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

Pompous Hullaballoo

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Nicole Lee USA

Hello my lovely readers... :) Wow, 2013 have flown, phew... And as usual I ask myself: What have you achieved this year? Don't get me wrong, I do not indulge in this type of thinking to brag or anything, but rather to give myself a pep talk so that I can soar into the future  + concur more challenges with endless energy and resilience... 

Aaand to feel confident + bold you obviously need to look the part - and that is why I recently bought and fell inlove with this awesome Nicole Lee USA handbag. Nicole Lee, an LA based handbag company, had its first launch in 2004. Since then, the company has quickly emerged into the mainstream gaining never-ending recognition from magazine editors to Handbag 101 Pro's. With unique designs and funky details, Nicole Lee has created a collection that is continuously pushing the envelope when it comes to hot fashion trends. "We believe fashion should be fun and refreshing."

Nicole Lee defines fashion as: "An ever changing entity that is consistently incorporating cultural and social traits in its designs." Created with top quality fabric and detailed craftsmanship, Nicole Lee handbags are not shy on the shelves. With aggressive and fashion-forward designs, Nicole lee aspires to take the world of handbags to a whole new level. 

This designer handbag takes my breath away - perfect for creative personalities, like me.

I totally love the lining. Sooo cute!

And it's big enough to carry my purse, camera and make-up bag, candy, sunglasses etc - while looking like a rock-star/hipster! Perfect for the summer of 2013. :)

Images: My own

10 Fave Things: Lipgloss Kisses

When I started out blogging Chicara was my mentor, I truly like her unique girly style of blogging, and the fact that she never fails to entertain me on her oh-so-beautiful blog called: Lipgloss Kisses - Have you seen her blog? I mean really, it's like a yummy candy-shop, I guess the fact that she's a talented web-developer helps a lot. :) 

She was recently chosen as POND'S South Africa's Blog of the month - where bloggers pin their fave images on the PONDS Pinners board. Go have a look at her pretty + lovely pins! 

And today she's sharing her 10 Fave Things on my blog. Yep, isn't that just awesome! Thank you Chicara for taking the time to write this post. To my readers, enjoy...

I obviously love my family and we are pretty close. I also love my boyfriend and my little fur-child – Chi Chi.  But aside from that these are the 10 slightly more superficial things that I LOVE. I have a list of 100, but you only asked for 10, so here goes...

1. New York - I'm obsessed with this city. I know it's a cliché, but I just love the fast-paced lifestyle, the shopping and the interesting sidewalk food stands & restaurants that New York offers.

2. Makeup - Of course I love makeup and all things beauty. I'm crazy about beautiful packaging and trying out different products. I have so many wish list items that I wish I could buy. A girl can dream...

3. Everything and anything from LUSH. The Lush shop is my favourite shop (besides TYPO). It was basically my first stop when I visited Cape Town in December. I've loved everything I've tried from LUSH and can't wait till their website is up and running.

4. Ice-Cream - I could sit and eat Häagen-Dazs all day long. I just find great comfort in huge bowls of ice-cream/gelato. I really wish we had Ben & Jerry's and Baskin-Robbins in S.A.

5. Yankee & Village Candles - I’m a huge fan of Yankee candles, but recently discovered Village Candles thanks to Luzanne from Pink Peonies. They smell amazing! I love the black cherry scent the most. Yum!

6. Shopping - I can spend hours in a mall shopping. I can even window shop and still be happy. It’s definitely my ‘happy place’.

7. Watching TV Series - If I’m not shopping, blogging, reading or playing TV games then I’m definitely watching TV series. I watch TV as escapism so I normally watch shows that aren't too hard-hitting or intense.

8. Coffee - Oh how I love a good cup of coffee. My addiction has been fed even further by the fact that we now have a Nespresso machine. Bliss.

9. Sushi  - I have so many fave foods but I think Sushi is something I never get sick of. I’m always craving it and it always makes my tummy very happy.

