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
The Flower That Blossomed
In the world of fashion there is an item of clothing for every occasion and when I was seven, I was able to dress up as what I imagined to be a real-life princess: although to everyone else I was
Behind the Materialism: How Fashion Hides My Anxieties
In life, everyone has their own issues or problems and their very own coping mechanisms - it’s just the way us humans work. From biting nails or journaling, to meditation and our so-called 'lucky items', there are plenty of ways
My forever jumper was my surgery security blanket
We all have that one jumper we can’t seem to live without. You know the jumper I’m talking about; it’s the cosiest thing you own, easiest to throw on and sees you through the bad times and the good. When I
Fashion memoir: My princess dreams that could never come true
When you are young people ask you 'what do you want to be when you grow up?' An astronaut? A ballerina? A footballer or a firefighter? When you’re young nothing ever seems too far out of reach. Me? I wanted
Fashion Memoir: The Lucky Leotard
Gymnastics was my whole life from such an early age. I think I was maybe four or five when I first started. I even remember my first leotard. It was a long-sleeved, burgundy leotard. It was definitely not the most
“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,
How clothing can bring us together, regardless of our generation
When I was younger I was definitely a tomboyish girl, as proven by the fact that I really didn't like the colour pink, which is often a popular colour of girls. I don't know where, or why, this vendetta against
Style Wars: could gaming save the fashion industry?
It’s hard to imagine the worlds of gaming and fashion colliding, but designers such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are hoping that gaming will win over a new generation of customers. Samantha Boal reports. When you initially think about the world of gaming, you may think about teenagers playing Call of
Depop VS Fast Fashion, where does the future lie?
Fast fashion is dying, and fashion lovers are turning to something that will not only make a statement but will also help save the planet. Sustainable fashion and second-hand ownership has skyrocketed, with businesses such as Depop becoming more popular
PRADA X ADIDAS: ARE DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS BECOMING TOO BORING?
This week Prada and Adidas announced their limited-edition Superstar Sneaker and bowling bag collaboration. The hype for this collection started in October when it was teased that the two brands would collaborate for a sneaker collection. Prada teased the collaboration
Is social media the main contributing attribute to mental health problems?
Mental health conditions such as Eating Disorders and Body Dysmophia are growing in the UK within the younger generation. Is this due to face-perfecting filters found on social media causing young adults to feel self-conscious about themselves? In late October last