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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Sponsor Roundup · June 30, 2016

June 2016 sponsors 

I can not believe how fast June went by, I can not believe we have already passed the halfway point of 2016. July is here (tomorrow) and so much has happened already that it is impossible to comprehend it all. When I seat down and think about how I started the blog, what I had wished for then and how the blog is now and what I have achieved in the last 3 years I am totally amazed.

Though the month has moved pretty swiftly, it seems the sponsorship part of blogging was not in sync which is totally fine with me because, as I have always said on the blog, I am always honoured and humbled that these sponsors chose to work with me and my blog.

wellington ankle boots

June 2016 sponsors

Butterfly Twists – You will remember I worked with them before and I shared HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE fashion outfit ideas. I was honoured when they contacted me again last month to try out their Wellington Boots, I obviously said yes on the spot because they make such strong, stylish, fashionable and lasting shoes so it was an easy one. I choose the Wellington ankle boots since I am not a big boots fan but when you live in England, they are a must have.

Social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Point-S – is a tyre company I collaborated with to share with you some of my Road Trip tips, I am sure many of us have planned a road trip or two in the past or are planning on going on one this summer. Because I do not drive (yet) I thought it made sense to ask my brother-in-law to help with a section on changing or replacing tyres.

Social Media: Twitter and Facebook.

Shoppers Stop – Though I had not worked with them directly I was happy to be introduced to them via a collaborative post on 5 types of summer wardrobe essentials. There are so many items I am hoping to purchase this summer so this post was a welcome collaboration.

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Another company i did not work with directly was My Deals, an online one stop shop for everything. In this collaborative post, we shared inexpensive decorating ideas for your dining setting. My apartment is not big enough for a dining setting but doesn’t hurt to learn about inexpensive ideas for when I do.

Urban Fruits – I love urban fruits, I first tried their snacks over a year ago and though they are a bit pricey for snacks they are worth every penny. When I thought about how eat healthy whilst on holiday I knew I had to include them on my list.

Esprit is an online Fashion and Home shop which I had the pleasure to include as part of my Fashion Monday post. I love online shops because of the convenience they bring to those of us who are always on the go.

Social Media: Facebook and Instagram.

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The Glasses shop is another online glasses shop I had the privilege of working with. When they contacted me a few weeks back to try out and review a pair of my choosing from there store, I was more than thrilled I said yes on the spot. The sunglasses I chose have become my go to summer glasses which is pretty awesome as I rarely change my sunglasses.

Social Media: Facebook and Twitter.

As I always say, thank you to all the wonderful sponsors who collaborated with me in the past and more so to the June 2016 sponsors.

Who is your favourite of my June 2016 sponsors roundup?

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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:46 pm

    Awesome sponsors you have. I like Shoppers Stop so hopefully you can work with them more. The Urban Fruits is my anothe favorite from your sponsors.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:54 pm

      Thanks Jessica

  2. NAZMA IQBAL says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Really glad that you are doing that well.am sure u will get many other opportunities too.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 19, 2016 at 4:24 am

      Thanks so much

  3. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:39 am

    We love Urban Fruits – they are such a delicious little snack.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 18, 2016 at 11:58 am

      They are that big time

  4. Jess says

    July 17, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    Sounds like you’ve been working with some fab brands! I love the glasses case in the last photo 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 17, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      I have indeed, I am loving them too

  5. Milly Youngman says

    July 17, 2016 at 5:53 pm

    Have always wanted to try out some Urban Fruits bits actually! Lots of lovely sponsors over here in June 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 17, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      I love urban fruits, they have the best snacks

  6. Tara says

    July 17, 2016 at 5:25 pm

    Some fabulous sponsors here, I’ll be checking them out for sure!

    Tara http://cattitudeandco.uk

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 17, 2016 at 6:24 pm

      Thanks Tara

  7. StressedMum says

    July 17, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    You had an amazing June by the sounds of it, I am currently thinking of changing my sunglasses so will pop over and have a look x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 17, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      I did have an amazing June and hope you find some glasses you like

  8. WhatLauraLoves says

    July 17, 2016 at 1:20 am

    So many great posts in June, its lovely to work with such fabulous companies xxx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      July 17, 2016 at 4:28 am

      Thanks, yes I definitely worked with some awesome companies

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