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
Atlantic @ Tower Club Singapore: an ever changing menu
During lunch, Atlantic @ Tower Club Singapore typically does three, four, and even five course meals. The food items, however, are ever changing, so here’s some samples of what one can expect.
Astor Bar: live music and late night snacks at St. Regis
Once again, I’m back at St. Regis, and this time, it’s at Astor Bar. With soulful late night music played live, accompanied by savoury bar snacks, it was the perfect place to unwind and de-stress. Plus, get up to 50% off with American Express Love Dining.
Sky22 @ Courtyard by Marriott Singapore Novena
Sky22, located at Courtyard by Marriott Novena Singapore has gorgeous panoramic views all around. With the American Express Love Dining programme, get up to 50% off when ordering from the a la carte menu – which has a good selection of both local and international delights.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
S$1728 annual fee: Is the Amex Platinum Charge card worth it?
The S$1728 annual fee for the American Express Platinum Charge card is a hefty one (and, it is slated to increase to S$1744 on 1 Jan 2024, to mirror Singapore’s GST increase from 8% to 9%). Was it worth it for me this year? Here’s my analysis.
Resorts World Sentosa joins Amex Love Dining!
From August 2023 onwards, enjoy American Express Love Dining privileges at two new restaurants at Resorts World Sentosa, CHIFA! (Peruvian-Chinese) and Soi Social (Thai). Reservations have to be made online (links in post) with the quote “AmexLD” in the promotional quote field.
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.
THE BAG LIFE
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.
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.
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.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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