Dixie Plate DP04 Stamping Collab with Sarah R

Hey everyone,

There's a new collaboration video up on my YouTube channel between myself and Sarah Richardson, (Sarah R).

This month we are using my latest stamping plate, DP04, from my Dixie Plates stamping range.  You can purchase them here, should you like what you see.

As usual, we didn't discuss what images we were using, only that it had to be from DP04.

I chose my favourite image, the cherry blossoms and I decided to do a bit of sharpie nail art underneath.

Sarah chose the plaid image, also one of my favourites, double stamped over an ombre gel polish base.

Either design looks like it could be done by a professional nail technician (which we both are), but both designs can easily be done at home.

Our tutorials are easy to follow and any products we used are linked in the description bar below our videos.  We'd also love to see any designs you create using Dixie Plates.  Be sure to use the hashtag #dixieplates so we can see your work.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

ÜberChic OP Art Magic Stamping Swatches

Hey everyone,

I've got a new stamping plate swatch video up on my YouTube channel.

I'm showing you the OP Art Magic plate from ÜberChic Beauty today.

The ÜberChic plates measure 9.5cm by 14.5cm and typically the images are 1.7cm by 2.1cm, with the occasional larger image, which is great for those of you with longer nails.

This plate is chic-a-block with gorgeous optical illusion images and some cute little phrases down the middle of the plate.

As usual, the images are a good size, well etched and stamp perfectly with any polish and stamper that I've ever used with them.  I have no issues picking up any of the images and they always look great on the nails.

ÜberChic Beauty sell worldwide, or they have distributors in several countries.  You can check out the distributor list at the bottom of the ÜberChic website.

HUGE thumbs up for this plate.  Another great plate from ÜberChic :-)

I've used As Black As Night stamping polish from Hit The Bottle for stamping and I used two stampers.  The first one is called Big Red and it's available from my Dixie Plates store, here.  The second is my Sticky Dixie stamper, also from my Dixie Plates store, available here.  I ended up changing stampers so you could see the images more clearly with a solid coloured background.

All products mentioned are also linked in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Madam Glam Colour Changing Gel Polish Demo

Morning, afternoon, evening everyone,

I've got a new video up on the YouTube channel featuring four gorgeous colour changing gel polishes from Madam Glam.

It's just a quickie today, showing application and then the colour change between hot and cold temperatures.  I'll have a nail art video up soon using one of the colours as I have an idea for a cool video.

The colour changing polishes in general are something I tend to steer clear of because I usually find one or the other of the colours you get (from hot to cold) are not colours I like, but with these four I love all the colours.

Application is a dream.  Madam Glam do suggest doing three coats to get good opacity but I found you could easily get away with two coats so do experiment if you have any of these.

Super cute colours at a very reasonable price.  Madam Glam is not a professional only brand BUT in saying that, the quality is as good, if not better than quite a few professional only brands I use.  I also know of several nail technicians that have introduced Madam Glam into their salons and the clients LOVE IT!

I highly recommend the gel polishes.  I've been using them for a good year now and I've loved everything I've tried.

If you are wanting to purchase, I have a 30% discount code.  It's not an affiliate code and I do not benefit in any way if you use it!

Simply enter kate30 at checkout to receive your 30% discount.  Also do sign up for Madam Glam emails.  They regularly have sales and special offers so you can grab yourselves some awesome deals.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW *** Dixie Plate DP04 Swatches

WOOHOOOO!   Dixie Plates DP04 has launched and you can find it in my Dixie Plates store.

This plate is the fourth one and there are three more to come out before Christmas so stay tuned for them.

The plate is the same size (9.5cm wide by 14.5cm high) as the last three plates but this plate has 20 individual images measuring 2.1cm by 2.5cm, the biggest individual images that I've seen on any plates so far.  Great if you've got longer nails.

For DP04, I've got a range of beautiful flower images, some gorgeous shapes, lace and even some fabric-type images.  So again, a great range of images to choose from.

The one thing I would keep in mind with these larger images is that you obviously need to use slightly more polish to cover the image.  Something I am still getting used to!

The plates are available worldwide and can be purchased HERE worldwide, or HERE if you are in the UK or EU.  If you have any questions regarding the plates or shipping, feel free to email us at info@dixiegirlxox.com

When ordering, please bear in mind that prices are in AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS.  You can do a quick conversation to your currency by using an exchange rate calculator that you can find on Google, or here.

I've also introduced a new stamper, Big Red, which is a clear head measuring 3.5cm in diameter, set in a red metal holder with a clear bottom.  So great for precision placement of your images and fantastic for longer nails.

The stamper is NOT sticky at all and is a medium firmness but still squishy enough to stamp with ease.  You literally barely need to touch the stamper to the plate to pick up the image.  I tested it out for a good long time before I chose this and I've tested it on at least 20 brands of plates from super cheap to the highest quality.  I've also used at least 10 different brands of stamping polish and I can report back with confidence that every plate and every type of polish picked up beautifully every single time.

You do not need to prime this stamper at all.  I do run a lint remover over the head of the stamper to remove any debris that might be on it, but other than that NO PRIMING necessary.

I've linked all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Thank you to everyone who has already ordered.  I was literally swamped with orders and I am very very grateful for your continued support.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Born Pretty Holographic Powder | Live Application

OH MY GOODNESS I'm in love.

Born Pretty Store very kindly sent me out their brand new Holographic Laser Powder for trial and review  on my YouTube channel.

