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. 
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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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Fashion · January 25, 2016

Fashion Travel Essentials 

Fashion Travel Essentials is brought to you in conjunction with my love for everything Fashion and my need to buy at least one essential a month.

Fashion Travel Essentials

January has been such busy month for me that I realised I needed certain items to help me with my busy schedule. This gone weekend I went to Prague with a friend, without realising it we had both made secret resolutions to travel as much as possible this year and make it a mission to go somewhere (home or abroad) at least once a month. With so many trips already planned on my end and so many trips so close together I thought it would make sense for me to have items that are my go to and I always have in my travel luggage.

Black pants or trousers ~ main reason I want black pants/trousers is because you can get away with a lot, doesn’t stay easily and can be worn with anything. For my trip to Prague it became handy to have black pants/trousers as I do not exactly pack coordinating colours so it helps to have black pants/trouser for the colour conscience peeps.

White top/jumper – now I do not need to say much, though it’s so easy to stay white it’s also easy to pair with any coloured trousers/pants. I always ensure I have a white top whenever I travel, it can also be a white jumper/sweater to make it easier to pair with a lot of items.

Warm socks – especially with the current weather conditions it is a must to have warm socks. When we arrived in Prague we knew it would be raining and it was true but we did not anticipate snow on our first morning and thanks to fire thinking we packed warm socks and still needed some more so we picked up a pair each from H&M.

Accessories – beanies, hats & gloves are essentials which one should not travel without during the cold weather. I am glad MOH has some warm gloves which saved me big time, my gloves are the worst so I am on the hunt for some nice and warm gloves to withstand this harsh winter.

What are some of your Fashion Travel Essentials?

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Comments

  1. Kiana says

    February 2, 2016 at 5:34 am

    These are all great travel essentials. I also love to wear very comfortable shoes and have a sweater or jacket to layer with my outfits.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 2, 2016 at 6:40 am

      Thanks me too, always nice to have a sweater about

  2. Majida says

    January 29, 2016 at 6:15 am

    Hey Mirada,
    Thanks for sharing a travel accessories packing kinda guide. I love white top but it doesn’t suit me 🙁 I prefer to wear colored tops. Designers socks are always my first preference as they help me standout from crowd.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 29, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Hey Majida, thanks so much for that and yes it’s nice to standout

  3. Lashawn Wiltz says

    January 27, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    I absolutely love all of these! Black and white are my go to for a lot of things because they don’t stand out.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks me too

  4. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:18 am

    This entire collection is exactly what my teenage daughter would love. She wears these kinds of things and loves it.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Awww bless thanks

  5. John Lopez says

    January 27, 2016 at 1:24 am

    I definitely agree black does give a slimming effect, it’s what I wear when I am going out on the town.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:14 am

      It sure does and it’s just an easy colour to dress up or down

  6. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    I love everything in your list! I definitely bring most of them whenever I travel. What I love the most is being able to mix and match items for different looks!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:30 pm

      Thanks, me too I love mixing and matching

  7. Emma T says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:32 pm

    Jeans are usually my staple although they’re heavy to travel in and black trousers are good for casual or smart. The only problem with black trousers is that they just make me feel like I’m at work.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      Ah ok I can see that. I love black trouser for so many reasons and never even thought about it as work attire lol

  8. Jenni - Odd Socks and Lollipops says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    I can never seem to have the right outfit for traveling I am either too warm to too cold, this looks great, and I love the hat hehe.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Hahaha that’s me sometimes but slowly mastering it

  9. Jasmine Watts says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    This is great list of travel essentials and Black pants are my main staple!! Thanks for sharing your list!!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 12:58 pm

      You welcome, mine too

  10. Kiwi says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:02 am

    Im a traveling millennial so this looks like something I would wear. Love the look!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:31 am

      Thanks kiwi

  11. Kelilajade says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:35 am

    Definitely need black trousers/leggings and warm socks if you’re going somewhere cold. I’ve also made that resolution this year… To travel more. Would love to see your blogs about your journeys around the world.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:49 am

      Hope you get to travel as much too and thanks, I will be sharing Prague soon and most are archived under travel or take12trips tags

  12. Chantal says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:40 am

    Youre style is very unique – I really like it. The unicorn shirt is so cool!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Thanks Chantal

  13. tiaras and tantrums says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:24 am

    I love your style and all your selections. I would totally bring all these with me.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:44 am

      Thanks

  14. Chelley @ A is For Adelaide says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:03 am

    Anything and everything in black and white, plus 2-3 of my favorite tops in color. I love having basics to build on- even when I travel.

    Reply
  15. Mudpie Fridays says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:04 pm

    Good idea re packing the essentials and having a go to list. Epically if you are going to be doing a lot of travelling this year. I love black pants as such they go with everything and inevitably end up being the most worn item. x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks, with the many travels ahead of me black is the way to go

  16. Liz Mays says

    January 25, 2016 at 8:18 pm

    I tend to bring a few pairs of black pants too. I never forget to bring some heavy socks and a warm cap or headband.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 9:51 pm

      I love me some heavy socks especially in this weather

  17. Cassie says

    January 25, 2016 at 8:11 pm

    I would never have considered my cell phone case as a fashion accessory. Looks like I really need to expand my collection!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Hahaha, I love phone cases as consider them as an accessory in its own right lol

  18. Ickle Pickle says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:56 pm

    Oooh I love all these – especially the Unicorn top – my youngest daughter would love it too. Kaz

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Thanks Kaz, I love them all

  19. Cathy (MummyTravels) says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:31 pm

    I definitely agree things that work hard, like your black trousers, are so useful when you’re travelling. it’s must easier to be able to mix and match, especially if you’re not sure what the weather will be.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Exactly my thinking entirely

  20. Esther | The Cuteness says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    I definitely have go-to pieces for traveling too!

    Reply
  21. Vicki says

    January 25, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    You will always find a black dress and a pair of black dress pants in my travel bag! Unlike Alli, I have yet to learn not to over-pack 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 7:06 pm

      Hahahaha I just figured how to pack effectively

  22. Travel Blogger says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    This are all on my essential travel list. Black pants are my main staple and a good accessory can change the whole look of an outfit.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      They are so handy

  23. Mimi Green says

    January 25, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    A white v-neck t-shirt is my go to item for travel. I can dress it up, I can dress it down. I can wear it with a skirt, pants, or shorts and ti is still cute.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 2:50 pm

      I agree

  24. Alli says

    January 25, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Black is my go-to when traveling and I try to find pieces that don’t wrinkle and are easy to pack. I finally learned to stop overpacking, too. Happy travels!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Alli, I am loving the travels so far.

  25. Ana De- Jesus says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:58 am

    I agree black is a staple colour especially if you are no sure on how to co-ordinate different hues. I like the weirdo beanie lol.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      Me too thanks.

  26. Emma says

    January 25, 2016 at 10:52 am

    Having a capsule wardrobe is definitely the best way to travel.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 10:54 am

      Absolutely I love having one

  27. Angela at Daysinbed says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Oh I love the hat and the and the unicorn top. They are cute. Thanks for sharing your travel essentials list. 🙂 Angela

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      January 25, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Thanks Angela

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