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
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Must Have · June 3, 2016

June Must Haves 

So I am sat in my living room watching TV whilst typing my June Must Haves post when it hit me, we really are in June, we are actually SIX MONTHS into the year and it feels like only yesterday I was thinking about things I wanted to see happen in 2016 not knowing how much I was going to accomplish when I set my mind to it. It truly is amazing what they say, ‘when you put your mind to it you can accomplish anything’ and I am glad with what I have accomplished so far.

Frequent readers of this blog know I love sharing Must Haves lists every month and for the June must haves I will also be doing a review of the sun glasses I was sent by the lovely people at Glasses Shop.

Review

Before being contacted by the company, I had never heard of the glasses shop. They are an online eyeglasses shop offering doctor quality prescription and non-prescription glasses. I am not stranger to online eyeglasses shop, I have previously worked with Adlens Viewplus glasses and Firmoo glasses and they were both good companies offering good quality glasses both prescription and non-prescription.

What I love about these glasses is how they frame my face and offer great protection for my eyes from the sun, it really is amazing wearing them as you get full protection so much that you can look directly in the sun’s direction without fearing your eyes will hurt as has been the case with some shades I got in the past.

For the June must haves list, I thought about what I am planning of doing this must and what I want for my upcoming trips: Hamburg and Paris.

 

June Must Haves
The Gym – I signed up to the gym last month so I need to pick up a couple of gym equipment to aid my exercise.
  • Gym Bag – obviously this is a non-brainier but I need a gym bag, I have not owned a proper gym back in a couple of years now and it’s kinda annoying now carrying everything in my backpack including my work equipment and change of clothes.
  • Headphones – Though my have a few pairs of headphones in my home none of them stay in my ear long enough for me to do anything and when you’re exercising you don’t need earphones or headphones that will keep dropping anytime you move.
  • Gym wear – I picked up a couple of yoga pants but looks like I need a couple more to tidy me over each week until I do my laundry over the weekend.
  • Drinking bottles – again I own a number of these but I use them for my smoothies only and now I am in need for a couple for when I am working out at the gym.
As I have mentioned above, I am heading to Paris in 2 weeks time and I can not wait to get their so here is a list of items I am looking at getting.
  • Nude tote bag – I have not owned a nude tote bag in a while now and I have been thinking of getting one, I saw this one in H&M and I can not stop thinking about it.
  • Sunnies – I have a couple of sunnies at home but you can never have too many so the ones from the glasses shop will come in very handy.
  • Sunscreen – I forgot to pack my sunscreen whilst in Hamburg and I paid dearly so it is important for me to ensure I have some for my next trip to Paris just in case it is as hot as Hamburg was.
  • Sandals – I ended up picking up some new sandals and flip-flops whilst in Hamburg as the weather calls for such open shoes but I have been looking to grab a couple more.
  • Lipstick and nail polish – summer is already knocking so it makes sense for me to do up my nails and I am loving this pink polish from Essie. As my readers know I am a sucker for red lipstick so these two shades won’t go amiss.
And there you have it, my June must have a list.
*Glasses sent for purpose of offering an honest review*

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Comments

  1. Harriet from Toby & Roo says

    June 14, 2016 at 10:18 am

    Oohh these are some fabulous picks!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 14, 2016 at 10:46 am

      Thanks Harriet

  2. Lisa (Travel Loving Family) says

    June 14, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Love the sandals! Very stylish and will go with anything

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 14, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Thanks, I think so too

  3. Ickle Pickle says

    June 11, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    Great list – those sunglasses are gorgeous, I need a new pair! Kaz x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 11, 2016 at 10:12 pm

      Thanks I always need a new pair

  4. Kara Guppy says

    June 11, 2016 at 11:44 am

    I love the sunglasses – I really need a new pair!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 11, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Kara, I always need a new pair

  5. Nayna Kanabar says

    June 10, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Your wish list has so many nice things that we all want them. I love the sandles.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks Nayna

  6. Hannah says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    I basically now want everything in your wishlist…oh no goodbye money!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      Hahahaha lol it happens to me all the time

  7. Sonia says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    That nude tote bag is absolutely gorgeous! I need it!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      Isn’t it just

  8. roxy says

    June 10, 2016 at 1:30 pm

    I totally agree that you can never have too many sunnies. My biggest issue is not knowing where to keep them all. I’m sure Paris will be amazing. Can’t wait for you to share pics!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      That’s my biggest worry with sunnies too. I am too excited for Paris can’t wait

  9. Ana says

    June 10, 2016 at 5:06 am

    I am obsessed with sunglasses and I’ve dozens of it. Though I’m always excited to explore the new brand. I loved the color of your aviator. And your upcoming trip collection is fabulous. Can’t wait to read stories about your upcoming trip!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 8:50 am

      I am too excited about my upcoming trip can’t wait

  10. Jenn says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:54 am

    I had the same epiphany as you. This year is flying by. Those nude sandals are incredible.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 8:49 am

      I know right, it’s like blink and it’s a new month already

  11. Taria Shondell says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:38 am

    I love the aviator sunnies! They are my favorite style! I also love that nail polish color!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Me too and thanks Taria

  12. Sophia says

    June 10, 2016 at 2:06 am

    Since the summer has come in, I have started picking some of these things up.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 10, 2016 at 8:47 am

      Summer is certainly showing its face now

  13. Gillian Jacob says

    June 9, 2016 at 4:55 pm

    Love the sandals, they look so comfy!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 9, 2016 at 11:49 pm

      Thanks

  14. Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says

    June 9, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Oooh I love the sunglasses, I always go for black ones but I’d love some of these ones! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 9, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks Kirsty me too

  15. Sarah Ella (Mumx3x) says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Ohhh I love the sunglasses a lot! I couldn’t cope without my sunnies in this sunshine! I really like the tote bag, too! the lipsticks are really pretty colours too, perfect for summer 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 9, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      I know what you mean about sunnies, I can’t wait for my tote bag to arrive

  16. Joanna says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:18 pm

    Sunglasses are definitely a must have I’m going to be ordering a pair ready for our holiday later in the year.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 9, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Ain’t they just, it’s nice to pull them out when we have that speck of sunlight in the uk lol

  17. cesi kohen says

    June 9, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    omg, a hat for Paris, perhaps? Kind of like what Beyonce had for her nyc concert? I can’t wait to hear more about your tips!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 9, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Aww thanks Cesi, I am excited for Paris

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