Now there are a few of these products about. Some are great and most I've tried, honestly, are rubbish.  So I was over the moon excited when I tried this one.  It's ultra fine and applies beautifully to the nail, leaving each nail with a beautiful holographic rainbow.

I tried two methods of application; the first being the handy little makeup applicator which comes with the product.  This works a dream so stick to it.  I also tried a silicone tool which was a complete and utter fail!  It works brilliantly with some chrome pigments I've used but with this, it was just useless.

The best way to apply the powder (if you are using it over gel polish) is:

1. Apply your chosen colours and cure.

2. Apply a no-wipe top coat and cure.  If you do not have a no-wipe top coat, remove the inhibition layer of your top coat with a lint free cloth or kitchen roll.

3. Apply the holographic powder to each nail and remove any excess with a soft brush.  There should not be any significant excess.  You barely need any product to cover each nail.

4. When you are happy with your coverage, top coat (twice for good measure) remembering to seal the free edge to prolong the life of your manicure.

REMEMBER: This product goes a LONG WAY.  You barely need anything to cover a nail.  Add a tiny bit and if you need more, add some, rather than going in too heavy handed.

I can't recommend this highly enough.  It's just beautiful.  If you apply it correctly over a gel polish of your choice, you should see exactly what you see in my photo and video, the colour of the gel polish underneath with the beautiful holographic effect on top.  Too much powder will just cancel out the colour of polish underneath.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Black Matte Lace Nails Ft. Akzentz

I've got a new nail art tutorial up on my YouTube channel, finally after nearly four weeks!

Apologies, I have been sick for months and I've really been struggling to get consistent content up.

I'm using new products in the tutorial.  I've been introduced to Akzentz and I have to say, so far, I am loving it.  I purchase my Akzentz products here in Australia and if you are elsewhere in the world, you can check out their products here.

The star of the show is the Akzents Options Glass in black.  This completely cancels out the need to mix your black gel polish with a clear top coat to get that sheered out effect because it's already done for you.  Also, you won't have uneven consistency.  This is my new favourite product!

I've used black Gel Play too, which I found very easy to use.  I've never used gels in pots before and I was a little nervous I would find it difficult, but I found it easy to apply, cured beautifully and looks great on the nails.

I also need to give a shout-out to the Akzentz Gel Brush-111 that I used to apply the glass.  It's got a very thin handle, thinner than other brushes I've used, and I found it really nice to use and very comfortable.

I've stamped with the usual suspects, including my Dixie Plate DP03, which you can check out here, and my Sticky Dixie stamper, which is here and comes in a range of colours.

I found Akzentz a pleasure to use so stay tuned for more tutorials coming very soon using their products.

All the info on what I used is linked in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

ÜberChic 10-3 Stamping Swatches

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel and it's the final plate from series 10 from UberChic Beauty.

Plate 10-3 is gorgeous, just as I knew it would be!  Choc-full of gorgeous images that are perfectly etched and just the right size for short or longer nails.

I've used a base of Escape Velocity gel polish from Bundle Monster to stamp over.

I've again stamped with Pinguino.  This is a super pigmented black stamping polish by Esmaltes da Kelly and it's available from Beautometry, who will ship worldwide via FedEx.

I've also used my Clear Dixie Stamper to stamp with and that's available in my Dixie Girlxox online store.

The plate completes my 10th set of ÜberChic stamping plates, but not for long!  The next set is on its way and I can't wait.  10-3 is full of gorgeous florals and interesting shapes that look gorgeous on the nails.

I'll have the next set up on the channel as soon as I get my mits on it!

I've linked all the products I used in the description bar below the video and I will have the next two plate videos up very shortly.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

***NEW*** ÜberChic 10-2 Stamping Plate Swatches

I've got a new videoup on my YouTube channel feathering the brand new plate 10-2 from UberChic Beauty.

As usual, the plate is stunning and is a pleasure to use.  It's full of lovely images that are great to stamp and are etched perfectly.

I've used a base of gel polishes from Bundle Monster to stamp over.  '

I've again stamped with Pinguino.  This is a super pigmented black stamping polish by Esmaltes da Kelly and it's available from Beautometry, who will ship worldwide via FedEx.

I've also used my Clear Dixie Stamper to stamp with and that's available in my Dixie Girlxox online store.

Back to the plate!  I LOVE and if you're a stamping enthusiast like me, then you need set 10 in your life!

I've linked all the products I used in the description bar below the video and I will have the next two plate videos up very shortly.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Crystal Pixies | Review & Application

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel featuring two Swarovski Crystal Pixies that were very kindly sent to me by Tracey from Touched By Colour.

Tracey is an Australian authorised reseller of Swarovski products.

The Crystal Pixie comes in eight colours - four of which have just been released in Australia.  I have Cute Mood and Rock Shock.

They are super easy to apply to the nails and make a gorgeous feature nail or all nails if you are so inclined.

I decided to do one nail of each colour and they applied really easily.  I applied the Crystal Pixie by lay down a thin layer of clear gel and then pouring the crystals into the wet gel, gently pressing them in and then curing in my LED lamp.

I then sealed the free edges just to prevent any loss of the stones or snagging.

They look lovely and are super sparkly.  The Cute Mood would be perfect for a bridal feature nail.

I've listed all the products used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Moyra Florality 2 Stamping Swatches

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel featuring the Florality 2 stamping plate by Moyra.

Now I was getting these plates sent over from Ireland but it takes AGES and I can't be bothered to wait six weeks.  So after a little bit of searching, I've found that Beautometry stock Moyra.  They're much quicker shipping-wise and they have a good stock available.

