What to wear this bonfire night
If you’re going to a fireworks display or a bonfire party this November 5, there’s no doubt that you’ll be wrapping up warm. Winter nights in the North East are sometimes crisp, occasionally chilly but are often bitterly cold with
We test out winter ankle boots so you don’t have to
With winter firmly on it’s way, a good, comfy and of course fashionable pair of boots is our wardrobe must-have. As Fashion North's shopping editor, I decided to test out a pair of ankle boots on a day trip to Newcastle. This
Why fashion will always be there for you
I’m often called a shopaholic - a compulsive shopper - because of how much I shop. I shop weekly, at the very least. But the thing is, I’ve seldom felt like I belong. Everything I had, and everything I wore
The Hunt fashion website launches in the UK
The Hunt is a community driven website and app which lets users hunt down any type of clothing, from anywhere. If you’ve been in the agonising situation of seeing a girl's enviable dress or you just desperately need to know what
The solution to your Halloween costume dilemmas
Halloween is literally a couple of days away and I know some of you girls out there will still be no further forward in choosing a costume. Am I right? If this is the case, I might just have the
Purr-fect items to wear this #NationalCatDay
Today (October 29) is national cat day! And whether you’re a crazy cat lady, moggy mad or a feline fanatic, these clothes and accessories need to be in your wardrobe! Cat a fore dress – www.lazyoaf.com (£70) This super cute pinafore is
Victoria Beckham named UK’s leading entrepreneur
Victoria Beckham has been named the UK's leading entrepreneur. The former spice girl is at the top of the list created by Management Today magazine. It’s a far cry from the catwalk queen’s Posh Spice days as she trades in her chart
Beyoncé and Topshop collaborate for new Activewear label
Global superstar Beyoncé Knowles has gone into equal partnership with Topshop under Parkwood Topshop Athletic Ltd to create a new street wear collection. The unnamed label will encompass clothing, footwear and accessories across dance, fitness and sports categories. Owner of Arcadia Phillip Green told
Our top 10 alternative advent calendars
Every year we ask ourselves the same question: am I getting too old for a Disney princess chocolate advent calendar? There’s not much better than stuffing our faces with little chocolates in the lead up to Christmas, but sometimes (and only
The Bowes Museum welcomes Birds of Paradise – Plumes and Feathers in Fashion
The Bowes Museum opens its doors to a spectacular fashion exhibit today (October 25) and we can guarantee it’s a must see! Birds of Paradise – Plumes and Feathers in Fashion is a tribute exhibit to the stunning use of feathers within
New online retailer Unique21 launches today
Fashion North has been given exclusive details about an exciting new online retailer that has launched today (October 25) - Unique 21. In 2013, UK shoppers spent £91 billion online, making online retail a very lucrative area to be a part of.
10 lunar inspired items you’ll love
Last night (Thursday October 23) saw a meteor shower light up the night sky above Edinburgh, as the cosmic dust from Halley's Comet hit the Earth's atmosphere. The meteor shower happened because Earth passed through debris left by the 1986 Halley's