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 🥰🥰🥰

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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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🖤🖤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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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 · December 25, 2017

{Fashion Monday} New Year’s Eve Outfit Idea

The New’s Eve Outfit Ideas guide has been put together for those undecided souls who have plans. Even if you don’t have plans but feel like dressing up or running errands, we’ve included you too.
New Year's Eve Outfit Ideas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

We hope you have a lovely day with family and friends, even if you can’t be with family, give them a call. We are spending it with my parents and my sister, our day will be spent heading to church. Afterwards we will be heading home to do the cooking, eating and present opening. Then its nap time for most of us then I will either head to mine or spend another night. No plans are set in stone but we are hoping all of yours work exactly how you’ve planned and envisioned.

It’s funny to think the last few weeks have been spent dashing around trying to get the Ultimate family gifts. Not sure what you got your family but regular readers already know what mine got. I gave my family there presents end of November beginning of December. But yesterday I went and picked up a couple which was a nice surprise for them.

{Fashion Monday} New Year’s Eve Outfit Idea

The mad dash of Christmas is almost over and now time to look to what to wear for New Year’s Eve. It has been a long-standing tradition in our home to go to church to close the year. Then New Year’s day we go to church again and open the year with the lord. I know people who have the same tradition and that’s where my New Year’s Eve outfit idea comes in. If you’re looking for something to wear this New Year’s Eve then my New Year’s Eve outfit idea should help.

Depending on what plans you have for New Year’s Eve will determine what outfit you will need. In 2015 I shared these outfits for those that had plans or parties to attend. For 2016 I did not have any plans therefore I didn’t feel the need to share anything. But what I did do was share an outfit post ‘New Beginnings‘ when we started 2017 which I still love today.

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Which category are you in?

If you have a function to attend at me on New Year’s Eve then consider wear a simple sweater dress. You can dress it you with some heels of your choice or maybe ankle boots to keep it minimally stylish. I was never one for sweater dresses but now I can not get enough of them, they are so easy to style.

If your New Year’s Eve will be spent running errands of all sorts, may I suggest jeans and a cute top. No point looking frumpy, 2017 is ending, liven it up and go out with a bang. I don’t know how good or bad your 2017 was but for me I can say it was totally fair. It has it’s share of awesome things but crappy ones too, I just choose to focus on the positive.

Whilst it’s a nice and lovely to get dressed up and do something, there those fortunate to be lounging. For you my darlings may I suggest a spot of nice and cosy pajamas paired with fluffy slippers. Finish the look off with some yummy cocoa, a nice movie and lots of laughter.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE !!!!

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Comments

  1. Sheri says

    December 30, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    I am wearing a sweater death with tights and boots! I love your outfits, especially that black and white dress at the top. Your have such great taste! Stunning!

    Reply
  2. Liz says

    December 28, 2017 at 6:34 am

    These are absolutely gorgeous outfits, and so perfect for the New Year’s! I wish I had somewhere to go this weekend, I would definitely pick one of the boots and the blue dress with stripes!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Thank you Liz, its always nice to dress up but also I like to just dress comfortably in my jeans

  3. Aitza B says

    December 27, 2017 at 10:30 pm

    These are some picks. I’m going to a NYE party with a Caribbean theme so I have to pull out my summer clothes

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:35 am

      Oooh that sounds like a lovely party to attend, have fun and open the New Year with a bang!

  4. Stephanie Ziajka says

    December 27, 2017 at 9:31 pm

    I love the New Years Eve outfit ideas. The booties are my absolute favorite! I’d love to own a pair.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:36 am

      Thanks Stephanie, I am a sucker for ankle boots and love all the ones I own but wouldn’t mind having more

  5. Amanda Tanner says

    December 27, 2017 at 8:18 pm

    SOMe great outfits, I still need my NYE outfit so need all the help I can to decide

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:37 am

      Good luck Amanda, hope this list was helpful

  6. chubskulit says

    December 27, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    I love that jeans and the pair of bootie! The sweater dress would be great this cold season!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:40 am

      Thanks Chubs, I love the sweater dress too

  7. Farrah Less Gomez says

    December 27, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    Sweater dress and boots are so popular on Fall season even on Winter. I like that kind of style for family event .

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:46 am

      I love sweater dresses all year round except during the summer and family events are excellent places to wear them at

  8. -Joan Cajic says

    December 27, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    The outfits looks great, I never get dressed up for new years since I am always home with family but I think I need to start changing that and go somewhere to bring in the new year. Love the shoes.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:47 am

      I used to always go to London to ring the New Year in but the last two years its been home with the family.

  9. Ricci says

    December 27, 2017 at 8:40 am

    I have to work New Year’s Eve so my attire will consist of scrubs and Nikes…HA! I love that coat though, it’s very Meghan Markle!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 28, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Awww bless, well you my dear will be saving lives whilst the rest of us go out to destroy our own livers lol

  10. Marysa says

    December 27, 2017 at 3:03 am

    Those are cute ideas. Love the dangly earrings! Not sure if I will be making it to a New Year’s party this year, but I do have a holiday party right after the new year. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  11. Shannon Graham says

    December 27, 2017 at 1:41 am

    Those boots and earrings caught my eye. I love your ideas! Very classy!

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  12. Ickle Pickle says

    December 26, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    Merry Christmas! Lovely ideas. I am usually at my sisters for New Years Eve. Kaz

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  13. Rachel Akers says

    December 26, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    We always stay in on NYE and have a nice meal and lots of board games with the kids. But that coat is just amazing.

    Reply
  14. Serena Hale says

    December 26, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Hubby and I are still trying to decide what we are going to rock this year. We usually try to match.

    Reply
  15. Amber says

    December 26, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    Gorgeous! I’ll just be in jeans. We’re not doing anything fancy. We normally just stay at home. Actually, my husband works this year, so it’ll be the kids and I, so I’ll probably be in sweatpants.

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  16. Crystal Gareau says

    December 26, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    Fabulous outfits for NYE, I like how they are not too flashy and are really simple and classic.

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  17. Candy Kage says

    December 26, 2017 at 11:54 am

    Great choices for New Years Eve. Love the dress and the style of those black shoes. Accessories are perfect.

    Reply
  18. Kayleigh McManus says

    December 26, 2017 at 12:06 am

    Brilliant outfit ideas! Very classy. Cant wait for new years eve xx

    Reply
  19. Hannah Wood says

    December 25, 2017 at 11:43 pm

    Some amazing outfits 🙂

    Reply
  20. Hannah Latoya Bond says

    December 25, 2017 at 5:01 pm

    Merry Christmas. I haven’t decided what to wear on new years eve yet

    Reply

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