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A couple of weeks ago, Sophie, Melissa and myself were invited to Colgate's Optic White Launch which took place at ION Orchard. It was definitely something different than the usual launches because there was a fashion segment and all three of us were involved in the Fashion Show. ;) Started as early as 10am, we arrived at the atrium for rehearsal, hair and make up and we donned on our red gowns (which we fitted a few days before the event), specially designed and put together by Colgate's Team from Malaysia.  It was definitely an exciting one and the regional team actually came all the way down from Malaysia just for this event!

I'll let the pictures do the talking ;)

The Colgate Optic White is the newest range introduced by Colgate, and you wouldn't believe what this set can do. The set includes a Colgate 360 Degrees Optic White Toothbrush, the Colgate Optic White Mouthwash and not forgetting the Colgate Optic White Toothpaste. Colgate Optic White Toothpaste can help you get one shade whiter teeth after 7 days!* Apart from the usual toothpaste that aims to keep our teeth clean and breath fresh, this tackles both of that yet includes the whitening effect which is what ALL of us want don't we? Ethan was very intrigued after I told him about this new range and he was excited to try the products out after I gave them to him. Colgate was very kind to pass me an entire set and I tried it shortly after for consecutive 7 days and longer (till now). I thought this range did help to lighten certain stains on my teeth which I personally felt were quite obvious if you were to look up-close! What I really like about this product is the smell/taste of it, it has the Wriggly Chewing Gum's mint taste and funny enough, I do find myself taking a slightly longer time to brush my teeth. Heh.

 *When toothpaste used as directed, for extrinsic stains only. Teeth Whitening results may vary individually.

Just a few days ago, I received an absolutely lovely gift set from Colgate and it was a plush mirror set! The Colgate Team has been really kind to customize such fashion boxes and besides that, they have also included in the complete range of products of the latest beauty must-have, the Colgate Optic White set.

A beautiful beauty box which came with Colgate Optic White Toothpaste/Toothbrush/Mouthwash and a Maybelline Lipstick to complete your smile I suppose! Very thoughtful of them ;)

How does Colgate Optic White help to achieve one shade whiter teeth after a week?
- It has Whitening Accelerators like Silica and Pyrophosphate to exfoliate stains and polish teeth surface (for extrinsic stains only)
- Ingredients/chemical that help fight cavities, protect enamel, remove plaque and freshen breath

I've been diligently using these three products together everyday for the past two weeks, at least twice a day or even 3-4 times for the mouthwash. And so far, it has been working pretty well and I do feel that freshness in the breath does stay for longer hours. The teeth do seem cleaner and I like it that the taste/smell is refreshing after every wash. Will share more about my experience on the respective products below!
1. COLGATE OPTIC WHITE MOUTHWASH

- Prices:
250ML, SGD$4.50
750ML, SGD$9.90

One thing I like about Mouthwashes is that they are so convenient to use! If you are one who doesn't floss frequently, I would definitely recommend you to try out this mouthwash and all you have to do is include this quick step into your oral care (or after meals) and it helps to provide you with fresher breath and cleaner teeth. I thought the minty taste helps to refresh yourself after a half day at work even! Colgate Optic White Mouthwash has a special formula to maintain the natural whiteness of teeth. With regular use (2 times a day after brushing), it can help to prevent stain build-up to maintain the whiteness of your teeth longer.

2. COLGATE OPTIC WHITE TOOTHBRUSH

- Price: SGD$7.90

I thought this new Colgate Optic White Toothbrush is really interesting and special as it has whitening cups attached to it. You can actually spot the three 'white cups' in the above picture and these whitening cups are soft rubber cups that are designed specially to hold toothpaste so as to effectively polish away stains and remove other debris from teeth. It's made of thin and soft polishing bristles which are of different heights and this does help to clean my teeth thoroughly especially at areas which are hard to reach. ;)

3. COLGATE OPTIC WHITE TOOTHPASTE

- The focus of the set. Helps to fight cavities, protect enamel, remove plaque and freshen breath :)
- Prices:
40G, SGD$3.80
100G, SGD$8.00

What's really special about this toothpaste is that it's formulated with micro beads! It has this combination of an interesting texture and minty taste which helps to create this freshness in my breath and my teeth somehow feels exceptionally clean after every brush. Silica and pyrophosphate can effectively remove stains on the surface of your teeth (exceptionally helpful to coffee-lovers!).

I do think having a nice smile is the best accessory one can have and in fact, everyone can get their own lovely smiles! These smiles involve having a set of clean teeth, and of course straight teeth (which can be done with braces or not – think the Japanese cute vampire teeth). But we all know that the former point is vital for everyone of us – be it to look good with a dazzling nice smile or for hygiene purposes. Colgate Optic White helps to achieve all aspects and prices are very pocket-friendly as well.

Do get yours for the family at the lifestyle stores like Guardian, Watsons, NTUC etc. For optimal whitening results, do get the complete Colgate Optic White Regimen: Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Toothbrush!

I'm a huge fan of Thai Cuisine and for today, I thought i'll share with you guys my favourite Thai food place by far. Thanks to Ethan, I got to know this place since last year and have been introducing it to my friends whenever we are all up for a good Thai meal. So this time was no exception, and I gathered my Poly mates for a dinner there and yay, they loved it!

This place is called Thai-Tantric, and it's located at Orchard Towers. Not one of the best places to be located at (guys should know why), but it's probably one of the most authentic Thai food places I can find in Singapore. Prices are pretty reasonable there and they do have a wide range of Thai dishes available on their menu. Wouldn't want to put your hopes up too high, but from the past visits, standard of the food wasn't that consistent (very much depending on the cook) albeit food was pretty good most of the time. Another thing I like about this place is that they operate till pretty late hours as well (till 3AM), so it will be a perfect place for late night dinners or even supper. ;)

My usual favourites at Thai-Tantric would be the Honey Chicken Wings/Drumlets, Tom Yum Fried Rice, Minced Pork with Basil Leaves, Green Curry and Tom Yum Goong. These are definitely the MUST-TRY there. Unfortunately, they don't have desserts available and it would be awesome if they had the usual Mango Sticky Rice dessert – my meal would be totally complete.

THAI TANTRIC
#03-23 Orchard Towers,
400 Orchard Road
Opening hours:
11-3pm, 6pm-3am

The Poly mates and I then hopped over to Robert Timms for some desserts but we decided to skip desserts and spend the night over a cuppa coffee each instead (since the place is known for its coffee). Was hoping to receive my Latte with the cute bear doodling on the froth (as seen on the menu), but mine came without and Sharon told me later on that it must be requested before they will do it. Remember to get yours in their Signature Bear froth the next time you are there ;)

With Sharon dear <3

My old pals from Poly. Those were the days ;)

Wearing Apparelize's Blousen and I love the minimalist design of this piece. The unique sheer sleeves definitely put a sweet touch to this lovely off-white blousen. ;)

And guess what I brought home that night?

♥

Sharon went on a holiday to Hong Kong a few weeks back and she was asking if I wanted to get anything from there – in particularly the luxury goods. So I have been eyeing on this particular pair of classic Chanel earrings for the longest time (it was supposed to be a reward for myself when I got my first job back then but kept putting off the thought to buy it) and such a coincidence, she was already planning to make a trip to the store to get the same pair as well. Lucky me, saved a bit as there was a slight difference in Hong Kong and Singapore's pricing. Thank you Sharon dear! ;)

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Went Habitat Coffee today to support Ryan as Habitat Coffee turns one today ;) In celebration for its birthday, there was 1-for-1 coffee and both Selene and myself love Habitat's Hazelnut Latte. We did a lil food tasting there and Ryan was really kind to prepare a set of his recent creation – Truffle Egg Toast for us to try. It was absolutely delicious but unfortunately, it is not on the menu yet as he mentioned that he was still trying to perfect it. Hope it will be available soon and I'll definitely be heading back for that. ;)

Donning on my new dainty flora top from Apparelize. Simple, versatile and definitely easy to match. Wanted to wear a blazer over it but weather was a total killer.

Accessories of the day, love my new arm candy and ring ;)

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Did a lil foot care shopping with Oh That Shop recently and how thankful am I to have found that shop!

It is a lifestyle shopping store, but it's probably one of the few that has a wide series of foot care products. I love wearing heels although it might be incredibly painful at the end of the day especially when it's a brand new pair of heels (or even flats). I shop for shoes almost everywhere and I'm a great fan of high stilettos (the 5-inches type, the higher the better), so naturally my feet will ache within a couple of hours which can be pretty embarrassing sometimes – I will either walk really slowly, or my walk will turn really awkward (as told by my friends, boohoo). Well, we have to admit that those killer heels (or rather, aching feet) do affect our posture, followed by our mood when we are outside, don't they? Those aching feet never fail to just drain me out of energy though I might have ample rest prior to the outing. And many a time, I'd just want to head back home quick.

