Woohoo, I'm on Instagram! Yep Finally

Well let's calm down now, shall we. Yes I'm finally on Instagram and well yes I'm slightly addicted - it's like a brand new toy to me, you know what I mean right? ;) I might not have the prettiest pictures on there and I'm definitely not standing in-front of majestic pyramids in Egypt or the Eiffel Tower in Paris ( I wish ) but I would really appreciate your support over there. Here's a look at my board...




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Blog of the Month: Gee Whiskers

Woohoo, I'm choosing the lovely Charlene from Gee Whiskers as July's Blog of the Month! Charlene really gets joy out of writing posts + receiving feedback from all her readers. As far back as she can remember she have often used the saying “Gee Whiskers” as an exclamation when she saw something that surprised her (in both a good and bad way).

Charlene loves the beautiful things in life. She blog's about beauty, decor and pretty much anything that tickles her fancy. Oh, and she adores dachshunds, flowers, perfume, music but above all spending time with her friends + family. This level headed lady loves doing reviews on beauty products and she always try to keep them as honest as possible. That means she will seldom write a blog post on something she's not truly crazy about. And you know what that's what I love most about her blog, her honesty...

She's always been big on spending time looking after her skin and her current favourite beauty products are the Dermalogica Calming Cleanser, The Body Shop Vitamin E Moisture Boost Sorbet and The Body Shop Vitamin E Serum in Oil overnight treatment. Visit her blog Gee Whiskers to learn more about this laid-back + beautiful lady. :)

Image - My own 

Blog Image - Charlene's

Beauty Hauls and the Fall of Giants

Hello all, hope you're keeping warm with big cups of tea/coffee and soft cosy blankies. I'm working from home again today, one of the perks of working in the digital industry. Admittedly it can get a bit lonely after some time, that's why I decided to join a community radio station as guest presenter about 2 months ago. Well here's what I've been up to - pictures described from left to right. Here goes...

1. Making Waves - The radio station I'm working for recently won the Sanlam + MDDA Award for Best Community Radio Station in South Africa! I'm so proud. :) Please go like their Facebook page.

2. Radio Nfm Soup Drive 2014 - We are also currently having an amazing Soup Drive community project. We'll be road-tripping throughout the Northern Cape to rural little towns in need. The whole idea is to connect with our listeners on a more personal level. We will have open broad-castings in every town and it will be live on air. For more information about this project + to be part of this initiative contact our Soup Drive coordinator Jeanne-Dee Cloete at cloetejeanne@gmail.com

Post by RADIO NFM 98.1.

3. End Child Marriage - A short while ago I wrote this heartbreaking blogpost about child marriage, called Too Young To Wed. I really felt this strong urge to write it. I shed a bucketful of tears while researching + compiling this. Take a look at the campaign + show your support. Your voice can make a difference. Let's help to spread awareness.

4. Pixie Haircut - I initially wanted my old Karlie Cut, (see my profile picture) but this particular hairdresser overpowered me and said that girls like me look more feminine in funkier styles, I still don't know what she meant by that. I did get a whole lot of complements, yep so maybe she does have a point. ;)

5. New Digital Collaboration - Recently started to work with a great web development company as an online columnist/blogger - Same place I did my internship last year. Who said shy girls cant hustle + connect? Read my work here: Author Profile 

6. Small Business Blog Makeover - Aah, what can I say, I'm always making little tweaks to my blogs. I might have a slight obsession. Eek! Please go have a look at Social Media Blooms and tell me your thoughts.

Post by Social Media Blooms.

7. Fall Of Giants by Ken Follet - Fall of Giants is a historical novel by Welsh-born author Ken Follett. It is the first in the Century Trilogy, and follows five interrelated families throughout the course of the 20th century between 1911 and 1924. I started reading this book over the weekend and I'm already hooked!

8. Eighties Dance - Me and the fiance had such a great time at this themed dance party. We both love old-school music and after a few glasses of bubbly we took over the dance floor.

