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Loewe Anagram Tote review: jacquard canvas and calfskin lining
Loewe Anagram Tote: behold my very first Loewe bag! Canvas on the outside and leather-lined on the inside, this small structured tote is sufficiently spacious for those not-so-minimalist days.
American Express hotel deals: Pan Pacific, Hyatt, IHG, Marriott, Millennium Hotels
American Express Hotel Deals alert – from now till 30th September 2023, spend and get up to 25% cashback at participating properties under Pan Pacific Hotels Group, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Marriott Bonvoy, World of Hyatt, and IHG Hotels and Resorts.
Chanel WOC (Wallet on Chain) in pink with crystal CC logo
It’s a classic, and it is all of these: mini, pink, beautiful, and adorned with a crystal-embellished CC logo. This may be the Chanel’s most beautiful version of a WOC (Wallet on Chain) that I’ve ever seen.
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.
Chanel Business Affinity review
Chanel Business Affinity review: this dreamy baby blue’s from Chanel’s 22p collection. While endlessly chic and cute, it has one major flaw: the bag doesn’t always support itself and has a tendency to fall over.
Saint Laurent mini camera bag @ St. Regis
On some days, all we want is a (i) minimalist bag that holds our daily essentials (ii) that’s in a neutral colour and (iii) absolutely easy to use. Look no further than the Saint Laurent mini camera bag.
Chanel Coco Handle in black caviar: a review
Chanel Coco Handle (medium) in black caviar: a review. This Chanel beauty is endlessly classy, idiot-proof, and seamlessly versatile. Read on to see what fits and check out my mod shots.
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits
American Express Platinum Charge Card 2023 benefits: enjoy privileges in fine dining, travel, hotel stays, spa treatments, and more.
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.
S$1204 statement credits per annum for American Express Platinum Charge Card: new 2023 benefits
New 2023 benefits for the Amex Platinum Charge card: S$1204 worth of statement credits (per annum) spread out across four categories: dining, lifestyle, entertainment, and airline. To enjoy these benefits, card holders must log into their Amex account and save these offers to the card.
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant review: Cantonese staples at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese fine dining establishment that serves Cantonese staples and intricate dimsum. Enjoy up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining.
Atrium Restaurant buffet review @ Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium
This halal-certified buffet features both international / themed cuisine (varies by season) and local fare such as Hainanese Chicken Rice, Beef Rendang, Roti Prata and Ice Kacang. Plus, we got 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
The Coffee Academics @ Raffles City
This lovely all-day breakfast cafe is located in the basement of Raffles City shopping mall. Enjoy 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer app by HSBC. The hugely popular all-day brunch menu as a lovely range of options and the hearty mains keeps everyone coming back for more.
Top posts of 2022: a year in review
Top posts of 2022: across all the hotel staying, restaurant dining, and bag loving categories, here are the most read Happyhighlife blog entries of 2022. I would also like to thank all my readers for the support of this blog for the past 3 years – without you folks, happyhighlife.com would not have been possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Basilico exits Love Dining by American Express
With effect from January 2023, Regent hotel’s Basilico exits the Amex Love Dining programme. I’m personally saddened by the news as Basilico has been one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore. Nevertheless, grateful for the memories and the chances to dine in such a wonderful place.
Hermes Picotin 22 @ Regent Singapore
Hermes Picotin 22 in Gold: brought her out for the day at Regent hotel, Singapore. For those new to Hermes, this could be a great entry level bag to be used for easy and casual days.
Tower Club Set Lunch at Atlantic: Christmas vibes. S$100 off with Amex Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card.
Tower Club’s decor sets the festive mood well this Christmas. I’ve always enjoyed the Set Lunch at Atlantic – 3, 4. or 5 course power lunches in an elegant setting. Amex Platinum Charge or Platinum Reserve card holders have an added incentive to dine-in: an annual S$100 voucher to offset spending at Tower Club.
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