Hi Beauty!
I am Vanessa Valiente, wardrobe stylist extraordinaire. I have been a dresser at The Old Globe, styled many a commercial, and been a costumer for TV shows.
But my real claim to fame is as San Diego’s #1 personal stylist. As a personal stylist, I am a maniac for practical glamour and functional fabulosity. I have dressed over 500 clients, working with every body type and personal style you can imagine.
Each week I find items that are just too yummy to keep between my clients and me. This fashion blog is my way of sharing those amazing goodies with all the over-scheduled women of the world who would love to delegate their personal shopping.
so let’s get to it...
tell me
What’s missing from your wardrobe?
the clothes
Dresses, and pants, and tops — oh, my! Find all my clothing recommendations and outfit ideas here.
Best of the Best
Ready for quick and easy shopping? Only the absolute MOST beloved items I am putting on my clients are listed here.
Best Throw-On Midi Dress for Summer
This is truly one of the best everyday, throw-on midi dresses for summer. It’s great for both small and large busts, and you can wear a bra — or skip it. It’s super lightweight and SOOOOO flattering!
Material: 100% LENZING™ ECOVERO™
Sizing: XXS-XXL
Available at Faherty ($198 $169)
Explore! See more of my favorite midi dresses in my post on the Best Midi Dresses for Summer.
Best Lightweight Linen Blazer
This is the best lightweight blazer I have found this season! It runs HUGE, so order 1-2 sizes down for a more flattering fit. I also recommend you use a nylon hair tie to keep the sleeves pushed up, as this is a must for a chic look!
Material: 53% linen, 44% rayon, 3% spandex
Sizing: XXS-XL
Available at Nordstrom ($89.50)
Best Skirted Swimsuit
This is one of the few skirted swimsuits that is actually flattering AND stylish! It is amazing for a busty body. It has the right amount of support and fits the bust beautifully — there’s no armpit fat overflow, cutting in, or pinching.
Material: 82% recycled nylon, 18% elastane
Sizing: 8-24
Available at: Nordstrom ($169.95)
the accoutrements
Complete your look with the best shoes, bags, jewelry, undergarments, and beauty products.
My daily looks
See (and shop) what I wear on a daily basis to work with clients and meet up with friends and family. Please excuse my messy office!
Fall Biker Shorts Outfit
top: Beyond Yoga (similar idea here, here, & here), bra: Girlfriend Collective (S), shorts: Amazon (S), shoes: similar here and here (8)
Explore! For more ways to style your shorts, check out my post, How To Style Shorts.
Fall Sweater & Shorts Outfit
sweater: Bloomingdale’s (S), shorts: similar here (S), boots: similar here & here (8), bag: Bloomingdale’s, Stoney Clover Lane, earrings: similar here
Explore! For more of my favorite sweaters, check out my post, Stylish Non-Itchy Sweaters.
how-to's
Styling tips and guides, organizational advice, and care instructions for your clothes and accessories.
Instagram is where I share a peak into my private life, behind the scene footage from shoots, and fun images that may not make it to the blog. Follow along!
travel
As a personal stylist, packing my clients for travel is a major part of my service. Read up on my extensive experience curating travel wardrobes for any destination.
Newsletter
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features
Designer spotlights, product reviews, gift guides and more.