“If I could tell my 13 year-old self that I would be sent Charlotte Tilbury, NARS and MAC, I wouldn’t be able to contain my excitement”
South Tyneside beauty blogger Katie Meehan, 24, reveals how to make a living from online. Photo credit: Fashion North Katie Meehan was told at school she’d never get anywhere for loving social media and she needed to focus on other things. However,
Gabriella Mastaglio: the salon dream that became a reality
After falling seriously ill four years ago, Gabriella Mastaglio, the owner of Salon G in Newcastle, never thought that she would be celebrating her business’ first birthday. But, low and behold, her lifelong dream has well and truly become a
Act VI – the great granddaughter of Esteé Lauder
Esteé Lauder, co-founder of one of the top 10 beauty brands in the world, died in 2004 at the age of 97, leaving behind a family and a company to carry on her legacy. Keeping it in the family, the great granddaughter
Newcastle’s first facial bar…and it’s all vegan!
Zara Jull, owner of Viso facial bar The first facial bar has officially opened in Newcastle, and it is dedicated to using only certified vegan and cruelty-free products. Viso facial bar has been a huge success, offering a range of spa-grade treatments. Owner
Patricia Bright x Revolution collab: Rich in colour, Rich in life!
Get your credit cards out: fashion and beauty YouTuber Patricia Bright has launched a brand new collaboration with Revolution. The make-up range, available at Superdrug and online, includes two eyeshadow palettes with 28 pigments, and four face palettes. Patricia Bright said to
Get the Scarlipp Johansson look…
Scarlett by name and scarlet by lips, we have been loving the actress's latest look
My experience with micro-blading (UPDATE)
Read my previous article here: Hello, me again coming to you with micro-bladed brow updates
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 9
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, Episode Nine; a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. In this podcast, Sam Boal, Beth Callaghan and Barbora Bednárová discuss vintage fashion, and how buying vintage garments can help sustainability in the fashion
EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine's social media channels after working at
It’s beginning to look a lot like fat-free self-gifting!
Who doesn't want 25 days of self-gifting - and without a single calorie in sight. There are now dozens of beauty advent calendars offering daily mini treats of make-up and beauty products. Fashion North has edited them to the best of the
Five ways to spend your extra hour
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not quite Christmas but it is the weekend the clocks go back meaning we all get an extra hour. So, to save you from spending an extra 60 minutes twiddling
The 5 Best ‘Curl Care’ Products You Need
We’re getting further and further into the winter months and gloomy days, and there’s nothing we can do about it. For anyone who’s got curly-wavy hair, I’m struggling just as much as you, believe me. I wish I could always