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 Garden Party 36 review
Reviewing my Hermes Garden Party. 36. See mod shots and what fits in my bag. A tote that’s great for work but not play. Read more to find out why.
Story of a Hermes Birkin: how I got mine, and tips for bagging one
How to get a Birkin: this is my personal experience of getting a Birkin bag from my local Hermes store. Read about my story – my friendship with my SA (Sales Associate), and get some tips on how to navigate the Hermes game.
My Bag Collection (August 2020)
Behold my entire collection. Includes bags from Hermes, Chanel, Dior, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, and YSL
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant review: Cantonese staples at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese fine dining establishment that serves Cantonese staples and intricate dimsum. Enjoy up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining.
Atrium Restaurant buffet review @ Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
This halal-certified buffet features both international / themed cuisine (varies by season) and local fare such as Hainanese Chicken Rice, Beef Rendang, Roti Prata and Ice Kacang. Plus, we got 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
The Coffee Academics @ Raffles City
This lovely all-day breakfast cafe is located in the basement of Raffles City shopping mall. Enjoy 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer app by HSBC. The hugely popular all-day brunch menu as a lovely range of options and the hearty mains keeps everyone coming back for more.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
Platinum Charge Card by American Express: summary of Amex benefits as of late 2021
The Amex Platinum Charge card benefits are unrivalled. Card holders get: up to 50% off dining at hotels and high-end restaurants (Love Dining benefits), elite hotel statuses, FHR rates (Fine Hotel and Resort rates), travel perks (special airfare rates and unlimited visits to airport lounges globally), spa benefits and more! Read more for summary of latest benefits as of late 2021. Also, apply for an American Express card through one of the referral links in this blog to get either Membership Rewards points or bonus miles, depending on which card you apply for.
American Express promotions for October to November 2021: save these deals to your Amex card now!
New American Express Promotions: Check out these shopping deals at Marks and Spencer, Crate and Barrel, Lacoste, MANGO, Ted Baker, Vinomofo, and the malls along Orchard Road!
Amex Platinum Charge Card benefits: a comparison between 2021 vs 2020 benefits from American Express
Amex Platinum Charge card: I’ve recently renewed this card by paying the SGD 1712 annual fee. Here’s an updated list of vouchers / benefits, and a comparison of how this year’s 2021 benefits stacks up against those last year in 2020.
Want an Amex credit card but don’t have one? Do click on one of the links in this blog and to apply and receive bonus Membership reward points or miles if you apply through here!
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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