Alienbees vs 580ex...

so I've solved my lens perdicament and now it's onto flash.

I'll preface with application of the flash...new age fashion/grunge look.

Now, what would you guys reccomend, the 580ex, or the alienbee's ringflash? Is there anyone with the ABR800 with input? Also, I understand the versatility and mobility of the 580ex, but I am in love with the look of the ringflash.

and while in this debate how about the 480 vs the 580?

here's the sliding scale,

alienbees=me broke as usual drinking high life or bottles I find in the trash

580ex=me with some cash so i can have guiness and sushi

480ex=chugging Goldschlager and eating in restaraunts with waiter's that don't know english

well too late guys, looks like High Life and trash scraps

if you're into fashion and the look of a ringflash, i think you made the right choice.

that said, a speedlight is always useful.

Personally I think everyone should have atleast one speedlight. Even if its just a single 430ex. You never know when you are going to need portable easy to use ETTL type of lighting.

Alien Bees are also a blast to have.. lots of power but you also need (should have) a light meter too.

Right now my lighting consists of:
580ex
MT-24EX macro flash
(2) AB800
(1) AB400