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 Birkin @ Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Hermes Birkin: I love this bag for special occasions. For my 13th wedding anniversary, I brought it out for lunch at Jaan by Kirk Westaway.
LV Neverfull review: comparisons with the Chanel Deauville, and throwback to @Doubletree by Hilton Johor Bahru with this Louis Vuitton tote
LV Neverfull: this Louis Vuitton tote has suffered from over-popularity . Great as a mom bag and awesome for travelling, an (almost) bottomless tote for all my daily needs.
Hermes Kelly review: Holy Grail Bag in Gold colour
So thankful to be offered this Holy Grail Bag: the Hermes Kelly 28, retourne style. The Gold colour is the best kind of neutral – it goes with literally ANYTHING, and matches ANY Hermes (or non-Hermes) Twilly. Read more for mod shots and to see what fits in the bag!
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Brozeit review: German Bier Bar and Restaurant
Brozeit is a German Bier bar and restaurant renowned for their sausages, pork knuckles, schnitzels and Germain classics. There are several locations within Singapore, but currently, only the Westage and Katong outlets offer 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer App by HSBC.
Mandarin Oriental review: 14th wedding anniversary staycation in Sea View Room King
With the American Express platinum charge card, upon annual fee renewal, card members receive a one-night complimentary hotel stay at selected hotels. To celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary, my family and I had a lovely stay at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, in the Sea View King Room.
La Nonna: Italian eatery in Holland Village
La Nonna: this blogpost features home made Italian fare in the heart of Holland Village. Loved the authentic pastas, pizzas, and wholesome mains. With the American Express Love Dining programme, we managed to dine at 50% off.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
Cat and the Fiddle: complimentary whole cheesecake from American Express
March is my birthday month. American Express has kindly gifted me a cheesecake (WHOLE cheesecake, not just a slice) from Cat and the Fiddle. This is something that Platinum Reserve card holders can look forward to. Read on for details on how to redeem the Cat and the Fiddle cheesecake.
Love Dining happenings: Hotel and Restaurant updates
Love dining happenings and updates: changes to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Crossroads, Lobby Lounge) and Regent Hotel (Basilico). Plus, the sad farewell to a few restaurants: Fyr, Hutong, Indocafe, and Rennthai.
American Express credit card sign up bonuses: Get up to 120,000 Membership Rewards points with the Platinum Charge Card, $150 statement credits with the Platinum Card, or 23,000 Krisflyer miles with the Krisflyer Ascend Card, and more!
If you do not currently own an American Express credit card, this is the perfect time to apply for one. The current Amex credit card sign up bonuses are as follows: (i) Platinum Charge card: get up to 120,000 rewards points (ii) Platinum credit card: get up to $150 statement credit and a 3D2N stay at Conrad Centennial Singapore (iii) Krisflyer Ascend credit card: get up to 23,000 bonus Krisflyer miles and a one night stay at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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