As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I s As I enter the final year of my 30s, I thought I share with you some pictures of mine at 9 months, 9 years, 19 years, 29 years  to today 39 years old of age. Looking back at each decade, I feel both ‘older’ and ‘younger’, I see the change in my features, the change in my way of life, the change in my personality and the experience itched on my face. I am grateful for the life I have lived thus far and excited for the life I am yet to live. 
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2026 - 39, (Home, England), I am ready for this final year before my 40s but also ready for this next decade. 
2016 - 29, (Oslo, Norway), this decade was about self discovery and building the life I dreamt about. The life that I am super proud of and truly grateful to be living. This decade, I built my financial life and in later years choose to heal from the trauma gained in the last decade and now I feel well equipped for the future. 
2006 - 19, (Glasgow, Scotland), I thought I was grown (look at the cheekbones 🤣🤣) and ready for the world, chiiiild was I wrong, let’s just say, I am still resolving the trauma the decade brought me but I am grateful because I met my best friends and made decisions for the future I wanted to have. (Spoiler alert - I did better than I dreamed). 
1996 - 9, (Home, Zambia) this was my birthday but my little sister insisted she had to be the one in the middle. The only way we knew whose birthday it was, was by standing in the middle but this year I remember baby sister crying her eyes out and refusing 🤨
1988 - 9 months, (Chililabombwe, Zambia) although my mother looks tired and traumatised😟, I know I was loved and happy. 
#happybirthday #happybirthday❤️ #newera #39
Attended #ascotraces for the second year running a Attended #ascotraces for the second year running and I am glad to have experienced the ‘Village enclosure’ this year, whilst I loved ‘Windsor enclosure’ last year, it’s not for me. Next year, I want Queen Anne’s enclosure. 💕 #girlsdayout #girlslikeus #ascotfashion
How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰 #hertripsabroad #bla How I missed you my love 🥰🥰🥰

#hertripsabroad #blackgirlstraveltoo #maldives #neverstopexploring #welltravelled
Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london Tried being a #touristforaday and we chose #london because why not. My feet still hurt from the thought of how much walking we did, the fact that we walked from #bigben to #buckinghampalace is still fresh on my mind. 

#neverstopexploring
🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 So much happened and 🖤🖤MARCH PHOTO/VIDEO DUMP🖤🖤 

So much happened and yet I can’t find the words.
It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
#neverstopexploring #wanderlust #welltravelled #lifeofadventure #hertripsabroad
I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most rela I spent a week in #dohaqatar and had the most relaxing and fulfilling time of my life. Sometimes taking it slow and living in the moment is what the soul needs. 🥰🥰🥰
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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#blackgirlstraveltoo
I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after no I had such an amazing week in Doha, Qatar after not visiting for almost 8years. 📍

#qatar #doha #qatarphotoinstagram  #solo travel #travelbug bestvacations igtravel travelpic travelblog beautifuldestinations tlpicks instatravel roamtheplanet traveldeeper travelgram travelinspo wanderlust instapassport exploretheworld travelpics travelmore passionpassport travelawesome lonelyplanet travelblogger travelphotography traveltheworld worldtraveler
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Christmas · November 19, 2014

{Christmas Series} Gift Ideas ~ For Her

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The festive season is upon us and dare I say Christmas is almost here, I love Christmas always have always will. It is not about the presents for me but the spending of the holiday season together with family and friends. Our family tradition involves waking up on christmas morning heading to church to celebrate the birth of christ and mingling with brother’s & sister’s in christ in fellowship. Not many people start it like this and that’s their prerogative, after church its the anticipated christmas lunch which sometimes mum starts to cook before we go to church and other times we start the cooking after church either way its always fun being in the kitchen as a family and dancing to some good tunes. Now am off topic (not by much) but wanted to share with my readers my gift guide for her christmas present(s).

