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 🥰🥰🥰

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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. 

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🖤🖤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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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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Christmas, Fashion · December 18, 2017

{Fashion Monday} Christmas Day outfit Ideas

Christmas Day is exactly 7 days away, which is exactly next week Monday. I don’t know about your family but ours celebrate this day by going to church in the morning and gather with friends. We’ve been doing this since I was born and it is a tradition I hope to carry into my own home one day. I know other people do the same thing as our family and like to dress up for this special occasion. How you do it is up to you but today I am sharing some ideas you might want to consider especially if you need inspiration.

In December 2015 I put together some really impressive Christmas Outfit Ideas and last year I kept it simple. I figured for those who don’t wish to get dressed up and just want to Stay warm and Stylish. But regardless of what you plan on doing this Christmas, make sure it’s something you will love and enjoy. After all Christmas is all about bringing families and friends together to celebrate the joy of the festive season.

Christmas Day outfit

Christmas Day Outfit Idea

When thinking of what to wear for Christmas Day itself it can be a daunting task trying to look put together. I know most times I struggle because the items I usually have are not ‘Church appropriate’. But that doesn’t stop me from trying different outfits until I have something that I really like.

The majority of Christmas outfits are either sparkles or Red, which I both love and enjoying wearing. Except this year I am toying with a couple of ideas; maybe donning a teal coloured dress. I think pairing it with black and red heels which are such a statement on their own. Another idea which I love for whole year round is a satin cocktail dress which is both unparalleled and sophisticated. Pairing this dress off with a nice pair of black heels screams party ready without even trying.

When it comes to accessorising my outfits I absolutely love to keep it as simple as in possibly can. I love simple clutch hand bags with minimal detail on them but helps to complete an outfit. Even for jewellery I keep it even more simple but playful like these double triangle earrings with fringes.

As I mentioned, in my family we dress up for Christmas Day and go to church then either have dinner with friends or at home. If you don’t dress up, you can keep warm and snuggly which is my favourite thing to do afterwards.

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  1. Debra Schroeder says

    December 20, 2017 at 3:50 am

    These are adorable outfits. I love both dresses because they can be worn outside of Christmas.

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  2. Jacqui Odell says

    December 20, 2017 at 2:53 am

    I love the red dress! It’s just beautiful and looks like it would be great for more than Christmas day.

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  3. chubskulit says

    December 19, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Those dresses and shoes are so elegant, fitting for the special occasion. I would to wear any of those.

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  4. Kristine Nicole Alessandra VA says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    I love that teal dress. The unique skirt is definitely an eye-catcher. However, me and my family attend our annual family get together and we dress as comfortably as we can because there will be lots of parlor games, eating, and videoke singing. If I got that dress, I’d wear it for a wedding or a baptism ceremony.

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  5. Emily, Our house now a home says

    December 19, 2017 at 2:54 am

    That light blue dress is so pretty! I like that it is not the typical holiday colors but still feels festive. This would be a great outfit for the holidays!

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  6. Ms Mellissa says

    December 19, 2017 at 2:26 am

    I love that tradition to dress up and go to church. I really like the mint green dress with the floral heels. Its a little different.

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  7. Liz Mays says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:52 am

    The teal dress is a really nice idea! I like the heels to go along with it. The red dress is super cute too!

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  8. Claudia Krusch says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:45 am

    These dresses are fantastic for the holiday season. The burgundy one would be perfect for my Christmas party this weekend.

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  9. Pam W says

    December 19, 2017 at 12:40 am

    I really like that red dress. Wearing red around Christmas just seems so classy and festive to me.

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  10. Brandy says

    December 18, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    I love this fashion Monday with Christmas outfit ideas. Very festive and simple. I will have to give your ideas a try!

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      Thanks Brandy!

  11. Natalie Loves Beauty says

    December 18, 2017 at 6:12 pm

    I like your fashion picks, especially the red dress! It gets pretty cold where I live, so I always make sure to bundle up in layers when going to church on Christmas Eve/Day.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:39 pm

      I always bundle up for sure on top on these dresses!

  12. Jeanette says

    December 18, 2017 at 5:20 pm

    I love Fashion at Christmas! One of my favorite colors is that real deep Crimson red that Christmas has. The dress you had mentioned up there I would love.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      I am so there with you on the Crimson red, its a must have kind of colour

  13. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

    December 18, 2017 at 4:03 pm

    These are really lovely dresses. We are home in the morning, and in the afternoon go over to my n laws, but we usually do pj’s for dinner!

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      Pajamas from afternoon through to the evening is my perfect Christmas afternoon and evening after dressing up all morning

  14. valmg says

    December 18, 2017 at 2:27 pm

    We are home in the morning. Then in the afternoon we go to my parents. I dress comfy myself but it appears either of those dresses should be “appropriate”.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      I am all about dressing comfortably but over Christmas over, this is comfort for me

  15. Elizabeth Parker says

    December 18, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    I really like that blue dress in your pic – it’s very Jackie Kennedy, and I think ’60s fashions are coming back or will come back at some point. I also love red dresses.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth, I fell in love the minute I saw for sure

  16. Amber says

    December 18, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    These are such lovely dresses. I wore a red one to my husband’s. But with flats. I don’t do heels. No comfortable, and I’m all about comfort.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:36 pm

      Yeah heels can be a pain, but I embrace them for special occasions though I don’t wear them through out

  17. Candy Kage says

    December 18, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    We don’t have any fancy Christmas parties to attend anymore. You have shown some beautiful dresses. Red is my favorite.

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks Candy

  18. Robin Rue says

    December 18, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I am cooking, so I will probably be in yoga pants all day LOL. I like to be comfy when I cook and since I am not leaving the house no need to get dressed up for myself 😉

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      LOL, you will definitely be comfy in them. I am having mine on throughout this week

  19. Alli Smith says

    December 18, 2017 at 11:23 am

    We have church on Christmas Eve and I dress up. On Christmas Day we’re more casual and I host the family for lunch. I’m loving the dresses and the clutch bags – so pretty!

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    • Anosa says

      December 18, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      Aww that’s lovely, I love dressing up on Christmas day but later returning home for my pajamas

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