Once again, I am rehashing this now 4-year-old end-of-year awards list because:

1) It still holds almost 100 percent true;
2) It took way more time to compile than I thought it would and I know better now; and
3) Amazingly, I haven't had a bitter falling out with a single winner yet (although it has gotten close with maid of hour bridesmaid wears in periwinkle Jon Farber ).