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...
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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 Block Heel Dressy Sandals For Summer
These Marc Fisher block heel sandals are super comfortable, inexpensive, and come in a ton of needed colors from navy blue and tan to a bold green and metallics. They’re perfect for all your dressy summer events.
Material: Synthetic upper, lining, and sole
Heel Height: 2.25″
Sizing: 5 – 11 (Medium Width)
Available at DSW, Macy’s, Amazon ($89 $59.99)
Explore! For more summer sandal inspiration, check out the post Best White & Off-White Sandals For SummerΒ
Best Block Heel Dressy Sandals For Summer
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 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
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!
Good American Summer Short Set
top: Good American, Revolve (S). shorts: Good American, Revolve (S). sandals: Journee Collection, Target, Kohl’s, JCPenney. bracelet: Monica Vinader. bracelet coin pendant: Monica Vinader. necklace: Monica Vinader. mixed metal stacking rings: Monica Vinader. gold ring: Mejuri. earrings:Β similar at Neiman Marcus
Explore! For more great shorts this summer, check out my blog post Most Flattering Women’s Shorts.
Good American Summer Short Set
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.
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.
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.