To celebrate the release of XX from London — a 13-Piece Nail Lacquer and Treatment Vault that features 8 full-size Patent Shine 10X Nail Lacquer shades, 2 hand and foot pampering treatments, a bestselling top coat, award-winning base coat and our signature banana-shaped nail file — we’re taking a trip through our iconic namesake city so that you can discover the perfect nail lacquer colour combinations to sport this Valentine’s Day.
1. Morning, love! Whether you’re spending the day with your best mates, your family or that ~special someone,~ and you’re in charming London for Valentine’s Day. How do you get the day started?
A.) Spending the morning at the British Museum
B.) Meeting your favourite celebs (well, their wax figures at least) at Madame Tussauds
C.) Off to Camden Market for a quick bite (and browse)
D.) Watching the swans in Kensington Gardens
2.) Which transport are you taking while you’re here?
A.) Bicycle!
B.) The tube, like a *true* Londoner
C.) The iconic Black Cab
D.) Walking—I can stop and smell the roses
3.) What classic London landmark do you *have* to get a photo with for the ‘Gram?
A.) Big Ben
B.) A Red Telephone Box
C.) A Banksy street art piece
D.) Buckingham Palace
4.) How do you spend the afternoon?
A.) Go on a Double Decker bus tour
B.) Have high tea (yum!)
C.) Sight-see in colourful Notting Hill
D.) Take a stroll through Kew Gardens
5.) Which of these desserts is calling your name?
A.) All the macarons
B.) Literally anything that was on Great British Bake Off
C.) Dark chocolate covered strawberries
D.) A classic Victoria Sponge
6.) How are you spending the evening?
A.) Watching the sunset at Tower Bridge
B.) Catching a show in the West End
C.) At a pop-up show from an up-and-coming London artist
D.) Going shopping in Piccadilly Circus
Mostly As: Sunset Skies
Fascinated by London’s architecture and history, you’re all about the unforgettable sights and sounds of the city. Whether it’s feeling the breeze as you cross the River Thames, listening to the melodic chime of Big Ben, or seeing the skyline from a bird’s eye view on the London Eye, you know that these small (but big) experiences are the things you’ll remember as you look back on your trip. Your perfect XX From London colour combination is Smashing!, a siren red nail lacquer for smashing red nails, Piece of Cake, a soft dusty pink crème nail lacquer and Yummy Mummy, a cool beige shimmering nail lacquer. It will always remind you of the brilliant London sunset.
Mostly Bs: Lost London Voyager
On the hunt for all things quintessentially British, you’re not afraid to get lost on the tube as you travel throughout the city (not without your stylish trench coat, of course). Your perfect XX from London colour combination? Smashing!, a siren red nail lacquer, is reminiscent of Telephone Box photoshoots and going in circles (literally) on The Underground while Proper Do, a rich purple crème nail lacquer, captures the regality of true English refinement. Tea, anyone?
Mostly Cs: Stormy London Blues
Attuned to London’s edgier side, you want your trip to be just as much about what makes London the place to be today as it has been throughout history. You’re sure to make visits to modern, trendy boroughs and discover unforgettable hidden gems. From the XX from London nail vault, your perfect colour combination is Earl Grey, an almost black crème nail lacquer, and Ta Ta!, a soft grey crème nail lacquer. Even though London is often known for its dreary, foggy days, you’re sure to find a bright spot.
Mostly Ds: Chic Vintage Shopper
The garden parties, the Royals, the endless opportunities for shopping… you’re all about the prim and proper English etiquette. Refined and always on the lookout for anything vintage, your London trip is sure to include long walks through public gardens and sifting through antique bookshops. Your perfect XX from London colour combination? Coming Up Roses, a rosy pink crème nail lacquer for perfectly pink nails, Piece of Cake, a soft dusty pink crème nail lacquer and Toff, a dusty mauve crème nail lacquer, are classy, romantic and chic—just like you.