Play With Style - AW LAB Store Opening

Hey Guys! Today I wanted to share with you the OFFICIAL launch of the very first AW LAB Store in Singapore as well as Southeast Asia. The store officially opens in Singapore on 15 November 2017 so yes that means you can start shopping today already:)

AW LAB is the global reference retailer for sport-style. The network is made up of over 200 stores situated in the best commercial areas of major Italian and Spanish cities. By the end of 2017, AW LAB continues its expansion plans by arriving in Prague, Czech Republic, and Singapore. AW LAB is a laboratory of trends conceiving the “urban sport-style”, and offers an extended collection of sneakers of the most famous international sports brands and an assortment of exclusive editions made in collaboration with them. The proposal is completed by a collection of clothing and accessories of the leading sportswear brands and

a private apparel label.

For all you sneaker frenzy friends out there, you'll be excited to know AW LAB carries exclusive collections in collaboration with international brands of sneaker and sport- style apparel: from the releases of Kanye West’s Yeezy Boost by Adidas Originals, alongside Nike, Puma, Timberland, Vans, PUMA, Diadora, Reebok, New Balance, New Era, Two of a Kind, Down UP.

One of my FAV design!!

“Play with Style” – An invitation to go against the rules imposed, to amuse themselves

every day with positive energy, not to be afraid, not to judge and to confidently take on the future. Living out of stereotypes and clichés, starting from their own style and unreplicable code.

With @MelinaIrwan and @GaryNgg

With my new pair of Pink Super Star EXCLUSIVELY from AW LAB<3

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AW LAB 

3 Temasek Boulevard #01-341/342, Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983

Official Website : https://en.aw-lab.com/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/AWLAB/

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/awlab/?hl=en

XX, 

Beatrice

My Nose Diary

It has been my long-time gripe against both parents for not giving me the nose I so coveted. 

Friends who have seen my bare face know that I’ve classic Asian nose(SIGH). That is, round nose tip, flat and broad bridge and nostril that kind of flares out. The fortunate Koreans have parents who gift them a perfect nose, chin or eyes upon their 18th birthdays. Whereas I’ve a  finely honed art of nose contouring with makeup.

Anyway, now that I’m of age, I decided to gift myself instead since there’s no remote chance of getting them from the parents. (don’t get me wrong. I love them to bits) With the decision made, I did my research online and settled on Dr Charlene Goh of SL Clinic.

Filled with trepidation and excitement, I arrived early for my appointment at SL Clinic. Dr Charlene Goh was thorough in her examination of my features after hearing what kind of to-die-for nose I’m after. So, it was not the higher the better. Hahaha. My nose flares out a little too much, which makes it look big in proportion to the rest of my face. I wanted more fillers injected so that my nose look more projected. The more the better right? Dr Charlene explained that with precision, a little filler at the right place will make a huge difference. The idea is to create a natural looking to-die-for nose. Right. I wouldn’t want to walk around flashing a nose that shouts “NOSE JOB”! Dr Charlene Goh also recommended Nose Threadlift together with fillers to give my nose bridge (which is also broad) better height and frontal projection. Several PDO threads are stacked up to give my nose better height too! Dr Charlene Goh explained that nose augmentation with filler is a relatively safe procedure as the clinic uses fillers that are Hyaluronic Acid that our body produces and will be absorbed by our system. PDO threads are similar to those used in some surgical procedures and will be absorbed by our body. Ok, now I feel so much more assured. 

Before the procedure at SL Clinic, numbing cream was applied to my nose. It’s a strange sensation having a nose, knowing it’s there but you don’t quite feel that it’s yours. LOL. To make the whole session more comfortable local anesthetic was also being administered. 

Time to bid farewell to my Asian nose.

(You can see my nose bridge is a little lacking isn't it)

Dr Charlene Goh was very precise with every injection, although I was eager for her to just fill the bridge as much as she could. Guess I wouldn't have made a very good aesthetic doctor. With every injection of fillers,  she would inspect my nose from every angle. She’s probably a perfectionist. But, hey! I’m not complaining. I’m getting my money worth. I’m finally looking 3 dimensional after 21 years! :P

That’s the fillers going in. It doesn’t hurt though I can feel the needle snaking in under my skin.

My eyes can’t see each other any more!

Dr Charlene Goh said that there’s slight bruising and swell from the procedure that will go away in a day or two. I didn’t have any bruising but mild soreness the next day.

Here's a video cause y'know videos can't lie ;) At first, I was a little hesitant in sharing this experience with you guys but I am extremely pleased with the results and glad I made the decision to do this. I really wanted to share with those who faced the same concerns as me and are too scared to go under the knife. Threadlift and fillers are a safe alternative but do make sure to go to a trustable and licensed Aesthetic clinic! For me, I have Dr Charlene Goh and SL Clinic to thank for the safe yet smooth procedure! 

XX,

Beatrice

My First Ever Botox Experience

Hey guys! Today I wanted to share with you, my Botox experience with SL Clinic. I'm so glad to have made the decision to get my imperfections fixed.

Not something I would usually write about but the good stuff must be shared!! So for those who don't know what botox is,

Botox is an effective treatment for reducing jawline caused by enlarged muscles. These muscles along the jaw are used to chew and clench the teeth, and are commonly enlarged if you clench or grind your teeth while sleeping. Non-surgical jaw reduction with Botox is a solution for those who would like to smooth and more feminine facial shape. So it's not only for the older generation like the stereotype says. 

Long gone are the days of dodgy operators poking your face with way too much Botox and making you look like either a wax doll or a very surprised wax doll. These days the doses are much smaller and in Singapore only available from reputable aesthetic clinics and doctors. 

I made the decision to do it because one of my concerns was a chubby face and a friend of mine convinced me that it would make all the difference. Truthfully enough, it did:))) I've been for two sessions at SkinLab so far, where I met Dr Chua.

Shot with Dr Chua

During the first session, Dr Chua asked me about my concerns before making suggestions and shared the different processes with me. I have always heard about botox but I've been skeptical on how much of a difference it would actually make on me. After feeling my jaw, Dr Chua said it would work as it was muscles, that I had on my jaw and not just 'a square jaw line'. WHAT?! So yeah, it happened:)

Dr Chua examining my face

The process:

One of my greatest concerns was PAIN. However, I felt little to no pain when getting jabbed.You feel a small pinch each time, but again - an experienced doctor can control the needle. I was crazy nervous since this was my virgin experience, thankful for Dr Chua's comforting words:')

It's FAR less painful than a regular injection cos the needle doesn't go in that far and you're not injecting a whole syringe of fluid in one spot. (That's part of what causes pain during a jab.) Whole process only took about 10 minutes or so. 

 HAHA look at my 'no kick' face

Results:

You won’t really see or feel any effect for the first 12 hours or so. The change is gradual and at the 6th to 8th week,At 3-4 months you reach max "slimness" when your jaw muscles are atrophied (shrunken) to the max. Depending on your body the result easily lasts a year.

Ok so here's the long-awaited before and after photo!

*Disclamer: NONE of the photos in this post are edited AT ALL so what you see is what you get and totally raw*

Before

After the 2nd session

You can really see the difference in my chubby cheeks and jaw line:O

People around you won't notice the change that easily since the change is gradual, but eventually quite significant. So far I haven't gotten any questions like "Did you get something done?" and more of "Have you lost weight?".

Really pleased with the results and I can't wait to go back soon:)

XX
Beatrice

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SL Clinic

04-04 Wheelock Place

Tel:  6235 3246

    

Official Website : https://slclinic.com.sg

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Email : contact@skinlabmedspa.com

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