…and they say WE are hard to buy for! Your essential gift guide for guys
Man, /noun/, definition: a person; an adult human male; impossible to buy presents for. Trying to layer up and stay warm without looking like a well dressed Christmas pudding; Keeping our hair looking sleek and shiny whilst facing battering winds; Making sure
EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Pugh speaks to Fashion North
By Alysha Stirling and Lucie Simon. Sunderland-born fashion designer Gareth Pugh came back to his roots this weekend, and spoke exclusively to Fashion North on how Northern girls' style has changed for the better. "It's certainly changed a lot since I moved away,"
Small Business Saturday: Independent traders promoted in Sunderland’s festive market
Sunderland traders took part in the first small business Saturday event held at Market Square this weekend (December 3) in the style of a Christmas market. The stalls ranged from fresh produce such as fruit and veg to unique jewellery
Small Business Saturday: how Instagram helped North East mother’s business
Small Business Saturday is here! With the rise of social media contributing to small businesses’ success, we spoke to Sunderland mother Ruth Pownall, owner of online small business ‘Handmade by Ruth, Loved by Jacob’. Her business specialises in bespoke handmade crafts for
Pre-party pampering services in the North East
The festive season is upon us and we've rounded up the best places for your pre christmas party pampering in the North East. Whether you're looking for a full spa day with your girls, a Chelsea blow-dry or a complimentary glass of
Fireworks, Kenzo and Christmas cups: November Snapchat catch up #FNsnap
Take a look at what Fashion North has been getting up to in November through Snapchat. We also showed you a sneak peek of an upcoming shoot - keep your eye out for that! Like what you see? Follow us for more
Where to shop locally in the North East this Small Business Saturday
Our pick of the best independent businesses in the North East, and why it's important to support them. Grab your handbags and get ready to shop, as Saturday December 3 marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday. The grassroots, non-commercial
Get these in your basket! Office introduce new Puma Basket Heart line
Office have introduced their newest line of Puma trainers this morning - the Basket Heart. Giving a feminine upgrade to the classic Puma court trainers, the Basket Heart is a lighter and narrower version of the traditional chunky platform which first gained
7 things we can now do without pre-Christmas-guilt
Scrooges step aside! It's finally December and that means that all us Christmas lovers can now get festive without a sly comment in sight. 1. Christmas Songs - NOW! that's what I call Christmas. It's official, you can now play your
Is the Silisponge going to take the place of your trusty BeautyBlender?
Chicken fillet or the next cult beauty product? Silisponge, a clear silicone sponge designed to blend liquid makeup, has taken the internet by storm this week. After launching five days ago it has already sold out multiple times and appeared all over
The top 10 non-chocolate advent calendars for Christmas 2016
Has December crept up on you like it has on us? Still not sorted out an advent calendar for this year? If you fancy something a bit different this festive season, check out our list of the top 10 non-chocolate advent
Wear red for World Aids Day
December 1 marks World Aids Day. A day we choose to wear a red ribbon as it's the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV. The ribbons are available to buy in MAC stores as well as in train