks great!  That is, from the waist up.  Don't get me wrong - her legs are amazing, but faux snake skin leggings?  Look closely.  They're not the most flattering, particularly in the crotch region...  They look like something Steven Tyler would wear back when he was making love in an elevator. 

{photo credit: INFDaily.com}

I get that leggings are hot right now, but maybe pair them with a shirt that extends to the thigh???  {Where is Stacy London when you need her?  Apparently, not back stage at Idol.}

To end on a positive note:

Janell, you are a great singer!  I loved your performance and I didn't notice the aforementioned faux snake skin leggings while watching the show on television.  They just looked like really really tight black skinny jeans.  And goodness knows, you can rock some skinny jeans with those legs!  Or maybe you'll go with a dress next time?  Either way, here's to you, Janell!  Mr. SDP and I are hoping you make it into the top 12!