A bear filled with memories you can cherish forever
Shirley Suddick, 45, owner of ‘Making Memories by Jenson’s Gems’, set her bear-making business up two years ago. Shirley Suddick - owner of 'Making Memories by Jenson's Gems. Shirley, from Sunderland, set up the business after the passing of two of her
Three ways to style a silk scarf
I chose this blue silk scarf, with peacock feather design, as the colour complemented my blue, denim midi dress. For my first look, I styled it as a head scarf, tied in a bow in the middle. Most silk scarves will
Styling shoot: What I wore today
For this shoot, I decided to wear an Ellesse t-shirt from ASOS priced at £20, chunky leopard print trainers, available from Boohoo, reduced to £26.25 , teaming them with a brown bowler bag at £27 and long black duster jacket both from
12 days of Christmas: eight maids a milking – quick and easy festive drinks
The festive season is very much upon us and of course, we love nothing more than snuggling up in front of the fire, watching Christmas films with our favourite festive refreshments. Is it ever too early to have a Christmas cocktail,
Is fashion and social media playing a major part in the rise of eating disorders?
Fashion North investigates the rise in eating disorders and whether or not we believe the fashion world and social media are to blame for the way we view ourselves. Eating disorders are increasingly becoming more common and have almost doubled in
Sunderland ice rink get their skates on after delayed opening
The opening of Sunderland’s annual ice rink was set to take place Tuesday 27, but due to the drop in weather, Keel Square festivities began with a slippery start. As the temperature plummeted, the ice hadn’t frozen correctly and therefore would
I’m a celebrity inspired jungle fashion
I'm a Celebrity has recently returned to our television screens, so here at Fashion North, we thought we'd put together some of the best trends, influenced by all things jungle. With the Black Friday sales already hitting all our favourite high
Leaf prints and lamps: you’d never guess who designed these fab finds
Fashion designers around the world have teamed up with some amazing brands and brought out their own homeware collections, with that extra touch of style. With exotic leaf print cushions to creepy-crawly throws, embellished mirrors to clashing animal print duvet covers,
Fitness fashion: get back in shape after summer
Summer is long gone and the autumn months have begun to set in. Like everyone, we tend to overindulge on our all inclusive summer holidays. But fear not, we have the perfect fitness wear to help you get back in
Are plus size models the future of fashion?
While the fashion industry previously ran itself on a specific type of woman, we are seeing more plus-size models than ever before. Cosmopolitan's October 2018 cover features Tess Holiday, weighing 20 stone (280lbs) and wearing a green bodysuit. This created a
Goodbye summer, hello autumn
Now that we have officially said goodbye to summer and that unforgettable heatwave, it's time to begin revamping our wardrobe ready for the autumn months. It's all about layering your favourite fashion pieces at this time of year, by simply adding
12 Days of Christmas: 8 Maids a Milking – HomeMADE Gifts
If you’re on a budget or simply feeling creative we have the perfect gift ideas for you. Spread the Christmas cheer this December with some handmade presents for your loved ones. From body scrubs and soaps to jewellery and homemade jams,