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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Beauty · September 16, 2014

Maybelline’s Dream Matte-Mousse Foundation ~ Review.

Matte-perfect mousse foundation, cocoa shade (this is the darkest shade)
**good at night**
**It’s good for the day time**

Hi there and welcome, it’s been forever and a day since I did anything beauty or showed any of the products I use.
How many of you use Dream Matte Mousse by Maybelline New York??? What’s your shade? What has been your experience with this product? I just love this product, I only need a small amount to cover my face. I have mixed this foundation with another Maybelline foundation before and I preferred it alone. The very first time I used Maybelline New York ‘s Dream Mouse was Christmas Eve 2011, a friend of mine suggested it to me and since I knew my mother used it I thought why not. I have not regretted my decision, I love this foundation with all it’s flaws for my type of skin. The majority of times when I wear this foundation I don’t even bother with powder because the coverage I get its amazing. It looks natural, it’s soft on my skin and stays on for a minimum of 6 hours. I will only fault it on my nose, because I have an oily nose and even with this wonderful product I still haven’t escaped the greasy nose dilemma, but all in all I love this product and will keep using it until until!!!

I would recommend this product to anyone with dry skin, someone looking to try new foundation or both.

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Comments

  1. Ruffled Paper - Jessica says

    September 24, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I’ve never tried a mousse before. I’ll have to try!

    Reply
  2. Samantha Curtis says

    September 24, 2014 at 12:59 am

    I’ve tried this and was so indifferent on it. I hate how once I find one I love, I can’t find the strength to change! haha

    Reply
  3. Camesha says

    September 23, 2014 at 3:53 am

    I haven’t tried it. I don’t wear makeup for the most part. I go the boring chap stick route. Lip gloss if I’m getting jazzy! LOL

    Reply
  4. Avie T says

    September 22, 2014 at 3:14 am

    I loved the feel of the mousse, but it didn’t mesh well with my skin. I broke out like crazy from it. Wish I didn’t, because it seemed like it was great.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:50 am

      Sorry to hear that for me I didn’t experience any bad effects

  5. Maryann Peik says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:21 am

    hmmm going to have to try this…

    Reply
  6. Nikki Rae says

    September 21, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    I’m not one to wear foundation. BB cream is about as far as I’ll go. My skin has just never been a fan.

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 21, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      I love wearing this foundation when i can but my skin doesnt really need any coverage. I do love BB and CC creams they seem to like my skin

  7. Ayana Pitterson says

    September 21, 2014 at 3:18 am

    Ohhh mousse foundations are like airbrush to me. LOVEEEEEE!

    Reply
  8. Raewyn Smith says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    I have never tried the mousse foundations, but it looks so creamy!

    Reply
  9. songbirdsandbuttons says

    September 20, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Looking great lady! I love mousse foundation!

    Reply
  10. Sarah says

    September 20, 2014 at 5:03 pm

    looks fabulous on you!

    Reply
  11. Carly Anderson says

    September 19, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    You look great with this foundation! I have always wondering how well this one did – thanks for sharing your review!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Thank you so much carly x

  12. ananda-www.apieceofrainbow.com says

    September 19, 2014 at 6:10 am

    looks fabulous!

    Reply
  13. Amby Felix says

    September 18, 2014 at 8:47 pm

    This foundation didn’t work well with me for some reason. However, I use the matte mousse blush almost every day and it’s great! Looks fabulous on you!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks Amby, i think like most products some work for others and some dont x

  14. Neely says

    September 18, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    You look great!!!

    Reply
  15. Jemma Andrew says

    September 18, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    I normally use MAC foundation, but would love to try a chemist brand sometimes. This sounds great.

    Reply
  16. Liv says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I’ve not tried it yet so this post was very helpful for me!!! thanks! I love to use powered though just for that “finished” look!

    Reply
  17. Jessica at Team Wiking says

    September 18, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    This looks wonderful on you. I don’t think I’ve tried it before.

    Reply
  18. Amanda Love says

    September 18, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I haven’t worn foundation in a long time. Looks really great on you.

    Reply
  19. Fiona Naughton says

    September 18, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    I used to use this foundation in my school days, it worked really well and was so soft if I remember correctly! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:58 pm

      yes its really soft and i love the texture and creamy-ness of it

  20. Brenda Lawrence says

    September 18, 2014 at 6:50 am

    It looks great on you!

    Reply
  21. Laura Milroy says

    September 18, 2014 at 5:25 am

    I totally need to start looking at this!

    xoxo
    The Accidental Mama
    http://theaccidentalmama.com

    Reply
  22. SimplySinova says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:14 pm

    I’ve heard such great things about this foundation but have never tried it! I think I’ll give it a shot <3

    Reply
  23. Lily @ From Lily With Love says

    September 17, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I just started using Dream Liquid Mousse with Airbrush Finish and love it! I had used CoverGirl for years before, and just decided to branch out. It’s been great so far! Dream Matte Mousse will have to be next on the list of products to try 🙂

    Reply
  24. Andi Fisher says

    September 17, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    Looks great. I am always looking for less expensive products to change out from my expensive ones!

    Reply
  25. Chelsea says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    I used to use this foundation! I like the coverage and how light it feels.

    Reply
  26. Nancy says

    September 17, 2014 at 8:01 pm

    I’ve seen this foundation before but never thought anything of it! Looks really good on you.

    Reply
  27. Lucie1979 says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I use liquid foundation but have always wondered what the mousse is like. Looks fab xx

    Reply
  28. Erica says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I only use powder, but this looks like a great product, Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  29. Abbigayle Warner says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    it looks fab hun , really suits you and looks very natural!! . thats funny cz my mom uses the same thing too! 🙂
    Abbigayle
    Stealstylist.com

    Reply
    • Mia Myrabev says

      September 21, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      ahhaha mothers hey! thanks x

  30. Melissa Haag says

    September 17, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Looks great!

    Reply

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