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 Diegoβs #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 letβs get to it...
tell me
Whatβs missing from your wardrobe?
the clothes
Dresses, and pants, and tops β 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 Cropped Wide-Leg Work Pants
These are the best cropped wide-leg work pants right now. They’re stretchy, slimming, and comfortable, and I’ve been putting them on all my clients. Wear them with your longer work tops tucked in, or wear your shorter tops out. They come in both black and navy.
Material: viscose/nylon/polyamide/elastane
Sizing: XXS-XL
Available at Neiman Marcus, Rag & Bone, Bloomingdale’s ($298 $148.99)
Explore! For more great work pants, check out my post: Best Work Pants β Most Comfortable Pants for Women
Best Cropped Wide-Leg Work Pants
Best Summer Jogger
These lightweight cotton gauze joggers by Gap are the best summer joggers, hands down. They are lightweight, flattering, and come in so many yummy colors. The only color I recommend skipping is the white, since it is too sheer.
The joggers also have a matching top, but if you don’t want to commit fully to the set, at least do yourself a favor and order the pants. They’re perfect for lounging, vacation, errands, and pool/beach time.
Material: Cotton 100%
Sizing: XXS – XXL; Tall & petite sizing available as well
Available at GAP ($79.95 $55)
Explore! For help styling your joggers this summer, check out my post: How to Style Sweatpants + Best Joggers EVER
Best Under-Eye Patches For Brightening
I scoffed when Gwyneth Paltrow said the Goop Lift + Depuff Eye Masks are the best eye patches she’s ever used β but I’ll be damned, that girl was right! After a year of testing, I can confidently say these are, hands down, the best eye patches out there.
After one use, my under-eyes were undeniably brighter, hydrated, and ever so slightly less puffy. They have beaten every other patch I’ve tried. I also like how they stay put on my face without sliding down. The only downside is that there is a little string attached to the patch that annoys me, but it just needs to be brushed to the side.
Tip: I recommend rinsing off your night serum before putting these on in the morning. When I didn’t do that, my skin got red where the two products overlapped.
The Testing Process: My under-eyes were discolored, wrinkly, and puffy, so I went on a year-long mission to find the best under-eye patches to address these concerns. Testing took that long because results are easy to skew β a salty dinner or a fun night with prosecco can hinder results and make you think an eye patch isn’t working like it should. I wanted to ensure each eye patch was tested under the same conditions before declaring a winner.
Top Ingredients: honey locust seed, olive tree stem cells, encapsulated swiss glacial water
Available atΒ Goop, Dermastore ($125)
Explore! For tips on maintaining healthy skin, check out my post,Β My 9 Healthy Skin Tips.
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!
Red Striped Shirt Dress Outfit
dress: Nordstrom, SIMONMILLER (S), sandals: TKEES, Nordstrom (8), bag: Apatchy London, necklace: similar here, bracelet:Β Monica Vinader,Β Nordstrom, earrings: similar here
Explore! For more of my favorite warm-weather dresses, check out my post 30 Client Favorite Dresses.
Red Striped Shirt Dress Outfit
High Waisted Skort Outfit
tank: Nordstrom Rack (XS), skort: Express (6), shoes: Nordstrom, DSW, Andre Assous (8), earrings: Mejuri
Explore!Β For more stylish ankle boots, check out my post,Β Stylish Ankle Boots β Best Booties For Women.
Chartreuse Sweater Outfit
sweater: Nordstrom, similar here (S), jeans: Nordstrom, Good American (6), shoes: similar here (8), earrings: Mejuri, mixed metal ring: Monica Vinader, silver dome ring: Mejuri
Explore! For more of my favorite mixed metal jewelry pieces, check out my post, Best Mixed Metal Jewelry Pieces β How To Wear Mixed Metal Jewelry.
how-to's
Styling tips and guides, organizational advice, and care instructions for your clothes and accessories.
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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.
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features
Designer spotlights, product reviews, gift guides and more.