The best beauty buys from Eldon Square: our freshers’ edit
Whether it's a new lip gloss, rich moisturiser or a special bottle of scent, we all deserve a treat now and then. Here at Fashion North, our new BA (Hons) fashion journalism students hit Eldon Square in Newcastle to track down
Our freshers’ fab fashion finds
Here at Fashion North, we’re welcoming a new cohort of BA (Hons) fashion journalism students to the University of Sunderland. And what better way to celebrate their arrival than with a shopping trip! Our fabulous freshers spent the day at Newcastle’s Eldon
Update your autumn make-up bag now: the five Fashion North must-haves
By Olivia Holden and Mia Howarth As the season changes, so does your make-up colour palette for this autumn. As we say goodbye to summer brights, we welcome all things glowy. The first step to a flawless face is nailing your
Yee-haw! The best cowboy boots to buy right now
By Gabriel Jones From Calvin Klein to Givenchy, the western boot is still big on the catwalk. And here at Fashion North, we wanted to give you the best high street dupes to buy right now before they’re gone. So put away those
Goodbye summer, hello autumn
Now that we have officially said goodbye to summer and that unforgettable heatwave, it's time to begin revamping our wardrobe ready for the autumn months. It's all about layering your favourite fashion pieces at this time of year, by simply adding
Body art is now so fashionable it makes you more likely to get a job
If you’re struggling to find a job, it might be time to consider a tattoo. This is because body art can make an individual look more fashionable among their peers and employers. A two-year long study by French, Mortensen and Timming
War-core: what is this fashion trend?
With apocalyptic movies and TV series at the top of most peoples watch-lists, it's not hard to imagine a dystopian future where fashion is leather, chains and combat boots. The real question is: Just how fast is this future approaching? A new
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I miss Sunderland and the seaside” Fashion designer-to-the-stars Gareth Pugh returns to his North East roots
He counts Beyoncé, Rhianna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue among his A-list fans – but for one international fashion designer, Sunderland will always be home. You’d expect Gareth Pugh to be flying around the world dressing celebrities and supermodels with his
How to make the most of your freckles
Freckles are the marmite of the beauty world - you either love them or you hate them. In most cases, those of us who have them, don't want them, and those of us who want them, don't have them. But, when the
ConGRADulations – Our graduate lookbook 2018
It was the end of a fabulous era as the University of Sunderland held their annual graduation event for the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries classes of 2018 at the iconic Stadium of Light. Stunning from head-to-heel, our fabulous BA
Body highlighters to try this summer under £10
We love a beauty comeback! With the return of lip gloss and scrunchies we had to wonder what was next. Well, with the release of Fenty Beauty’s Body Lava --- which sold out almost immediately --- it took Rihanna, and all of
Always wear protection: swimming with sensitive skin
The ultimate summer day is lounging by the pool, feeling the sun on your skin and reading a good book, or for the digital savvy, getting those instagrams. But, until now, the UK hasn’t seen much sun so far, which means