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
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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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Lifestyle · October 31, 2016

How To Rack Up Free Perfume Samples

Do you want to know a secret? Even cosmetics counter professionals could not afford to buy all of the top-shelf and most sought-after scents on the market. Read on to find out how to score big with free perfume samples.

Face it, if you are a true perfume addict, then you want the latest scents on the market as soon as they are available. Of course, you know better than anyone that the delightful scent might smell awful or elevate your skin to a new sublime level. Yes, you need to test it out first. Even better than getting new fragrances as soon as they hit the market is getting them for free.

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Online Perfume Samples

Retailers, cosmetics companies, and fragrance companies all know the importance of samples. Again, they know you need to be sure that their perfume works with your body chemistry. Even online perfume shops will take the financial risk of sending out absolutely free perfume samples as a gift with purchase.

The best part is that you are a fragrance junkie. You need to have new scents and are sure to buy frequently. This is where a little planning and anticipation will play their role. If you know ahead of time the up-coming scents you want, you are well prepared.

What happens when you purchase perfume online you are often prompted to select fragrance or cologne samples. It’s as easy as choosing new scents as a free gift while you are buying your other cosmetics and scents. That’s a win-win deal.

 

Read carefully as different online and bricks and mortars retailers will have different rules about what kinds of gifts they give with a purchase. Some require a minimum purchase. Others will provide perfume as a free gift only with beauty product purchases (not for buying clothing). The great news is that even the big retailers will give out free perfume including Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sephora, and Ulta.

You can also get perfume free samples from sites like FreeStuff Baby, who offer all of the latest UK free stuff, freebies and much more.

Fragrance Manufacturers

Perfume manufacturers know the secret of selling is to let their products speak for themselves. Sign up with them for free samples. If the perfume works well with your body chemistry, then you are sold. It is as easy and simple as getting onto your favourite perfume company mailing lists. Again, stay aware of when new scents are coming to market from your favourite companies. That will let you sign up in anticipation.

Many companies limit the number of samples, so it requires some tenacity and patience to get onto the list of the hottest perfume makers’ lists. Timing can be everything with them too. For instance, Marc Jacobs, Burberry, Hermes, and Dolce and Gabbana require good timing to get on their list to get a perfume.

Motivation Moves Mountains

Instead of waiting on the perfume companies to send you perfume according to their rules, be proactive. Contact their customer service offices and simply request some free samples. They might say no. Be polite and you may get more help from them. Keep in mind, some may have their boss watching over them, and will not allow them to give out samples unless in their bigger “official ” promotions. They could say yes or no.

Some websites specialize in giving out free samples. They do the hard work for you by locating giveaways on the manufacturers’ various websites, on social media, among other places. Let them send you an email to get the samples. It will not and should not require any financial information, such as credit card details. So, if they ask for it, skip that “free” company.

Another great way to find new scents freely is by visiting cosmetics departments at department stores, or speciality stores. Use their samples to see how it works with your skin. Some of the time, stores will allow you to have a small sample of their perfume. They may let you fill your own small sample vial. Most will probably not do this, so do not expect it. You want to build a good relationship and rapport with the cosmetics people. That way, they will be more than willing to give

 

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Comments

  1. Anosa says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:51 am

    Hope you do and like the ones you get to test out

    Reply
  2. theloveofacaptain says

    November 5, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Such good ideas, I tend to always stick to the same perfume though. Always have x

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:52 am

      I am like that most of the time too

  3. kerry norris says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:53 am

    I’d have never thought to contact a perfume manufacturer for free samples. I defo will from now on x

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    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Good luck luv

  4. Tracy Morgan says

    November 1, 2016 at 3:40 pm

    I would never, ever have thought about contacting manufacturers and asking for samples, but what a fantastic idea – I love perfume but rarely treat myself, but would love to get my hands on some new scents!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:52 am

      I too would love to get my hands on new scents

  5. Stella Kashmoney says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Wow fab ideas here. Never thought of any of these before.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Thanks Stella

  6. Talya Stone says

    October 31, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    I used to love collecting perfume samples something I have gotten out of the habit of doing but these are fab tips!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Thanks Tayla

  7. Lyndsey O'Halloran says

    October 31, 2016 at 6:40 pm

    It’s a really good way of trying something before buying a full bottle and spending loads

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:51 am

      Nothing worse than spending loads on something you wont even use

  8. Nikki Hamilton says

    October 31, 2016 at 11:50 am

    I love collecting perfume samples. Its a great way to road test a scent before purchasing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      November 9, 2016 at 8:50 am

      Exactly, I have not done it in a while but I do love testing them out

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