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
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.
Hermes Bearn Wallet in Ostrich – Holy Grail Wallet/ Clutch
Hermes Bearn Wallet: Gifted to me on my birthday last month by my wonderful husband, this is now the wallet / clutch of my dreams. See what fits inside – check out this post for more pictures of the beautiful Ostrich leather in Mykonos blue.
Chanel Deauville Tote @ Conrad Centennial Singapore
Dreaming of a staycation. Here’s one of my favourite staycation companions – the Chanel Deauville tote. Being the smaller version of the Deauville, it’s an easy throw-everything-in bag that’s not too large. Perfect for that weekend getaway!
LATEST STAYS / EATS
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.
Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental: buffet review
Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental: one of the best buffets in Singapore. Amazing quality and huge variety. Get 15% off buffet with OCBC, UOB, DBS, Citibank, or American Express.
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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