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. 📍

#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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Fashion Favourites · January 10, 2019

{Monthly Roundup} Fashion Favourites December 2018

Fashion favourites December 2018 is a monthly roundup of favourite items I loved throughout December. In this article, I hope to share all the items that caught my eye and any recent purchases. We are all unique individuals and our shopping should reflect that not a copy of others. I love the saying, Fashion Fits All and as individuals its important to find our own style.

December 2018 I am sure was busy for everyone as it was for me with many errands to run. Personally, it was hectic and included searching for outfits to wear to church on Christmas day and New Year’s Eve. With the tree coming down, now is the perfect time to share the Fashion Favourites December 2018. This roundup will cover all the items I absolutely loved in December as well as any fashion posts I shared #ontheblog.

Fashion favourites December 2018 is a monthly roundup of favourite items I loved throughout December. In this article, I hope to share all the items that caught my eye and any recent purchases. We are all unique individuals and our shopping should reflect that not a copy of others. I love the saying, Fashion Fits All and as individuals its important to find our own style.

Before I get stuck in sharing what I loved in December 2018, I thought I mentioned the changes to the frequency of these posts. Starting 2019, the Fashion Favourites monthly roundup is changing to quarterly roundups covering similar topics as before. Though the change might seem abrupt, it has taken months of thinking and this is the best way forward.

FASHION FAVOURITES DECEMBER 2018: WHAT I HAVE LOVED

December is not only a festive month but holds the keys to the last days of autumn for the year. Whilst I might want to think I am ready for winter, in all honesty I feel like I could do more. I have been looking to buy warmer coats and these *Frocella women’s coats look absolutely gorgoeus.

I am someone who loathes being colder and often will be found gravitating towards warmth. Though I didn’t do much shopping I loved a fair amount of pieces, a few of which were Frocella Coats. I just love the high quality look these dutch designed coats give off and are a great investment. I would definitely recommend you check out OD’s Designer Clothing for more options. What I love is they don’t only cater to women, but children and men too.

Outside of winter coats I loved a few black dresses from various brands and wore them to church. I always believed that every woman should have a little black dress somewhere in her wardrobe. It is such a staple piece of clothing and can be worn to many a special occasion include church if worn right.

FASHION FAVOURITES DECEMBER 2018: BEGINNING OF WINTER

As soon as we entered December the weather was much cooler and felt more wintery than autumn. But to my surprise, when I visited Faro, Portugal, it was such perfect beach weather that I experienced. I felt overdressed and had the wrong wardrobe for the mini solo adventure to Algarve.

When I returned home from the trip, I decided to transition from Autumn to Winter wardrobe. I had so much fun being able to try out items that I would be putting away from months. This was a perfect time to declutter the closet to make room for essentials.

Though not everyone changes their wardrobe over to match the season, it is the perfect time to declutter. I always create 3 piles of items; give, throw, repurpose and always take note of what has been thrown away. Writing items to be replaced down allows me to be more focused when shopping.

Looking at my wardrobe I am happy I purged all the unnecessary items and have it winter suitable. Apart from winter coats and dresses for the festive period, I didn’t like much in December 2018. What were your go to items throughout December fashion wise?

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Comments

  1. Kira says

    February 11, 2019 at 10:19 am

    Winter clothes are the best. Baggy jumpers and hooped earrings are my go to 🙂

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  2. Lauren Porter says

    February 7, 2019 at 7:35 pm

    I sorted my seasonal clothes this year for the first time. It’s great as I have made so much space in my wardrobe!

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  3. Melanie williams says

    February 7, 2019 at 3:23 pm

    Love winter clothing, got all mine bought for this year xx

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  4. Cath - Passports and Adventures says

    February 7, 2019 at 1:16 pm

    Ah so you were down my way in December. I hope you enjoyed Faro. And I really need to sort through my wardrobe. I bought a few items in the January sales so need to do a clear out!

    Reply
  5. Kara says

    February 7, 2019 at 8:04 am

    I love that big snuggly jumper – perfect for the snowy weather

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  6. Louise says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:45 pm

    I tend to go for oversized jumpers and big coats in winter. I can’t stand being cold!!

    Louise x

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  7. Tracey Kifford says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:39 pm

    I love winter clothing – big baggy jumpers, jeans and boots!!

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  8. Jess Howliston says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:03 pm

    I have to admit Winter is my favourite when it comes to fashion. I absolutely love the knee high boots, oversized knitted jumpers and the big cosy scarves!

    Reply
  9. fashionandstylepolice says

    February 6, 2019 at 2:11 pm

    A good declutter is always needed every now and again. Good you got that’s sorted.

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  10. MELANIE EDJOURIAN says

    February 6, 2019 at 11:37 am

    Lots of thick jumpers and a thick pair of leggings normally do me well. I need to get into wearing jeans I think they’d probably be warmer.

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  11. Deborah Nicholas says

    February 6, 2019 at 9:07 am

    I’m all about thick tights and woolly jumpers right now!!

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  12. Laura Dove says

    February 5, 2019 at 10:01 pm

    I have been all about the chunky knits and the big coats! Im always cold!

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  13. Laura - Dear Bear and Beany says

    February 5, 2019 at 9:07 pm

    I have lived in jumpers and jeans so far this winter. I do love a coat and probably have way more than I need!

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  14. mary louise says

    February 5, 2019 at 1:08 pm

    My go to items throughout December were lots of pretty but bulky jumpers over leggings.
    I too had a good de clutter for the season and felt tons more organised

    Reply

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