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. 📍

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Review · March 18, 2015

Hawaiian Tropic ~ Silk Hydration Review

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Before being sent these products I had never used Hawaiian Tropic products, I was selected as part of BzzAgent bloggers to trial the new Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration. To be honest I never used to concern myself with sunscreen when I was in the sun I was also told you’re black you do not need it and for years I went with it. But over the last few years I have realised I have been misinformed I actually do need sun protection and should always be weary just like the next person.

The Hawaiian Tropic products have a very lovely scent, I received the Silk hydration protective and the Silk hydration after sun lotions. I am yet to use the after sun but I have been using the protective lotion daily. I can not praise it enough, I love the texture and the feel of it on my skin. For coloured girls who know the pain of having a moisturizer that doesn’t have baby oil or vaseline in it, this product definitely takes care of it. I have not had to worry about my skin breaking out in the cold, the harsh elements have not done anything to my skin since I started using the Silk hydration protective sun lotion.

A word from the makers

Experience the sunscreen with hydrating silk ribbons for 12 hours of continuous moisture. With its ultra-luxurious hydrating silk ribbons, Hawaiian Tropic® Silk Hydration™ lotion sunscreen nourishes and pampers skin while providing broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection.

Features & Benefits:
  • Safe and effective broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection
  • Exotic botanicals
  • Warm tropical fragrance
  • Lightweight feel
  • Water-resistant for up to 80 minutes

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Comments

  1. Breanna ♥ More than Love says

    March 31, 2015 at 2:02 am

    We love this at our house! 🙂 We used it at the beach last summer and it worked wonders. Plus it smells fabulous!

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  2. The Beauty Highlights says

    March 26, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    These sound amazing. Have to try them now.

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  3. Tiffany MrsTee Haywood says

    March 26, 2015 at 3:23 pm

    How interesting! I ‘ve never thought of protecting my hair from the sun…thanks so much for sharing.

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  4. Ricci says

    March 22, 2015 at 10:06 pm

    I LOVE me some Hawaiian Tropic!! it all I use in the summer when I go to the pool or lake or beach. It smells so good and protects really well!!

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  5. Shannon Peterson says

    March 21, 2015 at 1:32 am

    I love the smell of Ht!!

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  6. Angie Kanellopoulos says

    March 20, 2015 at 9:46 pm

    I have heard so many great things about this product! I wanted that campaign so bad! Now I need to go get me some 🙂

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  7. Mistee Dawn says

    March 20, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    These look amazing. I will definitely have to get me some of these.

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  8. Ashley says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    We live near a lake, so we use sunscreen all. the. time. My daughter’s hair is so thick, so I try to put it in braids or twists when we swim, and even use sunscreen on her parts!
    http://dailyleisure.com/category/travel/

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  9. Jennifer Juro says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:20 am

    I use so much sunscreen it’s not even funny. I love the Hawaiian Tropic brand it always protects me well.

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  10. Angela Christoper says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:39 am

    I’ve never used it before but looks great products.

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  11. esther julee says

    March 20, 2015 at 3:37 am

    omg! yes, everyone needs sun protection! 🙂 in my 20s i didn’t even think twice about skincare and sunscreen.. but now i definitely try my best to wear it everyday even if i got out for 10 minutes.

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  12. Ourfamilyworld says

    March 19, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    This must smell amazing. I usually an after sun lotion as my skin becomes too dry

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  13. Nancy says

    March 19, 2015 at 7:49 pm

    I’ve never used their after-sun products before (not sure what it is really for. Is it a moisturizer?) But my husband and I ONLY use Hawaiian Tropic on our skin! We really love it.

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  14. GlitteryGlossy says

    March 19, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    I absolutely adore the after sun hydration lotion. It smells so good and cools the skin.

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  15. Paula @TheTweenAndMe says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:35 pm

    Sunscreen is so critical. I’m fair and have to use it… but I hate how thick some of it is. Maybe this will be something that I’ll like since it’s lightweight. And that smell…. take me away!!

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  16. April Mims says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Hawaiian Tropic means summer to me….I love the smell of it. I’ll have to try the hydrating lotion to really take care of my skin this summer.

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  17. Alli Smith says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:26 am

    I’ve been using Hawaiian Tropic for years. Every time I open a bottle and smell that heavenly scent, I’m transported to an island . . . in my mind. I’m going to make sure I buy the after sun, too. Silk hydration sounds lovely!

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  18. Penny @ pennyspassion.blogspot says

    March 19, 2015 at 10:08 am

    It’s fun to think about using sunscreen! I can’t wait for the sun to be out and use Hawaiian Tropic products.

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  19. Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says

    March 19, 2015 at 6:45 am

    I’ve never tried this brand before but know it’s really popular. You’ve just reminded me that I’m yet to book this year’s holiday…need to work on that! 😉

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