They also stock other great brands of plates, great stamping polishes, including Hit The Bottle and other goodies.

The plate is just gorgeous but I did find a few of the images a little tricky to pick up this time.  I've not found this previously with any of the Moyra plates but this one is not etched as well as it could be.  This is not Moyra's issue.  It's down to the manufacturer.

Not a major issue though as I managed to pick up all the images after trying a few different stampers.

The designs on this plate are lovely and original.  I love the fact that they are slightly larger images, measuring 2cm by 2.4cm catering for longer nails.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.  I also have a few more Moyra plates on the way to me from Beautometry so once they arrive I'll do some more swatching for you.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

***NEW*** ÜberChic 10-1 Stamping Plate Swatches

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel feathering the brand new plate 10-1 from UberChic Beauty.

As usual, the plate is stunning and is a pleasure to use.  It's full of gorgeous images from floral, to mandala to gorgeous shapes.  It's always a pleasure to use UberChic plates.  They're always well etched and well made.  The designs are always unique and gorgeous.

I could quite honestly say you could just order each set without seeing them and you'd never be disappointed.

I've used a base of gel polishes from Bundle Monster to stamp over.  I've stamped with an amazing black stamping polish from Esmaltes da Kelly, called Pinguino.  This is super pigmented and just gorgeous when stamped.  The only thing I would say when using this particular colour is let it dry for a couple of seconds on your stamper before stamping as this is a very 'wet' polish and can smudge if you're not careful.

I've finally found a distributor for Esmaltes da Kelly who I highly recommend.  If you know me, you will know that I won't recommend a company unless I personally am 100% happy to buy from them.  In this case I definitely am happy and couldn't recommend Beautometry highly enough.

They're based in the USA but will ship worldwide via FedEx.  Shipping is a little more expensive than regular shipping.  This is because there are many rules and regulations around shipping polishes due to flammability.

I've also used my Clear Dixie Stamper to stamp with and that's available in my Dixie Girlxox online store.

Back to the plate!  I can't really say much more about UberChic than I already have.  Customer service is excellent, shipping is quick and always well packed and the plates themselves are just gorgeous.

I've linked all the products I used in the description bar below the video and I will have the next two plate videos up very shortly.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Moyra Ornaments Stamping Plate Swatches

I've got a new stamping video up on my YouTube channel and it's part five in my Moyra stamping plate series.

Since I started the series I've been trying to find a consistent supplier that has plates in stock and it's proving a little difficult but I've finally found two suppliers that have a good stock of the plates that can ship to me in Australia and also elsewhere in the world.  There's nothing more frustrating to me than desperately wanting to order and not finding a supplier.

I highly recommend the two following companies for the Moyra plates.  This doesn't mean there are no other companies that stock them, it just means these are the ones I found to have good stock and I am comfortable purchasing from:

Beautometry: http://www.beautometry.com

Beautometry are based in the USA and have a great range of the Moyra plates, they also have a really good selection of other plates, nail art accessories and polishes, including the very sought after Esmaltes da Kelly.

Moyra Ireland: http://www.moyrashop.ie

This is the first place I purchased Moyra plates and although the postage took FOREVER (not their fault obviously) it was well worth the wait.

The plate itself is gorgeous, as are all Moyra plates.  The images are slightly larger than standard images, measuring 2cm by 2.4cm on a plate that is the same size as my Dixie Plates or ÜberChic Beauty.

I adore using the Moyra plates.  They're super well etched, beautifully designed down to the cover art and I literally haven't found a design I don't like.  They're also well priced - on par with ÜberChic Beauty or B.loves Plates.

Can't get enough of these.  I've got one more plate to show you in the series so far BUT I may have placed a sneaky order with Beautometry for a few more so I'll show you those as soon as they arrive.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

***NEW*** Madam Glam Metallic Gel Polish | Part 2

WOOHOO new metallic gel polishes from Madam Glam arrived on my doorstep this morning so I decided to do a quick swatch video on my YouTube channel.

I've already done a small video which you can find HERE.

I'm swatching another eight colours in this video and they're really lovely.  They are however a pain in the bum to apply.  Not difficult, but tedious.

Steps:

1. Apply base coat and cure for recommended time.

2. Apply no cleanse top coat and cure for recommended time.

3. Apply metallic gel polish and either cure for THREE MINUTES or let air dry for two minutes and cure in lamp for a further minute.

4. Apply top coat and cure.

So as you can see, the curing / drying time is slightly ridiculous BUT I do think the finished result is lovely.

I did have an issue with the top coat removing some of the metallic gel polish.  This is either because the top coat is too thick, or the metallic gel polish isn't cured properly.  I'm going to have a play and see if a different top coat makes a difference and I'll report back.

I've added the names and links of the gel polishes in the description bar below the video, should you want to purchase some.

I've also got a discount code for Madam Glam.  At checkout, simply enter kate30 for 30% off your order (excluding shipping) and your discount will be applied.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

ÜberChic Mandala Love Collab with Sarah R

I've got my latest collaboration video with the lovely Sarah R up on my YouTube channel.

This time we've chosen the brand new Über Mini Mandala Love plate from ÜberChic Beauty.

I chose a base of Gel II Floral Flirtation and Metallic.  I stamped using my Clear Dixie Stamper.  You can find this in my store.  I used black stamping polish from Nail Stamping Queen to add the gorgeous image I chose and finished off with the No Cleanse top coat from Gel II.