So I personally will spend quite an amount on foot care all the time and I think it's important because I wouldn't want my feet to be filled with scars due to blisters etc! Great thanks for Oh That Shop to reach out to me because they have almost every kind of foot care products I need. Best of all, prices are very reasonable and glad to have it conveniently available at the one-stop online.

Here are what I've received.

These Gel Shoe Lifts are such great help in elevating the heel part of my feet. You know how sometimes we stick plasters on the back of our feet, hoping to prevent blisters but in the end, the plasters will be rubbed out untidily as we walk? This Gel Shoe Lifts help to increase at least about 0.5 to 0.8 cm on the heel part, and the extra height is extremely helpful in preventing the blisters (plus it makes us comfortably taller hee). Did I mention guys can get this as well? The Gel Pads are definitely well hidden in the shoes.

To be honest, it's my first time seeing/having a pair of Gel Bunion Toe Separators and oh boy, they are SO comfortable. A wonderful invention and the only thing is that only specific pumps, or covered shoes suit these.

This is what I ALWAYS look for when I buy my foot care products – Gel Heel Cushion. They help to elevate the heel part slightly, maybe about 0.2 cm, but that little height does wonders for my feet, helping to prevent blisters, to tighten and provide cushion for my feet in those heels.

Never tried these before and now I know what I've been missing out. These stick-on Silicon Gel Arch Support pads are ingenious! Perfect tools to make sure we are walking comfortable on cushions. My new found best-friend for my feet.

Last but not least, say hello to Woody the shoe stretcher! Great tool for the family ;)
You know how sometimes you just HAVE to get that pair of shoes though it might be one/half size too small or too big for you? Well, the above products are all the perfect aid tools for your bigger sized shoes, but THIS is the perfect tool for your squeezy sized shoes. With minimal effort, it works. ;)

Time to care for your feet with Oh That Shop. Blisters and scars aren't the more beautiful things on our manicured feet. ;)

Went on a weekend date with Ethan just a week back and we decided to do something different this time. We would normally spend the weekends simple – catching up on American TV serials but we gave ourselves a little pampering treat this particular weekend – by booking a Couple Spa session at one of the newest/ and latest Spa places, The Spa Artisan.

Both of us love long massages and we are always on the lookout for massage/spa places in Singapore. There are many places in Singapore which offer the usual standard massage you get on streets of Bangkok, but they are definitely 4-5 times pricier – which I don't exactly feel are worth it albeit us saving on air tickets. If I'm looking for a good massage here in Singapore, I'd usually prefer to spend a bit more – which are usually the Spa places, where we get to enjoy their facilities and quality service which might not be available in the typical massage-and-go places.

So once in a while, Ethan and I will splurge and pamper ourselves with Spa treatments and we did it this time again. The previous time we went was the one at Aramsa Spa (blogged about it Here) which I was really satisfied with the experience. So I recently got to know that they opened a new branch at Fullerton Hotel, with the spa concept being totally different from the one I went to. Very excited, i made a booking for both of us to check it out on our mini date! 

Another thing about going for these quality spas is that they have a complete range of facilities to enjoy apart from the massage, which we can easily spend half a day there.

In fact, I'm quite impressed with The Spa Artisan, their interior was done up in great details based on a rainforest concept, and the area is designed to ensure great privacy and comfort. They have a swimming pool, Steam & Sauna facilities and also a Spa Lounge for relaxation, with a dedicated area for hot tea and biscuits to enjoy (should have totally brought my book along to read!). This spa has a pedi field even, though I'm not too sure how much does it cost but this will definitely come in handy for functions, especially when you are in need of a last minute manicure for a wedding dinner at Fullerton hotel etc. Heh

Enjoying tea before our treatments. Love the soothing hot flower tea they served.

Was told by this lady that Spa Artisan has brought in this exclusive Red Flower Oil Series- a brand from New York that’s been used in many upmarket hotel, resorts and spas all over the world, and that they are the only spa that has this so far. Service was extremely thoughtful as you can see above, and I decided on the Moroccan Rose at the very end, love the sweet smell!

