One Shoulder

This is one of those "trends" that I was sure 8-10 years ago was going to be transient. I thought it only worked for certain body types and would be out with midriff bearing tops. Some love it, some hate it. Because I have no waist to speak of and the lower body of a Russian trained gymnast, I have always like the one shoulder look in dresses because it could create the illusion of an hourglass figure without the obvious belts/high waist/etc. What has surprised me is the recent surge I've been noticing on the red carpet. Above is Samantha Harris in the "traditional" asymmetrical, knee-length dress.

This is a gorgeous variation. A little looser, and brighter; Kate Hudson looks amazing. Plus I love the shoes.

The new Valentino ads offer another take; shorter, bunched, detailed, and uber sexy.

Frieda Pinto's dress is the hybrid of Samantha Harris and Kate; colorful but shorter, loose but still formfitting, and goes with her skin perfectly. I really like this look and would totally wear something like it.

Lc. God bless her style. AA leggings, and trademark braid/shiny curls. I'm not sure if most people could pull off this look, but she does, and makes it look gooood. I always have to be careful when something isn't formfitting in order to avoid the "do I look preggers" conundrum. She, however, looks youthful and thin.