9. Essence Haul - At last I got my greedy hands on the Essence Blush Up Powder Blush and the All About Candies Eye-Shadow. I'm inlove with both, and I love doing my face in the morning. I'm currently travelling by bus at about 6 am every morning to be in time for the breakfast show, and although it's freezing cold when I take the short walk to the bus-stop, its good to know that I'm looking good. :)

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Blog of the Month: Pink Peonies

And so we're in the beautiful month of May, and the awesome blogger that I've selected as the Blog of the Month are none other than the pretty Luzanne Ashby from the fabulous beauty blog Pink Peonies. Luzanne truly loves everything beauty related from makeup to nail art, crafts, photography and fashion. She adores peonies, decadent cupcakes, pastel colours, smoothies, candy floss, horror movies and macaroons - to name only a few! ;)

I love the fact that she's one of the most generous bloggers out there. She recently had a super awesome Blog Birthday Giveaway to the value of over R2000! Yep, she really went all out + included all of her favourite brands + beauty products in this giveaway.

I also love the delightful graphics/images that accompanies all of her well written blogposts. Luzanne's slightly addicted to the wonderful fresh, organic + handmade products from Lush. Well then again, who doesn't love Lush? ;) And you know what, those are the blogposts on her blog that I enjoy the most, the ones that features products from Lush! What posts do you love most on Luzanne's lovely blog?

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Blog Graphic - Luzanne's

Beauty Tips + Radio Presenting

Phew, I'm a little busy bee again. I'm currently doing some guest presenting on a local radio station + doing a bit of social media for them. I'm really enjoying this little adventure and I love the fact that I'm the one responsible for sharing beauty tips with the listeners out there. And I'm not even a "real" beauty blogger, yikes! Today I shared Chicara's beauty tips - and these are the ones I loved the most! :)

1. Substitute shaving cream for baby oil next time you're in the shower. This gives you a closer shave + smoother legs.

2. A light dusting of baby powder onto your oily roots does exactly the same thing as dry shampoo. It's  the perfect substitute.

3. If you're on a budget use apple cider vinegar instead of toner. It helps balance and restore your skin’s natural pH and helps even out your skin tone.

4. If you have oily roots you should never apply conditioner directly to them. You should rather start conditioning from about ear-level.

Ok, and so here's where I need you help... As a blogger I would love to share some beauty tips from my other fellow South African bloggers out there, over the radio airwaves. If you would like me to use your beauty tip related blogpost please leave me a link in your comment.

Since I've started blogging I've realised that bloggers are the real go to people when it comes to information + trends. They just have this awesome, natural ability to source the most enviable goodies and products. Forget about fashion + beauty magazines, beauty bloggers are the ones that have the most fabulous tips!. ;) Beauty bloggers are always attending fabulous events and they always have their ears on the ground.

Do you agree? So what do you say, are you willing to share your beauty secrets with me and all the waiting ladies out there?

Picture - My Own

Career + Beauty Giveaway

I started blogging about 2 years ago and let me tell you, I love the creativity and fun that I have with Adventures of Victoriafolksy. She's like a little baby doll that I dress up and play with (sometimes) the whole day! I also love the fact that some of my readers have become regulars and that we've developed a blog friendship over time. That's so awesome!

So in honor of Adventures of Victoriafolksy’s 2 Birthday and in celebration of my new business blog Social Media Blooms, I’m having a little giveaway! I handpicked a few of my favourite items (that I use in my own office every day) and I really hope you’ll love them too.

1. Little floral Notebook. To jot down those brilliant ideas.

2. Lavender + Patchouli Aromatherapy Blend from India. I mix and use this all the time, expect to feel totally relaxed after a long + stressful day at the office.

3. Freshpak Rooibos Chamomile Tea. Who can say no to a cup of this soothing goodness?

4. Keep Calm and Carry On Coasters. Aspiring words to brighten your mornings.

5. Source Roots of Nature, Sugar Plum & Goji Berry Hand-cream. This indulgent + fruity cream's enriched with Vitamin E and feels incredible on your skin.

6. Maybeline Babylips in Pink Punch. I love this moisturising lip-balm with just a hint of colour, yet very pretty. Really adorable + delicious!

7. Essence Glossy Lip-balm, Cherry Brownie. For a little extra colour + shine. This lip-gloss smells divine; the cherry fragrance just pops out and makes me feel very cheerful.

