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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Featured Brand · March 11, 2017

{Featured Brand} November Rain #poncho

November Rain is a brain child of Belinda Cooker launched in November 2016 to produce stylish rainwear. For those who have the pleasure of living in the UK you know one thing which shows without fail, rain! I am not one for this cold and dreary weather but I have learnt to embrace it over the years. Whilst I am all for embracing this weather, I love keeping warm because no one likes being cold. When I am out and about November Rain’s poncho is the answer to my rainy prayers. It’s success and popularity in the USA has led to the funding of hydroponic vegetable growing system at a children’s rescue mission in Northern Thailand valued at $3,000USD.

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November Rain #poncho

When I was given the chance to review my own rain coat poncho, I jumped at the opportunity. For me what stood out is November Rain’s committment to donating 10% of its revenues to charityy. The sales from each quarter determine the amount of funding directed towards water projects in developing countries. If you remember my last featured brand MAHI Leather, their commitment was to a portion of sales to water charities. This in itself should speak to how much need there is to support water projects in developing countries.

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November Rain is not limiting the resources given to just clean drinking water, they are also funding irrigation projects for crops in areas where water can be the main limiting factor for people being able to put food on the table.

Why you should love November Rain

  • 100% waterproof
  • High quality rain ponchos
  • Heat-sealed seams
  • Can stand a very high heat
  • Fits over bulky overcoats
  • Smart design folds into a pouch
  • Light and portable
  • Ponchos are printed using sublimation.

Whilst I am loving the poncho I did suffer a few worries which include the coat hat was too big for my head. Because of this it kept coming off during my walk to work in the rain, but this is something fixable. I also stupidly made a tear on the bottom of the coat though it didn’t affect the coat protection in any way.

I must say I do love the look, the protection, portability and durability of this rain coat. Need a new rain coat, November Rain has you covered. The rain coats are one-fits all type of coats and you can wear on top of your coat. They come in three unique designs which are perfect and stylish for any season and are hands free waterproof rain coats.


Want to learn more about November Rain, find them here: Facebook| Instagram and Website


Disclosure: I was sent the Rain Coat in exchange for an honest review

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Comments

  1. Leah Shafik says

    March 15, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I love the poncho – it looks great on you. I wonder if they have them in plus size. x

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  2. Kira L Curtis says

    March 14, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    I could really do with a nice and light rain coat for the spring/summer months! I love how flowery this one is and that money goes to charity 😀

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  3. Angela Kate Webster says

    March 14, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Oh wow! This is so cute, and really handy too. I also love the brand name as I’m a bit of a Guns and Roses fan 😉

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  4. Emma Oxley says

    March 13, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    I live in the UK too and know all about the unpredictable weather – this is such a chic way to be prepared for those April Showers

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  5. Nayna Kanabar says

    March 13, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    What a lovely bright and colourful raincoat. It looks lovely.

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  6. beautykinguk says

    March 13, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Now that is really bright and colourful, just what you need in the pouring rain!

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  7. Rhian Westbury says

    March 13, 2017 at 9:42 am

    I love the pattern on your poncho, it’s lovely that they donate to charity too x

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  8. Jessica Dearnley says

    March 12, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    That poncho looks so pretty – I love all the patterns. It’s also great that they donate to charity.

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  9. Melissa Zia says

    March 12, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Its great they donate to charity, this is a very nice raincoat especially for spring

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  10. Jazmin Williams says

    March 12, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Practical and pretty – exactly what I look for in clothing!

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  11. Jodie Whitham says

    March 11, 2017 at 8:44 pm

    This is great! So often you find waterproofs but not very nice. This sounds practical as well as stylish 🙂 x

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