Elvis Presley, the undisputed king of rock and roll, was born on this day in 1935. While Elvis may have had an affinity for blue suede, his concerts were likely filled to capacity with a bevy of swooning teenage girls sporting poodle skirts and saddle shoes. So, for old time’s sake we’re taking a look at the resurgence of one of the 1950’s most ubiquitous staples. 
Saddle shoes have been around since the early 1900’s, but they notably rose in popularity in the middle of the century. In 2015 this trend is coming back big – making them a must have wardrobe staple for spring!
The traditional black and white shoes, like the ones in these vintage ads, probably come immediately to mind when you think of saddle shoes, but now they can be found in an array of colors and textiles like suede or polished leather. This durable and versatile classic is back in the spotlight and ready to rock!
The trend can be a bit tricky to pull off while keeping it current, so SJ has the accessories you’ll need to pull this look together like a pro!
Our faux gator band Octavia Classic Olivia watches are simple designs reminiscent of the past, adding just the right pop of color to your outfit!
They also pair wonderfully with these adorable heart shaped Swarovski element gold toned stud earrings.
SJ’s awesome brushed gold tone button ring, perfectly completes this throwback ensemble. Even suspicious minds can’t help falling in love with a look this perfect!
Leave a comment below to be entered to win one of these fabulous pieces from SJ!
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What an excellent idea. Would love to win. A watch would be great, I just broke mine. thanks for the opportunity.
The watched are just fab :) Great article
I like 15781 and 15462 your jewelry is all so beautiful,, Thank you
happy birthday Elvis Presley, a super great singer the one and only.
Really Love the Purple watch- but the red earrings would be nice for Valentine’s!
Nice watches, ring and earrings. I love Elvis!!!!
Loved the watches and earring–the saddle shoes, not so much!
Oh my gosh! I loved my shoes like this!
Love the watch colors, great idea!
Love Elvis!! Love the Trends!!
Such unique pieces. Would love to win.
What a great contest and prize. Elvis is my fave singer, too !
I love those shoes, they should come back in style
I remember those shoes. Love ’em!
love the faux gator…esp red
I never had Saddle shoes but friends of mine did in elementary school in the 60s. The watches look too modern to be reminiscent of that era, though the pairing shown with the purple watch and shoes goes together fabulously!
I wore saddle shoes in high school back in the 70’s.
Love the watches very much.
I wonder what Elvis would
be doing now if he would have lived?
I love saddle shoes! Wore them in grade school, then they came back in style for a little while during high school. I’m in my 50’s now and I will rock them again!!
I really like the watches, great colors.
I LOVE THE WHOLE AMBOUNCE OF THE 50s & 60s I THINK I WAS BORNE 20 YEARS TO LATE I’M A 70s BABY BUT I LOVE ALL THE 50s & 60s CLOTHING & MUSIC..BLESSED BE KATHARINE
I love my saddle shoes back when i was in grade school. all the girls had them. not sure if i could pull off wearing them today, but i do love the earrings cause i love swarovski and hearts. great combination. i also love superjeweler
I love the idea of little pops of color. Great for the dark colors of winter.
I love the watches colors I wear a pair of saddle shoes goring up here
The purple watch is fabulous.
they look like bowling shoes,love the bright colors in the jewelry
love it
Those watches are very cool!
Cool information kinda took me back to the good old days.Would be nice to win good luck everyone!
love the look of saddleshoes
I would love to win a pair of saddle shoes cant find them anywear I loved mine when I was a kid, god old black and white brings back good memorys
Very retro. Love!
gorgeous!
Nice blast from the past!
cool
I am a big fan of Elvis and had saddle shoes growing up. Would love the earrings.
What fun to see the saddleback shoes in such great color combinations! Age doesn’t matter; anyone could wear them IMHO
I too remember the saddle shoes I had to wear as a cheer teamr in junior high.Wow they were special..made the outfit..Seems so long ago.Love jewelry now!!It’s not about the shoes as much today!!
Love Elvis and his music. His bassett hound…adorable!
Your jewelry…I’d love to win!
Very nice.
I love these!! I had that watch when I was 18, it was awesome!
Really neat!
What a great era! Love the watch and earrings!
This may be my favorite post ever from SJ! I just got a pair of Saddle Shoes and I can’t wait to wear them out for the first time.. one of these pieces would go spectacularly with them, the dark purple and reds are really eye catching… so thanks so much for the chance to win!!
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I wore saddle shoes during elementary school in the 70s. Love the watches and paired stud earrings!
love The King, and saddle shoes are a good thing!
Awesome and trendy thank you for the opportunity to win!
I like the red watch. I wore a lot of saddle shoes because back then my feet were too big for most other types of shoes manufactured in Canada. Mine were always Navy and White!
Love the retro look!
Love it!
I love all of it!!!
Very nice.
Nice prize
Love those watches! too cool
Great shoes and love the purple watch
Love the contrasting watch bands reminiscent of the colour contrast saddle shoes.
Would love to win!
I think this was a really fun era for fashion, I love those watches!
Very cool!
thanks for the chance. Happy 80th to Elvis, wherever he may be
Great blog. Elvis was awesome! Rock n Roll at it’s finest. Now back to the jewelry, lol The Purple watch and all the earrings are beautiful!! Thanks for the Elvis blog and the giveaway contest!
Loved Elvis! I would give this beautiful jewelry to my lovely wife if I won. She deserves it for putting up with listening to me try to sing Elvis songs (horribly I might add!)
Saddle shoes were all the rage growing up, the jewelery & watch pairings are fab!
Lov saddle shoes, the watches are cool & the earrings so cute!
Live in color!
15780
so cool!
Not my era, but I do love these items.
I wore saddle shoes and remember having to paint them every so often to keep them white.
I had a pair back in grade 3 or 4
THESE PRIZES ARE WONDERFUL……..
I love the heart-shaped crystal earrings. A nice little bit of bling.
I really like the coordinating colors and the rich contrasts, really nice fashion statements !
I love saddle shoes! I was so excited when I was able to get a pair, and I really enjoyed wearing them. That purple watch is pretty amazing, and I like all of the other jewelry, too. Thank you for the giveaway!!
really love that purple watch
loved Elvis! every Saturday i would watch movies with my Dad. the watches are awesome amd the earrings are cute.
tammy ramey
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pick me please
used to have brown loved them would love to have one of every color shown love to dance in them so comfortable
I have been in love with Elvis and his music since 1956 – still love listening to his incredible voice. I have had saddle shoes too – the first pair in Grade 1 and other since, even as an “adult” – this looks like a great contest… sure like the pix of ELVIS!!
VERY NICE JEWELRY!!!
fun giveaway! thanks!
My mom told me she always wanted a pair of saddle shoes but her folks couldn’t afford it. How times have changed! Elvis being the King, however, has not. Who else has their own Vegas impersonators? lol
Wow! Do these items Bring back memories. I can’t believe its been 55 yrs or so. Time goes by like a blink of an eye..Those were the Best years of my life~ Saddle Oxfords. Bobby socks, Poodle skirts, Cancans. Transistor Radios! Thankyou for the Memories..
love it all and if I can’t wear it, I know my granddaughter sure will!
They’re phenomenal items I would be happy to win any of them for sure! Hope I win God Bless!
I love what Elvis did in his time he shook all of the people from all walks of life, and I am glad that Trend Alert has used Elvis’s persona and taste for their product, I would be honoured to wear their product as I love all of it
Wonderful lines of jewelry . I think that the watches are so colorful !
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I would wear any thing made by them. Plus I would be honored to win anything.vLive the shoe watch and earrings. Lol