Trend Report: Ryder

While we may think of gladiator sandals as the hot new trend that's transforming our casual wear into sleek and chic ensembles, the truth is that they've been around since, well...the gladiators. The Romans were definitely beyond their time when it came to things like engineering, agriculture, and fashion. Their discoveries and accomplishments mean we don't have to re-invent the wheel - all we need to do is make it modern. This season, black and white ruled the runways, so grab the Ryder, throw on some crisp black and white pieces because when in Rome... do as the Gods of Style do.

At the OfficeA classic look for daytime.
Dress, Jason Wu; Cardigan, Miu Miu; Necklace, Marni; Bag, Chloé


On the TownPerfect for an evening on your feet!
Dress, Alice + Olivia; Earrings, Jamie Wolf; Bracelet, Kenneth Jay Lane; Bag, Ecote


Weekend WearA great sight-seeing outfit, fit for Rome!
Shorts, McQ; Top, See by Chloé; Scarf, Prova; Earrings, Halleh; Bag, Mulberry

Trend Report: Sabatina

Tailored black sandals: Every woman should own a pair. They're the footwear equivalent to the little black dress. It's a no brainer to match them up with classic work looks and maybe a select few dresses for a night out, but did you ever think that your classic black sandals could be...a little rock and roll? One of the hottest looks for a few seasons now has been inspired by the rock lifestyle, with edgy metallic hardware, sleek silouhettes, printed tees, leather, and of course, black. Söfft's Sabatina sandal is the perfect blend of everything you need to create some killer looks: sexy black croco leather, classic yet edgy Gladiator styling and enough of a heel to dress you up or tone it down. So try something new, let your inner rocker chic show and get even more style out of the classic black sandal - you already know it looks great with the rest of your wardrobe!

At the Office
Skinny charcoal pants, a pink top and svelt black blazer are perfect for a work ensemble with a little edge.
Blazer, Preen Line; Top, Moschino Cheap & Chic; Pants, Elie Tahari; Earrings, Coldwater Creek; Bracelet, Dannijo; Bag, Rebecca Minkoff

On the Town
A flirty pink dress gets the rock and roll treatment with a studded leather jacket.
Dress, Alice + Olivia; Jacket, Temperley London; Bag, Christian Loubotin; Rings, Losselliani; Earrings, Forever 21

Weekend Wear
Slouchy cargos, a soft fitted t-shirt and a sharp jacket will take you stylishly through your weekend.
Jacket, Smythe; Tee, Bess NYC; Pants, James Perse L.A.; Necklace, Giles & Brother; Sunglasses, Ray Ban; Bag, Fossil

A Shoe for Every Trend

Confession: Sometimes, shopping is a royal pain. Why is it that when I’m looking for something specific (like the perfect pair of black pants you never have to dry clean OR iron AND magically repels stains…) it somehow ceases to exist? Those spur-of-the-moment quick trips usually result in far too many impulse buys and I’m left with a lot of things to return and a lack of sensible things to wear. And when I flip through the pages of a magazine to find out what’s hot and what needs to be banished from my closet for being So Last Year, I’m immediately overwhelmed at the thought of shelling out my hard earned cash for things that certainly will be “out” in a few short seasons. I’ve taken a strong liking to grocery shopping recently. Let’s face it, the things I buy there are a sure bet and are never around long enough to be considered “out of style” (if things like broccoli and Cinnamon Toast Crunch were ever really “in” to begin with…).

But I’ve come up with a solution to the stresses of shopping. I’m sure everyone is being a bit more mindful of their spending these days and it pays to stretch a trend as far as it can go without stretching your wallet at the same time. So while pouring over the latest round of what’s hot and what’s not with my trusty companions Elle, Vogue, InStyle and Bazaar, I realized that there's an easy way to get the hottest looks with just one crucial key piece. I’ll give you a hint: it starts at your feet. That’s right, your shoes! In the next few weeks, I’ll show you how to take one pair of Söfft shoes and match it to all the new and stylish trends. Hopefully, this will alleviate some of your shopping woes as well; I know that I’m looking forward to moving beyond the frozen food aisle and into an actual clothing store.

This week’s spotlight is on the Solis in Dark Brown, a low-heeled Gladiator style. Check out how versatile this look can be!

Trend: Blue HueThis soothing color looks great with neutral brown accessories.
Dress, Converse; Earrings, Citrine by the Stones; Necklace, Rosena Sammi; Belt, Banana Republic; Bag, Dooney & Bourke

Trend: Spring FloralA polished take on a big look for the spring.
Top, Arden B; Pants, Charlotte Russe; Watch, MICHAEL Michael Kors; Earrings, "Chelsea" from Aphrodite; Bag, J. Crew.

Trend: Safari ChicLook wildly sophisticated for the office.
Dress, Shoshanna; Earrings, Marion Cage; Watch, MICHAEL Michael Kors; Sunglasses, Michele; Bag, MICHAEL Michael Kors

Trend: Soft ShortsShorts get a dressy treatment with gold accessories and a crisp white top.
Top, Barneys New York; Shorts, Forever 21; Earrings, Tiffany & Co.; Necklace, Kenneth Jay Lane; Sunglasses, Marc by Marc Jacobs; Bag, Steven by Steve Madden

Trend: Shimmering Metallic
Shine in silver for a night out.
Top, Forever 21; Pants, Elie Tahari; Earrings, Marion Cage; Bracelets, French Connection; Clutch, Aldo

Voila, one shoe for five hot spring trends. Check back soon for another great featured shoe from Söfft!