Legends in Concert - The Palms at Crown - A Great Night

Last night my husband and I were lucky enough to get invited to The Palms at Crown to see Legends In Concert, the longest running live entertainment show Las Vegas history, with 33 years under its belt.

The show was recently voted Best Tribute Show in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s Best of Las Vegas 2015 poll.

We arrived and had a drink at the bar (one bar is cash only), before being seated five rows back from the front of the stage.   Unfortunately, I didn't manage to take any photographs as we were told not to.

The lineup was epic, featuring Prince, Olivia Newton John, David Bowie, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Adele and of course no tribute show would be complete without Elvis. 

Regarded as the best in the world, these performers were all hand picked to ensure Legends in Concert’s return to The Palms at Crown in Melbourne will be an evening you will never forget.

From the second 'Prince' (Frank Moore) came out, we sat there smiling and singing away.  Frank bears a striking resemblance to Prince and OMG can he sing!

He sang all the favourite and his dance moves were spot on.  Purple Rain, one of my all time favourites, made the night for me.

'Olivia Newton-John', the most recent addition to the lineup was fantastic, again bearing a strong resemblance and a voice like an angel.  We got to sing along to one of the songs from Xanadu (not telling which one) and then all the greats from Grease.

Olivia teamed up with one of the brilliant back-up singers, who made a great Danny Zuko, to sing You're The One That I Want.

To celebrate the debut performance by Kelly Smith (Olivia) - hand picked by Olivia Newton-John herself - a portion of the proceeds of each ticket sold to Legends in Concert in Melbourne will be donated to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness  & Research Centre.

David Bowie, Madonna, Adele and Elvis, who finished the night, were all brilliant.  Not only do they look like the artists, their voices are almost identical, sending goose bumps up my arms all night.

For me though, the outstanding act of the night was Damian Brantley as Michael Jackson.  I literally gasped when he came out, along with the rest of the audience.

It was just like watching the real Michael.  Dance moves and voice were awesome, his costumes were identical and OMG the resemblance is uncanny.  We got to see the famous Moon Walk and Thriller - a favourite of mine growing up.  He certainly didn't disappoint.

Also, a huge shout-out to the band, backup singers and backup dancers.

I believe the dancers are Aussies - with Leo Cornelius and Ollie Reading being huge hits with all the girls and boys around us!  

The beautiful back-up dancers.

Hang around at the end of the evening and you can get photos with the amazing performers.  They are more than happy to pose with you for selfies.

I can say, after some very sad news for my family this week, we weren't sure we were going to be able to make the show.  I am so glad we did.  It put smiles on our faces, made us lose our voices (from singing and cheering) and put us in such a good mood. 

Thanks so very much Legends in Concert.  We had a fabulous night.

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Legends in Concert is back (after 17 years) playing The Palms at Crown until January 29.  Dates and info are below.  For your comfort, I suggest booking one of the booths.  Although you do get a better view from the floor, the seating is much more comfortable slightly further back.

Dates: January 18-29, 2017 

Performances Jan 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 – 8pm 

Jan 20, 27 – 7.30pm 

Sat 21 and Sat 28 - 2pm and 7.30pm 

Sun 22 – 1.30 pm 

Sun 29 – 7pm 

Venue: The Palms at Crown, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank

Tickets: on sale now from Ticketmaster www.ticketmaster.com.au or phone 136100 

Price: $79.90, plus booking fee Website: http://www.legendsinconcert.com/

Disclaimer:  the tickets to the show were gifted.  I was not obliged to write a review.
All thoughts on the show are my own opinion.

Circus 1903 - A Night To Remember

Last night my husband and I were lucky enough to attend the opening show of CIRCUS 1903 -The Golden Age of Circus, at the Regent Theatre in Melbourne.

CIRCUS 1903 is a world first event where the puppeteers of the War Horse team up with the producers of the biggest selling magic show in the world, The Illusionist, to take you back to a time when circuses were the biggest shows in town.

From the second the show started it was breathtaking.  You are immediately transported back to the turn of the last century as you watch the workers set up the big top, and the ringmaster, Willy Whipsnade keeps you entertained, explaining the history of the circus.

You will see many traditional acts that you would expect to see from a circus of this era, including The Sensational Sozonov and his amazing balancing act...

the Perilous Perigos, who will keep you on the edge of your seat with his fantastic, and slightly scary, knife throwing skills...

and my personal favourite, The Elastic Dislocationist, with her mind-blowing flexibility.

CIRCUS 1903 brings together performers from around the world, including a juggler from France; acrobatics from the Ukraine and a high wire act from Mexico.

While there are no real animals in the show, you will be blown away by the creation of a life-size mother and baby elephant. The puppeteers and model-makers feature groundbreaking advances in design and expression.  Expect to see Mum and baby featuring throughout the show.  

These elephants were handled so amazingly, you will forget they are puppets.  You see them interact with their handlers, and even make sure the audience gets a good drink of water!

The show is 2 hours long, separated by a 20 minute intermission.  You become so enthralled, it's over before you know it.

The set and costume design are simply amazing. The attention to detail is second to none.

The costume designer, Angela Aaron, was inspired by authentic photographic collections, studying historical museum pieces and discussing with experts and historians. 

A particularly gorgeous costume is that of Lucky Moon, the spectacular aerialist.  She will have you holding your breath as you watch her gracefully perform her beautiful routine.

A crowd favourite was The Great Gaston, the Juggling Juggernaut, showing brilliant hand-eye co-ordination with his juggling agility, and flawless control as he tossed his props higher and higher into the air.

Another popular act was The Cycling Cyclone who made riding a bike look like a dance.

The music is perfectly matched to the performance throughout the show, changing tempo with each act.  The soundtrack is composed by Evan Jolly, and played by local musicians.

No circus is complete without a trapeze act, and CIRCUS 1903 delivers with the daredevil feats of Los Lopez, bringing the show a spectacular close. 

We thoroughly enjoyed the show and highly recommend it.  We both thought CIRCUS 1903 is the best show we've seen, by far.  LOVED it and I can't rave highly enough about it.  We had big smiles on our faces from beginning to end.

The show's producers, Simon Painter and Tim Lawson, have created Le Grand Cirque, Le Noir, 

Cirque Adrenaline and The Illusionists in over 250 cities from London to Sydney to 

Broadway, as well as presenting A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Fiddler on the Roof through Australia.

After the world premiere season in Australia CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus transfers directly to Los Angeles and New York. 

The show is family-friendly.  Ringmaster Willy Whipsnade regularly interacts with the audience, particularly the children, causing simone hilarious on-stage antics.

If you have small children with you, you can ask one of the ushers for a booster seat for better viewing.  The seating is very comfortable, with plenty of leg room.

The Melbourne show can be booked here: 

Venue: Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne 

Dates:

Tuesday 3 January at 7pm 

Wednesday 4 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Thursday January at 3pm & 7pm 

Friday 6 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Saturday 7 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Sunday 8 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Tuesday 10 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Wednesday 11 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Thursday 12 January at 3pm & 7pm 

Prices: Adults from $81.26 

Child from $50.68 

Transaction fee of $8.90 applies per order 

Bookings: 1300 111 011 or www.ticketmaster.com.au

The photographs used in this blog post were taken by Mark Turner.

Mark's links are below:

www.circusphotos.com.au
www.markturnerimages.com

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