10. Cupcakes - I enjoy making cupcakes. I enjoy eating them but most of all I just love looking at them. I’m crazy about anything with a cupcake-print or design on it as well. I even have a giant ceramic cupcake in my office.

Great list lady, I adore cupcakes + gelato too! I also can't wait for that LUSH website to be up and running. Need to start saving for that shopping spree. ;) 

Image - Chicara's

Liebster Award

It's award season over here, oh yeah! Today I'm answering the questions from the lovely Heather, pretty Meghan and gorgeous Natalie - They have nominated me for the awesome Liebster Award! Yay, thank you ladies! The Liebster Award is given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. "Liebster" is a German word, which means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.

Rules for receiving this award:

• Each person must post 11 things about themselves.
• Answer the questions that the tagger set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve tagged to answer.
• Choose 11 people and link them in your post.
• Go to their page and tell them.
• You cannot tag your tagger back.

11 Things about me.

1. I'm an introvert with a zest for life.
2. When I grow up I would like to become a life coach.
3. I'm a body butter collector. 
4. Sometimes when I'm alone I eat Strawberry Rice Krispies for supper. I'm silly/lazy like that. ;)
5. I recently appeared in Glamour Magazine.
6. I once tasted a dried Mopane worm. It was horrible and tasted like tumeric. Yuk!
7. Years back I used to teach at a little Christian pre-school with the most adorable kiddies.
8. I can make real good spagetti bolognaise, because...
9. I once had an Italian boyfriend who used to cook all the time and who gave me some tips.
10. I'm planning a European holiday.
11. I love handmade art and jewelry. 

First up - Questions from Natalie:

1. Do people in your every day life know about you blog?

Yes, my sisters and my boyfriend...

2. Where is your favourite place to holiday and why?

Cape Town for sure - I love all the stunning food markets they have. My dream destination however would be Italy, I love their cuisine.

3. Do you believe in Soul Mates? Or love at first sight?
I believe in vibes... But sometimes they burn out quickly, so love at first sight? No. Soul Mates? Maybe.

4. What sports or cultural activities have you participated in?
I'm useless at sport... 

5. Are you more of a bag person or clutch/sling?
I love a good old sling bag.

6. Who is that one friend you can call at 3am  in  the morning? What will your friend think you are calling about?
My sister - these kinda calls are usually relationship related... 

7. Team Aniston or Jolie.
I'm team Jolie.

8. Have you ever been arrested?
No, never.

9. Favourite band?
The Beegees.

10.What are your hopes for your blog?
To write engaging blogposts that will make readers run back for more.

Questions from Meghan:

1.What makes your blog unique? 
I'm honest and I try to write engaging blogposts.

2. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months...

3. Flats or heels?
Flats.

4. If you could live in any era which would it be?
Mmm, the seventies, love the hippie vibe they had.

5. Which blog is your absolute favorite?
Yes and Yes - I really learn so much from Sarah Von Bargen.

6. Where do you see your blog in 1 year?
More followers that comes back every time - that would be awesome.

7. How important is fashion in your life?
I dress to feel spoiled + pretty. But I will never buy an expensive dress and be broke near the end of the month, eating cheese curls for dinner. Nah!

8. In 5 words how would you describe yourself?
Intelligent, charming, loyal, intense, whimsical

9. Favorite song at the moment?
Get Lucky by Daft Punk & Pharell Williams

10. What would be your one blog related tip for people who want to start blogging?
Find you own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

Questions from Heather:

1. Whats your beauty secret?
Sunscreen 

2. What is the inspiration behind your blog? 
 Mmm, I wanted a place where I could express myself - I had a pen and paper diary all my life so this was my step higher. :)

3. How long have you been blogging?
One year and eight months.

4.What would be your best advice to newbie bloggers?
Fiend your own voice and stay true to what you love + like.

5. What has been your most successful Social Media Platform?
Twitter

6. If you could have dinner with anyone who would it be and why?
Antonio Banderas, he's just so charming. 

7. Do you have any green initiatives. charities or social projects that you support?
I support CANSA. Just finished their Relay For Life event.

