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 Moisturizer For Acne-Prone Skin
I have tried innumerable moisturizers and they all break me out — except for this one! I cannot recommend this Epicuren face moisturizer enough. It doesn’t smell, isn’t greasy, and provides the perfect amount of hydration for combination skin like mine.
Size: 2.5 oz
Available at Dermstore, Amazon, Epicuren Discovery ($67.10)
Explore! Discover more tips for healthy glowy skin in my post, My 9 Healthy Skin Tips.
Best Black Belt With A Silver Buckle
It is so difficult to find a chic black belt with a bright silver accent unless you want a Gucci logo on it, which I don’t. This belt is the perfect width and is flattering for many body types and heights. I love how unique the shape of the buckle is, making this belt both a versatile core accessory and a breath of fresh air.
Material: 100% leather
Sizing: XS-XXL
Available at Nordstrom, Zappos, Amazon, Madewell ($68)
Explore! For more of my favorite silver accessories, check out my post on Silver Stacking Rings.
Best Self Tanner
Lux Unfiltered makes hands down the best self tanner I have found. It creates an absolutely authentic tan, smells great, lasts a while, and makes your skin so soft! I have very dry skin, so I use this every other day so my regular lotion can provide the major hydration I need.
Size: 6.8 oz
Notes: cedarwood, amyris
Available at Sephora, Amazon ($36)
Explore! Learn more about my skincare routine in my post on 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!
Denim Dress & Sneakers Outfit
dress: Revolve, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s (S — For those 5’4″ or shorter), sneakers: Zappos, Soludos (7.5), wireless bralette: Negative (3), earrings: Sachelle Collective (Use VANESSA15 for 15% off your order)
Explore! To learn how to effortlessly style your dress with sneakers, check out my post 4 Tips On How To Wear Sneakers With Dresses.
Yellow Lounge Set Outfit
top: Nordstrom, Endless Rose, (XS), pant: Nordstrom, Endless Rose (S), shoes: similar here and here (8)
Explore! For more stylish loungewear, check out my post Cute Loungewear You Can Actually Wear Outside Your Home.
Metallic Puffer Jacket Outfit
jacket: Noize, Poshmark (also here), eBay (S), top: similar here (S), pants: Anthropologie (27 petite), belt: Banana Republic (S), shoes: Amazon (8), earrings: Monica Vinader, Nordstrom
Explore! For more of my favorite wide-leg pants, check out my post Flattering Wide Leg Pants.
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.
