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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Sponsor Roundup · April 30, 2016

April 2016 Sponsors 

When morning arrives, always remember to be thankful for the things you have, the things you don’t have and the unknown things of the future.  – Tolly (aka my mummy).

Every time I write these posts and I mean every time, I sit back and think back to the time when I started this blog. There are so many things that have happened, this blog has brought about so many opportunities that I did not even think were possible. I work hard on my blog, I spend more time on my blog than on anything (excluding my full-time job) and I know I can do better but for now I am content with what this blog has brought forth and what I have seen and learned from the blogging community and the amazing PR’s and companies I have had the pleasure to work with so far.Thank you sponsors

Dedicating this post to my sponsors on a monthly basis is not to show off how many sponsors I have worked with but it is to honestly take this one post to show my utter and heartfelt gratitude that these sponsors have chosen to work with me and my blog.

Though in April I was not as motivated to blog as I normally am, I did have the pleasure of working with these fine brands and PR’s. To show my thanks, here is the recap of the April 2016 sponsors.

April 2016 sponsors

Spring cleaning: Bathroom Edition – I was fortunate to work with House of Fraser again to bring you some of my spring cleaning tips for my bathroom. House of Fraser is a brand I have some to love more especially this year after working with them on a number of occasions and me just having a nice little haul of some of their products.

wedding dress

A friend of mine is getting married and I thought sharing Popular wedding dresses was the perfect timing. I am not sure when my turn will be to walk down the aisle but either way I know what kind of dress I would like to wear. I had always considered the traditional wedding dress and wedding veil (white) but after checking out a few websites I realise there any plenty other colours that I think would look nice for a wedding dress.

Keep your woolies – I had the privileged to work with Dunedin Cashmere a Scottish company, I think in my life time so far I have only owned maybe two cashmere times and I do love them and enjoy wearing them (feeling slightly posh here 🙂 ). It has been awfully cold most days in my part of the UK so I have still be rocking some woolies but being in Seoul with such good weather I do not want to come back :(.

partyingQuiz Clothing – When I was at university me and my friends used to be quite the party animals and then we graduated and gave into the working world and hardly had any time to go clubbing. If I am honest I just felt out of sorts when it came to clubbing in the UK but then I visited my friend in Korea and it was like the party animal in me was awake so it was awesome to be asked to put together some Partying outfits I would like to rock whilst partying.

April Must haves – I made a decision at the beginning of the year to share monthly must haves and it has been fun sharing what I am thinking or loving in that particular month and it was nice when I was asked to work with Daniel Footwear. Those who know me know my love of shoes and bags, there is no such thing as too many shoes or bags. You can have enough but not too many, I have shoes in my home, my parents home has shoes have accumulated for the last 10 years (majority in good condition) and some shoes at MOH’s house. I never get tired of checking out new shoes, buying them and if you can afford it why not.

It is always a pleasure to be contacted to work with these amazing brands and PR’s, though it is not always about getting sponsors when blogging but it does feel damn good to be approached to work with a brand.

Please take a moment to check out my sponsors and the individual posts I shared earlier in the month.

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Comments

  1. Natasha Mairs says

    May 5, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    I had quite a good April blogging. And fingers cross May will be the same

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:39 am

      Awww that’s nice, I hope May is awesome too

  2. dawn says

    May 4, 2016 at 8:58 am

    blogging is so awesome. not only do i get to do what i love but i have met some great people and worked with some really awesome brands.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 5, 2016 at 7:12 am

      Blogging truly is awesome especially if you enjoy what you’re doing and working with amazing sponsors

  3. Marielle Altenor says

    May 4, 2016 at 2:57 am

    Lots of great sponsored for April! I think this is my first time reading this series. Looking forward to seeing which sponsors you get to work with for May.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 4, 2016 at 6:07 am

      Aww thanks Marielle, I write these every month since end of 2014

  4. Rosey says

    May 3, 2016 at 11:06 am

    It’s nice that you’re working with such a great group of sponsors. Kudos to you too for the shout out.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      Thanks so much Rosey!

  5. R U S S says

    May 2, 2016 at 11:11 pm

    Those are lovely OOTD pieces you got there. The gray shoes is something I need ( lol ) …. they’re perfect because you can wear ’em with almost anything.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2016 at 4:11 am

      Thanks

  6. Bernadette Callahan says

    May 2, 2016 at 7:06 pm

    I have been able to make some really awesome connections from blogging, and have been able to work with some great brands and sponsors.
    I love all those outfits!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2016 at 4:10 am

      It’s amazing how many opportunities have been opened due to blogging

  7. Jeanine says

    May 2, 2016 at 1:20 pm

    Love this. so nice to see the thanking of the sponsors. For whom most of us wouldn’t be blogging without! I am obsessed with the dress! So beautiful!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 3, 2016 at 4:09 am

      Thanks Jeanine I appreciate that

  8. Berlin says

    May 2, 2016 at 5:01 am

    It feels good to be trusted by these brands and companies and thanking them for their support is such a sweet gesture.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:26 am

      It really does and thanks

  9. Kathy Kenny Ngo says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:21 am

    You have amazing sponsors. Lucky you and lucky them for having a grateful partner.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Awww thanks so much

  10. Elizabeth O. says

    May 2, 2016 at 4:02 am

    You had a lot of sponsors this month! Congratulations! And you picked really awesome ones as well. I love their outfits, especially the dresses. Here’s to hoping for more sponsors this May!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:26 am

      Thanks so much Elizabeth I really did

  11. R U S S says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:15 am

    Working with brands and reputable companies is something that a lot of bloggers aspire for. The trust that these companies give to bloggers are truly priceless. Good job, it sure looks like it was an amazing April for you.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:23 am

      Thanks so much Russ that is so true

  12. Lawrence Hamilton says

    May 1, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    That first outfit is really beautiful. They are all pretty, but the first one is my fave.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 2, 2016 at 11:23 am

      Thanks

  13. Inspiring Kitchen says

    May 1, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    The wedding dress is gorgeous and I love all the party dresses. I love it when a company contacts me and collaborate with me.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      You and me both and thanks

  14. Jenjen says

    May 1, 2016 at 1:36 pm

    That feeling when a company pitched you and says they wanna work/collab with you is truly a great joy!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:10 pm

      I know right, it never gets old

  15. Kara says

    April 30, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    That wedding dress is stunning! Oh to get married again and get to wear something like that

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Awww bless

  16. Patrice says

    April 30, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    Love the outfits and different products presented here monthly must have. It take a skill blogger to round up present in appealing way to the readers. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Thanks Patrice

  17. Sheri says

    April 30, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    I am so glad for you and all the opportunities that blogging has brought you! I am on your blog for the first time but reading your posts I can tell you love what you do and that is what is important, Congratulations on your success. By the way, that dress up top is stunning!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Awww thanks so much Sheri I really appreciate that

  18. Rachel Mouton says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:54 am

    That dress at the top is gorgeous! I love all of these looks. I’m looking for a dress for the red carpet right now 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 1, 2016 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks

  19. Kizzy says

    April 30, 2016 at 8:36 am

    It really is amazing what doors can be opened through blogging. I love seeing these types of posts, they’re really inspiring.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      April 30, 2016 at 9:17 am

      It really is, I am amazed every day

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