Give autumn the cold shoulder!

One of the trends the fashion world has been buzzing about for the past few months is the return of the padded, accentuated shoulder.  It's a masculine, sculpted, almost military look which still manages to ooze class and femininity, and draw attention to one of the sexiest parts of a woman's body, the collarbone.

Balmain's futuristic silver dress has been all over the fashion mags and internet sites this autumn, and even featured in this morning's Helsingin Sanomat fashion pages.

Who else does this trend justice?

The Balmain staples

Edgy feminine at Louis Vuitton

Aqua - buy online at www.asos.com

Dolce & Gabbana autumn/winter

Rihanna in Balmain

Rihanna in Marc Jacobs