This time last week on the 1st of October I turned 28.
28! Maybe if I spell it out in actual words it will finally sink in…
Twenty Eight.
Nope I still can’t believe it. I just took a moment to calculate it, as for a split second I thought I was wrong and I was actually 27.
It’s been ten years since I turned 18, an adult.
Like many of us, turning 18 made me feel so grown up. Being able to drink, vote and start dreaming about all the stuff I’m going to do now I no longer needed to worry about making sure my high school tie was tied as small as possible because “that’s what cool people do”.
Ahhhh yes my 18 year old self definitely thought by 28 I would have this thing called life sussed. Perfect job, my own house, marriage and kids.
Even though I don’t have any of those things ticked off (although I’d argue that my lipsticks are my babies), I couldn’t be happier than I am right now. Between, science research, blogging, the most amazing friends and an ever supporting family, I feel like the luckiest 28 year old in the world. What’s even better, I’m doing it all in the Pool of Life.
Yes, it’s been a decade since I became an adult, the exact length of time since I moved to one of the most amazing cities, Liverpool.
Ahh Liverpool. You are perfect.
Fantastic shops including my beloved Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar, the friendliest people (seriously Scousers have the best banter just the other day the train driver was talking over the speaker as if he was a plane captain saying how if we end up in the pacific ocean there is a dinghy underneath our seats), secret bars where you can drink yummy Liverpool Gin as well as the perfect place for afternoon tea to celebrate my birthday.
Cuthbert’s Bakehouse really know how to do an afternoon tea. Sandwiches for when you want to go classic, to something a little different with mini burgers and hot dogs. They also have veggie and vegan versions and over the years I have made my way through them all. Well all except the children’s afternoon tea but even that sounds so delish I’d eat that too.
Of course, a celebration wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the Liver building. So a quick top up of my favourite Girlactik liquid lipstick in Spice and I was strutting my stuff down by the docks next to that proud Liver bird.
Btw I’m pretty obsessed with this coat. I mean look! I’m wearing a plain white t-shirt and jeans, but then I add a trench coat and voila it instantly elevates the whole outfit. I honestly think you could wear a bin bag and a trench coat would make it look chic. Plus, the extra length keeps me toasty warm now we are officially in my favourite season. Autumn.
Outfit:
T-shirt – Gap
Jeans – United Colours of Benetton
Shoes – New Look
Coat – Hobbs
Bag – Accessorize
Watch – Olivia Burton
Necklace – Miss Selfridge
Ten years.
I can’t wait to see what the next decade brings (38 eeeeek!).
p.s. I’m wearing my new Fenty Beauty foundation and I am obsessed!! All day, from the warmth of Cuthbert’s to the windy weather by the docks, it has stayed strong.
Accessorize DOTD GAP Girlactik Hobbs New Look OOTD Secret Rendezvous United Colours of Benetton
Shazzabella says
October 8, 2017 at 8:45 amThis made me smile from start to finish. I absolutely love your happy outlook to life lovely. You are truly beautiful inside & out, keep being you. Totally agree Liverpool is amazing it’s my second favs city next to my hometown. I really must visit again soon xx
A love affair with Beauty says
October 8, 2017 at 10:25 amThank you so much. It’s not always easy but I think well if I’m negative what good is it going to do but if I’m positive even about a bad situation then hopefully it won’t seem as bad.
Definitely! If you ever do give me a message and we can go for coffee! xx
Ellie says
October 8, 2017 at 7:16 pmThis is such a cute little post it really put a smile on my face! You look amazing and honestly hearing you were 28 was a bit of a shock 😂 Hope you had an amazing birthday
Ellie
http://www.headintheclouds.me.uk
A love affair with Beauty says
October 15, 2017 at 8:26 pmThank you! I’m sure it’s all the makeup that hides the fact I’m not far off 30 haha xx
Laura O’ Toole says
October 8, 2017 at 7:48 pmLoved reading every bit of this post, it’s just fab! I’m 24 now and feel exactly the same way, and also have none of these ticked off, but should we feel bad about it? Absolutely not, they’ll happen when they’re meant to happen. Your bag is beautiful, I love your photos! 😍 fab post 😊 Laura x
A love affair with Beauty says
October 15, 2017 at 8:30 pmExactly! there really is no reason to feel bad for not having all these thing that we are “supposed” to have done ticked off yet. I’m just going at my own pace and enjoying doing all the things I love and like you said things will happen when they are meant to. xx
Rachael says
October 8, 2017 at 8:35 pmYou’re 28?! No way!! You don’t look it! (In a good way hehe) you look stunning in all these photos, and you’re right, that trench coat totally makes a chill outfit look amazing! I hope I’m as happy as you at 28!
PaleGirlRambling xo
A love affair with Beauty says
October 15, 2017 at 8:32 pmhaha thank you! I’m actually quite a stressful/ emotional person so I think my trick to staying looking young is to express my feelings through my words (usually saying wtf 50 times a day) and not moving my face haha. I don’t need people giving me wrinkles! x
Parie says
October 9, 2017 at 8:46 pmYou look incredible in these pictures!! I love that handbag too – 🙂 x
A love affair with Beauty says
October 15, 2017 at 8:33 pmThank you! It’s the Fenty Beauty foundation working its magic! The bag fits soooo much stuff in too. I carry it everywhere xx
A love affair with Beauty says
October 15, 2017 at 8:28 pmThank you! Totally agree. At the time bad situations always seem awful but like you said there is always a positive to look at. The shoes and bag are my favourite! especially when I got 20% student discount xx