This is an absolutely gorgeous plate, as usual.  ÜberChic consistently come up with unique stamping images, they're well etched and a pleasure to use.

I added little silver dots over the black stamping with a small dotting tool, just to give the stamping a little extra pop of colour.  I'm super happy with how these turned out and I'm slowly getting back into using nice bright colours.

Here's a sneak peek of Sarah's design.  You can check out her full video HERE:

All the products I used are listed in the description bar below the video.  I'll also have a review of ÜberChic Beauty's Set 10 really soon so stay tuned for that.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Lust Have It Unboxing | June 2016

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel today. It's the June Unboxing of the Lust Have It bag.

This month we got three deluxe samples, one full size product and one mystery product picked out by the Lust Have It team.

The box (bag) costs $19.95 monthly or $250 a year.  The boxes contain five+ deluxe samples every month and they come in a handy hot pink mesh cosmetics bag.

I usually have a $5 discount code but from now on the lovely ladies at Lust Have It have upped the discount to $10 off your first box.

To redeem the $10 off your first box, simply enter DIXIEGIRL1 at checkout.

All products in this month's box are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Maslow & Co West Coast USA Unboxing

I've got a new and super exciting unboxing up on my YouTube channel.

The Maslow & Co USA West Coast Beauty Box has SOLD OUT already!

Even though it has sold out, you can buy the individual full size products on the Maslow & Co website.

This box has a range of skincare, haircare and beauty products and after a fantastic New Zealand box, it doesn't disappoint.  As I mentioned in my last blog post, this subscription box blows any other box I receive out of the water.

The quality of the box is superb and the range of products is well thought out and appeals to a wide age range (even though I secretly think that Maslow & Co made these boxes just for me).

The Maslow & Co boxes are bi-monthly and there are several options you can choose when it comes to ordering:

• An annual subscription with an up-front payment of $240.  This will give you 6 boxes with a value of over $700. 

• Bi-monthly, billed bi-monthly at a cost of $44 per box with no lock-in contract.

• Why not treat someone you love to these amazing boxes?  You can purchase a one-off box for $54, a six month subscription (giving you 3 boxes) for $132, or the one year subscription for $240.

Anyone who signs up for a Bi-Monthly membership will receive a luxury travel set featuring the ila spa Shampoo For Revitalising Hair and Conditioner For Nourishing Hair. 

Harnessing the true powers of natural ingredients, ila spa creates products to nourish beyond the physical. Value: $16.

*This product was featured in our UK Edit. Great for all hair types!

At checkout, use the code DIXIE to redeem. Expires 31 July!

The next box is the East Coast USA box and it's on sale now and due out in August which will be super exciting for me as its my Birthday month!

I can't recommend this box highly enough.  I've been so impressed with everything from the super speedy deliver, careful packaging and fantastic well thought out rang of products.

I've listed everything that comes in the box in the description box below the video.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

If you do want the East Coast USA box, subscribe quickly because these babies run out the door super fast!

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox 

Kiehl's Partners with the Australian Children's Music Foundation

Kiehl's has once again proven why they are such a fantastic company, with strong ties to the community, getting behind yet another great cause

Kiel's believes in giving back so they've partnered with the Australian Children's Music Foundation (ACMF), an organisation that brings music into the lives of children who are disadvantaged and living in remote areas of Australia.

Starting today, 26 June, and running for six weeks, Kiehl's are featuring a Limited Edition label on their number one best selling product, the Ultra Facial Cream.  For the six weeks, $2 from every limited edition product sold will be donated to the Australian Children's Music Foundation.

The ACMF has been running since 2002 when it was founded by Don Spencer OAM, to specifically address the needs of children deprived of music.  The charity provides musical instruments and music lessons to many many children who are disadvantaged, some in Indigenous schools,  juvenile justice centres, hospitals and community centres all over Australia.

Research conducted has proven how important music is in the lives of children, yet so many children don't have access to enjoy music.  Today 75% of public schools do not have a specialist music teacher.

Kiehl's has partnered with one of the 21st century's most well respected bands, The Preatures.  This marks the beginning of a hugely important relationship between the ACMF, Kiehl's and The Preatures.  Both The Preatures and Kiehl's will be engaging in awareness raising activities for this fantastic organisation.

The Preatures, who first hit the Australian music scene in 2011, have bought Australian talent to the world.  The lineup consists of Isabella Manfredi (lead vocals), Jack Moffitt (guitar), Thomas Champion (bass) and Luke Davidson (drums).

The band are a rock n' roll quartet and are regulars on both Australian and international touring circuits.  They've performed to a packed audience at Coachella, had rave reviews for their debut album, been voted Band of the Year by GQ and this year they join an amazing lineup of musical talent at Byron Bays (always packed out) Splendour in the Grass.

As well as featuring on Kiehl's limited edition Ultra Facial Cream, The Preatures will be helping to spread the word about the Australian Children's Music Foundation and the importance of music in the lives of Aussie children.

The Kiehl's Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream is on sale as of today, featuring both the ACMF and The Preatures, and will be sold for a limited period of six weeks.  $2 from every product sold will be going straight to the ACMF to help with their amazing work.

I've always been a huge fan of Kiehl's and their products, this just makes me more impressed!

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Moyra Sweet Dreams Stamping Swatches

I've just uploaded Part 4 of my Moyra stamping plate series up on my YouTube channel.

This video features the gorgeous Sweet Dreams plate.  It's a mix of florals, shapes and cute coffee-related images.

