Counting Down: Top 10 Taste Lessons Learned in 2007

Ah the new year , once again it's time for retrospectives, for toasting with friends, for countdowns. And sure, while we generally respect and incessantly create a safe space for any top 10 or top 5 list, (see Cusack's musings in High Fidelity, a la Nick Hornby), we understand that, like plaids or pleather, there's a time and place for everything. You've got to choose your moments and whatnot. In light of that, pull up a microsuede ottoman or a smartly overstuffed Desmond Ale armchair and stay a while as we count down the top 10 lessons learned through A Question of Taste in 2007.

10. Certain trends went out of style for a reason.

The Wardrobe that Time Forgot
Jodhpurs: Please Hammer Don't Hurt 'Em

9. Some celebrities thrive on a LACK of spotlight.

Obscurity Looks Great on Kelly Osbourne
Unemployment Looks Great on Rachel Bilson

8. Justin Bobby is the most entertaining and ridiculous thing to come out of MTV since Puck from Real World: San Francisco (although we must provide some sort of honorable mention equivalent to Irene from Real World: Seattle and the slap heard 'round the world)

Beanie Man
The Ballad of Justin Bobby

7. Men shouldn't be afraid of a little innovation and risk-taking

The Plural of Man-Purse is Men Purse
Nixon: Less Watergate, More Watch

6. The difference between cutting edge and costume is one pop of the collar away.

Pop Goes the Collar
Deconstructed Preppy: He Said

5. Bad fashion is harmful to one's health.

DEFCON Threat Level 3: Please Step Away from the Crocs

4. Don't wear things that make you look fat

Weighing In: High Waisted Pants
Whining over Wine

3. Sometimes a good dose of crazy is exactly what one needs in life.

Crazy Looks Great on Katie Holmes
Sorry Ash But We've Already Picked Our Favorite Twin

2. Whimsical = Good
Ridiculous = Very Very Bad

Madras Madras Madras
These Kids Nowadays

1. And finally, to all the friends of AQoT out there, grab some Crostini and Prosecco as we toast to wishing you a very Happy New Year and all good things in 2008.

Remember friends, trends may come and go but a good dose of judgment and ridicule lasts forever.