Happy is me when the opportunity for another collaboration knocks on my door to feature yet another of my personal pick from Zalora Thailand’s new wardrobe collection. This time, I had a wider choice to work with ranging from clothing, T-shirts, skirts and apparels. No shoes or accessories.

Darn! I thought. Should I, neither a model nor a fashionista, do this? How could I ever do any justice to clothes which look really nice on their models? If I choose a skirt, should I just give a butt-shot shot of my posterior? And if I choose a piece of clothing, how could I ever do the clothes on me any justice? 

How I cringe and shudder at the thought of having to parade in clothes best worn by real models. Why are models always so skinny? The thought of posting a picture of the clothes on a hanger sounded very appealing in my head…

Still, I browsed through the links and found several pieces of skirts and a top which I liked. But because I’m only allowed to choose one, I decided that the least embarrassing way is to go for a versatile blouse that requires minimum fussing.

It would have to be elegant enough for work yet comfortable enough to move around while tending to kids and without showing the extra flabs I have accumulated over the years. 

 Zalora’s Contrast Neckline‘s collection fits the bill and it comes in 3 different colours. My choice was made and the package was sent to me last week:

One can’t go wrong with a white blouse. It is,  after all, the one most single important piece of clothing in any women’s wardrobe. I also love the simple contrast of the neckline. While it looks casual, it’s got a style of low maintenance sophistication to it. 

Happy is me when I realised that the size L I requested was too large for me. Thankfully, Malika from Zalora has been really kind and accommodating to exchange to an M which fits me much better.

What I like about it is that it’s easy to slip on and easy to match with my everyday wear. I decided to pair it with a pair of jeans. The flowy design hides my flubber well.

The material composition of 85% Rayon and 15% Polyester though may not work very well in Bangkok’s hot climate, but considering that offices in Bangkok mostly operate with temperatures fit to house penguins, plus the fact that we would be moving to a colder climate in the next few months to come, this has been a great find. 

Thanks to Malika and Zalora Thailand, I’m just about warming up to featuring practical, everyday wear work clothes for women. I love collaboration! I guess I’ll be on my way to be the next model/fashionista now. (NOT. SO NOT!) Out of my comfort zone? Absofrigginlutely. 

Another week, another Friday and another stir-fry vegetable dish to share where 2 of my favourite veggies meet: Cabbage and bean sprouts, in a pot, sauteed with all stir-fry goodness of onions and garlic, along with the honourable presence of chives and potatoes. 

With those as the key ingredients and added flavours for taste, it makes for a healthy dish to be served on the side. With rice, of course!

A quick, simple dish for busy moms to whip up on a fly. You can also add in other vegetables like thinly sliced carrots or even tofu into it. It is so easy that even dads can make it too!

I attest that the probability of failure is almost zilch. So, go on, give it a shot. You’ll love it.

Stir Fry Chive and Mixed Vegetables

2016-02-05 03:30:51

Serves 2

Cabbage, Bean Sprouts, Potatoes and Chives make a side!

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Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

20 min

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

20 min

Ingredients

1. 1 medium shallot, sliced
2. 1 clove garlic, pressed
3. Half a tspn Worcestershire sauce
4. Half a cube chicken bouillon
5. 2 sprigs of Chinese Chives, cut into 1-2 cm length
6. 1 potato, peeled and cubed
7. 300 g bean sprouts, clean out the "tails"
8. Half a cabbage, sliced
9. 2 tbsp olive oil for frying

Instructions

1. Heat up the oil and fry up the cubed potatoes till they get a little brown.
2. When the taters are cooked (but not too soft), remove from pan, drain on a paper towel and set aside
3. With the remaining oil, press the garlic and throw it in the pan. Quickly add in the shallots before the garlic turns brown
4. Add the bouillon and stir well.
5. Add Worcestershire then put in the cabbages and bean sprouts
6. Cover for 3-4 minutes, then stir them all up and add in the chives
7. Lastly add in the fried taters and mix well
8. Add salt to taste if desired

Notes

1. The Worcestershire sauce is optional, but I have added it in to give it a little more flavour to something that is stir-fry. Works really well!

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