I had to DVR the finale, finally saw it last night. I'll also agree that Ashley's collection was awful, and she won because nobody else had a great showing either. So why not make a statement. Most of her looks looked like something an 80 year old would wear.
I'm really happy for Kelley, seems like a really down to earth girl. She got better and better, but I feel her looks are more "cool clothes" than fashion.
Candace's aesthetic is just not my taste, so it's hard to judge. She definitely has creativity.
So, in the end I would have voted for Edmund. Too basic? Sure. He is capable of doing much better. But he had a few really nice dresses that I just loved. For me, I don't judge the runway by the worst piece someone does, I look at the best.
Bottom line, it wasn't a very strong season. In fact, I think I read somewhere Tim didn't think so either.