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
FIRE at 1-Atico: Argentinian fare at Ion Orchard
FIRE at 1-Atico is an Argentinian Restaurant located at the top floors of ION Orchard. With amazing sky high views and a lovely set lunch menu, this place just doesn’t disappoint. In addition, enjoy up to S$200 in statement credits with the American Express Platinum Charge Card.
Monti @ The Fullerton Pavilion: Lunch review
Monti at 1-Pavilion: this is an upscale, award-winning Italian restaurant by the waterfront. Went there to celebrate a friend’s birthday and she received a complimentary cake. Plus, redeem up to S$200 with the Amex Global Dining Credits.
Review of Hoshino Coffee @ Suntec City
The Entertainer app gives 25% off at Hoshino Coffee outlets. Enjoy Japanese-Western style mains (curry, omu-rice, sandwiches, and more!) and a specialized kids set menu that’s bound to make any child happy.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
S$1204 statement credits per annum for American Express Platinum Charge Card: new 2023 benefits
New 2023 benefits for the Amex Platinum Charge card: S$1204 worth of statement credits (per annum) spread out across four categories: dining, lifestyle, entertainment, and airline. To enjoy these benefits, card holders must log into their Amex account and save these offers to the card.
Top posts of 2022: a year in review
Top posts of 2022: across all the hotel staying, restaurant dining, and bag loving categories, here are the most read Happyhighlife blog entries of 2022. I would also like to thank all my readers for the support of this blog for the past 3 years – without you folks, happyhighlife.com would not have been possible, and for that, I am forever grateful.
Basilico exits Love Dining by American Express
With effect from January 2023, Regent hotel’s Basilico exits the Amex Love Dining programme. I’m personally saddened by the news as Basilico has been one of my favourite Italian restaurants in Singapore. Nevertheless, grateful for the memories and the chances to dine in such a wonderful place.
THE BAG LIFE
Hermes Constance 18 in Rose Confetti: a review
It’s pink, it’s cute, and it’s Hermes: behold the Constance 18 bag in Rose Confetti. Read on for mod shots and to see what fits in this pretty pink bag
Hermes Gold colour goes with any Hermes twilly
Hermes Gold colour is the most classic and popular colour among all the Hermes shades. Neutral-toned and idiot-proof, the gorgeous light brown tone complements any Hermes Twilly.
Louis Vuitton Cluny BB in Monogram: bag review
Bag review of the Louis Vuitton Cluny BB in monogram: this handbag, with its casual with neutral tones, goes well with many outfits. Love the pink/purple coloured strap, user-friendly wide interior, and the handle for extra versatility.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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