It’s official: the fashion industry is having an identity crisis. From baggy jeans and menswear looks to feminine ensembles, the latest women’s fashions can’t seem to decide whether they want to be feminine or masculine. These trends represent a hip mix of contradictions, influenced by the male and female sexes, and are the perfect match for girly girls and tough chicks alike.

On the tomboy end of the spectrum, we have the latest denim craze to rock the world of skinny jeans everywhere.  Say hello to the baggy jeans trend. The slouchy, boyfriend-style jean is the antithesis to the uber-hip, pants-so-skinny-your-epidermis-and-jeans- have-fused-together trend that’s been dominating the closets of fashionistas everywhere for the past two years.

Women’s baggy jeans typically have wide legs, a slouchy, low-riding waist and a worn-in exterior fade. They’ve been sported by the likes of stylistas Katie Holmes, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker.
No need to gussy it up, though, ladies. This a strictly laid-back, casual look, worn best with flip-flops, fitted tees and leather belts. Save your skinny and boot-cut jeans for going out.

While the baggy jeans trend is a bit too masculine for my taste, it’s like a breath of fresh air for the denim industry, rescuing us all from having to squeeze into another pair of Nicole-Richie-skinny, straight-leg jeans.
Another menswear trend that’s hot for fall is the tailored blazer. In velvet or dark cotton with accent piping details, blazers paired with dark denim and heels is a super-sophisticated, dressy look that can be worn to work or out for drinks. Take a cue from Blake Lively, who paired her tailored nautical blazer with tight jeans, peep-toe pumps and a white camisole.

Let your style sense take flight with this season’s soaring new trend.  Birds and feathers are the inspiration behind whimsical hair, accessory and clothing trends this summer. Whether it be hair clips, long chain necklaces or embroidered dresses, avian fashion is in.

Bird feathers are practically dominating the hair accessory market this summer.  Choose anything from a turquoise, peacock-feathered headband to an eagle-inspired hair comb to an ethereal suede thread of beads and soft feathers to clip in. You can even find a few feathery friends populating head scarf prints.

The look and feel of this Pocahontas-inspired hair accessory trend is bohemian, tribal chic. It’s reserved for the most bold of fashionistas.  Someone like artsy Sienna Miller could pull it off, but you might end up looking a little too beatnik if it’s not your style. 

As for jewelry trends, you can find avian-influenced pieces that work with any level of style confidence.  The most popular of these is the long gold chain necklace with a shell feather and others charms at the end.  Feather charms can be carved from shell or come in silver, gold or enamel.  There are also necklaces with artificial bird feathers.

The newest necklace charm trend is the elegant, gliding swallow. Paired with beads or baubles along a chain of gold or leather, this charm looks chic and earthy.  Try a necklace with flying swallows strewn all along it for the ultimate in this bird-loving trend.
These necklaces can be worn with printed tunics, classic tees or summer dresses.  They look especially pretty with a V neckline.

Necklaces isn’t the only jewelry category with avian appeal.  Try a peacock bangle bracelet or earrings made from artificial pheasant feathers.

Peacock feathers are the inspiration behind many of the ethnic prints you’ll find in shirts and sundresses this summer. Turquoise, navy and green make an unstoppable combination. These garments are chic but pretty at the same time.