The rise in cosmetic filler procedures amongst young women: are our favourite celebrities to blame?
We all want to have the perfect pout or defined cheekbones, but is the desire to look like our favourite celebrities becoming dangerous amongst the younger generation? In recent years, cosmetic filler appointments have become as much of a regular occurrence
Influencers: unfiltered reality – or still a damaging illusion?
An investigation of the ban on online influencers using filters in beauty product promotion - and of whether the influencer phenomenon is more healthy as a result. To meet Olivia Nazari is to forget everything you thought you knew about Instagram
The key to a beauty brand’s success on Tik Tok
Tik Tok has officially hit the beauty mainstream, surpassing Instagram as the second-most popular social media app for teens. The latest statistics from Sensor Tower reveal that in April 2020 the video app has been downloaded more than two billion
Retinol: A guide on how and when to use it
After a year of lockdowns and endless 'me time', the addiction to our skin care routine has grown rapidly. The question is, do we know how to use everything in it correctly? According to Google Trends, one of the top three
Fresh florals: Fashion and beauty tips for spring
Welcome this Spring season with some fun, fresh florals. Read on for some great tips on how to style yourself for spring! This cute, pink outfit is sure to bring some spring joy into your life! Mix soft, millennial pink with
Put on a floral display this spring
Buying yourself some flowers is the best form of self-care, the little act of kindness towards yourself can really lift your mood, so why not put on a floral display and match your bouquet with your outfits this spring? Yellow is
Spring Beauty Buys-how to do a nature-inspired flatlay
Beauty Essentials Where would we be without a little moisturiser and lipstick? My first flat lay explores my Beauty essentials with an added element of nature. I placed all of my products upon a high gloss surface with some dried flowers.
Is Sage Green The Colour Of 2021?
Sage Green For Spring/Summer 2021 We don't know about you but here at Fashion North we are in LOVE with all things sage. The high street stores are bringing in new styles fully focusing on this colour making it a key colour
Love yourself this Valentine’s Day
Lockdown is taking its toll on many of us, and with Valentine's Day coming up it would be easy to feel lonely and isolated. But at a time when both our mental and physical health is at a low, this
How to Shoot Beauty and Fashion Flat Lays
Skincare Essentials This first flat lay includes a range of skincare products laid on a high gloss grey surface with water marks. I shot this image on an iPhone using the portrait setting, I also had a small white light facing
Calling all Lush lovers the Valentines day collection is here
All aboard the SS Love boat as Valentine's day is officially on its way. We can admit it may not be the most favourited holiday among us, but whether you are looking for a romantic gift for your loved one
“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles