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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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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Must Have · August 25, 2017

Autumn Fashion 2017 Must Haves

Autumn is almost upon us and I am in shock as I write/type this because we’ve not really had in summer this year. I always tell my friends that BRITISH SUMMER IS MY FAVOURITE DAY OF THE YEAR. Because honestly we seem to get one decent day of sunshine and it’s back to autumnal weather. Luckily I am ok with autumn and prefer it to most seasons in the UK excluding summer (when we have it).

As Autumn 2017 is only a few weeks away, I thought I share my autumn fashion 2017 must haves. These are items that I have either recently purchased or can do with.

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Autumn Fashion 2017 Must Haves

Woolies 

Though some might not be familiar with the term woolies, it just means your cardigans and jumpers. For some it might be weird to thing about wearing woolies when summer hasn’t even ended yet. But for most of us in the UK we probably have been donning them for going on two weeks now. It’s important to have some nice warm outwear to keep you warm.

Boots and Shoes

Having comfortable shoes is something we all aim to have in our closets but we soon forget about supportive. I have been looking into supportive slippers for my mum of late and thought why not for myself too. Normally when I am searching for autumnal shoes it’s always boots that come to mind. But for my mum who doesn’t like boots because they don’t offer her the support she needs.

Autumn Fashion 2017 Must Haves

Scarves

Everyone needs to have a scarf in their closet, not only to keep you warm but as a fashion statement. Scarfs are essential pieces of clothing that can be worn all year round. Obviously it’s different types to match the weather but still are essential items to have.

Beanies and Hats 

Brits can teach you a thing or two about wearing beanies more than hats. Our unpredictable weather has made us champions in donning beanies and hats more for sanity that style. If you just had your hair done and want it to stay good for long, beanies are your friends. Want to run errands and don’t have time to do your hair, beanies got you covered.

And there you have it, items that everyone should have in their wardrobe as we transition into autumn. I am sure many people are looking forward to the pumpkin pies and Halloween than the weather itself.

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  1. hippie_mom says

    September 11, 2017 at 8:28 am

    I love everything about Fall! While I have almost been a midwestern, my husband and are fascinated with other places. I plan on using woolies as my new go-to term. Maybe my husband will appreciate all my “woolies” that way!

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  2. Ang says

    August 30, 2017 at 4:47 am

    I love your Autumn Fashion 2017 must haves! Everything looks great….and boy I am sure looking forward to beating this heat.

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  3. Jennifer L. | Modern Chic Mag says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:37 am

    One of the reasons I’m looking forward to Fall is the scarfs and beanies. They’re such a Fall staple for me during the season. YAS!

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  4. Nicole says

    August 29, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    Fall is my absolute favorite season! I can’t get enough sweater, boots, and scarves! You have an awesome selection! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Jayne says

    August 29, 2017 at 4:27 pm

    Fab selection! I love beanies and have a few ready to come out this Autumn 🙂 x

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  6. Nina Bosken says

    August 28, 2017 at 7:21 pm

    I love that you call them woolies! That’s so cute and so very British! It really does start to get colder earlier in the UK.

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  7. Kara says

    August 28, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I am enjoying this last wave of heat but it won’t be long before the jumpers are back out

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  8. Christiana Acha says

    August 28, 2017 at 12:15 am

    I don’t live in the UK but I can imagine how Cold the weather would be during autumn. These are some great tips for people to follow.

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  9. Claudia Krusch says

    August 27, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    These are some great pieces for Fall. I love the cooler weather and being able to wear a sweater.

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  10. London Mumma says

    August 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    Some fab choices and loving the colours. I am so excited for Autumn and the new season wear.

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  11. TheMummyToolbox says

    August 27, 2017 at 8:00 am

    I quite enjoy autumn as well, it’s chilly but not too bad that you have to look like a member of the night’s watch with all the coats on so you can still style it out. Love your picks!

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  12. kim@hungryhealthygirl says

    August 27, 2017 at 2:00 am

    You are getting me so excited for fall! I’m loving all of the booties, sweaters and scarves that you featured!

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  13. David Elliott says

    August 27, 2017 at 1:25 am

    There are some very cool fashion choices that you have here. ITs just so sad that in California, at least in Southern California, not many of them are needed. It’s mostly to hot to wear them.

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  14. Natalie Loves Beauty says

    August 26, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    I have to say, I am always a bit sad once fall rolls around because I am a summer baby. I do however love the bundling up and fashion aspect of it!

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  15. Gloria S. says

    August 26, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I love autumn and those pieces that you picked are great additions to my monochrome wardrobe. I am all about grays, black, whites and nudes… well picked!

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  16. Hannah Marie says

    August 26, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I didn’t know that the weather is a little bit crazy there. But hey, I also love autumn more than summer. The autumn fashion is amazing!

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  17. Helene Bludman says

    August 26, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    Scarves are my all time favorite for cooler weather. I love the way they accent a sweater or jacket.

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  18. Sarah Bailey says

    August 26, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I have to admit I love autumn it is definitely one of my favourite seasons, I love getting out jumpers and the colours it brings.

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  19. Attachment Mummy says

    August 26, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    I can’t believe it’s nearly autumn, this year has gone SO quickly. Hopefully there will be a few more warm and sunny weeks to come though before we need to get the autumn clothes out.

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  20. Stella Kashmoney says

    August 26, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I love beanies. Used to wear them a lot years ago. Need to get back into wearing them.

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  21. Ophelia Tang says

    August 26, 2017 at 6:40 am

    These must haves are so on point. I will definitely get myself a new pair of shoes for the coming Autumn. Thanks for sharing.

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  22. Beach Hut Cook says

    August 26, 2017 at 5:03 am

    Oh yes I need more scarves as I love how they pep up an outfit and hats, always great for those bad hair days!

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  23. Amber says

    August 26, 2017 at 2:03 am

    I love the fall jackets! I don’t wear a lot of scarves and hats. My daughter does though!

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  24. Ayesha Farhad says

    August 25, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    I kinda hated summer this year! We hardly got any sunshine and it just rained all week long! Looking forward to autumn and pumpkin spice latte!

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  25. Rose Mont says

    August 25, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I do like summer despite the heat but it’s OK for fall to come. I will miss spending time at the pool and outside but I’m ready for some the leaves and new color schemes. Plus I do love me some pumpkin!

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  26. Denay DeGuzman says

    August 25, 2017 at 4:15 pm

    What beautiful fall style picks! And those bunny slippers are just too cute. Both of my daughters would love a pair.

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  27. Jen Sky Walker says

    August 25, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I love autumn for the accessories! I love boots, but they sadly don’t give my high arches/wide feet the support I need. I’m determined to find a pair that works for me this year! I also love my scarves and have my collection ready!

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  28. Lauren Porter says

    August 25, 2017 at 1:54 pm

    I love autumn / winter clothes, wearing big woolly jumpers! x

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  29. Helen Jacob-Lloyd says

    August 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

    Oo this has got my excited for the next season – I love wrapping up in large blanket scarves 🙂

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  30. Hannah Anderson says

    August 25, 2017 at 11:38 am

    Autumn/winter clothing has got to be my favourite!

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