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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Whim Crackling Embers & #Trending Review & Swatches

Below are two more nail polishes I purchased for Fall (as promised from last week >.<). They're from Whim, which is an Ulta Brand I had never tried. I loved the square/rectangle shaped bottle ... ahem Butter London :) ... and variety of colors offered in the Whim collection, but what about the formula? I picked 2 colors from their Fall 2015 Collection and below are my thoughts.

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Whim Nail Lacquer in Crackling Embers - Supersweet

I see MANY colors within this one shade! It's a copper, bronze-y brown, orange and metallic shade.  Do you see it? I took indoor and outdoor pics so you could see how the shade changes. It's very pretty, and I plan on wearing it September - November. It's a really pretty Fall shade. Only ONE coat on my nails below and the wearing time was 4-5 days.  It also has a beautiful shine to it.















Whim Nail Lacquer in #Trending - Supersweet

Psst! My little makeup room is in development (right now it's just a frame & plaster...fingers crossed mid 2016 by the time I put it all together). Putting a makeup room together, made me officially start curating all the makeup I do have. I have red polishes, pink polishes, peach polishes etc. but I don't have one burgundy nail lacquer. The closest thing I have to burgundy is Gwen Stefani's I Sing In Color (which is A LOT DARKER...google it). So I thought this would be great for my collection. The name of this is #Trending and you know what? OXBLOOD (aka Burgundy) IS BACK (at least for lips & makeup)! I'm hearing the word a lot while following Fashion Week. So NOW, I can understand why this is called #Trending (because it is). TWO COATS are on my nails below. You can do one, but two gives it a really nice finish. Wearing time again was 4-5 days.

I am REALLY IMPRESSED with Whim nail polishes! They have excellent pigmentation. They apply well. Their durability is great. They also change out their colors often, which is refreshing. Their overall color selection is very unique. Whim can be found at ULTA. There's always a sale, so be sure to catch one to get the most for your money. Picture credit: Glamour Magazine / October 2015 / Spot On / Photographer Sebastian Mader p. 232-234

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57 comments

  1. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Beautiful colors!

    Gemma
    TaipeiStyle

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  2. Beauty UnearthlySeptember 22, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    That shade is so beautiful! xx

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  3. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:55 AM

    I have never heard of them before Kim, but the colours are great and the seem to be long lasting:)

    I am postung from my new blog today (not Anya adores) just so you know it's me,

    Take care sweets, and see you soon,

    Anya

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  4. ColliSeptember 22, 2015 at 2:45 AM

    Really really amazing colors!
    I am SOOO in love with burgundy right now!!!!

    xoxo, Colli
    tobeyoutiful

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  5. MicaSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Oh I really like that burgundy one Kim! :)

    I've never heard of the brand before, as we don't have Ulta here. Shame as they polishes look good and last a while :)

    Away From The Blue Blog

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  6. Jackie HarrisonSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:54 AM

    The color is absolutely stunning my type for fall nails.

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  7. EmmylouSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Ack! Don't know why we don't have ULTA here! Grrrrr...anyhoo, this brand sounds great, Kim:) That #Trending shade looks so so good!

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  8. BlackswanSeptember 22, 2015 at 7:58 AM

    I usually go for lighter shades, but these look really elegant, dear! xoxo

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  9. CocoSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:03 AM

    The first one matches exactly your Essie lipstick, doesn't it? I love both shades! Baci,
    Coco et La vie en rose fashion blog - Valeria Arizzi

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  10. The Dainty Dolls HouseSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Gorgeous shades xx

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  11. PilarSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Those are pretty shades of polish! Perfect for Fall!

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  12. nerlineSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    4-5 days is pretty impressive.
    I love the night and day differences. Beautiful!

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  13. Rowena @ rolala lovesSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    The packaging does have a bit of a Butter London feel and these colors look gorgeous on you! Your makeup room sounds so exciting Kim!

    Rowena @ rolala loves

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  14. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Those are both so gorgoues Kim! Embers is beautiful and I love the #trending one! I wear a color like that all year round because it's the only kind of red I can wear lol!!! I hop you'll show us your makeup room when it's done!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    These are stunning shades - perfect for autumn (or as you guys say, fall!)