8.If you could go on a shopping spree and choose any 5 items , what would they be?
Ipad, Just Cavalli perfume, notebook from Typo, shoes from Call it Spring and a dress from Top Shop

9. Choose one ...laptop, Ipad or Cellphone and tell us why?
Laptop, I work from home so without my laptop I'm lost.

10. Choose one ... make-up , perfume or skin care and tell us why?
Make-up, nothing beats a pretty lipstick + mascara.

11. What is your secret obsession that no one knows about? 
Shhh... Can't tell.

And I've nominated these beauties... ( I know some of you have been nominated already, with followers way, wayyy over 200, because you are just totally awesome - so just see this as another huge compliment from me to you. )

The lovely Charlene - http://prettypleasecharlie.blogspot.com
The gorgeous Chicara -  http://lipglosskisses.com
The multi-talented Desle - http://divadesle.blogspot.com
The whimsical + super intellegent Laura Jane - http://whimsyisforever.com
The super awesome Ashley -  http://yoursuperawesomelife.com
The inspirational Connie -  http://conniechapman.com
The fabulous Luzanne -  http://pinkpeonies.co.za
The pretty Truchen - http://jasminonjupiter.blogspot.com
The beautiful Chereen - http://forthebeautyofit.blogspot.com

My questions for you. I'm keeping it simple. :)

1. Name your fave movie?
2. Do you have bucket list?
3. Would you eat snake meat balls for a cash prize of R500 000?
4. Fave soap brand?
5. Do you have a signature dish?
6. Have you ever danced in the rain?
7. What do you want to be when you grow up/what's you profession?
8. Fave lipstick shade?
9. Paris or New York?
10. Share one money saving tip...
11. What's your biggest goal for 2014?

Cat image - littlebigblog.com

Collage - My own 

Sunshine Award

Yay, I've been nominated with this awesome award by the the lovely Heather from Femme Lifestyle. The Sunshine Award is given to those who inspire us and bring 'sunshine' into our lives. Thank you lady.

It’s  such a fantastic way to get to know your blogger friends. Here's the deal - you answer eleven questions that the person who nominated you sent to you. You then in turn give eleven facts about yourself and nominate eleven bloggers and give questions to that awesome nominates to answer. Sooo here we go.

Eleven fun facts about me! 

1 - I've been in an American - Snickers Chocolate TV ad as an extra, alongside Jo-Ann Strauss and Tammy Ann Fortuin. Way, way back...

2 - I worked as a radio presenter and had my own show at a community radio station near my hometown.

3 - I love Pina Colada's a lot.

4 - I would like to change the name of my blog.. I like the "adventure" bit but "folksy" - I have no idea where that came from. Also do not want to loose my followers.Yikes!

5 - I love baking and currently I would love to bake my first batch of red velvet cupcakes. Yum!

6 - I have two younger sisters - Verna and Venessa. They are two beauties. 

7 - I love food-markets  The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock, Cape Town takes my breath away.

8 - I wanted to be a model when I was growing up because...

9 - I'm 1.78 and I always loved my length. 

10 - I love drinking German beer, totally adore their fruity Liefmans Fruitesse - beer made from strawberries and cherries.

11 - I love reading glossy magazines and then tear out pictures to make collages.

The questions from Heather...

1) My ultimate date would be with _________ and we would do ________________
A young Antonio Banderas and we would dance and maybe argue a little and then kiss...

2) You have a 1 minute dash in any store , which would it be? and why?
That would be Lush, I love those heavenly products. Then again I love Typo too.

3) Name one item you cannot live without?
Eyebrow pencil.

4) Who is your female icon and why?
Jo-Ann Strauss because she's a powerhouse + go-getter. 

5) If I gave you R500 now what would be the first thing you buy?
I would buy bath-products - I love shower-gels and cream and pretty + sweet smelling soaps. And then I would spoil myself with something nice at a bakery.

