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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Beauty, Review · July 31, 2014

{Betty Hula} Review

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Rum & Blackcurrent| Champange & Spice| Wonderoil

Hi there and welcome, sorry it’s been a bit quite around these parts but I am just relaxing and easing myself back into the swing of things. I am sure you have seen the book reviews on my 2nd blog, I have been really enjoying reading my books and just wanted to share them with you all. Anyway enough rambling…

A couple of weeks ago now (possibly a month) now I was contacted by Betty Hula on twitter and they sent me these wonderful product samples. I already have the Wonder oil from the my beauty boxes and I was not disappointed, the oil is a miracle worker for me and I can not stop singing it’s praises. It’s part of my essential list of products now. The other samples I received were shear butter in Rum & Blackcurrent and Champagne & spice.
As you can see in the photos the covers are a little worn and I apologise for that but I wanted to use the products first before I said anything about them.

Rum & Blackcurrent –> I will honestly say I did not think this combination would actually work and was not sure about the smell when I read the description. I am pleased to say I was very surprised because it smells absolutely devine, I am particular about my body lotion because as a woman of colour usually no lotion on body my skin looks really ashy and I do not feel that look so was pleasantly surprised when after several hours of wearing the shear butter moisturising cream my legs were still looking great and no sign of “ashyness”. The cream is white in colour, very smooth and quite cool when applying on skin.

Champagne & Spice –> I honestly didn’t like the smell of this combination but spice has never really been my thing. But other than that it worked wonders as well, didn’t leave my skin ashy but moisturised and protected. I did not feel the need to reapply as it lasted me all day. I will only fault this product on the smell as it’s not my cup of tea.

Have you ever heard of Betty Hula or used any of there products? I will most certainly be going back for my wonder oil and the Rum & Blackcurrent sheer butter moisturising cream.

To find out more about Betty Hula please see there website HERE and Twitter HERE.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above from free, regardless I only recommend products I personally used and tested and also believe would be of interest to my readers.

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Comments

  1. Felt With Love Designs says

    August 5, 2014 at 12:07 am

    How fun! I will have to look into these more…

    Reply
  2. Betsy Gettis says

    August 4, 2014 at 5:16 am

    these scents sound interesting and very original! i think i’d like to try out this brand!

    Reply
  3. Joanna Sormunen says

    August 3, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    Sounds like an excellent brand! I think I would love the both scents. I really enjoy fruity and spicy.

    Reply
  4. Christine Mondy says

    August 3, 2014 at 8:26 am

    Ooh rum and black currant? That does sound really good.

    Reply
  5. Tawny @ GlamorouslyMommy.com says

    August 3, 2014 at 3:11 am

    Never heard of this brand, but I’m kinda digging it! Thanks girl!

    Reply
  6. Ashley says

    August 3, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Never heard of them, but it seems like a cool brand!

    Reply
  7. Amby Felix says

    August 2, 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I have never heard of this brand, but yuuuuum!!! I want some! They sound delicious.

    Reply
  8. Mia Myrabev says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Thanks Mel x

    Reply
  9. Jessica at Team Wiking says

    August 2, 2014 at 10:14 am

    For some reason I feel like this sounds like it would smell really good.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:37 am

      The rum&blackcurrant is divine

  10. Leanna Ranieri says

    August 2, 2014 at 6:26 am

    I haven’t heard of this brand before, but next time I see it I am going to have to try it!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:36 am

      Glad to have introduced you to it x

  11. Karissa Ancell says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:50 am

    I have never heard of this brand before, sounds great.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:36 am

      It is, thanks Karissa x

  12. rochellebarlow says

    August 2, 2014 at 2:27 am

    I haven’t heard of Betty Hula, but that wonder oil sounds divine. I’ve used a product like it before, but ran out and can’t find it again. I’ll have to try out the wonder oil.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Don’t you just hate it when that happens, love it then can’t find it when you run out

  13. Carly Anderson says

    August 1, 2014 at 8:28 pm

    These all look like great products! I would love to try that oil!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:35 am

      You should it’s super good x

  14. Kristine Foley says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:38 pm

    I’ve never heard of this product line until now. Thanks for sharing a review. Super helpful!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Glad to head it Kristine x

  15. Amberly says

    August 1, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    I’ve never heard of this product line before! Thanks for reviewing it!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Amberly x

  16. Rebekah says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    The wonder oil sounds great! Thanks for the review 😀

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:34 am

      Thanks Rebekah, I love it x

  17. Neely says

    August 1, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Sounds amazinggggg!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:34 am

      It really is x

  18. Katie says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    I love Shea Butter, The fragrances definitely sound very different! Always nice to try something a bit out of our comfort zones though!

    Katie <3

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:33 am

      I too love shear butter and only now stepping out of comfort zone with most things

  19. Betty says

    August 1, 2014 at 9:12 am

    Thanks for the lovely review!! So interesting to hear everyones thoughts on fragrances. If anyone wants to know more about Betty Hula, sign up for our newsletters/offers on our Facebook page!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Thanks Betty for the opportunity to try them out x

  20. songbirdsandbuttons says

    August 1, 2014 at 4:44 am

    I’ve never heard of these but they sound great!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:32 am

      Absolutely great s

  21. Kayla FrecklesinApril says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Never heard of this company but the products sound lovely!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:32 am

      They really are x

  22. esther julee says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:42 am

    I seriously have no idea how you keep up with two blogs!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:32 am

      For the love of blogging all is possible lol, it does take it’s toll but it’s worth it x

  23. Nancy says

    August 1, 2014 at 1:29 am

    Kinda random, but I love the script font they have on their packaging?! Lol 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Hahahaha all good, it’s cute x

  24. fashion-mommy says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:34 am

    Oh my! I’ve never tried this brand, but that fabulous vintage packaging, and the idea of Champagne, I have to try!

    #UKBloggers

    http://fashion-mommy.com

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      August 2, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Glad you like it, thanks x

  25. Melissa Zia says

    July 31, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    I have never tried this brand before but they look quite nice, I dont like the sound of the combination either but never the less will check them our 🙂
    great review 🙂
    Melissa x

    Reply
  26. Stefany @ ToBeThode says

    July 31, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    I’ve never heard of this brand before but I am always interested in new products. Thanks for the review!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      Thank you Stefany, they have really great products x

  27. Reclusive Fox says

    July 31, 2014 at 11:31 am

    It’s a totally new brand to me too but I shall be investigating to learn more. Thanks for the review, liking the sound of rum and blackcurrant 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:08 pm

      Thanks Hun, I love Blackcurrant too much

  28. georgina davies says

    July 31, 2014 at 11:04 am

    I really like the look of this brand, never heard of it before! But totally agree about the spice i don’t enjoy all the xmas spice stuff that’s always on sale at that time of year lol xx

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      July 31, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      I am the same with the xmas spice lol, thanks x

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