Megan Fox wears cut-off jean shorts, a holey plaid T-shirt, an open plaid button-down, and a studded and chain-covered jacket on the October 2009 issue of Nylon -- a pretty big departure from her usual Hollywood sex kitten. Inside the magazine, she gets one step closer to the "My So-Called Life" wardrobe department with a black knit beanie (photo after the jump).

Some people might be excited about this outfit change. In an interview with Fashion Week Daily, model-designer Erin Wasson said, "There are so many young girls that get tied into this old, super-glammed up look because it's safe. I look at girls like Megan Fox and think, God, you're not 35. Come on. Have fun!"

Do you think the '90s grunge style is a good change for Megan?

Drew Barrymore (and Justin Long) went to a Green Day concert last night. Drew wore what looks like a blanket with straps. Even though plaid is my favorite color, I do not approve. [Hollywood, 6/4/09]

It’s a plaid, plaid, plaid, plaid world! Or at least, it is for us when we see cute sundresses made hip by the preppy print. Go girly by accessorizing with a thick headband and pearls (so “Gossip Girl”), or make the look boho chic with some feather jewelry and braided sandals. “Check out” our cool picks…

1. Poofy sleeves and a collar make this dress super sweet. [$435, See by Chloe, ShopBop.com]
2. Wear this boyish shift alone or over pants.[$128, Modern Amusement, Saks.com]
3. The drawstring on this scoopneck can be worn loose or tight for several body types. [$58, Kimchi Blue, Urbanoutfitters.com]
4. This triple-button dress makes us want to go on a picnic. [$44.50, Delia’s, Delias.com]

While plaid pants can make a lady look bulky, these black and white leggings are tight!  They’re like a picnic blanket for your stems and we bet they’d make someone special want to take a bite out of you!  The plus-size leggings are also available in red, plus, since they’re 92% cotton and only 8% spandex, they are 100% muffin top proof. [$22, Torrid]

Okay, so I have absolutely no idea what is going on with this girl. I am hoping that it was Halloween when this photo was taken. Either that, or she’s an actress in a horror movie and she didn’t have a chance to take off her blood makeup. That being said, her buffalo plaid cardigan is great.

1. Left on Houston Central Plaid Sweater, $81, RevolveClothing.com
2. BDG Plaid Open Cardigan, $42, UrbanOutfitters.com
3. H81 Plaid Decor Cardigan, $26.90, Forever21.com
4. Plaid Square-Neck Top, $18.50, AgaciStore.com
5. Trouvé Plaid Blazer sweater, $51.90, Nordstrom.com

The past couple days we’ve been exploring different stores like Wal-Mart and Kohl’s in an attempt to suss out whether they sell clothes on the cheap that we would actually want to purchase. Today, we’re looking at JC Penney, which seems to sell a lot of plaid items, including a taffeta skirt that would be perfect for a holiday party. This is wonderful for me because plaid is my favorite color. Come spring, non-plaid lovers will also flock to JC Penney, because Charlotte Ronson is designing a line for the department store.

The National Enquirer reports that Mary-Kate Olsen and Jonah Hill went on a secret double-date at Chateau Marmont last week. “Mary-Kate and Jonah sat close together and seemed totally into each other,” a source told the tabloid. “They were both wearing plaid shirts that almost matched. It was the cutest thing.” You might be thinking, Wait! Didn’t MK go to a Radiohead concert with her plaid-wearing boyfriend Nate Lowman the night before her supposed date with Jonah? Yes, yes, that is true. But the Enquirer has gotten so many things correct that it’s hard to completely ignore them. And no matter which guy she chooses, plaid wins. [AHN]

The preppy costumes on Gossip Girl may be the reason why plaid is everywhere this Fall. But retailers have taken the pattern well beyond its uniform and hunter roots. This season you’ll find plaid in pastel hues and muted tones. Although plaid flannel is still a staple, designers are also offering plaid in unexpected fabrics like chiffon and taffeta. So check out the slideshow after the jump to learn how you can wear plaid from your shoulders to your toes.

J.Crew is always styling their catalog models in skirts with tank tops, cardigans, and a belt on the outside. This girl must have seen one of their catalogs and thought, “that belt thing is something, but I only wear neutral colors—no plaid or poppy red for me.” [Trender Bender]

Normally Kirsten Dunst gets on my last nerve, but I am loving this outfit. Softing shorty-short-shorts with a Paul Bunyon-esque plaid shirt and low wedges is a smooth move. There are three version of her look after the jump, for every size bank account, but you can also add additional accessorites, like a white tote bag and the latest copy of Rolling Stone with Barack Obama on the cover. Oh, and a lemonade.

I love the idea of adapting out-of-season things for the current season. This plaid screams winter, but is actually the perfect sun dress with a lightweight cotton fabric. And it gets better—the dress has hidden side pockets, just in case you need a place to store last year’s stocking stuffers. [$48, Kimchi & Blue at UrbanOutfitters.com]

So I’m flipping through Lucky this morning, which is normally filled with clothes I totally can’t afford (seriously, a $700 shirt guys?), when I noticed a blurb about Quiksilver. You know, the surf clothing company? Apparently they’ve hired a new designer and she’s taking their women’s street wear line in a totally new, awesome direction. Check out the look above, plus a few others after the jump. Catherine, who is out of the office today, is totally going to go ape&%$# for that tie-neck dress. The line won’t start becoming available until mid-July, so mark your calendars. If that dress sells out though, we will know who to blame! [Quiksilver.com]