How to style: Leather trousers
For this look I paired smart leather trousers with a casual t-shirt and trainer combination. As the outfit is very monochrome, I used the pale blue bag that was embellished with pearls and diamantes to add a pop of subtle colour
Fashion North Style Diaries: Day/Night
Comfort is key for me when I'm at Uni, oversized jumpers, baggy trousers and converse are my go-to pieces to chuck on in the morning. If I feel like making more of an effort, I would also pair the same jumper
Tis’ the season to be giving: 5 ways to be charitable this Christmas
As it is the season of giving, here at Fashion North we have chosen a selection of charities you can work with this Christmas. From small donations to reserving Christmas dinner places for the homeless, there is always something we can
Go to guide for the ginthusiast
Whether you're a gin lover yourself or just looking for some Christmas present ginspiration, here at Fashion North we've got you covered. From pretty gin bottles to the best stocking fillers for your loved ones, we have found a selection of things
Sunderland BID pop-up Park Lane Christmas Market
On November 24, the Sunderland BID team opened the Park Lane Christmas Market to the public for the first time. The market was officially opened by the Mayor of Sunderland, Cllr Doris MacKnight. The market includes a variety of food, drinks,
Is online shopping damaging our health?
According to the Office for National Statistics, 90 per cent of adults in the UK have access to the internet and 75 per cent of these individuals buy products online. As a tech savvy nation, are we relying too much
Spooky but Stylish: Fancy dress(less) Halloween outfits
Halloween plans but nothing to wear? Here at Fashion North, we're here to help a girl out with a range of spooky but stylish outfits for you to choose from. With halloween fast approaching, we have rounded up four outfits for
From sketch to swatch: the life of a fashion designer
Away from the piles of paperwork, sketches and fabric swatches, Lisa Cairns tells us how she built her fashion collection with nothing but entrepreneurial spirit When asked if she had any experience in the industry before her fashion brand Dear Madam
Designer evening wear store Dress2Party comes to Newcastle
On December 7, prom and pageant wear boutique Dress2Party opened their new store in the city centre of Newcastle. Located on Hood street, the store is now open to the public 10.30am-6pm Monday to Friday. First established in London around 7
My happy place: me, my Nan and my dress
The one piece of clothing that I loved the most was bought for me by my Nan from Peacocks. It was a long, white, metallic looking dress that had embroidered flowers down the front. From the day I was born,
Bowl your way into A/W with the bowler bag that suits all occasions
When blessed with our student loan we obviously need new things for autumn winter. With the season fast approaching it is clear that burgundy remains the ‘in’ colour for autumn. Whether you need a new bag for university of whether (like
International Women’s Day: how fashion has empowered women
International women’s day is a global day that takes place annually on March 8. It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women across the world and the progress of achieving equality of men and women in every aspect