SHOULDER ACTION.

Watch out, world - there is a new shoulder trend emerging. So in Fall/Holiday 2009 - we were noticing a lot of BIG SHOULDER action (think shoulder pads, sharp extensions, and angular silhouettes). Now that the snow is melting, it is time for our ACTUAL shoulders to make an appearance!!

I think there is nothing more alluring than a revealing shoulder. I don't know if men will agree with me on this one or not, but I certainly think a glimpse of the shoulder bone is rather INVITING. I think it is a particularly SENSUAL part of our bodies and one that is typically covered by most articles of clothing, save a strapless dress - now imagine that same article of clothing with a shoulder-hole (yes, like a neck-hole) cut into it...HOTTTTTSIZZLE!


Which is why I was so excited to see this image from the Zero + Maria Cornejo Fall 2010 runway show. Don't know if you can tell or not - but there are total SHOULDER-HOLES all up on that shirt (see slight concave curvature on upper portion of sleeve)!!! LOVES IT. Just enough skin showing to call attention and peak interest.


Same concept can also be seen in her Spring/Summer 2010 collection.


Phillip Lim also featured this subtle attention grabber in his Fall 2010 runway show.


And spotted in Nanette Lepore's Fall 2010 runway show.


Good thing I was already into this shoulder-hole thing before I even realized it was a trend. The more I hear about "jeggings", the angrier I get because I swear to god I invented those in my head.


Thank you to Urban Outfitters for making all of my shoulder interest dreams come true. This Insight Phantom Lover Dress is basically the runway for $30. The image is a bit deceiving - there are two shoulder-holes on this dress. Simple, with just enough edge to be considered fashion.


I love the mixture of frumpy and sexy in this Insight Shine On Dress. Reminds me of that comfortable, over-sized grandfather sweater that hangs off one shoulder - casual coyness.

Now if you have learned anything at all from this post, you should already be scrounging around for your fabric scissors and cutting holes in every garment you own!!!