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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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 🥰🥰🥰

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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. 

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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. 
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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 · November 30, 2017

2017 Winter Wishlist 

2017 winter wishlist consists of all the items I am needing in preparation for the upcoming winter. Over the weekend the weather had definitely dipped lower than the last few weeks felt more winter than autumn. Though winter officially starts in a couple of weeks, the British weather has already started. Nothing surprising there as if it is not rainy or cold, it is cold. I figured this is the best time for me to start putting together my 2017 winter wishlist.

Those who know me know how much I hated being cold hence why my 2017 wishlist looks ‘warm’. I have picked items that I know I definitely need to keep me warm and looks cute. Obviously cute isn’t the main reason but it doesn’t hurt to have something cute.

2017 winter wishlist

The 2017 Winter Wishlist

I was in Rome for a few days and when I returned home I found my boiler had packed and left. This was not the warm welcome I was looking for returning to my home instead I got a frost start. This definitely prompted me to think about what items I should have to prepare for winter.

  • Winter coat – when I was almost at the airport I realised I did not have any of my winter coats. I was flying to Rome in a few hours and had now time to head back home for a coat. I instead opted to buy one from Oasis and picked up this lovely Faux Leather Biker Jacket. Definitely loving it but I do not think it will cut it for winter, I need something warmer.
  • Boots – everyone knows I am a sucker for ankle boots and now knee-high boots. I am definitely stocking up on boots even though I am thinking of giving my older ones away. I picked these recently from JD Williams which I totally love and can not wait to receive them.
  • Blankets and hot water bottle – I am never without my hot water bottle for warmth. When I found my boiler had packed in, it is the first item I reached for. Blankets are also my favourite items for keeping warm and got a few lying around.
  • Accessories – Whenever I am thinking of dressing up warm for the day, I reach for scarves and beanies. I must confess I have more than a few scarves in all shapes and sizes. Scarves are versatile and can be added to any outfit.

How are you preparing for winter? What items do you find yourself reaching for during the winter months?

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Comments

  1. David @ Thinking Thrifty says

    December 12, 2017 at 11:09 am

    The coat looks like a good quality buy. Can you believe I still haven’t bought a winter coat?I’m having to mooch about in 20 layers at the mo!

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  2. Lorna says

    December 5, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    I love the Seek Adventure pillow!

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  3. Zena's Suitcase says

    December 5, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    Hasn’t it been so cold already and it’s not even winter yet. I love all your pics, especially the coat. That was a good buy

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  4. Stephanie says

    December 4, 2017 at 9:44 pm

    Oh I love those lovely grey shoes, so nice and easy to pair up

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  5. Kira says

    December 4, 2017 at 7:17 am

    100% agree with you 🙂 I absoulately love the bobble hat , although I don’t actuallly own a hat as I don’t think I can pull them off ha ! 🙂

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  6. Cathy Glynn says

    December 3, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I couldn’t agree with you more. Love the bobble hat x

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  7. Clairejustineo says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:57 am

    What a beautiful wish list. Love the hat and scarf 🙂 Perfect for keeping you warm and cosy.

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  8. Nadia/Scandi Mummy says

    December 1, 2017 at 9:10 am

    That cushion is brilliant. Actually love it all, great choices.

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  9. Helen Actually... says

    December 1, 2017 at 12:26 am

    Love that you have lots of cosy soft things in there. Exactly what I’m needing in this cold weather!

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  10. Laura Dove says

    November 30, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    Oh those grey boots are gorgeous! I love that mustard scarf too!

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  11. Emma - Our Fairytale Adventure says

    November 30, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I love that scarf, so bright and colourful. Perfect for brightening up these dreary, grey winter days. I really need to go out and buy a nice hat and scarf.

    Reply
  12. mammasschool says

    November 30, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Those grey boots look so stylish and smart…perfect for a winter evening out

    Reply

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