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  16. Ivana SplitSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    both of these nail polishes are amazing, but the first one is my favourite because (as you say) it seems to be composed out of more than one shade (brownish, metallish, wonderfulish;)). It is great they last 4 to 5 days with only one coat.

    Thank you for the sweet comment you left.

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  17. Shireen L. PlattSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    I love both shades but Crackling Ember is screaming my name! It looks a little similar to the previous Essie that you posted so I am twice more determine to hunt down the Essie shade. xx

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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  18. Margo @ PrettyPandaSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I love this color on you! You are totally right, Oxblood is so trendy! I have never tried Whim but now I want to!

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  19. SummerSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Love this color! Great review♥♥
    chocolateandsunset.com

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  20. Julie's LifestyleSeptember 22, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Oh Kim, it does remind me of Butter London. I love both of these shades. I am going to treat myself definitely to new nail polish in one of these shades. Enjoy the week.
    Julie xo

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  21. Miss Val's CreationsSeptember 22, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    These are such great fall colors!

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  22. JaneSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:10 PM

    rich and gorgeous colors, kim!

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  23. ALLIE NYCSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    I like the vampy burgundy color and I had not heard of them either, I am always on the look out for polish that is durable so I may check this out.

    Allie of ALLIENYC
    allienyc.com

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  24. BunnieSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    I've seen so many people loving this color, and I can see why! Looks amazing.

    ♥

    xo, Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com

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  25. BunnieSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    I've seen so many people loving this color, and I can see why! Looks amazing.

    ♥

    xo, Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com

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  26. UnknownSeptember 22, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    Your blog inspires me so much! I love the content, photos, and your writing style! xo

    Love,
    Bri
    www.cityfashiongirl.com
    www.youtube.com/briannadeg
    Follow Me On Bloglovin!

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  27. La Joie de Vivre!September 22, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    fabulous color, really really reallyyyy love it :D xoxo

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  28. RamonaSeptember 22, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    I love how unique color is cracling embers, looks amazing on your nails. Somehow most of my nail polishes are dark.
    xoxo
    Ramona

    http://ramona-strikeapose.blogspot.ie

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  29. little luxury listSeptember 22, 2015 at 8:22 PM

    Both shades are gorgeous but I definitely see you rocking Crackling Embers a lot! I'm back and able to breathe now and get to the blog. Yay!

    xoxo,
    little luxury list formerly Chic 'n Cheap Living

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  30. pinkqueenSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    I really like that burgundy one Kim! :)

    http://www.pinkqueen.com/

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  31. JoSeptember 22, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    These are nice colours for fall, Kim! And you have a makeup room?! Soooo excited! Hopefully, you'll be sharing some pics.

    xo Jo

    http://www.whiterosesandcoffee.com/

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  32. HockertySeptember 23, 2015 at 5:14 AM

    Nice colours!

    Sumissura.com
    Custom Clothes | Instagram | Twitter

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  33. GabrielleSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Crackling Embers has to be the best name of all time for a nail polish - it's so accurate as well! I would definitely wear both of these shades for Autumn (which funnily enough, is a season that started today!) :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice
    x

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  34. Bash HarrySeptember 23, 2015 at 5:49 AM

    Oooh, I am loving #Trending! Such a gorgeous colour! I would wear it out any day, woaaah! <3

    xx Bash | Hey Bash | bloglovin'

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  35. Rachel-BethSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    These colours are gorgeous! So pretty

    Rachel xx
    http://www.thedailyluxe.net

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  36. DarcySeptember 23, 2015 at 8:48 AM

    I don't think I have heard of this brand before! They seem to be great, that is awesome you like them so much! That first shade is so beautiful, I agree you can see hints of so many different colors on it!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  37. Samantha MarikoSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    I've never heard of this brand until now, but its a very sexy shade! I love darker colors :)
    www.samanthamariko.com

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    Beautiful nails color!

    http://helderschicplace.blogspot.com/2015/09/plaid.html

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  39. Natalia | Look-A-PorterSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Really like the burgundy one, though the coppery hue is also gorgeous. x

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  40. ElleseSeptember 23, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Beautiful choices for polish! Great fall colors. Thanks for sharing! XO, Ellese

    http://rockpaperglam.com/

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  41. JessicaSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    I've never tired this brand of polishes but they colors look very pretty. I love the deep burgundy.

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  42. JOURNAL OF STYLESeptember 23, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Oh my! A room just for make up?? Lucky you! My hubby wouldn't like the idea... haha! :-D My fave shade is #Trending on your nails, Kim! I see why you like Crackling Embers. It's absolutely perfect for fall because of the versatile brown color, I've had a lipstick in the same shade.
    Happy Hump Day, love!

    xoxo Ira
    JOURNAL OF STYLE / BLOGLOVIN

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  43. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 6:25 PM

    This is such a great shade! I love deep rich shade during the fall and winter months. A new makeup room??!! I'm so excited for you and can't wait to see pictures of it.

    Keisha xo
    www.chrysalisgals.blogspot.com

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  44. buffalo journeysSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    That's a beautiful color. I love Fall colors. I didn't know that Ulta have their own brand, good to know. I'm really impressed with the coverage and the wear time. I'll need to check it out next time I'm there.
    And how cool is it that you have a makeup room in the works, I'm so excited for you :)

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  45. Chic DelightsSeptember 23, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    I've never seen this Brand. The bottles is similar to Butter London nail polish bottles. The colour is perfect for Fall.

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  46. UnknownSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:04 PM

    Wow only 1 coat ? No Way! Whim has an amazing product on there hands & I can't wait to get mine on a couple. The opacity of their polishes are perfect if you are in a rush because you only have to use 1 coat. The less coats you use the faster your nails will dry.

    Only The Brave Blog
    www.onlythebraveblog.com

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  47. Tania FrancoSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Supersweet! Gotta try this brand then. I love brights, but I'm a sucker for black. Love polishing my own nails! Hope you have an awesome weekend Kim!

    xoxo,
    Tania
    http://inspiremyfancy.blogspot.com/

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  48. SaraSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    Both of those shades are perfect for fall, and I don't believe that I have ever tried that brand, so I am going to have to keep an eye out.

    Kim, a makeup room?! That is so exciting! I seriously cannot wait, you need to take loads of pics!

    Also, thank you for all of your kind words on my last few posts, it means so much to me. <3 I hope all is well with you, Love!

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  49. FASHION TALESSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I have not tried Whim, to be honest Kim, but I do love the maroon shade colour. I do have Butter London and a few Deborah Lippmann nail varnish bottles, so I will have to check these out. You home revamp/makeup room sounds very exciting. Have a great week.
    Madison
    FASHION TALES

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  50. Oh to Be a MuseSeptember 24, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Yes, they do look just like the Butter London polishes. The colors are super great for fall -- love them!

    www.ohtobeamuse.com

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  51. Chic TherapySeptember 24, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    pretty fall color.

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  52. La Joie de Vivre!September 24, 2015 at 2:37 PM

    hey babe! new post on my blog :) xoxo

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  53. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    Thanks for posting this! Was curious about Whim. The colors look fab.

    www.streetmadonna.com

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  54. The HebaSeptember 25, 2015 at 1:23 PM

    Those colors are wonderful for fall!! I especially love the top color! So unique and fallish! Reminds me of the different color leaves!

    Heba xx || The Heba│Bloglovin│Instagram

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  55. CeeSeptember 27, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I am so impressed by the results you got from these polishes, Kim! Just one coat is amazing from almost any brand, but for it to last so long is even better. I was gifted a lot of nail polishes for my birthday so I won't be buying any for a while but I am definitely keeping Whim in mind for the future.
    xox,
    Cee

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  56. LorenaSeptember 29, 2015 at 1:36 PM

    These colours scream fall - they're beautiful, specially with natural lighting.

    Oh, and answering your question, no I saw the dress back in 2011 in https://whenlifehandsyouapear.wordpress.com

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  57. oomph.October 5, 2015 at 5:54 PM

    ooh, oxblood. it seriously is the perfect fall color.

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