The perks of killing a wallflower: my journey with confidence
The red dress that gave me confidence… Do you believe in astrology? Apparently, I’m supposed to be an “egotistical douchebag”. According to Astrology.com: “Leos consider themselves indispensable and the centre of the universe.” I never felt that the arrogant nature of the
From zero to hero: KISS House Party Live best and worst dressed
A host of celebrities went Halloween crazy on October 26 at the SSE Arena, Wembley in their best fancy dress from superheros and supervillains to cats and the anti-christ! KISS FM hosted the KISS House Party Live united by Justice League with
Remember, remember the fifth of November
Bonfire Night is fast approaching and here at Fashion North we are super excited! We have put together a list of organised fireworks displays and public bonfires happening the North East. Have fun and stay safe! Make sure you wrap yourself up,
Ab fab grads: what the class of 2017 wore to graduation!
Today (July 10) the University of Sunderland held their graduation ceremony for the class of 2017 Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries graduates at the Stadium of Light. Dressed to impress, our fashion journalists fabulously strutted across the stage to be awarded
Experience a day in the life at Allure Nails with owner, Melissa Wright
Ever wondered what it's like to be a nail technician? Well, now you can! Follow a day in the life of OPI gel-certified Melissa Wright here at Fashion North. Melissa, 22, from Jarrow, is an advanced NSI (Nails Systems International) nail
Review: Giorgio Armani’s Luminous Silk foundation
Love love love! Inspired by charmeuse silk, 'The Fabric of Emperors', this luminous foundation gives flawless-looking skin, lasting all day. Retailing at £40, Giorgio Armani's Luminous Silk foundation comes in 24 shades that not only matches your skin tone but your
Spring/Summer 2017 Trends: Blackout
Black may not be the most conventional colour for spring, but it is a noticeable favourite this season. Spring fashion usually means bright colours, florals and whites. However, black unexpectedly dominated the runway cropping up in SS17 collections at Céline, H&M
Our favourite trench coats of the season
Burberry's unveil of the SS17 tropical gabardine trench coat, an English-made trench coat in new lightweight tropical gabardine, confirmed the trench’s return for the season. Trench coats are well-known for merging practicality with effortless style and for being one of the
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: For The One Who Loves To Bake
Is your mum a devoted culinary artist? From personalised mixing bowls to hand mixers and cook books, we have put together a guide of baking gifts for you to treat your deserving mum with this Mother’s Day. Gift your mum with these Alphabet Cookie
PFW AW17: Christian Dior
“Among all the colours, navy blue is the only one which can ever complete with black, it has all the same qualities.” wrote Christian Dior in The Little Dictionary of Fashion, published in 1954. Maria Grazia Chiuri’s second Ready-to-Wear collection for
How To Wear Gingham This Spring
Refresh your wardrobe with this season’s hottest check. Thanks to Versace, Prada and House of Holland, gingham has become an absolute must-have for SS17. All the new season key pieces - everything from smock dresses, pencil skirts, ruffled tops and