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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 #hertripsabroad #solotravel #solotravelingisfun 
#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 29, 2018

{Monthly Roundup} Fashion Favourites January 2018

Welcome to the Fashion Favourites January 2018 edition, a monthly roundup of all the outfit ideas I have shared in January. This roundup is the first installment for 2018 but the 27th installment since the series started, December 2015. The Fashion Favourites series is the longest running series on A July Dreamer, it’s been running for almost three years. Regular readers know I rarely stick to a series, I start with so much zeal but then lose momentum as I go. This is the one series I have stuck with, mostly because people love it as much as my travels.

I am actually sad it’s already the last Monday of the first month of the New Year 2018. Not sure about you but I had an incredible start to the year and ending it on a high. When we started the month, I went of to Prague and just yesterday I was in Toulouse. It’s been incredible but here are the articles that made the Fashion Favourites January 2018.

Fashion Favourites

Fashion Favourites January 2018

As I mentioned I started the month on a high and in preparation for Prague, I shared this article. I shared how to pack for winter in Prague, previous experience taught me something. Though I was prepared for the cold last time, I did not prepare enough especially with the snow that befell us. 2018 was different, I was snow ready and not a drop fell, typical. None the less I had an incredible time and I can not recommend the city enough, latest article.

Winter Fashion items

As we still in winter, I figured I share what I consider my winter fashion essentials that everyone should have. I am a boots, scarf and thick coat kinda of girl, I love being warm. Though winter is not my favourite weather, I love wearing knee-high boots. I have found them easier to style and therefore have become my favourite must have items.

Speaking of knee-high boots, I shared the types of knee-high boots that I am loving this winter. They have definitely made my winter essentials list and can not stop wearing them with everything. In the UK our weather is often wet that’s why knee-high boots are a must have throughout the year.

Fashion

Other items that made my essentials list are the items I picked from a Manchester based brand, LOTD. I had an opportunity last week to do some winter shopping with LOTD. Let me tell you, I am so in love with the items I picked out and I can not get enough. They have the cutest jumpers, trousers and jumpsuits, I am making another order for my mum. Everything is so cute and ever so affordable which is great for a shopaholic as well as fashionista like myself. You should definitely check them out, you won’t regret the items they have online.

And there you have it, all the articles that made the Fashion Favourites January 2018. Which was your favourite fashion inspiration? Until next time, as always thanks for stopping by A July Dreamer.

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  1. mammasschool says

    February 6, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    I’m all hidden under outdoor winter gear in the winter, and comfy warm stuff inside living in Sweden!

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  2. Postman Spotting says

    February 4, 2018 at 9:28 pm

    Very stylish! I’ve spent the month switching between jumpers. Such an icy cold month!

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  3. Holly H says

    February 4, 2018 at 9:19 pm

    I’ve been hearing so much about LOTD at the moment – they’re popping up everywhere! Cute and affordable sounds right up my street.

    Reply
  4. Stephanie says

    February 4, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I love knee high boots for the winter, so comfy and practical.

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  5. Lorna says

    February 4, 2018 at 8:20 am

    I love that pick jumper but the cut-out shoulders would be cold in winter, ha! I loved Prague, but I went in the summer years ago.

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:45 pm

      Actually it is not too bad, I have been wearing it lately and loved it

  6. Laura Dove says

    February 3, 2018 at 8:29 pm

    Oh I love that pink jumper and the mustard too! I am all about the jumpers at this time of year!

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:48 pm

      I am too and loving these big time

  7. Deborah Nicholas says

    February 3, 2018 at 7:41 pm

    Oh I’m loving the jumpers on LOTD! Thank you for that link I can see me spending a while on their site!

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      You’re most welcome, I have just done a load of shopping from them

  8. Helen Actually... says

    February 3, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Ooh yes to woolly socks – I need mine in bed at the moment! Love that pink sweater too x

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Hahaha, I have been wearing mine in bed too

  9. Kara says

    February 3, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    My recent purchases are woolly socks – my feet have been sooooo cold

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:51 pm

      Hahaha, I am never too far from my woolly socks, I do have cold feet so they are a must have for me

  10. Nickolai Kinny says

    February 3, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    My recent obsessions include berets 🙂 in every colour! 😉

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    • Anosa says

      February 4, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      I have one which I am scared to wear as I have no idea how to style Berets

  11. Janice Sheehan says

    February 2, 2018 at 7:57 pm

    Love the pearl studded jumper, just bought one in grey from Zara. Liking the Nordic socks too.

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