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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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
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It has been an amazing week here, definitely recom It has been an amazing week here, definitely recommend @iberostar in Agadir. 
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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, Sponsor Roundup · June 16, 2016

5 types of summer wardrobe essentials

Summer is here, the favourite season for people who love clothes! There is so much to do with your wardrobe in summer. You can play dress-up all day with the expanse of colours in your wardrobe. You can add ten looks to a simple white dress using makeup, scarves, nail paints and other accessories. Summer gives you a chance to exercise your creativity!

Summer are style friendly and comfort friendly and the best kind of cloth would be a dress. Dresses are fancy, quirky, comfortable, easy, sexy and simply incredible choice for all times.

We all have a bundle of dresses for women in our wardrobe, but the problem arises when we don’t want to experiment. Often we soothe ourselves with the tried and tested ways through which we can quickly drape the dress, get ready and go ahead with our plans.

For those lazy  fashionable chicks ladies, we have sorted out five essential dresses and the most suitable accessories that go well with those dresses.

  • The Mad Maxi

Maxis should be on the rim of must haves in your bucket list of the essential summer outfits. Why? Because Maxi Dresses are comfy yet sexy! And what else do you need in summer?

Style it with: Maroon.

Maxis look best when they are mono-hued. The best color to choose is either black or a white. Add maroon lipstick, maroon colored jewels in your ears and finish with maroon heels.

maxi dress

 

  • Printed Wonder

Printed Dresses are in trend and would always be. They are an evergreen fashion. In summer, a mid length printed dress works quite well for a cool fashionista look. And the best part about prints is that they are body flattering so they look good on all body types.

printed dress

Style it with: Tote & Retro sunglasses.

If the dress is colourful, you ought to minimize the vibrancy with a leather tote. And to add more glamour to it you should carry a sexy pair of retro sunglasses.

 

  • Our Darling Denim Dress

Denims are the new black! There was a time when an LBD did everything for your style. But today, it is the bright blue denim dress that has taken its place. They are easy to carry and do all the essential duties of heightening your style quotient.

Style it with: White sneakers

White sneakers would add a sporty diva look to your personality. For a change, you must try this pop star like look to showcase the world your bold and eccentric side.

denim dressImage: source

  • A Little Floral Dress

Bored with denim and trousers? Looking for an outfit that is a more hospitable and congenial option? A little floral dress is just the right thing for you. It is a must have for every girl who likes colours in her life. And a floral print dress is not just about colours but also about giving the feminine quality to your overall look.

Style it with: Ballerinas

Shades like red, pink, purple, maroon, orange, plum, beige are just the right option to team up with a ballerina. Style your floral dress with these pretty things.

  • My Midi Dress

Middle length, the ‘Midis’ are sweet. Middle length, the ‘Midis’ are pretty. They are the quintessential girlie thing. Every girl swears by a Midi. It’s because she can wear it anywhere, from the local market to a mall, from her office to a movie hall. A Midi dress is so accommodating. Plus, Midis are made in such a way that they look pretty on an ectomorph as well as an endomorph.

Style it with: Colourful scarves

Midis are often simple. And adding a colourful funky matching scarf will add colours and sexy appeal to the overall look.

Make the most of the summer with these wardrobe essentials and play around freely! Just a handful of accessories and you will rock the summers with your diva look.

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Comments

  1. Ana De- Jesus says

    June 27, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I love all these summer trends but I have a massive weakness for anything floral, its so versatile.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 27, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      It sure it and I am slowly trying to brand into it

  2. fannybrides says

    June 23, 2016 at 3:08 am

    Amazing dresses!

    Evening Dresses

    Reply
  3. Tara | C&CO. says

    June 20, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    I love a good denim dress! I need to shop soon

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Hope you find one you like

  4. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    June 20, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    I think maxi dresses are such a summer staple. Love them!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks

  5. Sally Akins says

    June 20, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Fab post, I think you’ve got all of the essentials covered! I love maxi dresses but I have to choose carefully because I’m fairly short and fairly curvy 😉

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Thanks Sally and yes with maxi dresses it’s important to choose the right one for your height and body shape

  6. Mudpie Fridays says

    June 20, 2016 at 9:12 am

    I’m hoping to give my wardrobe an overhaul this summer (if the weather improves!) and il after a couple of maxi dresses. I find them so easy to wear, it’s difficult to look stylish with two under 5s in tow!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:18 am

      I can only imagine

  7. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    June 20, 2016 at 9:00 am

    I love that printed dress, so pretty! I need to get myself a maxi dress – I have a couple of maxi skirts and I love them, so comfy!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:17 am

      I love maxi skirts too, I have a couple

  8. Mandi says

    June 19, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love Maxi dresses, unfortunately only being 5ft 2, I struggle with lots of them trailing along the ground, luckily my daughter has become a whizz on the sewing machine so she takes them up for me!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:12 am