As I've said before, the plate itself is 14.5cm by 9.5cm in size, with the individual images 2cm by 2.4cm, so larger than some of the other plates of that size.

The images are lovely, a real pleasure to use.  They are consistently coming up with great designs that are nicely etched and I love the fact that they are a little larger than the standard plates of this size, catering for longer nails.

I've used Papaya Whip from Bundle Monster as my base gel polish to stamp over.  I've used my trusty Fab Ur Nails stamper and the gorgeous Sea what I green stamping polish from Hit The Bottle.

LOVE this plate and it's definitely something I'd suggest you need in your collection :-)

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW *** Madam Glam Metallic Gel Polish

I've got a great new video up on my YouTube channel featuring the brand new metallic gel polishes from Madam Glam.

With the new craze of chrome nails at the moment, Madam Glam has released these gorgeous gel polishes at the perfect time.  There are 16 colours in the range and so far I only have three of them, with another eight on order - so stay tuned for a further swatch video.

There is a specific way to apply these to get the maximum metallic effect.  The only drawback I see with these polishes is that the cure time is 3 minutes.  Although with these polishes you can top coat without losing any of the metallic finish, unlike some of the pigment powders and other polishes on the market.

Personally I'd rather have a three minute cure time and know that my nails will be perfect for three weeks, rather than have no top coat and good nails for a few days.

Anyway, a big thumbs up for the metallic gels.  I can't wait to get my hands on more of them.

I've got a 30% discount code if you would like to order any.  Simply enter kate30 at checkout for the discount to be applied.

I've listed the colours I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Moyra Florality 1 Stamping Plate Swatches

New video up on my YouTube channel and it's part 3 in my Moyra stamping plate series.

These plates are the same size as ÜberChic or B.loves Plates - 14.5cm by 9.5cm - but the images are larger.  Each plate has 20 images that are approximately 2cm by 2.4cm in size.

I adore these plates.  The images are well etched, the designs are original and the fact that they are slightly larger is great if you have slightly longer nails.

The floral images on the plate are just gorgeous and every time I get one of the Moyra plates out to use, I just want to stamp every image.

I do find these somewhat difficult to get hold of but they are well worth the hunt.

I've used a base of My Crew from Madam Glam, stamped with Nail Stamping Queen's black stamping polish, my XL stamper from Fab Ur Nails and finished off with the matte top coat, also from Madam Glam.

If you are looking to buy products from Madam Glam, I have a 30% off discount code.  Simply enter kate30 at checkout for your discount to apply.

Everything I used is listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

CND Creative Play Polishes | Do They Stamp?

I've got a new video up on my YouTube featuring three polishes from CND's Creative Play collection.

I have Black + Forth, Let's Go Antiquing and Polish My Act to try out.

For me a polish needs to be opaque, stamp easily,pick up with any stamper and stamp any image from any plate without me having to faff around trying out different plate and stamper combinations.

I am pleased to say that these polishes are great.  The black is not as opaque as I would like in a black stamping polish but the gold and silver are perfect.  Super opaque, they picked up with each stamper I used and stamped every image perfectly.

To give you an idea of how you can expect them to stamp, I used three stampers:

* My own Clear Dixie Stamper
* Fab Ur Nails XL Stamper
* Marshmallow Stamper I purchased on eBay

I also used three different plates:

* Dixie Plate DP 02
* ÜberChic Beauty Plate 9-01
* Rising Sun Plate from Pet'la Plate

I'm really happy with how these stamp and I fully intend to get my mits on some more.  If I do, you can be sure I will do a swatch video.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

B.loves Plates Spring Break Stamping Polishes

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel showing off the absolutely stunning Spring Break Collection of stamping polishes from B.loves Plates.

The collection consists of six creamy pastel shades that are super pigmented and stamp beautifully.  The colours are perfect for gorgeous summer manicures.

I stamped over a base of black and white so that you can see how each colour stamps over light and dark.  I stamped with B.loves Plates Jumbo Stamper and I used one of the lovely images from the B.loves Plates Leaves of Happiness stamping plate.

Couldn't recommend these polishes highly enough.  They are 8ml bottles and you can purchase the entire set for $37.53AUD or individually for $6.95AUD (obviously this doesn't include shipping).

The plate and stamper are also fab.  The stamper is medium firm and sticky with a matte black holder which is easy to grip.  The plate is full of gorgeous leaf images and it's an absolute must in your collection, in my opinion.

If you are interested in purchasing any products from B.loves Plates, I have a 10% discount code for purchased over $30.  Simply enter DIXIEGIRLXOX10 at checkout for your discount to apply.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Fabulous Feathers | Uber Mini Stamping Plate

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel featuring the gorgeous Fabulous Feathers Über Mini stamping plate from ÜberChic Beauty.

This is smaller than their usual plates, measuring 12cm x 6cm and it has a total of 19 images - 12 standard sized and 7 small.  The plate is mounted on a plastic backing.

This is a lovely plate if you like feather nail art.  There are so many lovely feather images to choose from and as usual, the plate is well etched and stamps brilliantly.

I stamped with my Fab Ur Nails stamper and black stamping polish from Nail Stamping Queen.  This is one of my favourite stamper/polish combinations to use with the ÜberChic plates.

The RRP for this plate is $7.99USD.

I have another of the Über Mini plates that will be coming up in a video very soon.

I've listed the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Madam Glam Dry Marbe Nail Art Tutorial

WOOHOO I've abandoned my traditional beige nails in favour of NEON nails for a change.

