As in years past, 2007 delivered a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows in the realm of fashion. Some styles made us laugh, some made us cry - but when all was said and done, it was all fabulous fun (not to mention it was an exceptionally good year for budget fashion lovers everywhere!) We took an informal poll of some friends and family, and here's what they had to say about the best and worst fashion and beauty trends of the past year (scroll down to check out our list)...

The Best Fashion Trends in 2007
1. The Dress
2. Natural looking makeup; Mineral makeup
3. Eco-friendly fashion
4. Purple
5. Great GO Designers for Target
6. The clutch
7. Patent leather
8. Flats
9. Bangs
10. Sequins
11. Return to stylish modesty (ultra-low rise jeans were out, menswear-inspired fashion and higher waist jeans were in)
12. Twelve by Twelve from Forever 21
13. Christian Louboutin knock-offs
14. Oversized handbags
15. Simply Vera for Kohl's
16. The sweaterdress
17. Metallics
18. iPods & accessories
19. Headbands
20. Statement coats

The Worst Fashion Trends in 2007
1. Celebrity fashion lines
2. Celebrities sans underwear
3. Leggings (we like them but we're in the minority)
3. Pajamas as streetwear
4. Writing on the seat of pants
5. Velour tracksuits (when will they go away!?)
6. Crocs (except for kids)
7. Bold head-to-toe prints
8. Imitation UGGs
9. Skulls on EVERYTHING
10. The word "fugly"
11. Skinny jeans on the not-so-skinny
12. Louis Vuitton knock-offs
13. Wide Belts worn tightly under ample bosoms
14. Turbans
15. Small dogs as accesorries
16. Orange fake-n-bake
17. Accessorizing with your Starbucks beverage
18. Flip-flops with legwarmers
19. Designer cellphones
20. Manis and pedis for men