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
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant @ Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel: review
Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant: family gatherings are the best when they involve dim sum, Chinese main dishes – especially steamed crab! – and Chinese desserts. Thanks to a voucher from American Express, the entire family dined at 30% off.
Yan Ting review: Chinese fine dining at St Regis
Yan Ting review: this Cantonese fine dining restaurant at St. Regis Singapore is one of the best high-end Chinese restaurants in Singapore. With wholesome rice and noodle dishes, exquisitely prepared meat, vegetable and tofu desserts, and refreshing Chinese desserts, Yan Ting is my go-to Chinese food haven.
Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental: buffet review
Melt Cafe at Mandarin Oriental: one of the best buffets in Singapore. Amazing quality and huge variety. Get 15% off buffet with OCBC, UOB, DBS, Citibank, or American Express.
PROMOTIONS / GUIDES
Cat and the Fiddle: complimentary whole cheesecake from American Express
March is my birthday month. American Express has kindly gifted me a cheesecake (WHOLE cheesecake, not just a slice) from Cat and the Fiddle. This is something that Platinum Reserve card holders can look forward to. Read on for details on how to redeem the Cat and the Fiddle cheesecake.
Love Dining happenings: Hotel and Restaurant updates
Love dining happenings and updates: changes to Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Crossroads, Lobby Lounge) and Regent Hotel (Basilico). Plus, the sad farewell to a few restaurants: Fyr, Hutong, Indocafe, and Rennthai.
American Express credit card sign up bonuses: Get up to 120,000 Membership Rewards points with the Platinum Charge Card, $150 statement credits with the Platinum Card, or 23,000 Krisflyer miles with the Krisflyer Ascend Card, and more!
If you do not currently own an American Express credit card, this is the perfect time to apply for one. The current Amex credit card sign up bonuses are as follows: (i) Platinum Charge card: get up to 120,000 rewards points (ii) Platinum credit card: get up to $150 statement credit and a 3D2N stay at Conrad Centennial Singapore (iii) Krisflyer Ascend credit card: get up to 23,000 bonus Krisflyer miles and a one night stay at Sofitel Singapore Sentosa Resort & Spa.
THE BAG LIFE
YSL mini camera bag: review of Saint Laurent’s lou mini
Saint Laurent YSL mini camera bag: also known as the lou mini bag, this crossbody fits the daily essentials. A beautiful nude beige with gold hardware, it’s just the right amount of glam enough, and still maintains a touch of classiness. Being neutral, it goes well with literally anything.
Chanel Deauville review: tote with pearl logo
Chanel Deauville review: this large-sized tote with the 3D pearls CHANEL logo is so beautiful and absolutely breathtaking. Functional and roomy, I’ve enjoyed this thoroughly as a fuss-free baby bag.
Hermes Bearn Wallet in Ostrich – Holy Grail Wallet/ Clutch
Hermes Bearn Wallet: Gifted to me on my birthday last month by my wonderful husband, this is now the wallet / clutch of my dreams. See what fits inside – check out this post for more pictures of the beautiful Ostrich leather in Mykonos blue.
“The best things in life are free. The second best, are very expensive.” — Coco Chanel
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