8. Plus a little extra shimmer & spark! ;)

This giveaway will run from today until the 25^th of February 2014 and will only be open to South African citizens. Comment with your email address on this giveaway blogpost to arrange delivery. 

The Rules

·        Sign up for new blogposts, by email on both blogs - Victoriafolksy + Social Media Blooms.

·        Like Social Media Blooms’s Facebook page.

·        Follow Social Media Blooms’s Twitter page.

·        Follow Victoriafolksy’s Twitter page.

·        Post this tweet on Victoriafolksy: @Victoriafolksy – I love the Career + Beauty Giveaway sponsored by @SMBlooms over here: http://ow.ly/tt4uU 

Thank you for participating and good luck! :)

To all my loyal readers: I want to thank you for supporting me, it really means so much to be part of this beautiful blogging community. Here’s to many more inspiring blogging years!

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My Little Beauty-Stand

Because I'm a very creative blogger with an eye for beautiful things, this little macaroon/cake-stand became my beauty-stand. ;) I mean this is what I truly love about blogging, the fact that you start to look at things through different eyes, you basically become a stylist in many ways, especially if you take your own pictures and I would say, overall you become a more positive & cheerful person. Now this little stand is basically just a very pretty porceline sideplate with a handle (that you screw in) that I bought at Pep Home for just R14.99 - can I hear a woohoo!

And I adore the fact that my everyday beauty products fit in here perfectly and are displayed in such a cute + lovely way... There are still loads of these in store - the last time I checked. Just make sure that you inspect the product in the box too, they have two stunning vintage inspired designs in gold and silver, very glamorous. So do yourself a favor and go get one, and let me know if you did. Stay blessed!

Images - My Own

The Karlie Kloss Haircut

Today I'm sharing some selfies of my new 'Karlie' ( as in supermodel Karlie Kloss ) cut. I've always envied girls with long, flowing hair  - like the pretty Laura Jane in this video...  But unfortunately I have very curly + flat hair and, when I try to grow them they always turn out straw like after a few months. The longer it gets the more brittle it becomes. Aand that's why I love this lovely haircut so much, as I will be forced to cut it all the time to keep this cute-as-a-button shape. It definitely change the way I look + feel, while the preppy fringe hide the fine lines on my almost 30 year old forehead. Also, for the first time I'm embracing my mousy haircolour... Yay! :)

Images - My own

New Adventures

I've recently moved into this awesome industrial chic apartment and therefore I've been really busy, you know unpacking stuff and trying to create a beautiful home. I also finished my 3 month internship at this great web development company in Cape Town, got engaged and moved back with my boyfriend... You saw this coming, didn't you! :) Well, needless to say I'm very happy and I'm looking forward to brand new adventures. However during my break-up I've realized - Some very powerful things:

1. I'm one hell of a strong woman, once I make a goal that I feel strongly about, there's absolutely nothing that will and can stop me. 
2. I do not need a man, I'm independent and can really make it on my own.  
3. There's some real ignorant people in this world but...
4. True confidence comes from knowing your self worth.

Now, enough with the wise words, here's what I've been up to lately... :)

 I came across this beautiful shade of lavender polish called Purple Pastel from Yardly. Six lucky seventeeners ( for Seventeen Magazine ) had the chance to inspire the creation of this Yardly Quick Dry nail polish. My favorites from the winning shades are: Tiff Milkshake, Pink Macaroon, Candy Queen and this stunning shade I got here! This polish dries in 60 seconds and stays chip free for nearly 5 days. Available from Clicks for R49.95.

 I took this picture in Dingleton, Northern Cape. I just love nature and the calmness it brings to my mind... Would love to capture more images like these. :)

This is a gift box I'm creating for my almost 9 year old niece, and I actually need your help with this. What do you think I should include? I already got Jade these fruity peel off nail varnishes, a little notebook, lipgloss and a pink bottle of hand-wash.

Notebook & Box - Mr Price Home
Princess Thandie Handwash - Clicks
Nail Varnishes and Lipgloss - Ackermans

My latest not-finished-yet project. I'm in the very early stages of creating my own work from home office. I would love some insight from you on this project too. What would you recommend? What should I include to make my office awesome? Waiting on your comments... ;)

Images - My own