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
Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the ye Happy New Year, happy 2026 #firstpicture of the year.
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Take 12 Trips, Travel Guides · September 27, 2016

{Travel} #Take12Trips Travel Challenge ~ Month Ten

Month Ten of the #take12trips documents any travels I may have done in the month of August.  #Take12Trips Travel challenge started by a fellow blogger to challenge fellow bloggers to travel at-least once a month. You can read how I got…

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fall work outfit ideas

Fashion · September 26, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Fall Work Outfit Ideas

Fall work outfit ideas is a post based on items I have recently purchased and been creating looks for. I can’t believe today is the last Monday of the month, even though I have been away for two weeks. When…

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Fashion · September 20, 2016

Prescription glasses: the office edit

The office space over the years has definitely been thought of as a dull and boring place. The same notion has been applied to the way that people dress there. But all that has changed in this day and age,…

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sparkle-into-september

Fashion · September 19, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Sparkle into September 

Sparkle into September is my theme for today. I was fortunate enough to be contacted by House of Frazer PR to collaborate with them. The collaboration was mainly focused on maxi dresses and I chose this stunning Silver Sparkle dress….

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splurges worth making

Guest Post, Lifestyle · September 16, 2016

6 Splurges Worth Making This Fall

As the season changes it’s time to update your closet, reevaluate your health choices and treat yourself to a little something special. Ready for some fall shopping, ladies? Here are six of the best splurges worth making this fall, from…

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central coast

Guest Post, Lifestyle · September 16, 2016

A no-snow winter wonderland in the Central Coast

If you don’t want to spend the entire winter holiday season shovelling snow, then Central Coast is for you! Famous as “the playground of two cities.” New South Wale’s Central Coast is a vast and scenic stretch of coastline between…

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mori lee

Fashion, Guest Post · September 14, 2016

The Secret Behind Mori Lee’s Success

The Secret Behind Mori Lee’s Success As One of the Biggest Brands in the Fashion World Over the years, Mori Lee has become one of the most popular brands in the fashion world, not only because of their bridal dresses,…

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home safety and security

Home, Sponsor Roundup · September 6, 2016

Home Safety and Security

As a frequent traveler I have a huge case of #FOBA, Fear of being Away. I am constantly worrying about the safety and security of my home and contents. When you spend a lot of time and money building your…

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curtains curtains

Home, Sponsor Roundup · September 6, 2016

Lifestyle: Curtains Curtains Curtains

When thinking about decorating your home, many of us seem to focus on accessorizing the space we have with furnishings and art pieces that we forget curtains are just as essential. I was honoured to be selected by curtains curtains curtains…

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mother dressed me

Fashion · September 5, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Mother Dressed Me 

Mother Dressed Me is a theme I came up with after my mother prepared some knock out outfits for me. I got so much praise from people, I figured I share at least one of those outfits on the blog and…

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September 2016 goals

Goals · September 1, 2016

September 2016 Goals

Happy September y’all. I can hardly contain my excitment that this month is already here. I have so much planned for this month that I do not know if I will have time to blog. End of August the blog survived…

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