White 3D Charming Smile Cat
White 3D Charming Smile Cat Classic

Though I am not a cat person I thought this was cute for the cat lover in your house or relation. Unknown – White 3D Charming Smile Cat Classic Cute Lovely Special Party Plush Leopard Tail Ear Cat Case Cover For Smart Mobile Phones (Nokia Lumia 521 (T-Mobile) RM-917, White Tail) – $4.99, 4.98 shipping – Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

MAC Cosmetics – MAC ‘A Novel Romance’ Lipstick Lingering Kiss
MAC Cosmetics - MAC 'A Novel Romance' Lipstick Lingering Kiss

I am sure it’s not just me who loves a good red lipstick, if she loves lipstick and red suits her then this is a winner. MAC Cosmetics – MAC ‘A Novel Romance’ Lipstick Lingering Kiss – $49.99, 4.99 shipping – Available at Amazon.com Marketplace

Limoges Jewelry – Platinum Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Engraved Promise Ring
Limoges Jewelry - Platinum Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Engraved Promise Ring

Not saying you should propose (unless you want to) but I think cute rings and other jewelry really do hit it off with us ladies even if we’re not everyday wearers. Limoges Jewelry – Platinum Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Heart Engraved Promise Ring – $49.99, 5.99 shipping – Available at Limoges Jewelry

Red Envelope – Ivory Leather Jewelry Portfolio
Red Envelope - Ivory Leather Jewelry Portfolio

You can never go wrong with a jewelry holder, especially if you have noticed her precious items are all over the house. Red Envelope – Ivory Leather Jewelry Portfolio – $69.99, 9.95 shipping – Available at RedEnvelope

Southern Enterprises – Wall-Mount Jewelry Mirror – Cherry
Southern Enterprises - Wall-Mount Jewelry Mirror - Cherry

Mirror Mirror who is the prettiest of them all ‘She is’.Southern Enterprises – Wall-Mount Jewelry Mirror – Cherry – $130.14 (28% off), Free shipping – Available at Amazon.com (5 reviews)

These are a few of my gift ideas for that special female (toddlers and babies excluded) in your life.

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Comments

  1. Ashley Nicholas says

    December 3, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    The cat phone case is absolutely adorable!! I am definitely going to pick one up!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 8, 2014 at 10:03 am

      Thank you I love it too though am not a cat person

  2. Deanna Ritz says

    November 23, 2014 at 1:57 am

    I love your collection of giftss for her. I’d love any of these .

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:48 am

      Thanks Deanna

  3. Tricia Nightowlmama says

    November 22, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    the promise ring is beautiful. I can think of using it for so many other things its just so pretty

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:47 am

      It is just too pretty I agree

  4. Erin Kennedy says

    November 21, 2014 at 4:18 am

    this is a great roundup! Love the cat phone cover! I want!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:47 am

      hahaha you should get it hun its too cute

  5. Erica Brooks says

    November 21, 2014 at 12:53 am

    These are some great gift ideas. I love the jewelry case.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Thanks Jewelry case seems popular in these parts

  6. mail4rosey says

    November 20, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    The ring is my favorite. It’s pretty but not too big, not too small, and totally my style. 🙂

    Reply
  7. mail4rosey says

    November 20, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    The ring is my favorite. It’s pretty but not too big, not too small, and totally my style. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:47 am

      awwww glad got you style hun

  8. Juliana RW says

    November 20, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    Great lists for her 😀 My favorite is the ring.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Glad you like the ring, think mine is the lipstick

  9. Amanda @ Adorkablii says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    Love these!!! =D I don’t wear lipstick but I think its sexy!!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Amanda

  10. Lynn Dee says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    I want that MAC lipstick! I’ll show this to the hubs. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

      hahah you certainly should

  11. Elizabeth O. says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I’ll
    use MAC lipstick for reunion! Hope it’ll look good on me. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