      Awe that’s nice that your daughter tucks them up for you

  9. Jessica says

    June 19, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    White sneakers and a little floral dress will do for me. Lovely selections! Have to check my wardrobe soon.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:10 am

      I love me white sneakers and floral dresses

  10. Sarah, Things Sarah Loves says

    June 19, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    I’ve never owned a denim dress but I think I’d like get one, they look so cute!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Hope you find one that you like

  11. Hannah says

    June 19, 2016 at 1:54 pm

    I need to get myself a denim dress asap – I have never had one!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 20, 2016 at 9:10 am

      I have not had one in a long time too might consider getting one

  12. DannyUK.com says

    June 19, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I’m still not convinced by denim dresses, though they seem to becoming more and more popular so maybe I need to change my mind!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Hahaha Danny I hope you mean change your mind about how they look on some people lol

  13. Charli says

    June 19, 2016 at 10:24 am

    I adore maxi dresses and I think nearly every one I own is black, other than that I’m not really a dress girl xx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 12:53 pm

      Hahaha not owned a black maxi in forever need to get me one

  14. Melanie Edjourian says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I do love maxi dresses and of course black should be in everyones wardrobe.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 6:28 am

      Absolutely, I have enough blacks to cover me for a week lol

  15. Ali says

    June 18, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I’ve been looking for white sneakers for a while & a denim dress, must hit the high street this week!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Hope you find them

  16. Nicola Cassidy says

    June 18, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    I love the summer for dressing up too! I just got a little floral dress in black for going to Glastonbury next week, a bit like the one you have here 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Oooh definitely sounds like my kind of dress, have fun in Glastonbury

  17. Sam Jeffery says

    June 18, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    I am so in love with denim dresses at the moment, they are so easy to style! Can’t seem to get on with maxi dresses though, they always make me feel frumpy!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 6:27 am

      Awe bless, I don’t have denim but I do have maxis and I think it’s about buying those that work with your figure

  18. Miss Kitty Kaos says

    June 18, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    I think the only one I don’t have on this list is a maxi but I have been swayed by a lot of the plain floaty ones lately x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 19, 2016 at 6:23 am

      You should definitely grab one

  19. WhatLauraLoves says

    June 18, 2016 at 3:44 am

    Wow those denim dresses are absolutely fabulous. Especially the one on the far right xxx

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:20 am

      Thanks Laura

  20. Fashion and Style Police says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    I love wearing maxis around the house or on lazy days.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:21 am

      I get too hot with them at home but out and about I am fine

  21. Laura @dearbearandbeany says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    i love the pretty floral dress, right up my street!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:21 am

      You and me both

  22. Rachel says

    June 17, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    This post could have been about my wardrobe minus the denim dress which I dont have x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:22 am

      Hahaha mine too

  23. The London Mum says

    June 17, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    literally everything I have and love in my wardrobe right now! x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:22 am

      How awesome is that

  24. Nikki says

    June 17, 2016 at 5:55 pm

    Im not a huge fan of maxi dresses as they never suit me but you have picked out a really pretty one!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:23 am

      Awe bless and thanks

  25. Life as Mum says

    June 17, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    I love all those dresses especially the denim ones

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:23 am

      Thanks

  26. Rhian Westbury says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of maxi dresses as I don’t feel that they suit me but I really want a denim dress x

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:24 am

      I am the opposite I don’t think denim suits me but maxis do

  27. Claire says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    I’m definitely going to buy a denim dress this summer, I love them and you can dress them up or down 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:24 am

      Oh how nice, hope you manage to find the one you like

  28. jenni says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:22 pm

    I love my little floral dresses once the sun comes out x

    Reply
  29. Lyndsey O'Halloran says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:06 pm

    They’re all really nice outfits but the blues are my favourite! My wardrobe is nearly full of blue.

    Reply
  30. wendy says

    June 17, 2016 at 3:07 pm

    I love wearing maxi dresses in summer. Now just need the summer weather to go with the dress! 🙂

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 18, 2016 at 5:25 am

      Hahaha I know right, this our weather is something else

  31. StressedMum says

    June 17, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    I love all you have posted here, but do love a maxi dress, I find them so easy to wear x

    Reply
  32. Leanne says

    June 17, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Really need to apply some of these to my own summer wardrobe. I never buy summer clothes. I live in jeans – I always get so hot!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 17, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Hope you manage to get a few this summer

  33. Colette says

    June 17, 2016 at 10:45 am

    I always love the idea of a denim dress but they never really suit me. I’m more of a maxi girl tbh – I’m tall enough to get away with them!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 17, 2016 at 12:26 pm

      I am the same, I can’t remember the last time I wore a denim dress but they are cute

  34. Leslie Hernandez says

    June 16, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I love wearing denim, floral and Midi dresses for summer they are just so stylish and comfortable to wear. These are seriously 5 summer essential everyone should have in their closet.

    Leslie xoxo

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      June 16, 2016 at 6:07 pm

      I love floral and working on midi but don’t really have much in terms of denim

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