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. 📍

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Fashion Favourites · May 2, 2016

{Fashion Monday} April Fashion Favourites 

Happy May Bank Holiday Monday to my UK friends, as I am off exploring Seoul, South Korea I thought I share my April Fashion Favourites. Since starting these types of posts last year November 2015 I have been enjoying giving you all a recap of some of the Fashion ideas I shared in the ended month, if you missed the March Fashion Favourites post go check it out and come back to read the April Fashion Favourites.

April fashion favourites

As I have previously mentioned, the Fashion favorites posts are not necessary the posts you my lovely readers have loved, it is a list of Fashion posts I shared in the ended month. But to be fair, the fashion posts I share are one of the most loved ‘viewed’ posts on the blog seconded by the travel posts but anyway I digress.

April Fashion Favourites

Chill with Maud – I recently visited Oslo, Norway and whilst there I had a chance to ‘chill is queen Maud’ of Norway’s statute. The weather was lovely and as my fellow Brits would appreciate we crave the sunny weather wherever we can get it and for me Norway seemed to provide just that though I was expecting a London like weather.

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Keep your woolies – I had recently shared a post on how to get your spring/summer closet ready but then doubled back and asked you all to keep your woolies because the UK weather doesn’t seem to be catching up on the current ‘expected’ weather conditions. Just the other day I saw a weather report in the paper with pictures of snow in London like how is that still happening?

How to dress your ripped jeans – Since last year when I picked up my first pair of skinny ripped jeans I have been hooked and I can not get enough of them. I have been dressing then up, down and each else way I can think of. Not everyone likes ripped jeans, I used to be one of them until I learned how to dress them and now they are my go to items.

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Partying – Knowing that I would be spending almost all the 8 nights I am spending in Seoul partying I thought it was an awesome idea to put together some of the items I will be rocking of plan on rocking.

Popular wedding dresses 2016 – So many people are getting married (unfortunately it’s not my time yet) and it’s been fun draining listening them talk about what kind of dresses they are looking for etc and I thought it was the perfect time to share a post of wedding dresses.

There you have it, all the fashion posts that make April Fashion favourites post, which was your favourite fashion post? What is your style?

 

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Comments

  1. Stephanie Railey says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Some great looks in this hun!

    I recently threw out my last pair of ripped jeans because I got my foot stuck in the hole and teared it too much 🙁

    I’ll be heading out soon with some inspo!

    http://blondedaisychains.blogspot.co.uk/

    Stephanie Railey

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Hahahaha that was my first experience but I didn’t rip it too much I still have them now

  2. Stephanie says

    May 15, 2016 at 7:00 pm

    I love the ripped jeans looks – I practically live in jeans so this was my favourite! Thanks for sharing x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Awww bless, I love me my ripped jeans

  3. My Life As A Mummy says

    May 15, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I love the look of ripped jeans, just not on myself. I am so set in stone with my bootleg jeans, I just can’t bring myself to wear them.

    Laura x x x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      I have not worn bootleg on forever but I say go with what’s comfortable for you

  4. Ali says

    May 8, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I’m constantly struggling to style ripped jeans! I love fashion posts!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 8, 2016 at 6:40 pm

      It was a constant struggle for me too but upping my game now

  5. Agata says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:44 am

    I’ve never owned a pair of ripped jeans. I like this look of them but not on myself.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 8, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      Thanks Agata, you never know until you give the look a try

  6. Hannah says

    May 7, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    Wow I loved this post so much, I do love a pair of ripped jeans!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks so much Hannah

  7. Cassandra Mayers says

    May 6, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    The Chill with Maud is my style. Love casual wear and also greys and blacks are my thing.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:34 am

      Me too and thanks

  8. The Nice Nest says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:35 am

    I really like the “Chill with Maud” look, just my kind of clothes.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:31 am

      Awww thanks

  9. Helen @ Fuss Free Living says

    May 6, 2016 at 10:04 am

    My usual style is a Breton top, jeans and a fleece. I really need to go up a gear, but I struggle for chic and stylish, but not overly fashionable no frumpy for a 40 something.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:31 am

      I think jeans and fleece with cute top is fashionable

  10. Tara | C&CO. says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:41 am

    I love ripped jeans so much, classic and timeless! I’ll always be a grunger at heart.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Hahahaha you and me both

  11. Fashion and Style Police says

    May 6, 2016 at 7:28 am

    Love your official business and about town looks.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 7, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Thanks so much

  12. Melanie Edjourian says

    May 5, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    I’ve not worn ripped jeans for years, not sure if I could pull it off now.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:45 am

      I think you will never know until you try them lol and I am sure you can still pull them off

  13. Elodie says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:27 pm

    I’m obsessed with ripped jeans at the moment! Such a good, transitional piece!

    – Elodie x

    http://www.elle-yeah.com

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:43 am

      I know right, I can’t get enough of them

  14. Leanne says

    May 5, 2016 at 8:03 pm

    I need to get some more ripped jeans. I’ve been eyeing up some of the topshop Leighs!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:43 am

      You should totally get some

  15. Sarah Bailey says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    I am loving chill with maud – ripped jeans are something I’m not sure I could pull of personally though. x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:43 am

      Awww thanks Sarah

  16. MsPrettyLThings says

    May 5, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    Chill with Maud is my absolute favorite love this look – classic and I can even throw on some heels and head to the bar in it.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:42 am

      Awww that’s sweet I enjoyed playing with that outfit

  17. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    May 5, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    I am not a fan of ripped jeans – I’m like a little old woman complaining that they are ripped haha! I think I look a bit porky in them and I’m not sold 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:41 am

      Awww bless I am sure a right style would look good on you

  18. Helen at Casa Costello says

    May 5, 2016 at 2:04 pm

    I love the shoes that you choose for your fashion picks! Hopefully soon you will be picking your own wedding fashion choices!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:40 am

      Awww thanks so much Helen, I hope so too

  19. Rhian Westbury says

    May 5, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Absolutely love the ripped jeans! Some great April favourites there x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 6, 2016 at 4:39 am

      Thanks so much Rhian

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