Let’s get cosy! The perfect PJs for Christmas Eve
No matter how old we get, there’s nothing quite like Christmas Eve; sipping your hot chocolate (Baileys optional), watching Elf, thinking about how many pigs in blankets you can fit on your plate tomorrow; all whilst wearing your cosy new
8 ridiculously lavish gifts we can only wish for this Christmas
So you've just written your Christmas wishlist and while it features some items you would love to have, you've probably kept it more reasonably priced than some of these extravagant gems. Here's our Christmas lust list full of gifts we wish we
Craft and vintage fair returns to Sunderland Minster
Local crafters and independent traders took part in a craft and vintage fair held at Sunderland Minster this weekend (December 10) in aid to showcase some of the North East’s talents and raise Church funds. The event, which relaunched in October
The red carpet looks you need to see from the British Fashion Awards 2016
The BFA red carpet stunned us all last night, with the hottest names in the industry showcasing the finest fashion this country has to offer! Silk, sparkles, lace and timeless black dresses graced the Royal Albert Hall, leaving us looking
…and they say WE are hard to buy for! Your essential gift guide for guys
Man, /noun/, definition: a person; an adult human male; impossible to buy presents for. Trying to layer up and stay warm without looking like a well dressed Christmas pudding; Keeping our hair looking sleek and shiny whilst facing battering winds; Making sure
Small Business Saturday: Independent traders promoted in Sunderland’s festive market
Sunderland traders took part in the first small business Saturday event held at Market Square this weekend (December 3) in the style of a Christmas market. The stalls ranged from fresh produce such as fruit and veg to unique jewellery
Small Business Saturday: how Instagram helped North East mother’s business
Small Business Saturday is here! With the rise of social media contributing to small businesses’ success, we spoke to Sunderland mother Ruth Pownall, owner of online small business ‘Handmade by Ruth, Loved by Jacob’. Her business specialises in bespoke handmade crafts for
Where to shop locally in the North East this Small Business Saturday
Our pick of the best independent businesses in the North East, and why it's important to support them. Grab your handbags and get ready to shop, as Saturday December 3 marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday. The grassroots, non-commercial
Get these in your basket! Office introduce new Puma Basket Heart line
Office have introduced their newest line of Puma trainers this morning - the Basket Heart. Giving a feminine upgrade to the classic Puma court trainers, the Basket Heart is a lighter and narrower version of the traditional chunky platform which first gained
The top 10 non-chocolate advent calendars for Christmas 2016
Has December crept up on you like it has on us? Still not sorted out an advent calendar for this year? If you fancy something a bit different this festive season, check out our list of the top 10 non-chocolate advent
Wear red for World Aids Day
December 1 marks World Aids Day. A day we choose to wear a red ribbon as it's the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV. The ribbons are available to buy in MAC stores as well as in train
Christmas on a budget: Decorate your tree for under £10
Christmas is fast approaching, which means the financial strains of the festive season are soon to be upon us. With this in mind, we here at Fashion North have taken it upon ourselves to hunt down the best budget Christmas