The happy high life, by a happy high wife
A hotel-staying, fine-dining, and doing it at a discount-where-possible kind of blog. And I love bags, too.
Happy High Life
“Nothing is too beautiful, nothing is too expensive” — Ettore Bugatti
THE BAG LIFE
Hermes Picotin 22 review
Touted as an entry-level hermes bag, the Picotin is a relaxed bag that’s great for casual outings. Love the Hermes gold colour – it’s a true classic. Read more to see what fits in the bag and check out my mod shots.
YSL mini camera bag: review of Saint Laurent’s lou mini
Saint Laurent YSL mini camera bag: also known as the lou mini bag, this crossbody fits the daily essentials. A beautiful nude beige with gold hardware, it’s just the right amount of glam enough, and still maintains a touch of classiness. Being neutral, it goes well with literally anything.
Chanel Deauville review: tote with pearl logo
Chanel Deauville review: this large-sized tote with the 3D pearls CHANEL logo is so beautiful and absolutely breathtaking. Functional and roomy, I’ve enjoyed this thoroughly as a fuss-free baby bag.
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Barossa Steak and Grill: a review
Barossa steak and grill: think charcoal-grilled meat, smoked to perfection in the best way possible. We loved the meats: tender, well-flavoured and juicy – definitely something for carnivore lovers. The husband and I dined with our small child and we got 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant @ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel: review
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant: family gatherings are the best when they involve dim sum, Chinese main dishes – especially steamed crab! – and Chinese desserts. Thanks to a voucher from American Express, the entire family dined at 30% off.
Yan Ting review: Chinese fine dining at St Regis
Yan Ting review: this Cantonese fine dining restaurant at St. Regis Singapore is one of the best high-end Chinese restaurants in Singapore. With wholesome rice and noodle dishes, exquisitely prepared meat, vegetable and tofu desserts, and refreshing Chinese desserts, Yan Ting is my go-to Chinese food haven.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
Most romantic restaurants in Singapore with Love Dining
Looking for the most romantic restaurants in Singapore – that so happen to offer Love Dining benefits? Read more for the list of romantic places where you and your significant other can dine in at up to 50% off. Dining establishments listed here include: Brasserie Les Saveurs (St. Regis Singapore), SKAI (Swissotel the Stamford), Napoleon Food and Wine Bar, Lawry’s the Prime Rib, Basilico (Regent), Indocafe, Mikuni (Fairmont), and SKIRT (W Hotel).
Love Dining news: Changes to Fullerton, Fullerton Bay, Conrad Centennial, and Marriott
Conrad Centennial Singapore: Oscar’s is no longer part of Love Dining.
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore will also exit Love Dining.
Additionally, from 1 March 2022, Crossroads and Lobby Lounge at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel will be temporarily closed until 30 June 2022.
Top posts of 2021: a year in review
It’s been a little over two years since happyhighlife.com was born. It’s been a journey with constant writing on Dining, Hotel Stays, the various American Express promotions and discounts (especially on the Amex Platinum Charge Card and Love Dining Programme), and luxury bags. Since its inception, this blog has grown – December 2021 recorded over 12,000 visitors a month to the blog! Let’s see what’s the most-read posts of 2021.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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