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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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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Fashion Favourites · February 29, 2016

{Fashion Monday} February Fashion Favourites 

February Fashion Favourites, I can not believe I am sharing this post already. January started with a bang and whizzed by like tomorrow don’t matter whereas February was more of a leisurely pace kind of month. don’t get me wrong, there was so much to do at work and somehow I can’t seem to be catching up on my blogging obligations so it was a little bit trying month for me. Because February is such a short month I found myself looking for time to relax and not just be on the go constantly. I opened the month with a weekend getaway to Brno, Vienna and Bratislava then made use of the 2nd and 3rd weekend to rest up but apparently didn’t rest up enough. I then ended the month with a weekend getaway to Amsterdam then Brussels and came back home. I can not wait to see what March has in store for me.

Fashion Favourites

As is always a theme with my Fashion Favorites post, I share with you my Fashion posts from the ended month as a way to recap in case you missed the post.

Without further adieu here is the round-up of the Fashion Posts I shared in January.

Two blacks & some colour – What I love about this outfit is the luck of effort I have had to put it creating it. It’s been cold lately and when its cold most of us gravitate towards darker colours for me that is wearing all black outfits but lately I subconsciously made a decision to add some colour and that’s where the yellow and the beige blazers come in and I think this outfit is smashing.

two blacks

Wishlist Granted – When I was contacted to work with House of Fraser I was ecstatic, I just couldn’t believe my good fortune. I was asked to pick any dress(s) I liked so long as it added up to £30, it doesn’t sound like much but when there is an awesome sale going on you could do a lot of damage. I picked up three dresses that were practically screaming at me to get them and last week been wearing them to the office and I just can’t seem to get enough of them I even manage to take one on my weekend getaway to Amsterdam and Brussels.

house of faser

The Day after – Since Valentine’s Day fell on a Sunday, for my Fashion Monday post I wanted to still incorporate a little bit of Valentine’s colour in my outfit for work. I did not want to go full-blown red but red with some other colours sounded like a perfect idea, so I put this outfit together which I think can be worn to work and also to after work drinks.

Fashion Monday

The weekend getaway – As I mentioned already, to open February I treated myself to a weekend getaway where I explored 3 countries capitals in 3 days, it was an adventure of a life time. With this in mind I put together my usual weekend getaway outfit to showcase to you all.

weekend getaway

I may not be much of a Fashionista but I do enjoy putting outfits together whether just creating them visually or actually creating and trying them out myself. As I mentioned in my recent Fashion Monday post, I wish that every outfit or clothes that I like on instagram or re-pin on pinterest would somehow magically appear in my closet the next day. That would be something indeed wouldn’t it!!

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Comments

  1. Jasmine Watts says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:55 am

    Wow that is great collection! I need every single outfit listed here!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 3, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Hahaha thanks

  2. Ickle Pickle says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    This month has flown – I can’t believe it! It seems like last week I was reading your getaway post! Kaz x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:04 pm

      I know right, time is really flying by

  3. Shana says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    I need every single outfit listed here! When can I expect my package?? Lol!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 5:35 pm

      Loool not sure hahaha

  4. Zena's Suitcase says

    March 2, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    Do you think you could pick my clothes for me? I love all of these. Especially the two blacks and some colour. I love black but it does need something doesn’t it

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Hahahaha I am glad to hear that, lol I can certainly help

  5. Michaela Britton says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:11 pm

    I love the red and black dress. I love that it’s bold and beautiful x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      Me too, thanks

  6. Terri Beavers says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    I love the new favorites. I’ve got to find me some straight legged jeans that don’t hurt my back. And those cute boots too.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 1:13 pm

      I am sure you will and thanks

  7. Idaintyit says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:58 am

    These are lovely outfits, Love the Michael Kors bag and the red dress from the day after picture

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 11:59 am

      Thanks

  8. Kara says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:30 am

    Some great choices here – i so need to update my wardrobe!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks, I am always looking to update my wardrobe

  9. Stephen says

    March 2, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Serisously all these outfits look incredible I definitely will be making a purchase, thanks for linking the products to send me straight to the store 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thanks Stephen

  10. Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy says

    March 2, 2016 at 6:24 am

    These are great collections! I love the striped dress and those low cut boots are some of my daughter’s favorite shoes.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 6:57 am

      Thanks so much

  11. Shelley says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:18 am

    oh man, I WISH everything I liked on Pinterest would show up. I’d pin larger houses first to be able to hold all the clothes and makeup I’d like.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 6:56 am

      Loooool now that’s what I call thinking ahead lol I was just thinking of closets I guess I will need a big house too

  12. Mar says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:11 am

    Love your outfits! That pink top is basically what I wear to work on a daily basis aha

