This picture nails it use lefties can have weapons in left hand and shields on the right!
http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/03/18/elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-preview/
[img]http://media.pcgamer.com/files/2011/02/The-Elder-Scrolls-V-Skyrim-One-in-Each-Hand.jpg[/img]
I'm soooo glad now, dual shields looks sweet now as well (Confused Turtle to funny)