Laura Vallina, Haute Residence Editor-In-Chief
Posts by Laura Vallina
Katie Austin on Building Confidence, Community, and Consistency— On and Off the Mat
Once a former Division 1 athlete now a fitness entrepreneur, Katie Austin has turned her drive and discipline into a thriving platform.
The Glow Behind the Cover: A Radiance Only Natura Bissé Can Deliver
On Haute Living’s latest cover, radiance takes center stage: luminous skin, understated glamour, and that elusive “lit-from-within” quality. But flawless beauty is never just a stroke of luck; it’s the result of intention, artistry, and science. For this shoot, that meant entrusting skin prep to Natura Bissé, the Spanish-born luxury skincare house celebrated for merging […]
Milan’s Secret Sanctuary: Where Elegance Lives Everyday
Milan has always had a gift for reinvention.Transforming the understated into the iconic, the traditional into the essential. Nowhere is this more evident than at Casa Cipriani Milano, the Italian hospitality legend’s discreet private-club haven that feels part members-only sanctuary, part haute-hotel fantasy. Here, every moment makes you feel as though you’re living in your […]
Where Miami Meets Mystery: Amazónico’s Tri-Level Takeover
Miami, we won something big. At the opening of Amazónico Miami on September 25, 2025, it felt like we were teleported out of the city and dropped into Europe for the night. The crowd was different, glamorous, eclectic, almost mysterious. Where did they all come from? I couldn’t tell you, but one thing was clear: […]
Jaime Casado of RETO Health: The Future of Healthcare Is Already Here
“I was a professional athlete. Then, at 17, a car hit me and ended my sports career. That day, I almost arrived dead at the hospital in cardiac arrest, with open fractures, broken bones everywhere. Two of the best surgeons in Europe saved my life. That accident changed everything.” For Jaime, founder of RETO Health, […]
The Standard Presents Sunset Stargaze + Surrender: Floating Meditation
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach transformed into a sanctuary of stillness for Sunset Stargaze + Surrender Floating Meditation, a wellness experience designed to remind us of the power of slowing down. From 8 to 10 pm, guests floated effortlessly in the hotel’s iconic pool, surrendering to the healing vibrations of Kanekshun’s soundscape under a canopy […]
At the Edge of Tomorrow: My First Encounter with the New Ferrari 849 Testarossa
In Italy’s avant-garde capital, where tradition meets audacity, standing as a laboratory of style. Milano has been shaping the future of fashion, design, and architecture for decades, and today has inscribed a new milestone in its history of innovation with Ferrari. Unveiling its newest creation: the 849 Testarossa, a name steeped in heritage yet boldly reimagined for the future. With its sharply sculpted edges and doors deeply carved accented by a black linear allusion that cinch its voluminous body like a sleek corset, guiding the eye toward its forward-looking silhouette.
Savor the Season: Miami Spice 2025 Returns with Culinary Stars, Signature Experiences & Global Flavors
When August arrives in Miami, so does one of the city’s most beloved traditions: Miami Spice Restaurant Months. From August 1 through September 30, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) invites locals and visitors to indulge in two months of elevated dining with three-course, prix-fixe menus at more than 300 of Greater […]
Roll With It: Nami Nori & Matsuyoi Take on Miami Spice
Miami’s Design District just got a serious upgrade on the culinary scene. This August and September, Nami Nori Design District—the stylish Japanese temaki bar celebrated for its open-style hand rolls—and its exclusive upstairs counterpart, Matsuyoi, are bringing their signature artistry to Miami Spice. Expect a feast that’s as thoughtful in its design as it is […]
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