Where to recycle your unwanted items – besides the charity shops
Now that the shops are open again, we are all in need of a place to get rid of our old clothes. Let’s face facts, we've probably grown out of half of our wardrobe - which is perfectly fine by the
Retinol: A guide on how and when to use it
After a year of lockdowns and endless 'me time', the addiction to our skin care routine has grown rapidly. The question is, do we know how to use everything in it correctly? According to Google Trends, one of the top three
Spring Beauty Buys-how to do a nature-inspired flatlay
Beauty Essentials Where would we be without a little moisturiser and lipstick? My first flat lay explores my Beauty essentials with an added element of nature. I placed all of my products upon a high gloss surface with some dried flowers.
Love yourself this Valentine’s Day
Lockdown is taking its toll on many of us, and with Valentine's Day coming up it would be easy to feel lonely and isolated. But at a time when both our mental and physical health is at a low, this
How to Shoot Beauty and Fashion Flat Lays
Skincare Essentials This first flat lay includes a range of skincare products laid on a high gloss grey surface with water marks. I shot this image on an iPhone using the portrait setting, I also had a small white light facing
“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles
12 days of Christmas: Last minute advent calendars bargain buys
Christmas is fast approaching. But don't worry if you don't have a calendar yet, Fashion North has you covered with the 10 best last minute beauty and body care advent calendars on a budget. Let the countdown commence! If you're tired
Is men’s make-up designed for looking good on camera?
When it comes to TV and photoshoots, make-up is used to brighten the face or mattify so that the subject looks better on camera. In recent years it is obvious that more and more men have dipped into the world
Well done Pinterest! More diverse content and style options now available to users
Pinterest- the site all about finding inspiration and sharing new ideas, has just become even more exciting. With a new update to their site and app, users can now find the best beauty and makeup styles to suit their own
The best pre-Black Friday sales to beat the rush
Black Friday used to be a busy, stress-fuelled shopping trip but this year it will probably feel like any other shopping day. Now that we’re in lockdown and only the essential shops can open it means none of our favourite
Self-care regimes for lockdown 2.0
The Coronavirus pandemic is not going anywhere any time soon and unfortunately neither are the stresses it causes. However, we have got you covered with a four-week self-care plan to keep you feeling like yourself during lockdown. We understand there is
The 50p soap that’s sending TikTok crazy
We’re all always looking for new skincare products to keep our skin clear and glowing and you’ve probably spent upwards of £50 on your skincare routine alone. So when everyone on TikTok started hyping up the 50p Dove Beauty Cream