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

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 […]

Best of Bloomingdale’s Buy More, Save More
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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 […]

Vegan Leather Versus Real Leather + Best Faux Leather Dresses
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I love a leather dress. It is so timelessly sexy and edgy. A leather dress can be for work or play, and always feels empowering. Now the question is: do […]

How To Wear Pearls In A Modern Way
Filed Under: Accessories, How To's, Vanessa's Style
I have become obsessed with pearls: pearl necklaces, pearl earrings, pearl bracelets — the whole shebang. Just yesterday I created what I call a “pearl cluster” for a client. Whenever […]
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5 Ways To Reduce Your Waste When Shopping
One of my dear friends, Kim Seymour, passed away from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis last year. She was, without a doubt, the nicest person I have ever met in my entire life. […]
Stacking Thin Gold Rings
Stacking gold rings is my go-to for hand styling. Large cocktail rings and statement rings can still feel fresh for a night out, but it’s those delicate, thin gold rings […]
New Year’s Eve Outfit Ideas From Jumpsuits to Accessories
A nice dress and a pair of heels is one of the most common outfits for New Year’s Eve — and you really can’t go wrong with it. But I […]
Sequin Leggings + Sequin Joggers
For those of you into sequins, a pair of sequin leggings or joggers is a must for the holiday season, especially if you’re attending holiday events at a not-so-heated venue. […]
Best Holiday Gift Ideas For Under $50
We always do a massive holiday gift guide, but this year we are starting a new annual tradition of launching two gift guides each holiday season. Our main holiday gift […]
Holiday Gift Guide 2021 – Gift Ideas For (Most) Everyone
Our annual holiday gift guide is something we work on all year. I have my editor on the lookout, and throughout the year I take note of my clients’ favorite […]