      I am sure it will

  12. Fi Ni Neachtain says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Oh I see one of my favourite things – MAC lipstick! That’ll definitely be on my wish list 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:46 am

      hahaha you and i are sucker for mac lipsticks

  13. Carmen Nimo Perez says

    November 20, 2014 at 6:06 am

    I love the ring and the jewelry holder. I’m not a cat perosn at all!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:45 am

      I am not a cat person either but do love this little case

  14. Nina Say says

    November 20, 2014 at 3:33 am

    That is an adorable phone case! My teenaged sisters would love a gift like this.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:45 am

      Thank you, glad to hear it

  15. yonawilliams says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:37 am

    The lipstick you featured here is something I would wear myself. My Mom would like the jewelry mirror wall mount.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:45 am

      I love ruby woo my fav of the mac collections

  16. Ann Bacciaglia says

    November 20, 2014 at 2:35 am

    I love the cell phone case. These are all great gifts. The heart ring is really cute to.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:44 am

      Thanks Ann

  17. Erica Bodker says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:38 am

    I’m all about makeup and jewelry. I think I might have to show my husband all of this 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:44 am

      I am so like you I love me some lipsticks and jewellery of all sorts

  18. Mary H says

    November 20, 2014 at 1:17 am

    Oh my gosh! I love the cat phone case. Too cute. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Glad you like it

  19. Ourfamilyworld says

    November 20, 2014 at 12:18 am

    I love your choices, especially the jewelry holder: Mine disappeared and I need a new one

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Disappeared? where to? lol thanks

  20. Amanda says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    I love that ring! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:43 am

      Ta x

  21. Eileen says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:57 pm

    Great gift ideas! I love every single one of them, especially that charming cat case!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:43 am

      awww thanks, the cat case is cute

  22. Michelle Hwee says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    Looks like a great gift guide! I love the ring and the MAC lipstick 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:42 am

      Thanks glad you like it

  23. Tracers says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Too cute!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:40 am

      🙂

  24. shari says

    November 19, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    love the ring! great suggestions!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:40 am

      Thanks x

  25. Taylor Yates says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    I really like the ring! So gorgeous. I would love love love to get that for Xmas.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:37 am

      hahaha hope you get

  26. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    November 19, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I love all of your Christmas gift selections and ideas. There are always 3 on my Christmas list that give me a headache trying to figure out what to buy for them. I’ll check these products out. Thank you so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:35 am

      You welcome and hope these are helpful

  27. Kung Phoo says

    November 19, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    Nice ring.. the intertwining hearts is a very nice way to show some love

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks appreciate it

  28. sahana says

    November 19, 2014 at 5:26 pm

    Jewelry clutch ! Great gift for any girl !Love your selection of gifts

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks

  29. Samantha Angell says

    November 19, 2014 at 3:29 pm

    I really like that jewelry portfolio! I think it would be great for me, especially since I travel a lot.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks, its very handy for when travelling

  30. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    November 19, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    The jewelry clutch is such a classy way to store it. Mine is a mess right now!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:31 am

      oh I need one for sure

  31. Stephanie Lee says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:43 pm

    Perfect Christmas gift ideas 😀 Hope my love ones would see this post and give me a mac ruby woo this Christmas! haha

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:30 am

      starting dropping hints lol

  32. Robin Rue says

    November 19, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I really just want jewelry from Tiffany’s. Fingers crossed.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 23, 2014 at 10:30 am

      Hope you get it hun

  33. Tanya Coffman says

    November 19, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Oh I definitely would love getting that wall mount mirror for Christmas! Great collection 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 19, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Thanks, I am hinting to someone I need one too

  34. russ r. says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:38 am

    All these items are lovely and any girl would definitely love to get them as presents this Christmas. I’m all for the lipstick – it’s always been my weakness.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 19, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Thanks, I love the lipstick it too is my weakness lol

  35. courtney says

    November 19, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Fabulous gift ideas!!! Loving the lipstick ❤

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      November 19, 2014 at 11:37 am

      Thank you

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