Take an Adventure

Hello friends, you might have heard via social media that I'm kinda, well yes abandoning this blog until further notice. You know that I've started a small business blog over at Social Media Blooms right? I created her around December last year because I wanted to turn my side hustle into something a little bigger. And guess what, it's really going well.

I don't want to get all teary eyes and dramatic about taking a break from Adventures of Victoriafolksy, besides I'm a grown ass woman turning 30 next month. (Gulp, I'm getting old you guys... )You can pop over to Social Media Blooms whenever you miss me. Also say hello to me on Instagram and on my Facebook page. Will you, promise? Ok, see you there. :)

Here's a few post on there you will love.

5 Secrets of the Blog Community

An in depth look at the lives of bloggers, those go-getting + brave individuals always on the forefront of trends. Bloggers influence each other, they are like sponges when it comes to absorbing new + trending information. By the time they take something of the shelves you can be sure it's already well researched. And with all the beauty, fashion, books and even travel reviews they do everyday, it makes things so much easier for the rest of us.

6 Sparkly + Free SEO Resources

Traffic is the lifeblood of any website but its also important to know that various factors play a role, from your site's landing page to your social media strategy. Take a look at a list of resources to help you on your way. :)

App of the Month: Instavation

Ooh, I love this app! Instavation is a free photo app for adding joyous + inspirational quotes to photo's, available for iPhone + iPad. With Instavation you can ad pretty graphic text quotes and captions to your photos and share them on all of your favourite social networks with the click of a button! Cute hey?

Image - www.beautifulyoucoachingacademy.com

Beautify Your Blog + Digital Sphere

Hello there... I've done a little bit of research and decided to write a cheerful post on how to beautify your blog and digital sphere. (These resources are all free.) In South Africa the weather's freeeeeezing cold so I hope you're keeping warm wherever you are. Here's to a lovely + productive day!  

1. Beautiful Desktop Wallpapers

Choose from a whole bunch of oh-so-pretty free downloads at The Sweet Escape to beautify your desktop + ad a little pop of colour to brighten your day. I love this particular one, cos I'd like to think of myself as an hustling, go-getting ninja! Nothing wrong with giving yourself a little bit of self-love. ;) 

2. Free Pretty Pictures 

Looking for pretty high resolution stock photos for your illustration + design needs? Using big & beautiful images will add lovely pizazz to your blog-posts. Hop over to Morgue File, all the pictures on there are all completely free! 

3. Free Blogging Guide

Blogging consistently does something amazing for the reputation of your brand. It will make you stand out from the rest + it will also show your reliability. Check out these delightful tips on the art of blogging on Social Media Blooms. 

4. Take Yourself Seriously

I love this inspiring blogpost on Braid Creative + if you're an aspiring blogger this might help a lot. If you have a blog you are called a blogger, yep that's right now take what you do seriously.  See how the clever blond Sarah Von Bargen did it. And lastly... I've seen a lot of my blog-peers moved into better and bigger things. I'm truly proud of you guys, hustle harder, stay beautiful + ad “blogger” in your job description. ;)

Images - Links provided

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. :)

Image - 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!

Image - My own