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 Wide Leg Jeans
These wide-leg jeans by Paige are the best wide-leg jeans ever made! They are insanely comfortable, flatter so many different body types, and come in petite and plus sizes.
Material: 93% cotton, 5% polyester, 2% elastane
Sizing: 23-34, 23P-34P, 16W-28W
Available at Anthropologie, Nordstrom, PAIGE, Bloomingdale’s, Zappos ($249)
Explore! You can see more of my favorite wide-leg pants in my post, Flattering Wide Leg Pants.
Best Barrel Jeans
Barrel jeans can be a beast as they are innately unflattering, but Mother’s half-pipe jeans are definitely the best barrel jeans out there. I dare say these fabulous pants are actually flattering — or, at least the most flattering version of a barrel leg jean you can find!
Material: 100% cotton
Sizing: 24-34. Runs true to size.
Available at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, MOTHER ($258)
Explore! You can see how I styled these barrel jeans in white in my Daily Look post.
Best Pullover Sweater
This sweater is the best combination of incredible softness and fantastic style. It is cropped, so pair it with any high-waisted bottom: skirts, pants, or jeans. Some of you will want to wear an ivory/cream bralette or cropped tank top underneath if the cleavage is too much.
Material: 45% rayon, 40% nylon, 15% polyester
Sizing: Order your true size and one size down to compare the fit you like best. Available in XS-L.
Available at Revolve ($188)
Explore! See more of my favorite sweaters in my post, Stylish Non-Itchy Sweaters.
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!
Toad & Co Olive Green Jacket Outfit
jacket: Toad & Co, Backcountry (S), sweater: Toad & Co (S), jeans: Bloomingdale’s, Zappos, PAIGE (28), shoes: similar at Nordstrom (8)
Explore! Learn why olive green is the most versatile jacket color.
Cream Coat Winter Outfit
sweater coat: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus (XS), top: similar at Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, jeans: Bloomingdale’s (28), shoes: similar at Nordstrom (8), tennis necklace: Ahava Jewels, chain necklace: Ahava Jewels, bracelet: Ahava Jewels, bracelet: Ahava Jewels
Explore! For more of my favorite coats, check out my post, Best Designer Coats That Are Worth The Splurge.
Varley Ivory Loungewear Set
top: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Zappos, Saks Fifth Avenue, Varley (XS), pants: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Varley (S), shoes: Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, REI (8), necklace: Ahava Jewels
Explore! For more of my favorite loungewear, check out my post, Cute Loungewear You Can Actually Wear Outside Your Home
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.