"The Red Flower Massage: Healing and Tension Relieving  Allow yourself to be blessed with this healing aromatherapy massage that combines Swedish, Shiatsu and Lymphatic Drainage with gentle to medium pressure, long, smooth strokes to soothe discomforts in the  muscles, relieve emotional stress and alleviate tension.  Comes with a choice of flower skin massage oil . moroccan rose, italian blood orange or ocean"

Apart from the massage, I added on an exfoliating treatment on the same session too. Chose the Lemon Coffee Blossom scrub.
"Lemon Coffee Blossom Exfoliation: Exfoliate, firm and tone with this intensely vitalising scrub. A deeply invigorating blend of coffee, black olive, crushed almond, sugar, neroli, orange peel, lemon rind and fresh lemon juices. Protect and hydrate with a light application of cardamom oil."

Well, no pictures were taken during the treatment and I love my masseuse's service very much. The pressure was just right and she was really detailed in scrubbing my skin. There was bathing facility in the room so everything was very private and well-taken care of. Experience overall was awesome and I felt completely refreshed after the visit!

Tea after treatment.

Ethan did the Shiatsu Focus Massage (S$180 for 60 minutes) and I did the Red Flower Massage (S$180 for 60 minutes) + Lemon Coffee Blossom Exfoliation (S$128 for 45 minutes). It was worth it in my opinion! And if you are looking for a good massage place with your partner/friends, I would definitely recommend this as one of the places. ;)

THE SPA ARTISAN
The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
1 Fullerton Square, #01-13/14
Singapore 049178 

For Spa Reservations Tel: 6423 1382
Email: enquiries@thespaartisan.com 

Opening Hours 10am – 10pm, daily

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The girls and I decided to spend the afternoon together on Monday last week, to catch up/ do our work over coffee. Wanted to patronize one of my favourite cafes, Arbite, but it completely slipped my mind that it is closed on Mondays! Ended up at Happy Daze Cafe after touring around Serangoon Gardens Area and I remember being not very impressed with the food/drinks the previous time I went (years ago) but we gave it a try nonetheless. Disappointingly, the food wasn't good at all in my opinion and I'm afraid I'll probably not head back anytime soon. ;(

#OOTD: Dressed in a brand new chain-black blazer that I got from Fairebelle. Impressive quality and love the unique chain details. Classy. ;)

HAPPY DAZE CAFE & BISTRO
11 Maju Avenue, Serangoon Garden Estate, Singapore     
Tel: +65 6285 2885  
Opening Hours:
Daily: 3pm – 1am

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The usual gang came forward to celebrate the August Babies' birthdays just recently. Instead of having the idea of heading to a more elegant place for the night, we decided to have dinner at a comfortable place without compromising the quality of food, yet being away from the hustle and bustle. We settled at Hong Kong Street Family Restaurant at the east and how funny when one of the folks made a comment on how we are gradually aging due to the celebration's venue. Well, I would like to think that we are looking out for good food at affordable prices this time round. Heh ;p

   

#OOTD. Never get enough of eyelet details and I think they look really elegant with its simple cut-outs. This dress from Fairebelle has a gorgeous V-neck line and an accentuating waist design too. Love the cut!

 
One of the highlights of the night. Look at how big adorable Evan has grown, she is just 7 months old!

Food was SO good there. Love their cereal prawns with generous serving of cereal bits, their prawn paste chicken and the homemade minced pork tofu. These three are to-die-for, and please remember to order if you are there! Definitely a place for family gatherings and do make a booking if you are heading there, it can be quite packed during the weekends. ;)

Our birthday cupcakes baked by Selene, Yalin and Caleen :)

As you could see, we took two group shots – one with all the girls and one with all the guys. But Daddy Yixiong had to pacify lil Evan and this was the best shot we could get! hahah.

HONG KONG STREET FAMILY RESTAURANT
20 Eastwood Road, #01-03 Eastwood Centre, Singapore     
Tel: +65 6245 3881         
Opening Hours: 
Daily: 11.30am – 2.30pm, 5.30pm – 9.30pm

 

Make up for the day – Red lippie, pink eyeshadow to go in line with Colgate’s Theme.
 

Daphne, our mummy blogger ;)

And Maureen, another food blogger but this time, it’s a real lady!

And a big fat kiss to the dearest boyfriend and friends who came down for a support! Smooch <3

Clara & Jayne

Alvin, Noel & Gabby. You look absolutely gorgeous here Gab! My favourite picture of yours. ;)

Dear Faith, Sandra, Shuling, Hazel, Zac, Yiyang and Zihan, it was really nice conversing with you guys!  *waves*

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*As continued from my first Colgate Palmolive post.

The other reason why you should get the Colgate SlimSoft as your toothbrush, they come in Soft (Compact Head) and the Extra Soft (Ultra Compact Head).