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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Review · June 1, 2015

{Review} Summer with Scholl

Summer is here and it’s time to bring out those gladiator sandals, open toed shoes and your best wedges in town. I love summer so much since I am a summer baby but one thing that puts me off is…

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Review, Sponsor Roundup · May 27, 2015

{Review} Art Supply Central ~14 Piece set + {Giveaway} CLOSED

Disclaimer: Thanks to the lovely people at art supply central for sending me this Artist Brush set. There was no monetary exchange. *** I will start this post by declaring I am not an artistic person, that gene was only…

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Beauty, Review · May 19, 2015

{Beauty} Petunia Skincare Derma Roller & Serum Review

Remember last year when I first introduced you to my Skin secret derma roller? Most of you were pretty scared to use small titanium needles onto your skin for better skin, most thought it was painful and some had used…

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Gifts · May 13, 2015

Personalised Gift Guide

How good are you at giving presents to loved ones? I am one of those people who really suck at giving presents to my loved ones and would rather give money because at least that way they can buy what…

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Beauty, Review · May 12, 2015

{Beauty} Refresh Eye Recovery Serum ~ Review

You’re not as young as you were yesterday but that does not mean your skin has to look older than you feel. For the last year or so I have been pretty good at looking after my skin and only…

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Review · May 10, 2015

{Review} The Flower Studio

In less than 10 days I will be moving into my apartment, I am so excited even though I have so much to do in so little time. I have shared with you my plans for decorating my place both…

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Review, Sponsor Roundup · April 13, 2015

Splash Proof Review and Giveaway

Thank you Revive a Phone for making this conversation possible. I am a strong believer in taking care of your gadgets especially mobile phones, in the day and age almost everyone has a phone and the majority of us have…

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Review · March 27, 2015

{Review} Power Theory’s Power Bank

Disclaimer: A July Dreamer was sent this product for purposes of giving an honest review, no other forms of compensation were received. When was the last time you were traveling and your phone or gadget died and had to wait…

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Review · March 24, 2015

Insta Natural ~ Retinol Cream Review 

For the last year or so I have been trying different products which have worked amazingly for me so when I saw that insta natural was looking for bloggers to review the Retinol cream I jumped at the opportunity to…

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Beauty, Review · March 20, 2015

{Review} Sea Infused Herbal Moisturizer ~ Oz Naturals

Over the last couple of months I have talked about Oz natural products and why I love them. Today I am sharing another Oz natural product which was sent to me recently to provide an honest review. This is the…

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Review · March 18, 2015

Hawaiian Tropic ~ Silk Hydration Review

Before being sent these products I had never used Hawaiian Tropic products, I was selected as part of BzzAgent bloggers to trial the new Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration. To be honest I never used to concern myself with sunscreen when I…

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Review, Sponsor Roundup · February 18, 2015

Buytshirtsonline Review

I have mentioned time and again how I dress for comfort rather than fashion but I have also said where possible I want my comfort clothes to be fashionable or add style to my wardrobe. I am very happy to…

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