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
Wildseed Cafe at the Summerhouse: a review
Had a lovely brunch at Wildseed Cafe at the Summerhouse. We had amazing pizza, nice crispy curly fries with truffle sauce, and the loveliest carrot cake. Plus, the S$200 Amex local dining credit covered the entire bill.
Mikuni Voucher of S$50 from American Express
The S$50 voucher for Mikuni is an almost no strings attached freebie; I highly recommend American Express Platinum Charge card holders to enjoy it whenever possible.
The Stamford Brasserie: review of Bistro dining @ Swissotel
The Stamford Brasserie carries cool vibes of a modern Parisian Bistro. The menu, mostly western, has options suitable for bar grub, a quick lunch, or a big hearty meal. Plus, get up to 50% off with amex love dining.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
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.
GST increase to 9% in 2024: impact on Amex cards’ annual fees
GST increase: From 1st January 2024, Singapore will increase its GST from 8% to 9%. Here’s how it will impact American Express cards: new (i.e. more expensive) annual fees in 2024.
THE BAG LIFE
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.
Hermes Constance 18 @ Mandarin Oriental
Brought my Hermes Constance 18 to the Mandarin Oriental hotel Singapore, when we had a wedding anniversary staycation. It’s the perfect little pink bag: cute, chic, and fits the essentials.
Pink Luxury Bags collection: Hermes Chanel Dior
An overview of the pink luxury bags in my collection: the Hermes Birkin, Hermes Constance, Chanel Classic Flap, Chanel wallet on chain (WOC), and two Lady Diors.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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