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. 
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It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
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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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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. 📍

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Fashion, Must Have · October 18, 2016

{Fashion} Must Have Autumn Boots

Having ‘Autumn Boots’ is a must have if you’re living anywhere like the UK. Just the other day I was talking to ‘new friends’ about how us Brits always walk with our brollies and shades. We are not ones to miss out on the ‘scarce’ sunshine and yet our brollies are not too far away either.

Trying to predict British weather is like waiting for rain in the Sahara. This presents a challenge for us Brits when choosing which outfits would work best for all seasons. I am not one for boots but when I do wear boots they are usually knee-high. If the day started off rainy and cold, they are perfect but by lunch time I am sweating buckets. Having stylish but yet simple ankle boots is the way in autumn hence ‘autumn boots’.

 

Must Have Autumn Boots

 

Autumn Boots ~Buying and dressing

There is a huge range of what I am calling Autumn Boots (aka ankle boots) to choose from. Just step into any clothing store and you will be spoilt for choice. Just today, I managed to purchase some lovely ankle autumn boots from Tesco’s F&F clothing range. It’s not exactly your number one choice fo boots but they sure do look pretty and are affordable.

I recently share my Fall (Autumn) work outfit ideas, on the mood board I showed you how I like to dress for work. Believe you me, today was the exception to the rule as it seemed none of my ankle autumn boots were a good match. I ended up trying on 7 other pairs of ankle boots before I settled on probably the worst pair I own. Today was just one of those mornings, I literally had nothing to wear that matched my mood. It rained all morning, I did want to wear boots that are warm but won’t leave me sweating throughout the day.

When it comes to dressing ankle autumn boots with tiny ankles like me you will struggle for the uptith time. It seems my feet always seem to stand in the middle of the boots looking all ugly and stuff. I decided when buying ankle boots, it’s either they hug my ankles or I have bulky socks. That way, I don’t look like bambii in boots and can still look stylish with minimal effort.

How do you like to dress your ankle autumn boots?

 

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Comments

  1. Anosa says

    October 24, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    Thanks I love wedges too

    Reply
  2. Terri Ramsey Beavers says

    October 24, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    I wish I could wear all of these boots but I can’t because of the heels and my back issues. I’d love to wear a couple of them though. They are so stinkin cute.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:59 pm

      There are some really nice low heeled almost flat boots around I am sure

  3. Talya Stone says

    October 23, 2016 at 3:26 pm

    Loving your choice of boots I practically live in ankle boots and would love the sheepskin trims ones for my own!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Thanks, for me flats are my live shoes lol

  4. Stella Kashmoney says

    October 23, 2016 at 8:41 am

    Boots are a must have this autumn. Luckily I find them stylish.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      How lovely

  5. Zena's Suitcase says

    October 22, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    You’ve made some great choices here. I like boots, but you definitely need a halfway house at this time of year as the weather is so unpredictable

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Exactly because it’s so unpredictable it’s sometimes had to gage

  6. Tooting Mama says

    October 22, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    Lovely selection but I need to get myself some non-mumsy, hard wearing, flat boots for school runs and dog walking – that’s my challenge! But I love boot season!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:57 pm

      Oh wow, I am sure you will find some soon

  7. Clairejustineo says

    October 22, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    Whoo I love all these boots, it would be hard just to pick one pair 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      I know right

  8. Jayne says

    October 22, 2016 at 3:30 pm

    I love boots, but I do prefer the higher ones, maybe mid calf or knee high.
    Love your choice though 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:56 pm

      I am so with you on higher ones but these have been working well too

  9. Ave T says

    October 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm

    I have to say that I don’t own any ankle boots yet, but I have been eyeing a couple of pairs I really like. I like the boots you feature on the below left coner of the image.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 24, 2016 at 11:55 pm

      I didn’t use to own any until last winter and now I have enough

  10. Liz Mays says

    October 21, 2016 at 6:49 pm

    I’m definitely a fan of ankle boots. It would be a good idea to pick some that are comfy and will hold up to the weather.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:27 pm

      Comfy being the key word

  11. Nikki says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I love to buy a new pair of boots in this fall season. Thanks for this post

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      You’re most welcome

  12. Rhian Westbury says

    October 21, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I love boots in the Autumn but I can not walk in anything with heels which restricts my choices a lot x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Awww bless, how about wedges?

  13. Karlyn Flores says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    My sister would love any kind of boots, especially for the fall season she loves to buy boots

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      My sister is the same

  14. Rachel George says

    October 21, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I have really awkward feet, large wide and extremely sensitive. Most boots are too uncomfortable and I couldn’t find any last year. I discovered a shop called Hotter recently though where all shoes are made from soft material and I am the delighted owner of TWO pairs! Boots are definitely needed in this country.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:26 pm

      Awww bless you, glad you found a company that caters for your needs

  15. Jojo Vito says

    October 21, 2016 at 11:21 am

    these boots in your photograph looks great. I’m sure many ladies would love to have them.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:25 pm

      Awww thanks so much

  16. Our Family World says

    October 21, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Those boots are looks so gorgeous! Very stylish!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      Ain’t they just, I love them

  17. Little Steps says

    October 21, 2016 at 9:49 am

    I love boots. Any kind! And while I’m not a big fan of winter, I do love winter/autumn fashion 🙂 Loving your choices btw.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      Thanks, I am a summer baby but love this time for booties only

  18. PrimeBeauty says

    October 21, 2016 at 3:51 am

    I’m on the hunt for a pair of navy, velvet booties this season. I love to pair my boots/booties with skinny jeans, dresses, skirts or dressy pants. Basically whatever way I can find to get the most out of my favorite shoes.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:24 pm

      Hahaha I like that, whatever I can get away with

  19. Mai C. says

    October 21, 2016 at 2:56 am

    You said it, alright! Fall is my favorite season because people won’t question me for wearing boots everyday! Lol. It’s definitely my favorite kind of footwear.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      Hahahha that is so true

  20. Ricci says

    October 21, 2016 at 1:48 am

    I have gotten into booties lately and all of these are adorable!! I think I need those red ones!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      October 21, 2016 at 11:23 pm

      Ain’t they just the cutest!!

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