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 Kelly 28 at Shangri-La’s High Tea
The Kelly 28 in Gold is one of my favourite and most-used Hermes bags. Brought it out for Afternoon Tea one day at Shangri-La Singapore. Mostly bag pictures in this post.
Hermes Bolide 27 in black: a review
Introducing the Hermes Bolide 27 in black epsom leather. If there was one bag that could be both multi-purpose and idiot-proof, this would be it. Read on for mod shots and to see what fits.
Travel crossbody: Mulberry mini Alexa in Japan
I went to Japan in 2022 and took the Mulberry Mini Alexa along. Super useful, convenient, carries the essentials, and blends in with the environment – especially in some of Japan’s cafes. Check out the pictures right here.
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant: Dim Sum at Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel
The masterfully handcrafted dim sum at Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant is one of the best I’ve had in Singapore. Truly, I highly recommend coming here for Dim Sum. For Amex Platinum Charge Card holders, get 30% off with the American Express Wan Hao Dining voucher.
PRESQUILE review: One Michelin star restaurant in Osaka
PRESQUILE is a One Michelin star French restaurant in Osaka. Visited this place (i) as part of wedding anniversary celebrations while travelling in Osaka, and (ii) to redeem S$200 worth of the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s Global Dining Credits.
LIAISON review: one Michelin star restaurant in Osaka
Celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary at LIAISON, a one Michelin French / Japanese restaurant in Osaka. Amazing fare of meats, seafood and seasonal vegetables from Japan. Booked via pocket concierge, LIAISON participates in the Amex Platinum Charge Card’s Global Dining Credits.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
GST increase to 9% in 2024: impact on Amex cards’ annual fees
GST increase: From 1st January 2024, Singapore will increase its GST from 8% to 9%. Here’s how it will impact American Express cards: new (i.e. more expensive) annual fees in 2024.
S$1728 annual fee: Is the Amex Platinum Charge card worth it?
The S$1728 annual fee for the American Express Platinum Charge card is a hefty one (and, it is slated to increase to S$1744 on 1 Jan 2024, to mirror Singapore’s GST increase from 8% to 9%). Was it worth it for me this year? Here’s my analysis.
Resorts World Sentosa joins Amex Love Dining!
From August 2023 onwards, enjoy American Express Love Dining privileges at two new restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa, CHIFA! (Peruvian-Chinese) and Soi Social (Thai). Reservations have to be made online (links in post) with the quote “AmexLD” in the promotional quote field.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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