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
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.
Alley on 25 review: Semi-Buffet Lazy Breakfast at Andaz Singapore
Andaz Singapore’s Alley on 25 runs a semi-buffet on weekends and public holidays. Known as the Lazy Breakfast, the experience involves choosing one main dish from a fixed menu, and then enjoying unlimited appetizers, side dishes, and desserts from the buffet table.
The Kitchen Table at W Singapore: a review
During lunchtime, the Kitchen Table at W Singapore Sentosa Cove features a local and international a la carte menu. Loved the sandwiches, burgers, and mains. Plus, for the a la carte menu, get up to 50% off with Amex Love Dining.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
Singapore GST increase: 7% to 8% impact on credit cards’ annual fee
Singapore GST increase: with effect from 1st Jan 2023, our Government Service Tax (GST) will hike from 7% to 8%. Here’s how the American Express credit cards’ annual fees will be affected by the change.
Amex Platinum Reserve: wef 1 Nov 2022, new card holders pay annual fee even with Amex Platinum Charge Card
Amex Platinum Reserve card: from 1 Nov 2022, new card applicants who also possess the Platinum Charge Card must pay the annual fee for the Platinum Reserve card. This only applies to NEW applicants. Thankfully, for existing card holders, the old policy remains: holders of the Platinum Charge card may still get the annual fee waived for the Platinum Reserve Card.
Shangri-la Jade: retain Circle’s elite Jade status with ONE stay, dining, or other qualifying experience
Shangri-La Circle elite Jade members have received an email from Shangri-La with an offer to easily retain their status for another year. Simply stay one qualifying night or enjoy one qualifying experience (e.g. dining, purchase from boutique) to enjoy Jade status for another year.
THE BAG LIFE
Chanel classic flap review: a pink Chanel bag
Chanel classic flap review: this is my very first Chanel bag. She’s from the 2017 cruise Cuba collection. Read on to see what fits in the bag and check out my mod shots.
Dior Lady D’lite review: pink embroidered cannage
Reviewing the Dior lady d’lite with an embroidered cannage. This is a beautiful and sophisticated bag. Read on to see what fits in the bag and view mod shots.
Hermes Birkin @ Jaan by Kirk Westaway
Hermes Birkin: I love this bag for special occasions. For my 13th wedding anniversary, I brought it out for lunch at Jaan by Kirk Westaway.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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