BLACK & WHITE & HAIRY

Meet my new hairy friend: a small black and white wallet by Comme des Garçons. My boyfriend found it somewhere on sale and decided to get it for me. How sweet! I really like it and will definitly switch between my new and longtime friend, the black croco stamped one. Although I also have a beautiful larger wallet, after using it for a couple days I always find myself going back to this smaller and easier option so this is a great addition.

MY CHAIN HEAVY, YEAH, YEAH, MY CHAIN HEAVY!

Plastic necklace by H&M Trend

KAI-LAN VEGETABLES WITH OYSTER SAUCE

Kai-lan or Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce is probably my favourite vegetable dish in the world. Whenever me and my boyfriend go out for Chinese dinner I ALWAYS order a portion of these delicious greens. Yesterday I tried to cook it at home for the first time and although I didn't use any sesame oil* it turned out pretty perfect.

It's actually pretty easy to make this. Just make sure you don't overcook the kai-lan by leaving it in the boiling water too long. That way it will stay crunchy and healthy.

Ingredients:
200 grams of medium sized kai-lan
one clove of garlic, chopped
one small shallot, in thin rings
two tablespoons of oystersauce
two tablespoons of light soy sauce
one tablespoon of sesame oil
salt & pepper

Method:
Wash the kai-lan and let it soak in medium salted water for about 15 minutes. Boil a pot of water. Once the water is boiling add a couple drops of oil and half a tablespoon of sugar to it. Blanche the kai-lan in the boiling water for one to two minutes untill the leaves get a darker green colour. Then drain the kai-lan on a strainer and place it on a serving dish.

Now for the sauce heat up some oil in a wok. Add chopped garlic and shallot when the oil is medium hot and stir fry untill it gets a golden brown colour. Now turn down your fire and add some salt and pepper and also two tablespoons of light soy sauce. Mix it and pour it all on top of the kai-lan. Top with sesame oil and oyster sauce and you're ready to go!

*I used some sesame seeds because I didn't have any sesame oil

THAT'S BASICALLY IT!

I'm all about great basics. I like to spend a little extra on timeless pieces that go with every outfit and never go out of fashion. After collecting all of these I think I could die in peace. H&M denim jacket, Saint James striped top, Chloe silk blouse, Rika leather jacket, Cartier Just Un Clou ring, R13 skinny jeans, Hermès Constance bag, Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps, Jil Sander Navy shoes

ELIZABETH AND JAMES TEXTILE FALL 2012

Here are some of my favourites from the Elizabeth and James Fall 2012 Textile Look Book. I also love the regular Elizabeth and James line but there are some great basic pieces in this Textile collection that you can just wear a little more often.

TABLEWARE INSPIRATION

RIKA SPRING 2012

I'm currently obsessing over this Rika leather jacket. When I looked at the rest of the collection in the Spring 2012 lookbook I instantly fell in love with the brand. Some stripes, a white shirt and leather jacket, a smoking dress and a bright coloured skirt.. O and I love the bordeaux details, just how I like it.