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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#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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Fashion · February 19, 2018

{Fashion Monday} How-to Style a Wooden Watch

When it comes to styling a wooden watch I always think go with your preference than trying to conform. After all we are all unique individuals with different sense of fashion or lack thereof in my case. Fashion on A July Dreamer is simple, easy to recreate and we believe it fits all.

JORD Wooden Watch

When the opportunity arose to choose my very own JORD Wooden Watch, I knew exactly which I wanted. You see I have had serious envy of wooden watches for the longest time and finally I got my chance. Dreams do definitely come true, even though I had not stopped wanting one, I stopped searching. Just then my opportunity arrived and now it is an essential accessory in my wardrobe. It can be yours too, how I hear you ask, ok you didn’t but I will still tell you.

Enter HERE to stand a chance to WIN your very own Wooden Watch.

$25 Coupon Code: “ajulydreamer” — valid only during course of giveaway {E:22-Feb-18}! Winner gets $100 plus FREE SIZING and FREE SHIPPING

How-to Style a Wooden Watch

Creating and sharing outfit ideas is something I love to do, both on the blog and offline. I am no fashionista by any means but I do love fashion and recreating outfit ideas that I see. When it comes to styling a wooden watch it can be the easiest or the hardest thing. There are people who don’t like wearing wrist watches and find them bothersome to style. Then there is someone like me who loves them and love wearing them, whilst others couldn’t careless either way. Regardless of which category you fall into, I am sharing the simplest idea I style my JORD watch on a daily basis.

Of late I have been loving these @justfabonline shoes I can not get enough of them. I paired them with pants and jumper from @lotd_com and complimented with @jordwatches which I love!! #ad Enter to #win your own #linkinbio .. .. .. #Fashionblogger #fashion #clothes #shoes #outfit #fashionistas #fashionable #fashionaddict #fashiondiaries #fashionblog #fashiongram #fashionpost #fashionstyle #fashionlover #instafashion

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Chunky Knitwear 

The weather starts to warm up I have found myself wearing chunky knits to keep warm instead of winter coats. It is not that it is completely warm, it’s just not as cold as it was January and December. Knitwear has become my best friend and my JORD watch pairs nicely.

Long Neck Jumpers

Another item I am loving pairing with the watch is my long necks which has been keeping me warmer. Especially the plain ones, it allows for the wooden watch to stand out and complete an outfit. You can wear over boyfriend jeans and ankle boots which looks lovely.

Skinny Jeans

I am such a lover of skinny jeans so much that any new accessory in my wardrobe I try pairing them together. With this wooden watch, I have tried a few ways styling this watch with skinny jeans. My favourite way to style them has to be chunky knits with skinny jeans and knee-high boots. I know I am very biased but I absolutely love the simplicity of the outfit.

I am sure there are many ways one can style a JORD watch and whatever way that is, it will be awesome. Don’t forget to enter the competition above for a chance to win your very own JORD watch.

Disclosure: I was sent the watch in exchange for running a giveaway on my Instagram. This post was not required!!

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Comments

  1. Harriet Phoebe Shearsmith says

    March 2, 2018 at 12:05 pm

    I love wooden watches, it’s always such a surprise how light they are!

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  2. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    March 1, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I’ve been seeing these watches a lot recently. They’re so nice!

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  3. Katie Deacon says

    March 1, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    I never even knew such a thing as a wooden watch existed. How cool! It’s such a cute colour too.

    Katie xoxo

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  4. Hungry_Healthy_Happy says

    March 1, 2018 at 11:09 am

    I love these wooden watches, but I haven’t seen a red one like this before – it looks great.

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  5. Yeah Lifestyle says

    February 28, 2018 at 10:26 pm

    That is such a stylish watch, you can pair it with anything …formal or even casual wear

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  6. Healthy & Psyched says

    February 28, 2018 at 8:24 pm

    I’ve been seeing these watches everywhere! Great styling 🙂

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  7. Rebecca U says

    February 28, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    I really like the style of the watch, really modern but super stylish. I think casual is a good look for it

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  8. Kara says

    February 28, 2018 at 6:15 pm

    Hubby has a wooden watch and loves it. I never thought they look feminine but love yours, the colour is divine

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  9. Lilinha Angel World says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Such a beautiful watch! I usually go for silver straps but now I want a watch like yours!

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  10. Kacie says

    February 28, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    I love the idea of teaming a wooden watch with chunky knitwear – now that’s a good look!

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  11. Emily says

    February 28, 2018 at 11:08 am

    What a lovely wooden watch and it goes perfectly with your chunky knit jumper!

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  12. Sarah Bailey says

    February 27, 2018 at 6:46 pm

    I am loving the wooden watches that are around at the moment, I love how you have styled it with the chunky wool jumper.

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  13. Jess Howliston says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    I love these watches and think they look great against really simple and plain colours just like you have styled it with your beautiful jumper in the pictures! It really gives the wood and colours in the watch a chance to shine and stand out.

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  14. All About A Mummy says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:09 pm

    Oooo what a stylish watch, I really like it and would never have thought of wood before

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  15. Jenni Grainger says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:48 pm

    I have a Jord watch and love it, I picked a blue face on a beautifully brown wood which goes with pretty much anything

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  16. Being Ashleigh says

    February 27, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    I have a JORD wooden watch and find it looks so lovely with most of my outfits!

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  17. Lily Greenslade-Davey says

    February 27, 2018 at 5:57 pm

    I love chunky watches, especially since they go with knitted items of clothing. I feel like a granny at heart with the amount of knitted jumpers, cardigans and even socks I have haha! I’m loving the entire colour of your watch here, it’s gorgeous! These watches are so clever and pretty and can pretty much go with anything!

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  18. thinkmaghq says

    February 27, 2018 at 4:27 pm

    This watch can be worn with almost anything really. I’ve always wanted one for a variety of reasons. I used to collect watches that were unique. Now wooden watches have become quite common.

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  19. Siobhan McLoughlin says

    February 27, 2018 at 8:19 am

    Loving that watch! Some great ideas of how to dress it! x

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  20. Laura Haley says

    February 28, 2018 at 8:07 am

    Oooh, that watch is lovely. I love the fact it’s not traditionally wood coloured.

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  21. Laura Haley says

    February 28, 2018 at 1:06 am

    Oooh, that watch is lovely. I love the fact it’s not traditionally wood coloured.

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  22. lisa prince says

    February 27, 2018 at 10:16 am

    i love the idea of a wooden watch , i have my fave but i love the concept of it

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  23. Ana De Jesus says

    February 27, 2018 at 2:01 am

    Wooden watches paired with chunky knitwear sounds like the perfect outfit to me. And Jord watches are great, I also chose the same watch as you and it is beautiful x

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  24. Newcastle Family Life says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Oh I love your watch, what a fab colour and design. I love it with the chunky knitwear x

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  25. Ondo Lady says

    February 26, 2018 at 7:18 pm

    Some great tips there which I will bear in mind if I ever get a JORD watch.

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  26. Emma - Our Fairytale Adventure says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:56 pm

    I adore JORD watches and think they are such great pieces to add to an outfit. I love the colour you have chosen, it is so different from other reviews I have seen.

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  27. Rhian Westbury says

    February 26, 2018 at 1:03 pm

    I love the colouring of the watch you chose, it’s so nice in contrast from the brown ones I’ve seen x

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  28. Neena and Nique says

    February 22, 2018 at 5:07 am

    I so need a Jord watch I heard so much about it// the colour is cute af I’ll definitely try their blue one ♥

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