Giving The Cold Shoulder
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PA PhotosBare legs and ultra-short hemlines are losing their allure as more weather-appropriate, floor sweeping styles find favour on the red carpet. But rather than cover up completely, stars like Reese Witherspoon are giving asymmetric and sexy strapless styles a fresh outing - making the shoulders the new erogenous zone for winter '08.
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Rex FeaturesThe face of Gucci's new Tattoo Heart collection, Rihanna chose a vibrant orange, one-shoulder mini dress as one of two outfit changes she made at the brand's cocktail launch party to benefit UNICEF. The bold colour works perfectly with the singer's skin tone, while the wide shoulder and lower drape detail - cinched with a Tattoo Heart collection brooch - give her outfit a Grecian feel. Note the punky up-do and clashing purple eye make-up.
PA PhotosMixing edgy, snake effect sequins with a sexy, feminine style, Pink looks absolutely stunning at the American Music Awards in this Vivienne Westwood off-the-shoulder gown. The vertical stripes contrast with the diagonal print to create a column effect that hugs her curves whilst creating extra height. A big thumbs up.
Rex FeaturesBringing a touch of old Hollywood glamour to the Bambi Media Awards in Germany, Diane Kruger - pictured here with boyfriend Joshua Jackson – opts for an ultra-sophisticated, white gown by Chanel. But she didn't just stick to minimal make-up in keeping with the sleek lines and neutral colour of the dress – we're so in love with the fire engine red lips and nails she went for instead.
WENNChoosing an event-appropriate outfit is not always easy, but Nicole Richie is right on the money with this soft, feminine and stylishly bohemian dress for her appearance at the Environmental Media Awards in LA. The strapless style throws attention on her delicate little shoulders, while the light material, matched with Nic's natural make-up, ensures her slight frame is not weighed down.
PA PhotosGiving her trademark look an ultra-glam overhaul for the star-studded Atlantis Hotel opening in Dubai, Lily Allen's bold, electric blue strapless dress sets off her diamond jewels and dark hair perfectly. Note how the pleated bustier gives her dress an oh-so-now retro feel.
PA PhotosProving just how much of an impact a strapless dress can really make, Transformers actress Megan Fox shows us exactly how she won that Sexiest Woman in the World accolade in this hot pink dress attending the US GQ Men of the Year Awards. The horizontal pleats and tulip-shaped skirt add further interest to her head-turning look.
Rex FeaturesOn the Alexander McQueen catwalk, this black one-shoulder dress was given the full gothic treatment, but when matched with a floral headband by Leona Lewis at the Bambi Media Awards, this tulle number takes on her girl-next-door appeal and the full, asymmetric skirt becomes playful and ultra-sweet.
PA PhotosChoosing a stand-out piece for her 16th birthday, Miley Cyrus looks gorgeous on the red carpet of the American Music Awards wearing this dazzling black and gold dress from Marchesa; the complex draping is offset by the classic strapless shape that is an utterly feminine style for the burgeoning starlet.
PA PhotosLike Lily Allen, Mischa Barton raises her game for the Atlantis Hotel opening in Dubai. Proudly showing off her flower pattern dress by Matthew Williamson - alongside the designer himself - the asymmetric style creates a relaxed silhouette, which Mischa complements with loosely tousled hair for a luxe, boho look.
