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 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.
Travel crossbody: Mulberry mini Alexa in Japan
I went to Japan in 2022 and took the Mulberry Mini Alexa along. Super useful, convenient, carries the essentials, and blends in with the environment – especially in some of Japan’s cafes. Check out the pictures right here.
LATEST STAYS / EATS
Conrad Osaka Strawberry and Sweets buffet at Atmos Dining
Ever been to a strawberry-themed buffet in Japan, during strawberry season? It’s endless piles of strawberries, strawberry-flavoured cakes, cookies, jellies, cream puffs, and other desserts – all decked out in shades of pink. The highly popular event at Conrad Osaka ends 2nd March 2025.
Asian Market Cafe: Halal-certified buffet at Fairmont
Do you love chilli crab, laksa, satay, nyona kueh, fish curry, prata, nasi kuning, durian pengat, and other local fare? If so, the halal-certified buffet at Fairmont is to die for. Plus, get up to 50% off with amex love dining.
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.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
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.
Brasserie Les Saveurs is renamed to The Astor Grill
Surprise! One of my favourite restaurants, Brasserie Les Saveurs at St. Regis Singapore, has been renamed to The Astor Grill. The menu is revamped as well to include more grilled steak / meats, but thankfully, Sunday Champagne brunch remains. Love Dining benefits still apply.
Amex Platinum Reserve: no more S$100 Tower Club voucher; reduced Fraser property stay benefit
As of 1st January 2024, the benefits of the Amex Platinum Reserve card are significantly lessened. The usual 3D2N stay at a participating Fraser’s property will be reduced to 2D1N, and the S$100 Tower Club voucher will be no more.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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