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My 30th Birthday Party

on July 17, 2018October 31, 2018

In the months leading up to my 30th birthday, I would lie awake at night, riddled with the exact anxieties I honestly thought I'd skip in my 29th year. Watching ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 2)

on June 25, 2018October 31, 2018

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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30 Things To Do Before You Turn 30 (Pt. 1)

on June 21, 2018October 31, 2018

I don't know if you've heard, but I'm turning 30 this year. That's a small joke because if you've ever visited this blog before, or if you follow me on ... View Post

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What to Shop for at Sephora: The Cult Must-Have Products

on April 23, 2018October 31, 2018

I'm not really a big one for shopping when I travel. I honestly plan so much of my trips around eating that there's hardly any time (or tbh, money) left ... View Post

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CLOSED | WIN A Pair of Earrings from Black Betty’s Pinky Swear Range

on April 22, 2018October 31, 2018

I’m a real sentimentalist, so I love a piece of jewellery with a story behind it. If, like me, you’d rather have a pair of earrings or a sparkly ring ... View Post

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5 Tips for buying the Perfect Pair of Jeans

on February 28, 2018October 31, 2018

I know I don't need to explain to any girl out there how hard it can be to find the perfect pair of jeans. I've literally been reduced to tears ... View Post

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My Top 10 Blogging Tips

on February 9, 2018June 3, 2019

When I started Tails Of A Mermaid back in 2010, I knew nothing about blogging. I remember Googling "how to start a WordPress blog" from my mom's bed and just ... View Post

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Reader Recommendations: 20 Books to Read in 2018

on January 19, 2018October 30, 2018

Happy 2018! It's been a little quiet over here as I took a much-needed break over Christmas and New Years to road trip the east coast of South Africa. Then ... View Post

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What to Pack for a Road Trip in South Africa

on January 19, 2018November 5, 2018 South Africa

With thousands of kilometres of (relatively) well-maintained roads, beautiful landscapes, diverse scenery and idyllic towns, South Africa is the road tripper's dream destination. It's hard to decide which part of ... View Post

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Our 2018 Bathroom Makeover Inspiration

on December 19, 2017November 1, 2018

Since we moved into our place in 2015, we've spent countless hours lovingly upgrading and updating the empty shell we first bought. It's been a really fun and interesting process ... View Post