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 2, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Thanks, haha it’s an awesome colour

  13. Cara (@StylishGeek) says

    March 1, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    I love your wardrobe compilation here! They are elegant, makes use of staple pieces, and are absolutely stylish!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      Thanks so much Cara I do try now and again 😊

  14. Someone's Mum (Danielle) says

    March 1, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Some gorgeous outfits here. I really love the combination of the black with the bright colours. Sounds like an amazing trip you had!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 6:03 pm

      Thanks it was an amazing trip

  15. Candace says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:57 am

    Loving the weekend getaway outfit. I’ve looked and looked for some ripped jeans and just can’t find any that fir me. Joys of having very skinny legs. They just look ridiculous on me

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Awwww bless I am sure there is some ripped jeans out there just for you

  16. Erica Price says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:12 am

    I love some of the bright colours that you have picked out to go with your blacks.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks so much

  17. Mudpie Fridays says

    March 1, 2016 at 7:29 am

    I love that black bottom and black vest top with a coloured jacket look and its something I use to wear a lot before becoming a parent and seemingly forgetting how to dress. Well done you on working with House of Fraser 🙂 x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thanks so much I was chuffed and honoured to have worked with them

  18. Sam Sly says

    March 1, 2016 at 5:45 am

    Those are so cute! I really like the next day red dress. Nice! All the designs are cute though.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:11 am

      Thanks so much

  19. Mimi "MimiCuteLips" Green says

    March 1, 2016 at 4:14 am

    I’m ready for spring but I love pieces that I can rock in the winter and spring. While I’m all about spring that red dress on the Day After is really cute.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:11 am

      I loved putting the Day After outfit together, it was awesome

  20. Bites for Babies says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:18 am

    I am so over the winter and cannot wait to dig out all my spring gear (plus some new additions!!!). I love the blazers and ankle boots!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:10 am

      I too am over winter but the weather hasn’t yet got the message lol

  21. Ana De- Jesus says

    February 29, 2016 at 9:30 pm

    My favourite piece is that camel cape blazer it is gorgeous. I love the cobalt bag and the gold watch too it is stunning! What was your favourite piece?

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Thanks Ana, I must say the cobalt bag is my favourite as I carry it to work all the time

  22. Emma says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:53 pm

    Some great choices there, those nude ankle boots are fab. I am off to the races next month and need new shoes and a bag still!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:07 am

      How awesome, hope you enjoy the races and find some awesome items to wear

  23. Laura says

    February 29, 2016 at 7:48 pm

    Oooh I love the idea of having my pinterest pins appear in my wardrobe. The problem is a lot of mine are a bit too idealistic and I’d need to lose about a stone to look good in them. If both of those things could happen in a magical world – that’d be great 😉

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:07 am

      Hahahaha I know what you mean but it would be awesome if both were to happen right

  24. Travel Blogger says

    February 29, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I love that yellow blazer! A nice pop of color can totally make an outfit, and it looks comfortable but still classy. It would be great for spring!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Thanks, my intention exactly

  25. Cathy ( MummyTravels ) says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    I love the day after and weekend away outfits. And I need to keep a closer eye on the sales – three dresses for £30 is amazing!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Cathy, I was amazed too that I managed to nub these gorgeous dresses

  26. Liz Mays says

    February 29, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    It’s great that you got to add some new items to your collection this month. I love the outfits you put together. The Valentine’s one is so cute!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:03 am

      Thanks so much Liz, I was happy to add to my collection

  27. Angelic Sinova says

    February 29, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    That entire Weekend Getaway outfit is just GORG! So simple, yet so chic. I LOVE it <3

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Angelic

  28. Jenn @ EngineerMommy says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I love the weekend getaway outfit. That bright coral shirt is perfection. And of course, that bag is gorgeous too! I’d love a nice weekend getaway!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Jenn I love corals too

  29. Carmen Perez (listen2mama) says

    February 29, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Oh I love to travel as well. Sounds like you had a great month and I love all of the outfits you have posted here.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      March 1, 2016 at 8:01 am

      Thanks Carmen, I love traveling too

  30. Ashley Whipple says

    February 29, 2016 at 1:51 pm

    Sounds like you had a very busy month indeed. Love all the traveling around you do. #Lifegoals 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 29, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks so much Ashley definitely #lifegoals

  31. Alli says

    February 29, 2016 at 11:55 am

    All of the outfits are so pretty. If I had to pick a fave, it would be the weekend getaway. I love everything about that outfit.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 29, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Thanks Alli, I love it too

  32. Dean of Little Steps says

    February 29, 2016 at 10:43 am

    I do love your choices, especially the striped dress and boots! I can never get enough of boots 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      February 29, 2016 at 11:05 am

      I know right, thanks

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