The Spring/Summer palette that’s good enough to eat
Hi, how are ya, spring/summer? It’s time to ditch the wintry shades of eyeshadow and choose something that will match your new wardrobe this season. Jeffree Star’s Jawbreaker palette is the only eyeshadow you’ll need. With 24 matte, shimmer and metallic
The £6 sleep substitute you can’t live without
Everyone has that holy grail product in their make-up bag they can't live without. Whether it's a high-end lipstick or a drugstore mascara, there's something for everyone in the world of beauty. For me, I prefer to spend as little
We’ve got the perfect nude for you
Like many of you, I had been searching my perfect nude lipstick for such a long time. The thing about choosing a nude lipstick is that you need to find your own shade. If Tati Westbrook recommends a good mascara,
Does this toner really make your skin glow?
REN ready steady glow claims to “brighten your complexion, whilst being gentle enough to use daily.” But is a toner really necessary in your skincare routine? If you’re online undecided if the £25 price tag is worth it, the answer
The eyeshadow palette I can’t live without
When someone asks what one beauty product you couldn't live without, I always say the Urban Decay Naked 3 palette (£43) . This palette has been through some trauma, I've used it religiously since I bought it back in 2013,
Four Ways to Wear Red This Valentine’s Day
It is that time of year again – Valentine’s Day. Whether you celebrate the holiday or hate it, there are still ways you can embrace it by adding a little bit of red into your everyday outfits. Here at Fashion North,
Spend this Valentine’s Day with your true love: makeup
Love is in the air. Well, love for lipsticks, palettes, and lashes anyway. As soon as February rolls in we all know Valentine's Day is just around the corner which can be a love or hate holiday for most people.
Eyebrows: From Marilyn Monroe to Cara Delevingne
Full eyebrows are currently a real obsession, especially on Instagram. When Kim Kardashian rose to fame in 2010, bold brows became famous and the whole beauty industry changed. However, there’s a huge contrast between the way they look now and
Sunderland divided over Pretty Little Thing advertisement ban
Online fashion retailer Pretty Little Thing has had its latest YouTube ad banned by the Advertising Standards Agency after Watchdog complains that it is “overly-sexualised.” The advert featured a PLT model wearing vinyl shorts with holes cut around the bum and
3 easy ways to style your old scarf
Traditionally associated with winter, scarves are often a last-minute ‘throw on as you’re walking out the door into the bitter cold’ type of deal. But, to be an afterthought no more as we have welcomed new ways to style your
Handmade lip balm brand Maskitec from Newcastle launches Christmas collection
Small business Maskitec from the North East has introduced two new Christmas flavours - Ginger Bread and Winter Berry. Kerry Liddel, from Newcastle, who owns Maskitic said the new products are limited: "They have been popular across people. I only do
On the fifth day of Christmas my student loan gave to me….
Five festive fashion and beauty gifts that WON’T blow your budget this Christmas… The sudden realisation when the trees start to go up and the classic tunes start to play on the radio, turns to panic when you know that there