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
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Madam Glam Colour Changing Gel Polish Demo
Monday, 12 September 2016
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
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
Tuesday, 6 September 2016
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.
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
Monday, 5 September 2016
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
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
Wednesday, 17 August 2016
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
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
Saturday, 23 July 2016
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
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
Saturday, 16 July 2016
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
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
Thursday, 14 July 2016
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
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
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
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
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
Monday, 11 July 2016
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
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
Thursday, 7 July 2016
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
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
Monday, 4 July 2016
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'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
Moyra Sweet Dreams Stamping Swatches
Sunday, 26 June 2016
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
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
Bundle Monster Neon Wasteland Gel Polish Collection
Saturday, 4 June 2016
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
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
Friday, 3 June 2016
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
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
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
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
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
Tuesday, 31 May 2016
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
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
Monday, 30 May 2016
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
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
Moyra Damask Drapery Plate Review & Swatches
Friday, 27 May 2016
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
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
Wedding Season Acrylic Plate | Cici&Sisi
Sunday, 22 May 2016
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
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
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