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
These are the most luxurious advent calendars of 2020
If you have never experienced the joy of getting a beauty advent calendar, maybe after a challenging 2020 you might consider joining thousands of people who get one every year. Indeed, there are plenty of calendars for every budget, but
Now is the best time to try those hairstyles you have always dreamed of
It seems that Coronavirus pandemic is going to be with us for a little while. We are advised to stay home and for households to not mix with others. For many of us, this situation is lasting too long and
Well done Pinterest! More diverse content and style options now available to users
Pinterest- the site all about finding inspiration and sharing new ideas, has just become even more exciting. With a new update to their site and app, users can now find the best beauty and makeup styles to suit their own
12 days of Christmas: ideas to cheer you up until the big day
As we find out the sad news that upon coming out of the national lockdown, the North East will be of Tier 3 status, we have decided to not get bogged down with the bad news and instead focus on
My Freshers Week TopShop purchase
We are all shocked at the news that TopShop may collapse. Megan Fitzmaurice recalls how her first Fashion North assignment in September 2018 ended up with a purchase! On our very first university trip to Eldon Square in Newcastle, we were
Hurry! Your last chance to try out Victoria Beckham Beauty if you’re not posh (and rich)
Victoria Beckham surprised us all on Black Friday, offering exclusively 20% off everything on her website for the very first time since the brand was launched. Clean, sustainable, luxurious, high performance, and created by women. This is what Victoria Beckham wanted