The Velvet Takeover – you either love it or hate it
Velvet has become the latest Marmite clothing but whether you absolutely love it or absolutely hate it you cannot deny that is everywhere at the minute. Just take a walk through the Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland and you will
Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s Sunderland Christmas lights switch on
Tomorrow, November 23, in Keel Square Sunderland the festive season officially starts. Pixie Lott will be performing some of her most well known hits and a couple of her new songs from her upcoming album at 5.30pm before the official Christmas
Top 10 Christmas gifts for the bearded man in your life
If you are dating a bearded man you will know how much pride they take in their grooming and appearance. So, when you are stuck for Christmas ideas, why not take advantage of that and get them something that shows off
Our favourite looks from the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show in Shanghai
This time of year everyone is getting excited for Christmas and for any fashion lover, the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show marks the start of our favourite holiday. Although some of our all time favourite models weren't on the runway this year, it
Christmas in the North East: How to keep warm this festive season
With Christmas adverts on the TV and the Fenwick’s window display unveiled, it is hard to deny the fact that the festive season is very much upon us. Here in the North East, Christmas decorations appearing in the region's cities, towns
Remembrance dress steals the show
Ahead of Armistice Day the handmade, eco-friendly dress worn by a Miss England finalist displays in the Royal Bank of Scotland in Fawcett Street. Beauty Pageant contestant Isla Laidlaw, 19, from Sunderland has accomplished many things in aid of charity as
Remembrance Day homeware must-haves
Every year, The Poppy Appeal bring out some gorgeous homeware, among other items, for us to buy in support of their cause. The Poppy Appeal raises money for The Royal British Legion, a charity which provides support for veterans in the
How to break into fashion journalism in London: Top tips from Joanne Toolan
Joanne Toolan graduated in Fashion Journalism from the University of Sunderland just two and a half years ago. After a lot of hard work, Joanne is now working as a fashion assistant at You Magazine, Mail on Sunday, in London.
Gigi Hadid: And it was all yellow
We have heard of matchy-matchy. But it was matchy-matchy-manicure for supermodel Gigi Hadid who’s inspired us all to coordinate our party dresses with our coats and, yes, even our nails. Gigi Hadid has proved herself to be the most glamorous supermodel
From a quiet, shy introvert to a self-confident beam – all thanks to a prom dress
Every girls’ prom dress is special to them, and mine is no different. I associate so many different thoughts and feelings towards my school leavers prom dress. Going to prom meant the end of school, another chapter closed in my never-ending
Fashion isn’t always black and white but some things will always be.
The black and white stripes of my Newcastle United strip mean more than just football to me, they say everything about my childhood as a tomboy. There's always been two constants in my dad Barrie’s life: family and football. A devoted fan
Cousins in real life, but once fashion twins
When you’re younger, I think it’s just one of those parent things that they love to dress you and your siblings in the exact same outfits every day. Most people hate it but for me, I loved it. Oh, and