Fashion advice, travel tips + shopping recommendations from San Diego's #1 Personal Stylist, Vanessa Valiente.

Baleaf Review – Best Running Shorts With Phone Pocket
Filed Under: Product Reviews, Vanessa's Style
My Baleaf review is a long time coming. I have been wearing Baleaf leggings and shorts, almost exclusively for two years now. (Proof in the pictures below!) I have featured […]

Designer Spotlight: Best of A.L.C. Clothing
Filed Under: Vanessa's Style
One of my favorite brands for myself and my clients is A.L.C. The clothing is unique, fresh, and flattering — my three favorite things. A.L.C. does an incredible job of […]

What To Pack For Bali + What To Do In Bali (Post Pandemic)
Filed Under: Travel Tips, Vanessa's Style
Let’s start from the beginning! In 1997, my Dad took me and my little brother to Asia. In Malaysia, we met a fun girl from the Netherlands who was also […]

The Best of Farm Rio – What is Farm Rio?!
Filed Under: Vanessa's Style
Farm Rio is a Brazilian clothing line that is so darn delightful I had to do a post on it. This brand is colorful and creative and all about tropical […]
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Unusual Father’s Day Gifts
Father’s Day is here again! I’m sure you’ve noticed that we love to update older gift guides with fresh recommendations. The fun story about my dad trying on his Father’s […]
The Best of Farm Rio – What is Farm Rio?!
Farm Rio is a Brazilian clothing line that is so darn delightful I had to do a post on it. This brand is colorful and creative and all about tropical […]
When I pick out sunglasses for a client, I almost always do a cat eye style. Why? You guessed it. The upsweep at the outer edges of the frames flatters […]
My Mom Gave Me Style My mother was passionate about parenting in a way that encouraged dreaming, creating, and inventing. I have numerous memories of fabric stores, crafts shops, and […]
Best of Bloomingdale’s Buy More, Save More
Bloomingdales has noticed how much I love them and reached out to sponsor a post — swoon! Bloomingdale’s has always been a vital shopping resource for me when it comes […]
Spring cleaning your closet is one of my personal joys. It may be your personal horror. Either way, you’re going to absolutely adore the end result of a solid closet […]