Braces On

Finally guys, I have decided to put on braces !! Sick of my rabbit looking teeth :p

Visited Alfred Cheng Orthodontic Clinic situated in Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre. Dr Cheng told me that I will have to remove 4 teeth before putting my braces on. Teeth extraction is always the solution to your bunny look ! Good thing is, he did not charge me a single cent for my first consultation. You only pay for your package once you have decided to put on braces. The plan for me is to remove 4 teeth (4th one counting from the middle on the left and right sides for both top and bottom), followed by the braces.

For those who are interested, here is the payment scheme:
You have a choice of damon($3800) or ceramic braces($4500), prices are before GST.
First payment of $500 right after your x-ray and moulding, 2nd payment of $1200 after your braces are on. Thereafter $100 per visit every month when you return to tighten the braces. Any remaining amount shall be paid in full after your entire treatment.
Here is my ugly mould, looks horrible !!

Extraction is a separate payment at $80/tooth. Dr Cheng has recommended me to visit The Oral Maxillofacial Practice in Mount Elizabeth Novena Specialist Centre for this. For those who has gone through the same process, am sure you are freaking out on the day of extraction. Dr Shawn Goh is very professional and I got no pain throughout the process. He explains every step in detail and is encouraging me all the time.

Total of 8 local anesthetic injections, 2 per tooth. Trust me, you don't feel anything after. I can only feel him pulling my teeth.

Here are my precious teeth.... Kind of dirty though :p

Got my braces on 5days later at Dr Cheng's clinic. I have to say that the process of putting on braces is not painless as what I read online. The glue they used is very acidic and it hurts for sensitive teeth.
Real pain starts the next day and I can barely bite anything for the first 3days.
So this is how I looked right after my braces.... Buckle up.. ;p

For the last 1 week, I have been surviving on porridge, soup and yoghurt. Tried eating ramen on the 3rd day, I could not even break the noodles with my front teeth that I got to swallow them and almost got choked on it.... :(
I guess, no pain no gain right.. :) Am better now after 1 week and still managed to go on a weekend trip with my lovely girls in Kuala Lumpur !! Stayed in my all time favorite - Traders Hotel !
That's our view from the room. No filter ok...

Oh and there is a lovely place for brunch, just 3mins walk from Traders Hotel.

Great trip with great friends !!! Am gonna spare you from those drunkard pictures.. Here are some sober ones ;)

Not forgetting my OOTD, posing like the next top model... hehehe.

Dress: Tailor made from Bentham Market in Ho Chi Minh

Love this trip with my girls... <3 No pain on my braces at all with the girls around and plenty of alcohol... hahaha
The pain has more or less subside after 1 week but I still don't feel comfortable and speak in a weird tone. So conscious of my look that I keep trying to cover up my mouth during meetings !! Still I am happy to have gone through stage one... Another close up of my metals :p

For those who are interested in putting on braces, am happy to answer any questions you have :)

Happy Labour Day !! Can't wait for my trip to Japan next week.. Will be traveling to Tokyo, Gifu, Gero, Takayama and Magome. First time staying in Ryokans and a local inn which is more than 150years old !! Stay tuned guys. Follow me on instagram to see the firsthand pictures !! Xoxo

Easter

So what have you guys been up to for the long easter weekend ? Hope you had a good rest ! I have been trying to recover from my teeth extraction :( 4 in total... Will blog about the braces experience in the next post. We went out for dinner on Saturday for my last feast before putting on the metals.
Here's my featured outfit for the easter weekend.

ps: you can already see the 4 prominent holes in my mouth on some of the pics :(

Peplum top and pants: ASOS, Ankle-strap heeled sandals: ALDO, Dinner purse: Accessorize, Necklace: Hermes

Can you spot my holes? 4th one on both left and right + top and bottom starting to count from the middle (should be just beside the vampire teeth, right at the sides)

For those who asked, bangle is a religious item... Am a buddhist ;)

Have been trying to take a "in-action" pose for more than 30mins and we got this for the 1st try ;) Not too bad right, except for my big prominent hole..

Loving my new heels from ALDO... hehehe ;)

Next up food review: BISTRO DU VIN shaw centre restaurant !! Authentic looking french bistro located in Orchard under the Les Amis Group. It was our first visit and I must admit that the decorations do remind me of France. Especially the chairs I think :)
Am not sure if it's due to the enclosed area, I felt that it was kind of noisy dining there. Take a look at what we've ordered ;)

Appetizer: Rillettes and Pate

Duck confit with lamb sausages (mine)

 I have to say that the duck confit feels a little dry and lamb sausages were not great as well :(

Coq Au Vin (His)

 He thinks it's ok, but I thought it was a little salty... Picky picky me :p

Souffle

For the dessert, I thought to pair vanilla ice cream with souffle might be a little too blend since they are both quite similar. Perhaps additional chocolate fudge or fruits can make it better??
Still still still, I had a pleasant experience here.. The wine is good :)
I do recommend this place for a quick fix to satisfy your french food craving !!! Not the best though.

Stay tuned for the next post on my braces experience.. xoxo
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Casual Friday

Before going to my featured look for this week, gonna share with you the hottest exciting news in the fashion industry..  Which is......
ALEXANDER WANG will be the next designer to create a collection for H&M. The young New York talent, who is also the creative director for Balenciaga, unveiled the new relationship - which will include a collection of men's and women's clothing, as well as his famed accessories.
Can't wait to get my hands on this fall collection, to be unveiled on 6th November 2014 !!! Get ready to stand in the queue fashionistas !!

Now here's my featured look this week ;) Hope you like it ...

Top: Zara, Jeans: Levis, Espadrilles: Zara, Geek Glasses: HongKong, Rings: Joelle Accessories / H&M

Here's a close up of my ringswag ;)

Had a great friday nightout with my lovely girlfriends at the Kinki bar.. ;)

I enjoy their company soooooo much ... <3

So this weekend was a lazy one...  Saving my energy for my tooth extraction on Tuesday.. Completely freaking out. 4 at one go, am not sure I can take it. Cheer for me ok.. !!! Braces should be on 2 to 3days after my extraction.. Will try to video the process for you guys.. hehehe

Still managed to have brunch at the famous Artichoke Cafe & Bar located in Middle road on Saturday. Well, it did not impress me though.. Fried Chicken tasted sweet due to the spice and the fries were soggy. For those who are not aware, this is a middle eastern restaurant famous for their brunch. I would say that they do have a nice concept and cosy place for brunch, food wise I still prefer Riders cafe. Here's a picture of what we had.

For the ambience, I would rate them 3.5/5 and food at 2.5/5.
What's your take on Artichoke cafe???

Have a great week ahead guys!!! Love.. <3

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