Fashion advice, travel tips + shopping recommendations from San Diego's #1 Personal Stylist, Vanessa Valiente.
The Best Of Nordstrom Exclusive Brands
Nordstrom is my store soulmate, and I am no spring chicken waxing poetic because I don’t know better. As a personal stylist, I spend endless hours at malls, in stores, […]
Best Gold Necklaces For Everyday
Lately, my clients have been requesting both signature gold necklaces for going out as well as “everyday” gold necklaces that are unique, yet versatile. I am sure you have noticed chunkier […]
What To Pack For Seattle in August + What To Do
My best childhood girlfriends and I used to regularly meet up in cities all over the world before the pandemic. That is what I missed the most over the past […]
How To Wear A Shawl aka The Oblong Scarf
Are scarves out of style in 2021? Nope. Large oblong scarves, aka shawls, are genius and therefore timeless. Let me explain… During the summer, it’s hot outdoors, but freezing inside. […]
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Nordstrom Rack is hands down one of the best stores for discounted merchandise. They opened their first store in Seattle in 1973. Interestingly enough, it was located in the basement […]
Selecting the correct outerwear for an outfit can be the hardest part of styling oneself. Within this already difficult task, selecting outerwear for a maxi dress is the ultimate challenge. […]
A bohemian maxi dress is one of my favorite summer frocks. It can be casual, but versatile, and far more interesting than the plain, casual maxi dresses you see hanging […]
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 […]
Joggers is a new-age word for sweatpants, and although most modern joggers are far more stylish and flattering than their old-school counterparts, a lot of people need help with these […]
This post is updated regularly. Last Update: June 2021 Women’s shorts can be the bane of existence for some, and a uniform for others. My clients who run really hot […]
