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
12 days of Christmas: Last minute advent calendars bargain buys
Christmas is fast approaching. But don't worry if you don't have a calendar yet, Fashion North has you covered with the 10 best last minute beauty and body care advent calendars on a budget. Let the countdown commence! If you're tired
‘I love my job, but I used to go home crying knowing that I would be made redundant’
Benefit brow expert, Elle Applegarth, 21, tells us what shaping eyebrows means to her and how the pandemic is threatening her job. Elle Applegarth had just got back home in Washington after a day at work right after the non-essential shops
Coco Cosmetics by Chloe release their Christmas products
Coco Cosmetics by Chloe - which was founded by 23-year-old Chloe Walsh - is a relatively new and emerging cosmetics brand based in Cumbria. From top to bottom - Golden Hour, Pink Gin, Skin, Peach Tea The brand - which was founded in
The top 6 small businesses you should be supporting this festive season
As lockdown 2.0 ends and retailers re-open their doors to the rush of Christmas shopping, small businesses are eager to rebuild what they have lost. It is more important now than ever that we give as much of support as we
North East shoppers flood the Metrocentre as Primark opens for 24 hours
On December 2, the doors to non-essential shops were re-opened for the run up to Christmas. Here at Fashion North, we headed to the Metrocentre where Primark had opened up it's doors for 24 hours. @fashion_northPrimark’s crazy queues for the 24
Limited edition beauty products you need for Christmas 2020
Photo credit: Pexels It is the most wonderful time of year
Are Instagram filters taking place of real plastic surgeries?
Fashion North took a look at the connection between Instagram filters that modify your face features and plastic or cosmetic surgeries. Instagram selfie filters’ popularity has been increasing every day since the launch in May 2017, when the app introduced a
Is men’s make-up designed for looking good on camera?
When it comes to TV and photoshoots, make-up is used to brighten the face or mattify so that the subject looks better on camera. In recent years it is obvious that more and more men have dipped into the world
My mum’s favourite perfume has become my secret therapy
Perfume is very personal. It is an art form which reflects the mystery of its creation and interpretation. Its stunningly crafted scents unravel unknown emotions as if it had some magical powers that would activate when it comes into contact
How Bratz dolls influenced our style
After being reunited with an old Bratz doll from my childhood (who is now sitting proudly on my dressing table with my make-up), it got me thinking about how similar she looked to the girls of today. Bratz dolls came after