6) There is a fire and you can only grab one of the following which do you choose? A handbag , your favourite shoes? or your cosmetics bag?
Handbag, because my ID and bank cards are all in there.

7) What is your all time favourite make-up brand?
Can't choose just one... But I love the Colorstay Foundation from Revlon.

8) What is your all time favourite body product?
The Body Shop, Honeymania Bodybutter, I'm already addicted. ;)

9) What do you consider your best quality?
My list making skills. 

10) What is the anthem/song you live by?
Mmm, this is hard. Don't have one. 

11) What do you think makes your blog unique?
All my adventures and the pictures - I take most myself.

And I've nominated these beauties... ( I know some of you have been nominated already - so just see this as a huge compliment from me to you. )

The cute Meghan - http://meghansilva.blogspot.com 
The lovely Charlene - http://prettypleasecharlie.blogspot.com
The sweet Chicara -  http://lipglosskisses.com
The talented Desle - http://divadesle.blogspot.com
The fun-loving Natalie - http://coraltintedperceptions.blogspot.com
The whimsical Laura Jane - http://whimsyisforever.com
The super awesome Ashley -  http://yoursuperawesomelife.com
The inspirational Connie -  http://conniechapman.com
The pretty Luzanne -  http://pinkpeonies.co.za
The beautiful Truchen - http://jasminonjupiter.blogspot.com
The fabulous Chereen - http://forthebeautyofit.blogspot.com

My questions for you.

1. What's your current fave track/song?
2. Do you have side projects and what are they?
3. What's your fave bar and what's your drink of choice?
4. Name your fave city in the world and why?
5. How would you describe your personal style?
6. What's your beauty secret?
7. Flats or heels?
8. Can one be stylish without being rich?
9. Dream travel destination?
10. Weirdest thing you ever ate
11. What's your biggest achievement?

Collage - 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

Beach Bars & Blue Skies

About a year ago I started to have these horrible feelings of stagnation and discontent. I use to reminisce about when I was 21 and younger! And I compiled this list of things I wanted to do before I turned 29. But I only bought the boots. Eek!

However I realized that in a strange way - through a tragic breakup ( that forced me to change the name of my blog from Adventures of Victoriabasil to Adventures of Victoriafolksy... Mmm, hectic! ) I was able to revisit all the beautiful places from my past while gaining some more beautiful memories too. I'm so thankful...

So then here's a few of my new favorite hot-spots...

 1. The Shimmy Beach Club - Indulging in delicious cocktails while watching this brilliant blue ocean... I totally adore the stunning decor and views at this awesome venue. Do yourself a favour and visit this beach-front gemstone this summer! They are one of the top 10 beach bar's in the world. Um, and I was there! ;)

 2. Den Anker - One of the Waterfront's most popular pioneers! I spoiled myself with a beer tasting and totally fell in-love with their Liefmans Fruitess: a unique, fresh beer blend-maturing for 18 months on cherries, this is then artfully blended with the natural juices of cherry, bilberry, elderberry, strawberry and raspberry. Download their beer list here.

 3. Tjing Tjing - This is a rooftop bar situated in 165 Longmarket Street, Cape Town. They boast with a great selection of cocktails like the Bugs Bunny, Cotton Candy, Ginger Ninja, Cherry Blossom and the Perfect Lady. And I would like to try them all sometime! ;)

 4. Cubana - Cubaña is South Africa’s only authentic Latino Social Caffé and eatery which provides the services of a cocktail bar and cigar lounge with a unique flavoursome cuisine. I'm besotted with their Cuban and Latino music and while there you might get a glimpse of a celebrity or two. Their dress code is smart casual and door policies keep the standards high. I sat outside absorbing the urban vibes of Green Point and once again indulged in my drink of choice - the fruity Pina Colada! ;)

5. The Old Biscuit Mill - This place is what I call a food & wine tasting... With so much to eat and drink this Saturday, Food Lover's Market have capture my heart forever! See another blog-post I did some time ago. I bough this alcoholic honey shooter in a shot-glass made from real dark chocolate for just R10!

Images - My own