Get the look: 60s inspired make up
The sixties were turbulent and an interesting decade full of changes within music, art, fashion and make up. Let's take a look back at some the most iconic make up looks from this era. The typical 60s make up look involved
Are influencers and bloggers to blame for fast fashion?
It’s becoming clearer now more than ever before that our fashion footprints are having a huge impact on the environment. The fashion industry pollutes from the very source; extracting and processing raw materials from thousands of miles away, plunging communities as
Fame and Flashdance: Get The Look
The movies Fame and Flashdance have had a large influence over our activewear since they came out in the 1980s. No matter what brand, there are always pops of neon and fun pieces of activewear available on the high street. For
More than 300,000 tonnes of clothing ended up in landfills last year: is this a sign that we should be renting our clothes?
In 2017, over 300,000 tonnes of clothing ended up in landfills as the people of Britain threw away £12.5 billion worth of clothes. With the rise of fast fashion leading to a shortage of sustainable materials, should we be renting
An evening of beauty, nibbles and festive gifts with Suzanne Wilson Hair & Beauty
It’s an important message to buy local at Christmas, so we went along to Suzanne Wilson’s Hair and Beauty Christmas gift event, for a night of festive presents, food, raffles, demonstrations and of course lots of shopping. Stylist, Chloe said: “It’s an
Is the high street becoming a ghost town due to e-commerce?
British high streets aren’t what they once were so if you walk down your local high street you will see countless empty shops – is this all down to the boom of e-commerce? Fashion North investigates. Every year it seems there’s
Berry lipstick bonanza: how to choose your perfect shade
In need of some divine inspiration when it comes to choosing your new winter lipstick shade? Not sure which one best suits your skin? Well, we here at Fashion North are here to help. It's closing into Christmas and the winter
How the catwalk can influence our winter hair trends
Hair trends come and go, and usually these trends emerge with runway events that inspire looks throughout the season. Lyndsey Roundtree, a hairdresser from Sunderland. told Fashion North: "You'll find that with clothes and stuff that colours tend to darken down, and
Be bold: How to rework tights into your wardrobe
Every girl needs the fashion staple of eye-catching tights in her top draw. From natural, neon and embellished, there are no limits when it comes to the reinvention of tights for the new season. Here is Fashion North's guide to some
Fighting hygiene poverty: how do ‘beauty banks’ help?
The majority of us don’t stop to think about the price of our daily essentials when it comes to stocking up on soaps, shampoo, and sanitary products. But for those living on the poverty line, it’s a different story. Fashion
Newcastle event challenges perceptions of modest fashion and celebrates diversity
On November 30, a Fashion Show in Newcastle showed locals how they can dress modestly and still feel stylish. Alongside the show, Ampersand Inventions held a fashion networking event with drinks, laughter and stalls showcasing a range of small business talent. Tickets
Sparkly outfits to wear at Christmas which are NOT dresses
Two thousand and eighteen has been the year of power suits. With influences from Julia Roberts and Lady Gaga, pantsuits are defiantly on trend, so as we are coming into the festive period we have decided at Fashion North to ditch