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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#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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Fashion · December 5, 2016

{Fashion Monday} Winter Holiday Fashion Essentials

Winter Fashion Essentials, a collection of fashion pieces I consider essential for the winter weather. We all feel winter differently, for someone like me anything below 17 degrees is absolutely freezing and I will have my best cardigans out. You wouldn’t be able to miss me because I would be the one dressed like an Eskimo in London.

Those who’ve visited my home always comment on how hot warm my home is, whether it’s summer or winter. You will find my living room way too toasty for some people and my bedroom chilled because I have double duvet and electric blanket.

Winter Holiday Fashion Essentials

Winter Holiday Fashion Essentials

Regular readers know I am heading to Nice, France this Friday and I couldn’t be more happy. Nice is on my travel bucketlist and it’s a place I have been wanting to visit for the longest time. I went to Paris and Disneyland Paris during the summer and I couldn’t get enough of everything french. Though I have absolutely no idea what exactly I will be seeing in Nice, I know once thing for sure I am ready.

As with every holiday, I love to plan in advance and put things together that I will carry with me. Since I am going for a weekend and won’t probably have much time for anything else but sight see I put my favourite together. The weather has taken a turn for the worst so I figured I should add: Gloves, scarf and beanie.

In terms of outfits, I put two together which are easy, comfortable and stylish all in one. I have mentioned many times on the blog the importance of me dressing for comfort before style. Confidence comes from within and when that radiates to the outside, even just wearing knickers, all will look sexy. I truly believe if you’re comfortable and happy with what you’re wearing, you can take on the world.

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Comments

  1. Coralie says

    December 11, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    I love winter clothing. It is so comfortable and cute. This is a great collection! Thanks for sharing some ideas.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      January 7, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Thanks for stopping by Coralie, I love sharing comfortable and stylish options whenever I can

  2. Dana Vento says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:33 am

    In this holiday season, It’s good to shopping with your family because holiday season is magical so much feels happiness.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      For me personally shopping with family we avoid during the festive period and reserve it for other times of the year

  3. Mary Jane Tauyan Fitzsimmons says

    December 9, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    I love dressing up and i always chose comfortable outfits. If one is very choosy like me i always give time to shop coz i want a chic fashionable clothes but still comfy to wearhope u’re fun in Nice!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      I am the same I love comfortable outfits

  4. CourtneyLynne Storms says

    December 9, 2016 at 4:42 am

    Ooooo just love your selections!!! I’m all about the faux fur this time of year

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      Faux fur is nice but hardly wear it

  5. Candace says

    December 7, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    There are some great choices of clothes and accessories here. I especially like the jumper with the heart on it

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks Candice I enjoy putting these together

  6. Katy Lyle says

    December 7, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Love all those selctins. I especially love that green top, super cute!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      Thanks Katy

  7. Echo (The Mad Mommy) says

    December 7, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Those boots are amazing! I seriously can’t live in the winter without a good hoodie and a couple of cardigans!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:31 pm

      I know right I don’t think I could survive without my cardigans, coats or boots

  8. yonawilliams says

    December 7, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    That coat in the top right corner of your picture is righ up my alley, and I love the gray color. Disneyland Paris sounds romantic.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:30 pm

      DISNEYLAND Paris sure is romantic and I love having a gray coat in my wardrobe

  9. mail4rosey says

    December 7, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    I love that you’re packing a beanie!! Those are cozy and cute.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      I know right I love my beanies

  10. Kecia says

    December 7, 2016 at 1:41 am

    I’m with you, I always go for comfort! I love a nice pair of jeans with a warm sweater during the winter.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Comfort for me comes before style any day

  11. Krystle Cook says

    December 7, 2016 at 12:41 am

    I am definitely a boots girl and so I love winter. I am loving all of your picks.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Thanks I am not a winter person but I do love the winter fashion

  12. Hey Sharonoox says

    December 7, 2016 at 12:33 am

    Looks like a great winter fashion essentials! My favorite will have to be the ankle boots. It’s snowing and getting much colder here where I lived so this comes just in time.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:28 pm

      Glad it just came on time and thanks for stopping by

  13. Kathy says

    December 6, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    I love all of these. I hate winter, but I love dressing up for winter. Boots are one of my favorites!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      Oh I know the feeling as I am in the same boat

  14. Kar says

    December 6, 2016 at 5:07 pm

    This is a great and fabulous selection of winter outfit. Very fashionable to wear. I love it.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Glad to hear it

  15. Kar says

    December 6, 2016 at 4:57 pm

    Loving all those winter outfits. Looks so cool and comfy. You have a great selection.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks Kar I try

  16. Amber says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:44 pm

    I love these choices! I love wearing my sweaters!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      You and me both and thanks

  17. Annette Yedlin says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    What great choices. It all looks fabulous…love the boots!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      Thanks Annette

  18. Ana De Jesus says

    December 6, 2016 at 12:36 pm

    A nice scarf and a cozy jummie are definitely winter essentials. I love to layer in winter because I get so damn cold.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      I know the feeling and I am the same for sure

  19. Mai C. says

    December 6, 2016 at 9:37 am

    Awesome items, I am in love with that backpack and the coat as well! I think these are all must haves especially if you’re always out during the season!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks Mai and yes when I am out about I ensure I am wearing some of these warm items

  20. Christina Aliperti says

    December 6, 2016 at 6:29 am

    I love everything! In the winter I am all about layering to stay warm. It gets so cold.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      I was never one for layering but now I am embracing it

  21. Sarah Bailey says

    December 6, 2016 at 5:03 am

    The high heeled shoes and the vest was always a casual formal wear I always prefer to see on an office girl.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Oh really? Why is that? I do love it myself but always want to gauge other people’s opinions

  22. Amy Jones says

    December 6, 2016 at 2:22 am

    I love reading what other people find essential for each season, this list was great!!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Thanks Amy I do love checking out other people’s essential lists

  23. Brittany Marshall says

    December 6, 2016 at 12:53 am

    A cozy scarf and a nice pair of boots is always on my must have list when the cold weather hits. Love this time of year!

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:22 pm

      Though I am not a big fan of winter I so love winter fashion

  24. Tara says

    December 6, 2016 at 12:39 am

    Loving those fasionable boots and everything else looks so nice and comfortable. My sister would love some of these things listed.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:21 pm

      I hope you mnaged to share with your sister too. My sister is the same as way she loved my picks

  25. tara pittman says

    December 6, 2016 at 12:26 am

    I love cozy sweaters for winter. It sure helps me feel better about the cold.

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Same here and I tend to buy when all the time

  26. Chloe says

    December 5, 2016 at 10:23 pm

    Will keep this in mind when Winter rolls around next! Some cute little outfits that’s for sure

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Glad to hear it and thanks

  27. Melanie Smith says

    December 5, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    Winter essentials are always so cute!! I love wearing boots <3

    Reply
    • Anosa says

      December 9, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Thanks Melanie me too I am embracing heels big time

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