The friend who helped me discover my passion for fashion
When I was younger, I didn't really care about fashion. I was more that type of girl who didn't really wear make-up, tried a few times to follow trends, but mostly did not wear anything trendy. Most of all, I wanted to
Dressing my eating disorder
Getting dressed is harder than you could ever imagine when you have an eating disorder. Although I’ve had bulimia for what feels like forever now, I don’t want to look bulimic. I’d never want anyone to take one glance at
Starbucks and Costa introduce their 2018 Christmas cups
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Hooray! Christmas has arrived at Starbucks and Costa as they've introduced their Christmas menu alongside their festive 2018 cups. As every year, Costa and Starbucks have their own design of disposable coffee
We test out Marks and Spencer’s online personal stylist ‘Try Tuesday’
While scrolling on Instagram, we came across a Marks and Spencer Try Tuesday advertisement and were intrigued by their new, online personal style and inspiration platform. We discuss how the high street is moving online in our recent podcast and this looks to
How will Anna do camp?: Met Gala 2019 theme announced
The theme for next year's Met Gala has been announced as 'camp: notes on fashion', a play on the Susan Sontag essay from 1964. There has been much debate since the announcement and the question we're asking at Fashion North is:
Life in the fashion cupboard: My placement taught me I’ve chosen the right career path
As part of your third year as a fashion journalism student at the University of Sunderland, you’ll complete a compulsory 10-day work placement. Students have previously carried out their work experience at the likes of Elle, Grazia, Glamour, Drapers and In
North East lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather gives top tips to fashion students on forging strong relationships within the industry
Lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather has been passing on her top tips for success to fashion students. The 22-year-old, who runs the North East lifestyle blog Zest of Alice, spoke about the value of good content alongside forging strong relationships with fashion
Forget the ‘cat’walk: It’s all about designer doggies
Words by Olivia Holden Battersea Cats and Dogs home currently houses 64 dogs and 36 cats, who rely heavily on the care of those working there and donations of the public to keep the charity running. In order to raise money
Remember remember to stay warm this Fifth of November
With temperatures reaching a low of -1°C this week in Sunderland, it looks like it’s going to be a cold Bonfire night on Monday. Despite this, all over the country people still brave the brisk weather for an evening of fireworks,
Jarfing: Fashion North tries out the new fashion trend
Here at Fashion North, it's all about jarfing right now. No, it's not a new dance craze or eyeshadow colour but a new celebrity trend using your jumper as a scarf (jumper + scarf = jarf, get it?) Gigi Hadid and Alexa
‘Ohii gurllllll’: Urban Outfitters newest beauty and skincare range Ohii
From peel off face masks to lip jellies, the new 'Ohii' beauty and skincare range from Urban Outfitters intrigues us here at Fashion North. The fun and quirky name pairs together perfectly with its simple yet cute packaging of the products.
Neon necessities: three pieces of knitwear to stop traffic this season
Words by Olivia Holden Whilst typically as the summer season cools off we'd be expected to swap our bright bikinis for more muted jumpers, we're instead jumping on the neon bandwagon that is dominating the fashion industry this autumn/winter. It's worth