Melissa Martin

A true San Franciscan at heart, Melissa grabbed the first flight back after receiving her bachelors’ degree in psychology from Boston University. Melissa loves exploring the vast array of cuisine and nightlife in San Francisco and of course, attending every Giants game she can. She is excited to share her love of the city on HauteLiving.com. Connect with Melissa by e-mail or on Twitter.

Posts by Melissa Martin

Material Girl Clothing Line to Launch at Macy’s

August 3, 2010 marks the release of the Material Girl clothing line. The collection, which features apparel, footwear, handbags and jewelry, is targeting young females with a unique sense of style. Created by Madonna and her daughter Lourdes in collaboration with Iconix Branding group, these junior’s fashions will be sold exclusive at Macy’s.

Wakey, Wakey: The Haute 5 Places to Eat Breakfast in San Francisco

They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and San Franciscans love their brunch. In a city of 5-star restaurants and upscale cuisine, these eateries have mastered the market on early morning eating.

Amazon Premieres New Kindles

Amazon has announced the release of their third generation Kindle models. The new design improves the product by reducing the size by 20 percent and the weight by15, while still maintaining the 6-inch reading screen. Amazon has also improved the text-to-screen contrast by 50 percent. With enhanced battery life, a single charge (with Wi-Fi disabled) can last you up to one month of use.

Exclusive Interview with Mayu Bijoux designer, Mayu McCartt

Mayu McCartt is a young up-and-comer in the jewelry world. This ambitious designer possesses both talent and unique perspective which merge into the flawlessness that is her Mayu Bijoux collection. Her work is feminine and delicate, yet strong. Her handcrafted pieces have a clear design vision with mass appeal. I had the unique opportunity to speak with Mayu about her life, experiences, and her new Mayu Bijoux line in this exclusive interview.

Bodyrock Sport’s Trenta Bra Released

Wearing basic exercise gear is so passé. Why work out in anything less than the best? For the woman who needs more than just basic support, there is Trenta Bra from Bodyrock Sport. Desginer Kelly Dooley teamed up with Knight and Hammer jewelry designer Joseph Knight to create this one of a kind masterpiece.

Hautels: The Haute 5 Hotels in San Francisco

In order to travel in style, you must know the most exclusive hotels in your destination city. Consult this list for your next trip to the city by the bay for a guaranteed luxury location.

Morimoto Making a Splash in Napa

Morimoto Napa has just opened in Northern California but it is already generating more than its fair share of buzz. The cuisine is a perfect fusion, combining the best of Morimoto’s signature flare with a California twist. Masaharu Morimoto is best known for his role on the original Japanese Iron Chef and the spinoff version Iron Chef America. While he has a variety of restaurants on the east coast including locations in New York, Philadelphia, and Boca Ration, this is his first west coast location.

San Francisco Food Trucks Bring Upscale Dining to the Masses

Street food is not typically deemed exceptionally delicious or very high end. In other major cities, it is treated as a last minute resort for a bite on the go. This doesn’t hold true in San Francisco. Targeting all citizens from Financial District hot shots to low-budget foodies, these trucks please all. Their main goal is to bring excellent cuisine to the masses and they do so in style.

Inn on a Coastal Paradise

Carmel-by-the-Sea is a gorgeous coastal town located about two hours south of San Francisco. Blanketed in a thin layer of fog, this artist town is a quaint and serene destination for a quick weekend getaway from San Francisco. The best way to experience all the gorgeous scenery of Carmel is stay at the Highlands Inn.

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