I WAS planning on a cool marble and stamping tutorial but when I tried to stamp over these it was waaaayyy to busy so this is the outcome!

This is SUPER easy to create with gel polish or regular polish.

I used a base of Madam Glam gel polish in the colour So Hot, Cashmere Grey for the marbling and then I've added a little detailing with the gorgeous silver glitter, Paradise.

This is super quick and really effective and you can do this in any colour combination you can think of.  I've done a different version of this before with a white base and neon marbling and it looks great and super fun.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the Madam Glam products, firstly you will be happy to know that they are a non-professional brand of the highest quality - so available to everyone - AND I have a 30% off discount code.  Simply enter kate30 at checkout for your discount to be applied.

Also, make sure you sign up to the Madam Glam newsletter.  The regularly have amazing discounts on their products.

I've left a list of all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Ejiubas Egypt Stamping Plate Swatches

I recently got approached by a company called Ejiubas and they asked me if I'd like to try some of their stamping products.  I said yes and they send me a few plates to try out and review, along with a nail art mat.

I've done a swatch video of the Egypt plate today.  Now you can't buy this on its own.  You can only purchase it as a pair, along with a Henna plate.

The plate measures 14cm long by 8cm wide and it's double sided, which is something I've never seen before.

I had a little difficulty what smudging and bleeding of the images so I am looking to test some more polishes and stampers until I can find a combination that works perfectly with this plate.

The images are a decent size and some of the plates have a buffet style of image on them, rather than smaller individual images, which is a nice change.

While it's great that you get two plates for $15.99USD, I would also like the option to only purchase one plate.

Overall, it's a nice place with some unique images.  I'll report back when I've had more of a chance to play with stampers and polish.

All products used are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Dixie Plates Purple Matte Negative Space Stamping

I've just uploaded a nice and easy set of nails on my YouTube channel and I've used Dixie Plate 02 from my own collection of stamping plates.

The plates are now selling in my store.  If you would like to purchase any of the plates or stampers, please click HERE.

I've used Perplexed from Madam Glam (which is currently out of stock, due back on 10th June) and I've also used their Matte Top Coat.

I stamped with black stamping polish from Nail Stamping Queen and I used a stamper from my store, the XL Sticky Dixie Stamper.

These nails are very simple to do and I wasn't going to bother with a tutorial but whenever I don't do one, someone always asks, so I figured I'd better do one this time!

All products used are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Bundle Monster Neon Wasteland Gel Polish Collection

O.M.G. NEONS!

Welcome to the Neon Wasteland.  This is Bundle Monster's latest gel polish collection and Oh My Goodness they've done themselves proud with this collection.  Vibrant cream neon shades that are perfect for the coming Summer in the Northern hemisphere and for us in the Southern hemisphere, why the hell not!

I've been using Bundle Monster gel polishes for nearly two years and I have never been let down.  They are salon quality without being a professional brand so the great thing is that anyone can use them.

They apply beautifully and you get perfect coverage in two coats - some of the colours you can even get away with one coat!

The price point is excellent at $31.99USD (or $6.50 per bottle) for a set of six, approximately the same price you'd pay for two bottles of a professional branded gel polish.

You'll be seeing these in many of my upcoming nail art videos.

All products are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW*** Dixie Plates Collab with Sarah R

So excited to tell you I have my latest nail art collaboration with Sarah R up on my YouTube channel and the best bit is they feature my new venture, Dixie Plates.

As per normal, Sarah and I have picked an image from a plate and we basically surprise each other.  The only prerequisite was that we used one of the Dixie Plates.

I've used a base of Madam Glam gel polish, some gorgeous Dusts from Magpie Beauty, stamping polish from Hit The Bottle and of course an image from Dixie Plate 02.

You'll have to go and check out Sarah's video to see which image and other products she's used :-)

Don't forget, Sarah is my exclusive UK & European distributor so go check out her Etsy store.  The pre-sale is ABOUT TO HAPPEN!

Feel free to come across to Facebook and join the Dixie Plates group.  Everyone is welcome to join.

All products I've used are linked in the description box below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW *** Dixie Plates 03 Swatches

The third video showing off my stamping plates is up on my YouTube channel and I'm showing off Dixie Plate 03 today.

This plate is broken up into three large sections full of lace images.  This is perfect for wedding nails or special occasion nails.  It stamps beautifully and even the finest details picks up perfectly.

I'm using white polishes from both Nail Stamping Queen and Hit The Bottle.  I love both brands of polish and they both stamp perfectly with my plates and stampers.

Sarah Richardson - my exclusive UK and European distributor - stocks Nail Stamping Queen polishes in her Etsy store so if you are in Europe, go check her out.

Dixie Plates will be released in June in my Shopify store, with a pre-sale to be announced soon.  Click HERE and sign up at the store for more details on when the store opens.

The plates measure 14.5cm long by 9.5cm wide.  As well as the stamper in this video, check out the one in the first video.  I will be stocking both as they both stamp great with my plates and need no priming.

To stay informed about what's going on with Dixie Plates, please feel free to join my Dixie Plates Facebook group.

This group is for professional nail techs and non-professionals alike.  Everyone is welcome :-)

I am looking to add a stamping plate to the series every four to six weeks.  I will have more of an idea once we start selling.  I am working on new plates right now so all is looking great.  There are some super exciting images in the works.

If you've got any questions, you can email info@dixiegirlxox.com.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW *** Dixie Plates 02 Swatches

The second video showing off my stamping plates is up on my YouTube channel and I'm showing off Dixie Plate 02 today.

