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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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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Fashion · November 24, 2016

Recent Fashion Additions ~ Boots

Boots are the recent fashion additions in my closet, I don’t know when I started loving them so much. Probably about 15 years ago when we moved from Zambia to England. These are two countries with absolute opposite weather types. Zambia is everything hot even and hardly cold and England is everything cold even and hardly ever hot. I still remember my first pair of boots mum bought me from George Asda. Not exactly your designer brand but amazing brand nonetheless.

Recently I have been buying some Boots to add to my ever-growing collection with no shame. England is no joke with cold weather, maybe not as cold as Canada or the north/south poles but cold altogether. Regular readers know I take every precaution when it comes to dressing for comfort and warmth.

Recent Additions ~ Boots 

Recent Fashion Additions

A few months back the weather started playing cat and mouse game and I needed something to protect my feet. I had a £25 gift voucher from work and I ordered myself the cutest black ankle Boots. One would think this pair was enough but not me, I needed another pair of three.

An uncle gave me a £50 Amazon gift card as a belated present. With that, I ordered items that I really needed a pair of Ankle Boots. Quickly going back into Amazon and checking out my favourite store  New Look I started my search. It didn’t take me long to find a pair of Ankle Boots that I really liked. As an Amazon prime member, I placed my order and received them the very next day.

Chorus True D Fit

When an email popped into my account with collaboration request, I almost choked on my tea. An opportunity to work with Brantano, a company whose products I have only ever added on my wishlist. After getting over the shock at this opportunity to expand my recent fashion additions. I knew the type of boots I wanted but no idea if Brantano had them. I was glad to find they have a great selection of Boots from different brands like Clarks and many others.

A hard choice it to pick just one but narrowed it down to Chorus True D Fit from Clarks costing £60 but currently on sale for £45. They are made from and lined with leather, heel made from rubber and heel-size is 7.5. Wearable at work for a professional look, with skinny jeans for date night or running errands.

I am loving my ankle boots obsession so much I am still on the hunt for me. A girl can never have too many shoes even when I don’t have space to store them all. I will survive indeed.

*Disclosure – I was sent a pair of ankle boots from Brantano for the purpose of an honest review, all opinions are 100% my own*

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Comments

  1. Ana De Jesus says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:05 pm

    Despite the cold weather I really do love boots, they are so warm and cozy! I love knee highs especially xxx

    Reply
  2. Ana Ojha says

    November 28, 2016 at 5:05 am

    Wow! These are some gorgeous beauties! I got one lovely long boot this Black Friday and can’t wait to wear it!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 28, 2016 at 5:40 pm

      Thanks Ana, I love these boots and can not stop wearing them. I didnt make use of the Black Friday deals that much but I did get a camera

  3. dramrita says

    November 26, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Lovely boots.I love looking at them.Wearing them will make you talk of the town

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 26, 2016 at 10:53 pm

      Oh definitely, I am loving my new boots all three of them

  4. Gem says

    November 26, 2016 at 12:37 am

    I just ordered two new pairs of boots today funnily enough – winter essentials!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 26, 2016 at 1:49 pm

      Winter essentials indeed

  5. Anosa says

    November 25, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    They sure are

    Reply
  6. Garf @ morningsidefit.com says

    November 25, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    I just ordered a pair of high boots. But I have yet to shop for ankle boots.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 25, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      This season I am yet to buy high boots only ankle boots

  7. Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says

    November 25, 2016 at 11:58 am

    Fun Fact: I’ve never owned a pair of ankle boots!

    Eek. I feel like it’s time I invested in a pair!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      For real, well if the weather does not call for them then its understandable also maybe you just didnt feel the need for them.
      Hope you find a pair you like

  8. Ellie Maple Syrup & Teacups says

    November 25, 2016 at 2:26 am

    George at Asda always such great stuff! I loved their boots!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 25, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      I have seen a few but not purchased with them yet

  9. Blair Villanueva says

    November 25, 2016 at 2:21 am

    i love wearing boots in black or brown shades that are not too high, maybe an inch or two of height, for comfortability.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 25, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      I am loving ankle boots with a platfoam or heel this autumn not sure why

  10. TravelingWellForLess says

    November 24, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Cute ankle boots. I like the idea of ankle boots but don’t think I can pull them off (no pun intended.)

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 25, 2016 at 6:59 pm

      Hahaha, I think you just need to find your style and you can

  11. Karen Teresa Reekie says

    November 24, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I love all boots. You’ve reminded me that I need to get myself some for this winter…

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Well hurry up luv the sales are now on

  12. Nellwyn says

    November 24, 2016 at 9:08 pm

    I love wearing ankle boots in the fall! The black ones with the buckle are super cute and perfect for this time of year

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      I seem to be like that this fall than any other time and I am loving it

  13. Zoë IKIWN says

    November 24, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    I love ankle boots too, I’m wearing them all the time at the moment as they’re much warmer! I really like the ones you picked, they’re very sleek and stylish 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Thanks Zoe I am loving them too

  14. Sarah D says

    November 24, 2016 at 7:30 pm

    I have a pair of battered old walking boots that I wear when out and about with my children, they’re so comfy! and I have a pair of smart boots but I need another casual/everyday pair too

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      It’s good to have boots for every occasion

  15. Clairejustineo says

    November 24, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    I am loving these ankle boots. I have some knee high boots but really need a new pair of ankle boots. I am loving the top pair!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:18 pm

      I am building up quite a collection of ankle boots

  16. Jayne says

    November 24, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    I must admit, I do prefer mid to knee high boots, but these look very stylish 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      I was the same but this season for me it’s all about ankle boots

  17. Talya Stone says

    November 24, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I do love a good ankle boot and have a fair pairs…they are just so versatile. Loving the selection here.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      They indeed are so versatile and I love them

  18. Rose Mont says

    November 24, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    I only have a fee pair of boots but hope to build that up after the holidays! I don’t have any ankle boots. These are nice looking boots though!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Hope you manage to get a few in the Black Friday sales

  19. Oyinkan Ogunleye says

    November 24, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    I’m currently into thigh high boots right now but ankle boots are cute too

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      I am the other way round

  20. T-Nicole Johnson says

    November 24, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    They have a great selection of boots. I’m loving the over the knee boot trend this season.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 24, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      Thanks Nicole, funny enough I am loving ankle boots more this season

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