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
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
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.
Amex New Love Dining partners: L’Angélus Group, Quenino by Victor Liong, Capitol Kempinski Hotel
From July 2024, new love dining partners are added to the list – For a start, we see L’Angélus and Quenino by Victor Liong. In addition, the Capitol Kempinski Singapore joins and it comes with three participating restaurants: 15 Stamford Restaurant, Lobby Lounge, The Bar at 15 Stamford.
THE BAG LIFE
Constance 18 @ FIRE at 1-Atico
Took the Hermes Constance 18 in Rose Confetti to FIRE at 1-Atico. Cute, chic, and carrying just the day’s essentials, she is the perfect companion for a minimalist day.
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.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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