This plate is full of images - 30 to be exact.  So ideal for shorter to medium length nails.  Lots of florals with a few hearts and other goodies thrown in for good measure.

I'm also using my other stamper in this video, the clear one.  This is perfect for precision placement an also magnifies the image slightly.  It also comes with a lid to protect the delicate stamper head.

Dixie Plates will be released in June in my Shopify store, with a pre-sale to be announced soon.  Click HERE and sign up at the store for more details on when the store opens.

I am bringing out three plates, with the third plate up tomorrow and the first yo can find here.

The plates measure 14.5cm long by 9.5cm wide.  As well as the stamper in this video, check out the one in the first video.  I will be stocking both as they both stamp great with my plates and need no priming.

To stay informed about what's going on with Dixie Plates, please feel free to join my Dixie Plates Facebook group.

This group is for professional nail techs and non-professionals alike.  Everyone is welcome :-)

If you've got any questions, you can email info@dixiegirlxox.com.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Introducing DIXIE PLATES | My Line of Stamping Plates

Finally the cat is out of the bag.  I'm releasing my own line of nail stamping plates.

Dixie Plates will be released in June in my Shopify store, with a pre-sale to be announced soon.  Click HERE and sign up at the store for more details on when the store opens.

I am bringing out three plates, with the first being the one in today's video.  The first plate features my Dixie Girlxox logo with a full plate of gorgeous images built into the logo.

The next two videos will be up later this week so keep an eye out.

The plates measure 14.5cm long by 9.5cm wide.  I'm also going to be stocking a couple of stampers, one being a large super sticky stamper and the other, slightly smaller and clear for precision stamping.

To stay informed about what's going on with Dixie Plates, please feel free to join my Dixie Plates Facebook group.

This group is for professional nail techs and non-professionals alike.  Everyone is welcome :-)

If you've got any questions, you can email info@dixiegirlxox.com.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Lust Have It Unboxing | May 2016

I've got my May Lust Have It unboxing up on my YouTube channel.  Another great box with loads of fab products and one major fail!

We got another gorgeous eyeshadow, this time from Teeez Cosmetics.  Not only is the colour I received a gorgeous rich gold, the packaging is super cute.

This bag really caters for Winter, with a mystery item AND a bonus pair of leggings from Razzamattaz.  Not necessarily what I would expect to see in a beauty subscription box, but great nonetheless.  With the weather suddenly ridiculously cold, I can wear these while I'm filming.  So where I wouldn't necessarily go out and buy the leggings, I am certainly grateful and I'll check them out in the supermarket next time I go.

One huge fail for me is the Starlooks eyeliner.  Not only did it take over five minutes to remove the plastic wrap (some of which was actually fused to the product), but when I tried it, it was NOT black (or even brown for that matter - the card and packaging don't mention a colour) but it barely worked with a washed out sludgy brown coming out.

Honestly, even if it had worked, I was so pissed off by the time I'd managed to get 70% of the wrapping off, I would have disliked it overall anyway.

Other than that, a great bag with a range of goodies.

Don't forget I've got a $5 discount off your first box.  Just enter DIXIEGIRL1 at checkout for the discount to be applied.

All products are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Moyra Damask Drapery Plate Review & Swatches

I've got the second video in my Moyra stamping plate series.  This one is showing off the gorgeous Damask Drapery plate.

Each of the Moyra plates I have measures 14.5cm by 9.5cm and unlike most plates of this size, the images themselves are larger than standard, measuring 2cm by 2.4cm.  This is great if you have slightly longer nails.

The images are just beautiful on this plate.  They really do remind me of fine drapery that I'd expect to find in a French palace (I have a good imagination haha).

The plates are well etched, the images are unique and I highly recommend you get your hands on some  of these plates if you are looking to add something new to your collection.

I stamped over a base of Indigo Indio from the Cali Dreamin' collection by Bundle Monster.  They do some gorgeous gel polishes and they're even better because they're a non-professional brand, so perfect if you like to do your nails at home.

I used Chromeo stamping polish from Hit The Bottle and stamped with my trusty Fab Ur Nails stamper.

I've listed all the products I used in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Maslow & Co New Zealand Box | Unboxing

I recently had the pleasure of trying out a new luxury beauty subscription box service, Maslow & Co.

Maslow & Co are an Australian company who source products from all over the world to feature in their boxes.  Each box has a theme, the current being New Zealand.

I can say without any hesitation, this is- in my opinion - by far the best beauty box on the market in Australia.  I was blown away with the quality (and quantity) of the products that the box contains.

All but one of the products are full size and they are all beautiful, high quality products.  This box contains no makeup at all, which I find very refreshing.  Instead it's choc-full of gorgeous New Zealand skincare products that are PERFECT for me.

I am 44 and I literally feel that Maslow & Co made this box just for me.  Everything is perfect for my skin-type, skin issues and also perfectly suited to my age group.  This is not to say that someone younger couldn't benefit from this box.  Far from it.  Everything in the box would suit most ages.

The boxes themselves are a sleek black with a pop of colour on the label.  The box arrived by courier and was well packaged when it arrived.

The Maslow & Co boxes are bi-monthly and there are several options you can choose when it comes to ordering:

1. An annual subscription with an up-front payment of $240.  This will give you 6 boxes with a value of over $700.  Also if you use the code DIXIEGIRL at checkout, you will receive the New Zealand box FREE!

