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
Brozeit review: German Bier Bar and Restaurant
Brozeit is a German Bier bar and restaurant renowned for their sausages, pork knuckles, schnitzels and Germain classics. There are several locations within Singapore, but currently, only the Westage and Katong outlets offer 1-for-1 mains with the Entertainer App by HSBC.
Mandarin Oriental review: 14th wedding anniversary staycation in Sea View Room King
With the American Express platinum charge card, upon annual fee renewal, card members receive a one-night complimentary hotel stay at selected hotels. To celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary, my family and I had a lovely stay at Mandarin Oriental Singapore, in the Sea View King Room.
La Nonna: Italian eatery in Holland Village
La Nonna: this blogpost features home made Italian fare in the heart of Holland Village. Loved the authentic pastas, pizzas, and wholesome mains. With the American Express Love Dining programme, we managed to dine at 50% off.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
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.
Shopping promotions (NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER) and Hotel Deals (Hyatt, Millennium Hotels, Wyndham Hotels, and The Unlimited Collection) with American Express
Here are the latest Shopping Promotions and Hotel Deals with Amex. From now till up to the end of November, spend with a qualifying American Express Credit Card and receive a up to 30% cashback at NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER, Hyatt, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, and The Unlimited Collection.
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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