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Marriott High Tea review: 1-for-1 English afternoon tea at Lobby Lounge
Marriott Tang Plaza Singapore’s English Afternoon High Tea: a simple affair. While not particularly outstanding, it isn’t terrible either, and the price is reasonable considering the 1-for-1 tea set deal with the Entertainer App by HSBC.
Hermes Picotin 22 review
Touted as an entry-level hermes bag, the Picotin is a relaxed bag that’s great for casual outings. Love the Hermes gold colour – it’s a true classic. Read more to see what fits in the bag and check out my mod shots.
Basilico: Italian dining at Regent Hotel (à la carte review)
This review of Basilico features the à la carte lunch menu. The husband and I made two searpate visits here - and the review here is a combination of the two. For a review of the set menu, please check out this other post instead. Update Feb 2020: I've re-visited...
Basilico review: Italian set lunch at Regent Hotel
An amazing three-course lunch menu comprising of an antipasti (starter), a main course, and a dessert. At SGD 65++, the Italian fare here wowed us. Plus, complimentary cake for a friend’s birthday, and up to 50% off with AMEX Love Dining!
YSL mini camera bag: review of Saint Laurent’s lou mini
Saint Laurent YSL mini camera bag: also known as the lou mini bag, this crossbody fits the daily essentials. A beautiful nude beige with gold hardware, it’s just the right amount of glam enough, and still maintains a touch of classiness. Being neutral, it goes well with literally anything.
Chanel Deauville review: tote with pearl logo
Chanel Deauville review: this large-sized tote with the 3D pearls CHANEL logo is so beautiful and absolutely breathtaking. Functional and roomy, I’ve enjoyed this thoroughly as a fuss-free baby bag.
Spizza review: unassuming pizza at Bukit Timah road. Up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining
Spizza review: With pizza, fried chicken, simple desserts and child-friendly sets, the already reasonably priced Spizza is rendered cheaper with Amex Love Dining – up to 50% off! Bonus: a toy given to our very happy four-year old.
DISCOVERY Membership – Complimentary Pan Pacific Platinum status for American Express Charge card holders
Platinum Card holders (both main and supplementary) – register for DISCOVERY membership by 31 December 2021 and get a complimentary Platinum status for the PAN PACIFIC and PARKROYAL Hotels group worldwide!
Hermes Bearn Wallet in Ostrich – Holy Grail Wallet/ Clutch
Hermes Bearn Wallet: Gifted to me on my birthday last month by my wonderful husband, this is now the wallet / clutch of my dreams. See what fits inside – check out this post for more pictures of the beautiful Ostrich leather in Mykonos blue.
Chanel Deauville Tote @ Conrad Centennial Singapore
Dreaming of a staycation. Here’s one of my favourite staycation companions – the Chanel Deauville tote. Being the smaller version of the Deauville, it’s an easy throw-everything-in bag that’s not too large. Perfect for that weekend getaway!
Scam Alert – Scammers using HappyHighLife to get credit card numbers
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Hoshino Coffee @ Jewel Changi Airport – a review
Behold the popular Japanese-Western cafe at Jewel, Changi Airport. Expect lovely mains (Japanese omelette!) and Japanese-inspired side dishes such as mentaiko fries. Our favourite was the double stacked matcha pancakes. The best part – we got 25% off with the entertainer app.
RENNThai Review: Thai cuisine by the Singapore River
Authentic Thai cuisine in a restaurant right by the SIngapore River. Loved the tom yum soup and pad thai with a giant tiger prawn. Bonus: we also got 50% off with AMEX love dining!
Indocafe review: Peranakan cuisine at the white house
Indocafe review. Set in a large white colonial building along Scotts road, this place has won numerous awards for its Peranakan cuisine. Bonus – Indocafe joined the American Express Love Dining programme in 2021 – get up to 50% here when dining in.
Crossroads Cafe @ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel Singapore: a review
Crossroads Cafe review: an outdoor seating restaurant at Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel with casual vibes, the menu – with both local and international items – is a joyously indulgent one. The husband and I also received 50% off with AMEX Love Dining.
Colony at Ritz-Carlton Millenia: Throwback buffet review
This is really a #throwback post – missing buffets of the pre-covid19 era. A trip down memory lane, here’s pictures from Colony at Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore – before the pandemic hit and buffets have never been the same since then. Colony always been one of my favourite places for hotel buffets, and here’s my tribute to this place.
Fairmont Signature King Suite review: special weekend rates with American Express
A spacious room with a huge living area, bathtub, and child-friendly set up. We had special room rates that were afforded to holders of a qualifying American Express Credit card, and got a double room category upgrade in addition to that. Check out how it all happened.
Complimentary Birthday Cake from Cat and the Fiddle, thanks to the American Express Platinum Reserve Card
Thank you American Express for the free birthday cake! Nearing the birthday month, Platinum Reserve Card holders will get a coupon to redeem a cake from Cat and the Fiddle. Read more about it here.
American Express Love Dining guide: 2021 Restaurants
I’ve always been a fan of Love Dining – it’s the best discounted dining programme I’ve found in Singapore, as it allows patrons to dine at up to 50% off in hotels and upscale restaurants. Here’s my updated 2021 Love Dining guide for Restaurants! Check out all the new dining establishments right here.
St Regis Sunday Brunch: Best Champagne Brunch in Singapore at Brasserie Les Saveurs
The St Regis Sunday brunch review: an amazing cold seafood platter, grilled lobster, carefully curated entrees, chef’s recommended mains, and the most colourful dessert tray ever. Plus, we got 25% off with supper club!
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