2. Bi-monthly, billed bi-monthly at a cost of $44 per box with no lock-in contract.

3. Gifts.  Why not treat someone you love to these amazing boxes?  You can purchase a one-off box for $54, a six month subscription (giving you 3 boxes) for $132, or the one year subscription for $240.

I think these would make the perfect gift and I would be over the moon to receive this as a present.

The next box is due out in June and is going to be featuring products from the West Coast of the USA. Super excited for this box so stay tuned for a review coming very soon.  Subscription cut off for this box is 31st May.

I've listed all the products that were in my box, along with a link to Maslow & Co, should you want to purchase a subscription yourself, in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Jenny Craig Wednesday Weight Update #11

My latest Jenny Craig video is up on my YouTube channel.  Today is the end of week 11 so one more week and I reach the end of my first 12 week program and I've enjoyed every bit of it.

I was still a little unwell towards the end of this week so I had to take it easy for a couple of days - something which I am finding difficult and annoying.  Now I've got more energy (even when I am sick) I want to be up and outside and I HATE laying around watching rubbish on TV.

I've dropped a nice amount of weight this week, despite having to rest for two days.  I've been better (but not perfect) at remembering to eat all of my food.  I'm slowly getting better.  I just need to remember to take breaks or at the very least, take my food to my desk and eat while I am working.

I'm finding that 99% of my clothes are too big so I will have to think about getting a few new bits to tide me over.  At this stage I don't want to go out and buy an entire new wardrobe because I am aiming to get a lot smaller than I am BUT I do need to get a few bits so that I don't look like I'm walking around wearing a tent!

As I mentioned in the video, I am really enjoying the whole Jenny Craig experience.  I couldn't imagine anything worse than having to go into a group environment each week and weigh in in front of a heap of other people I don't know.

I love how I have a one-on-one relationship with my consultant.  If I am having issues during the week, I can ring Tammy and have a quick chat over the phone, or have a good chat about stuff when I go in for my weekly appointment.  I've felt really comfortable with the weekly meetings.  I'm not embarrassed about getting on the scale and I really enjoy catching up with Tammy to discuss my progress.

I'll have the photos of my progress and some of the clothes I was sent very soon.  I just want to lose a little more weight around my tummy before I get in front of a camera :-)

I've linked Jenny Craig in the description bar below the video if you would like to go and check them out.  If you are thinking about joining a weight loss program, I couldn't recommend Jenny Craig highly enough.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Lust Have It Unboxing | April 2016

I've got my April Lust Have It unboxing up on my YouTube channel - a lot late - but better late than never right!

This is a great bag.  I really love the products they've sent this month, with my special favourite being the Manna Kadar 3-in-1 blush, highlight and eyeshadow.  I've been wearing it pretty much constantly since the bag arrived and it's just gorgeous.  It's a beautiful shimmery champagne colour that glides on silky smooth and lasts all day.

I won't ruin the unboxing for you.  If you're interested in seeing what else I got in the bag, you will have to watch the video.

I have a $5 off code for your first box if you are interested in subscribing.

All products are listed in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Wedding Season Acrylic Plate | Cici&Sisi

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel featuring a brand of plate that I haven't tried before.

Introducing Wedding Season 1 and Wedding Season 2 from Cici&Sisi.

I have a press sample plate so I have all the images on the one plate but when you purchase, the plate has been split into two slightly smaller plates.

Not only is the brand new to me, the material that the plate is made of is new to me too.  The plate is made from clear acrylic, making it lighter than your standard stainless steel stamping plate.

The images themselves are etched into the plate it's acetone resistant.

Perfect for weddings or beautiful delicate nail art, this plate is well etched and full of gorgeous designs.  I found it very easy to stamp with and easy to clean.  Definitely a plate you need to add to your collection.

I've linked all the products used, in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

Bundle Monster Blogger Collab Set 2 Swatches

I've got a new video up on my YouTube channel featuring a gorgeous set of stamping plates that have been designed by five well known nail bloggers and Bundle Monster.  So this set of plates is called the Blogger Collaboration Set 2.

I think it's a great idea that a company has collaborated with five great nail bloggers to come up with some super fun plates.

As usual the plates are well etched and stamp beautifully.

I've left links to all the products I used, in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox

*** NEW *** VIP Collection | Magpie Glitter *** NEW ***

I've got an exciting new product to share with you today.

Magpie Beauty kindly sent me their brand new VIP Collection for review and O.M.G. they are just beautiful.  The VIP Collection launches at Beauty UK on 22nd and 23rd of May in Birmingham.  They will also be available to purchase online from 7.00pm on 23rd of May.

The four colours in the collection are:

Suzie - Light gold holographic

Peaches - Rose gold holographic

Tiffany - Turquoise holograpic

Millie - Pink holographic

The glitters differ slightly from others carried by Magpie Beauty.  The VIP Collection have different size particles, giving the glitter that extra bling!

The glitters are even more gorgeous in real life.  It's so hard to capture the sparkle in a photo or video, but trust me, you won't be disappointed with these beauties. 

The applicator brush is back in stock so go grab one if you've been waiting.  I tried the applicator brush for the first time today and I am replacing my old tatty brush immediately... in fact it's already been laid to rest in the rubbish bin.   

The applicator brush applies the glitters beautifully and I found it much easier than the old brush I had been using.  I'm going to have a go at applying pigments with it and I will report back soon.

I've linked Magpie Beauty in the description bar below the video.

Enjoy,

Dixie Girlxox