10 Christmas gifts for him and her
Christmas is just around the corner and there are many of us who haven't even started to think about presents yet. Don't worry, we've got your back. Here at Fashion North we have prepared the best and affordable gifts for
‘Ohii gurllllll’: Urban Outfitters newest beauty and skincare range Ohii
From peel off face masks to lip jellies, the new 'Ohii' beauty and skincare range from Urban Outfitters intrigues us here at Fashion North. The fun and quirky name pairs together perfectly with its simple yet cute packaging of the products.
Aldi advent calendars: their biggest range yet
A few days ago Aldi finally released the date for their 2018 Christmas advent calendars and according to their press release, this should be their biggest range yet. This year Aldi has prepared for us various types of advent calendars, some even
Get your lips winter ready – lip balm best buys
How many lip balms do you own? One? Three? Ten? As the colder weather starts drawing in, a lip balm is a handbag must-have. If you want to keep your lips hydrated and free of dry, chapped skin then take a
All the single ladies! How to get over a break-up: Fashion North-style
So maybe there’s something in the water, or maybe everyone is trying to get out of buying Christmas presents? But it seems everyone is breaking up! Ariana Grande has called off her engagement to Pete Davidson, Love Island’s loyalist couple Georgia
The rise in vegan-beauty: Our top five brands to follow on Instagram
As #crueltyfree exceeds over nine million posts on Instagram, it is clear awareness of animal-testing practices is rising, particularly within some of the industries biggest brands. Many ethical beauty consumers agree that a product can only be described as 'cruelty-free' if
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 2
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, episode 2, a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. This time, Lauren Kennedy, Caitlin Cooney, Corie-lea Brewer and Erin Abdulla discuss different topics such as The Devil Wears Revolution, struggling to find a
Swap the chocolate for contour this December: the best beauty advent calendars for 2018
There's nothing like being prepared when it comes to the festive season. As soon as the chocolate Christmas advents hit the stores, they're snapped up straight away. Yes. chocolate is always a winner, but a new beauty product each morning
The best beauty buys from Eldon Square: our freshers’ edit
Whether it's a new lip gloss, rich moisturiser or a special bottle of scent, we all deserve a treat now and then. Here at Fashion North, our new BA (Hons) fashion journalism students hit Eldon Square in Newcastle to track down
Update your autumn make-up bag now: the five Fashion North must-haves
By Olivia Holden and Mia Howarth As the season changes, so does your make-up colour palette for this autumn. As we say goodbye to summer brights, we welcome all things glowy. The first step to a flawless face is nailing your
How to make the most of your freckles
Freckles are the marmite of the beauty world - you either love them or you hate them. In most cases, those of us who have them, don't want them, and those of us who want them, don't have them. But, when the
Always wear protection: swimming with sensitive skin
The ultimate summer day is lounging by the pool, feeling the sun on your skin and reading a good book, or for the digital savvy, getting those instagrams. But, until now, the UK hasn’t seen much sun so far, which means