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 Loulou Mini Puffer Bag: a review
The Saint Laurent Loulou Mini Puffer Bag is crafted from soft nappa lambskin and absolutely buttery soft to touch. Primarily worn as a crossbody, the bag has a magnetic-snap flap closure and a versatile, slightly slouchy shape.
Out with Hermes Birkin at BENOIT Kyoto
Can bag lovers relate to this: you’re going to a special place, and for that, you just wanna bring a special bag? Here’s a very trivial post on the day I brought the Hermes Birkin 30 in Rose Extreme to BENOIT Kyoto.
Zoomoni lipstick pouch: review and promo code
Been loving Zoomoni’s lipstick pouches! Super cute and comfortable to touch, they also prevent lipstick stains in your bag by holding it all together. Get 20% off all Zoomoni products with coupon code “HAPPYHIGHLIFE”.
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Ellenborough Market Cafe review: Peranakan buffet
Ellenborough Market Cafe – lovely Peranakan fare such as – Babi Tau Yu, Nasi Kunyit, Beef Rendang, Blue Pea Coconut Rice, Durian Pengant – it doesn’t get any better than that. Unless we include a discount up to 50% off with amex love dining.
Clove buffet review: Swiss-themed buffet at Swissotel the Stamford
The buffet at Clove is a blend of Swiss, international, and local flavours. Highlights include: a huge variety of salads, Western mains, a traditional Swiss Raclette station, loads of dessert, and the best cheesecake ever. Up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
BENOIT Kyoto: French fare at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu
BENOIT Kyoto is a Michelin-starred dining establishment located at The Hotel Seiryu Kyoto Kiyomizu. Enjoy a lovely and carefully prepared French course meal in a beautiful setting, complete with views of the Hokan-ji Temple (Yasaka Pagoda).
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
2025 Amex Platinum Charge Card: statement benefits
The S$1,204 statement credits for the American Express Platinum Charge Card was a benefit that card holders enjoyed in 2023 and 2024. In 2025, the perks remain similar – except that the benefits will be split into a bi-annual rather than an annual basis.
Vouchers for American Express Platinum Charge and Platinum Reserve cards (as of mid to late 2024)
Here’s the list of Vouchers for American Express Platinum Charge Card and Platinum Reserve Card holders (updated as of mid to late 2024): categories include vouchers for hotel, dining, and spa.
Amex Tower Club voucher: S$100 reduced to S$50
Bad news for American Express Platinum Charge Card holders: Tower Club voucher is downgraded from S$100 to S$50. Slight disappointment, but I still love Amex.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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