Oscars 2009 Red Carpet #1

So my t.v. is on the fritz and I don't get ABC so I've had to "watch" the Oscars off the internet! But I've tried my best to keep updated on the red carpet fashions of the night and the first trend I noticed was definitely the fishtail hems.
For those not in the know, a fishtail hem is an asymmetrical hem that is longest at the back of the skirt. This style is usually fitted around the hips and flares out from the knee to the hemline. Think Ariel à la The Little Mermaid.
One of my favorites was worn by Marissa Tomei. She wore a stunning ivory, asymmetrical shoulder fishtail hem by Versace and looked just absolutely radiant. Another fishtail hem on the red carpet was Beyonce's black and gold embellished dress. While I LOVED the cut on her, the gold rose blooms were just a bit too flashy and over-done.

Marissa Tomei & Beyonce sporting the fishtail hem at the 2009 Oscars