worst slang of the year: babin'

worst fashion of the year: pleated coats

runner up worst fashion of the year: capes (capes are finished, you ruined them for everyone when you put pom-poms on them); nude wedge high heels; wedge heeled desert boots; wedge heeled anything

worst other things of the year: no further comment.

prediction for worst cultural appropriation/fashion statement 2012: turbans

If you're going to do it, do it this way (via Joan Collins Archive).