Decadent Feminine Edge Makes Valentino Rockstud Pumps a High Fashion Phenomenon
Take a scroll through an Instagram feed of fashion bloggers and there’s one pair of luxe heels that you’re sure to see: Valentino Rockstud pumps. Ever since the collection’s 2010 debut, they’ve continued to be a best seller for the brand, nearly doubling annual sales for Valentino annually.
And there’s no reason to wonder why — the classic slingback silhouette, complimented by edgy stud embellishments, provide the perfect combination of contemporary feminism, comfort and edge to be considered the quintessential shoe for every fashion lover’s closet. With new color and pattern options added to the roster each season, it’s possible for every gal to find the perfect pair to match her unique sense of style.
5 Bloggers Killing it in Valentino Rockstud Pumps
We’ve scoped out some of our favorite blogger babes to create a list of our favorite fashion moments featuring the staple Valentino Rockstud pumps. Look to these style mavens as #lifegoals as you’re gearing up to order your first pair of many.
1. Fashion Hippie Loves
Our girl Anni is sporting the Valentino Rockstud umps in burgundy – a distinct yet easy color to add to any closet, especially during the Fall months. The editors at italist.com are obsessed with this romantic yet chic getup. While her layered skirt brings a textured balance to her look, the rockstuds bring just enough egdge to round out her look.
Steal her look with your own pair of of romantically sleek burgundy rockstud pumps.
2. The Viva Luxury
Our fashion crush, Annabelle Fleur shares our obsession with the better things in life, which is why it’s no surprise that she too owns a pair of Valentino Rockstud pumps. Annabelle kept it classic by getting her pair in classic black, which she’s spotted wearing all over her Instagram feed. Our favorite look from her archive? This lace slit dress and royal blue moto combo, which is the perfect getup for a date night out in the city.
3. The Atlantic-Pacific
Bonjour, indeed! Blaire Eadie is known for making a bold statement with every look, and she’s giving us all the Parisian feels in this stunning number featuring the vivacious red Valentino Rockstud pumps. We can’t get enough of this pleated A-line skirt paired with this adorable striped sweater. The red celine bag and matching red lip are the perfect finishing touches for this look.
4. Juliana Parisi
The metallic trend is making a major splash this season, but the editors at italist.com haven’t seen it worn better than Juliana Parisi. Juliana’s graceful and ultra feminine style is perfection in this stunning leather metallic skirt and taupe blouse. Her metallic clutch and nude Valentino Rockstud pumps are the perfect final touches to this timeless sleek look.
5. Wendy’s Lookbook
Birds of a feather stay fabulous together! Wendy went full glam in a black feathered blazer and asymmetrical tunic. She contrasted her all black look by capping it off with Valentino Rockstud pumps in nude. What we love most about this look? Her matching Valentino Rockstud handbag.
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About the Author
Alex English is the Head of Content Marketing at italist.com, building on a lifelong passion for fashion and luxury. After publishing a lifestyle blog for nearly ten years and obtaining an MBA in Milan at SDA Bocconi, one of Europe’s top business schools, he joined the italist team in 2019. His work since then has focused on upper-funnel messaging, brand storytelling, establishing italist as a thought leader in the space, and enriching the customer experience on the platform. Find him on LinkedIn.