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 · December 23, 2014

{Fashion} Minimalism is the key

Hi there, with Christmas just 2 days away I have decided stressing about it won’t solve anything fast. As I mentioned in my Twenty fourteen December goals I will just be relaxing and enjoying life, saying that I am still yet to write the cards and send them off though my immediate family have already gotten theirs  thanks to Mango Salute and there creative and highly talented artists its everyone that has to wait for my hand delivery service. I shared in the outfits post what I will be wearing for the days before and after Christmas but was going through my wardrobe when I realised I have not done a clear out for a long time now.

When I went to Zambia this September/October I did not buy any clothes to take I just took whatever would fit in my 25KG max luggage limit and off I went because I knew I wanted to make room in my closet at some point this year. I am not going to lie and say I have not bought anything since because I have and though it was mostly for work I still did buy something. In thinking about what I want to update my wardrobe with I started to think ‘minimalism is the key’ here, I can’t just on buying & buying. I need good quality clothes which do not require much effort in up keep but lasts longer than your average joe.

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Now that that’s done with I wanted to share with you some of the items I have been loving from these two London based boutiques –  Sylvie Quentin and Tonic Clothing are two companies that I am slowly acquainting myself with, I am in love with some of their products which I have already pinned on my wishlist board.

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I have chosen One item from each company which I think every girl/woman/lady should have in their closet: A Smart coat and a Biker jacket, the smart coat will do what it says on the tin give your outfit a smart look and the biker jacket gives the vibes of wild side but yet so sophisticated when dressed well.

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Tonic-clothing smart coat

Product info: Smart Italian jacket. Navy with gold fixtures, also has waist belt by Silvian Heach.


sylviequentinSylvie quentin Biker jacket

 

Product info: Black Leather Sleeve with Zipper on each Arms Jacket with Fur Inside by Relish.


What do you think of my two choices, do you know any smart coats and/or biker jackets? Wishing you all and family Happy Holidays and Blessed Start to the New Year.

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In: Fashion · Tagged: Fashion, Wish list

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Comments

  1. Rebekah says

    December 29, 2014 at 4:46 pm

    That jacket from Tonic Clothing is GORGEOUS! Beautiful picks!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thank you Rebekah

    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thank you Rebekah

  2. Jenn says

    December 28, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Love the Silvian coat, how pretty is that silhouette?!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      I know right?

    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      I know right?

  3. Katie says

    December 27, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I would actually wear either of these coats! They are so gorgeous. Fabulous choices. I’ve not heard of either of these brands! Must look them up!

    Katie <3

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Katie

    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Katie

  4. lauriel says

    December 27, 2014 at 1:14 am

    The Sylvie Quentin jacket is beautiful, with its feminine, flattering silhouette nipped in at the waist, and off-centered button closure. The faux shearling lining looks sooo cosy too! I just ordered a contrast-colored shearling cropped jacket (dark brown sleeves, with cream body shearling detail exterior and gold hardware) by J Brand, and I’m super-excited to get it – love being cosy-warm in the winter. 🙂 I like your fashion sense!

    xo,
    lauriel
    EyeForElegance.com

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thank you Lauriel, coming from a fashionable person like yourself its humbly. Will check out your blog and hope to catch a glimpse of the J brand cropped jacket

    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:24 am

      Thank you Lauriel, coming from a fashionable person like yourself its humbly. Will check out your blog and hope to catch a glimpse of the J brand cropped jacket

  5. esther julee says

    December 26, 2014 at 1:14 am

    i really like the tonic jacket. i really love having a minimalistic wardrobe. you should try project 333! 🙂 it’s helped me narrow down my wardrobe by so much.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Esther, I will check out project 333

  6. Andi Fisher says

    December 24, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    I am totally into minimalism. I wear a lot of black, gray and navy and add color with scarves.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      I do wear some of those colours but i am also trying add it pop of colour into my closet

  7. Alison Freisz-Steward says

    December 24, 2014 at 4:52 am

    I absolutely adore that jacket!! Shopping in London?? Someday!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks, London is the best

  8. Apieceofrainbow Ananda says

    December 24, 2014 at 2:04 am

    that tonic dress is so chic! i like how different it looks from most dresses!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      It is indeed very pretty x

  9. ClaireC. says

    December 24, 2014 at 1:45 am

    Vey chic! I would love a shopping day in London!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      You would love it so much, going to Harrods tomorrow so excited

  10. ahealthier fitterme says

    December 24, 2014 at 12:57 am

    we are traveling this year and I packed a ton of stuff to wear and have not used 1/4 of what I brought, because I am enjoying in doors activities with my family… no need for a fancy outfit around them..

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      hahaha no need indeed, have a wonderful festive holiday

  11. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    December 24, 2014 at 12:09 am

    Such cute clothes. I really like the navy Smart Italian Jacket.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks Beth me too

  12. Jade Gidley says

    December 23, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I love minimalism in fashion! less is more 🙂 I absolutely love the first jacket it is beautiful!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Less is indeed more

  13. Shipra Taneja says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Oh, I absolutely adore the choices you posted!! I definitely believe minimalism is key! <3

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thank you Shipra

  14. Natalie V. says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    Ooh, I love both of these! I’m a huge fan of minimalistic clothing in neutral colors-you can mix and match them! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      That’s the idea I am working towards

  15. Jenna Brussee says

    December 23, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    I wish I could wear jackets like this more often. It’s rarely cold enough in Florida, so it’s hard to spend the money. I love both of your choices, though!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      Thanks and you lucky in the UK its more cold than warm weather

  16. Tanya Coffman says

    December 23, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Oh my! I can’t tell which one I like the most! Both are great choices 😀

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      They are i too love them both

  17. Cara of Stylish+Geek Blog says

    December 23, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    The Italian Jacket is a must have! So lovely! I bet you would look gorgeous in it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      December 25, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks Hun, its gorgeous

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