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
Saint Laurent Toy Loulou bag review
The Saint Laurent Toy Loulou is a popular mini bag these days. It easily the fits daily essentials – short wallet, card holder, phone, a bit of makeup. In velvet, the bag feels extra luxe and its perfect for formal events.
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.
LATEST STAYS / EATS
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.
American Express Love Dining @ Restaurants 2023 guide
American Express Love Dining Restaurant Guide: 2023 edition. Dine at up to 50% off at the following reputable dining establishments. Cuisines categories include Asian, Western, Italian, Fusion, and Contemporary.
Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide
It is finally here. Behold, the Love Dining by American Express: 2023 Hotel Dining Guide guide. Dine at up to 50% off. Participating hotels include: St. Regis, Marriott Singapore Tang Plaza, W Singapore Sentosa Cove, Swissotel the Stamford, and Paradox Singapore Merchant Court at Clarke Quay.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
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!
American Express Platinum Charge card review: is it worth the SGD1712 annual fee?
After using the Amex Platinum Charge card for over one year – this is my detailed review. In this post, I break down the various benefits that I’ve used over time, the value of those benefits, and whether in overall it’s worth the hefty annual fee of SGD1712.
Hotel discounts: Spend with American Express to get statement credits at Hilton, Marriott Bonvoy, Hyatt, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Ramada by Wyndham Singapore, and The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood
Participating properties include: Hilton (spend S300 or more, get S60), Hyatt (spend $300 or more, get $75), Marriott Bonvoy (spend $400 or more get $100), Millennium Hotels (spend $400 or more, get $120), The Unlimited Collection by Oakwood (spend $200 or more, get $50).
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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