When nail art came into mainstream fashion 4 years ago, experts said that it would come and go. Whilst it has certainly evolved, nail art is here to stay. Over the top designs with embellishments that once took centre stage have given way to clean lines and geometric designs. Though nudes were the predominant theme…
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International Women’s Day (March 8)
March 8, 2016International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8 each year, celebrates women’s economic, political and social achievements and to increase awareness of women’s equality. It is an annual, UN-recognized day which began in the US in 1911. Today, countries such as China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria celebrate it as a national holiday. This year…
What it means to be a luxury nail polish brand
February 6, 2016What does it mean to be a luxury nail polish brand? Though the true definition of luxury is what derived the term, we would like to share what luxury means to our brand. Luxury is a way of being. It is a term that we use in every decision we make about our brand. From…
Customer Education: What’s in your nail polish?
January 10, 2016There has been much scrutiny over the past couple of months with regard to the treatment of staff in nail sweat shops. Whilst much of this has been focused on the US market, the same issues exist in developed economies around the world. Though you may think a cheap manicure is a bargain, someone, somewhere is paying…
Why 5-free?
December 20, 2015From the start of the Only Fingers And Toes story, the 5-free approach to creating our nail lacquers was a given. Exactly what do we mean by 5-free? Well, it refers to the chemicals Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), toluene, formaldehyde and formaldehyde resin, camphor and Phthalic acid, some of which have been used in nail lacquer…
Nail Trends for Spring / Summer 2015
April 17, 2015We are relieved that the clocks have moved one hour forward, a clear sign that spring is finally approaching. As we all prepare for longer days and warmer weather, we all take great pleasure in updating our wardrobes and beauty regimes. It is also a great time to experiment with nail colours to complement the sunny…
Launch of OFAT Spring / Summer 2015 Collection
March 30, 2015OFAT’s Candyland Collection was inspired by the beautiful pastels seen on the catwalk for the Spring / Summer 2015 season, and also by our favourite childhood sweets. Each beautiful hue has been expertly curated to ensure alignment with seasonal trends, but also stay true to our classic ethos. This means that this beautiful collection can…
London Fashion Week in Review
March 2, 2015Only Fingers and Toes had a big showing at London Fashion Week for the Autumn/Winter 2015 collections in February. We were delighted to be selected to do the nails for the Orla Kiely and Rejina Pyo shows. We were selected to sponsor Lyndsay Mccintosh on nails for The Orla Kiely show which was presented…