Barometer of Cool

Edward Coates 27, food service	Aron Dote 27, radio promotions	Brenda Yun 26, teacher
Where do you look for fashion advice?
"I don't really talk to anybody. I'm kind of stuck in the '90s, to tell you the truth. T-shirts, surf shorts."	"I go to my female friends. What I like is the exact opposite of what's fashionable, so the female friends keep me in check."	"I don't really rely on anybody except myself. Whatever fits and whatever is comfortable. And I like orange!"
What kind of sunglasses are your favorite to wear?
"I kind of like Arnette and Oakley ... but I lost (mine), so nowadays I go swap meet and buy $5 sunglasses. They still look kind of cool, I guess."	"These are Arnettes. I had to settle for these because they didn't have the style I wanted ... they discontinued the series that I like."	"Oakleys -- the girl ones. I like the wraparound (style), but the guy version doesn't fit on me."
What would you rather be -- talented or lucky?
"Talented. Anybody can get lucky sooner or later, but talent is what you have for your whole life."	"I'd rather be talented. Luck always runs out."	"Talented ... you'll always be able to do something with it."