Amsterdam changed my mentality: Fashion blogger Preppyfashionist about her career
It was a late rainy morning, and she came with her headphones on into Royal Café on Nelson Street in Newcastle. Unfortunately, it was a busy noisy morning there so we had to looking for another place for our talk.
Kerry Liddell on her small business: “I was thinking too much about what other people thought”
First, Maskitec was just a part of her final major project at University. After seven years Kerry Liddell runs her own small business with lip balms, candles and healing pedants in North East. Kerry, 31, from Newcastle, was always into marketing
Miss Penny Press: The confident, creative and courageous drag queen
After spending three straight months depressed and hibernating from the world, Miss Penny Press, Heaton based drag entertainer, spoke to us about her unique drag style, newly found self-confidence and how she managed to turn her world upside down. Miss Penny
“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,
Girl Power, Body Positivity and Sustainability: How Maeve Davies Tackles Society Problems Through Fashion
Finding a passion in life can be hard but making a career out of it can be even harder. Fashion brand owner, Maeve Davies, shared with us how her passions in life inspired her to start her dream business. With a
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
“Bruised to bits” in 8-inch heels – how pole fitness may be the key to female empowerment
Diminishing “stripper” stereotypes with elegance, pole fitness instructor Toni Deary provides a new outlook which encourages female empowerment. Photo from Toni Deary's Instagram, @t_deary While pole dancing is often portrayed as something for men to enjoy watching, new generations are fighting this
Dear fresher me: our fashion journalism students’ emotional notes to self
Back in September 2017, a group of fresh-faced fashion journalism students joined Fashion North and started their three-year journey learning about catwalk reporting, trend forecasting, street style photography, social media and much, much more. Today, they are reaching the end of
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
Rihanna Over the Years
Rihanna has been in the public eye for so many years. During this time she has left her mark on the music industry, become a fashion designer for her brand ‘Fenty’, developed a revolutionary makeup brand and become one of
It’s Libra Season! Here are Our Favourite Celebs Born in October and Their Most Iconic Looks
Did you know that Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock is a Libra? The gorgeous Kate Winslet (a.k.a Rose from Titanic) and Mrs Kim Kardashian West are also October babies. For those who are not too knowledgeable about the zodiac, a Libra is
Run, run, run! The Bridges’ ninth annual Student Raid is coming
By Brittany Heeley and Caitlyn McAdam On your marks, get set, go! It's time to book your place at The Bridges student raid in Sunderland. On Monday 30th September, the doors will be opening up to welcome new and returning students with