Smart Works Newcastle – Interview wear styling challenge
This week we visited Smart Works Newcastle, a charity that supports unemployed women in their search to find work through an interview preparation service and an interview dressing service in which clients are styled an outfit suitable for an interview
What I’m Wearing Today
On 28th January 2025, Fashion Design and Promotion students began Semester Two, with our first session back being MED257, a fashion styling module, with lecturer, Liz Lamb. Our first point of action was completing health and safety training with the
Day & Night Styling
Our second weekly challenge, in MED257, was to comprise two outfits in our personal style, one for daytime wear and one nighttime. For me, I had to think outside the box, as in all honesty, my daytime outfits only ever
3-in-1 Scarf Styling
For our third styling challenge of MED257, we were tasked with creating three different looks using just one scarf! I brought an authentic Turkish silk scarf that I bought in Side, Antalya. It has a gorgeous bronze and teal contrast
Flat-lay Styling Photography
In our fifth studio session, we learned the different types of flatlays. This type of photography styling is usually for commercial purposes, or in some types of blogs. My first subject wast an outfit, from home, that would be good for
Metrocentre’s SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend welcomes thousands amid roaring success
Metrocentre welcomed thousands of visitors to its highly anticipated SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend that took place across two jam-packed days. Over the weekend, Metrocentre hosted its annual Fashion & Beauty Weekend with an inspiring line-up of catwalk shows, expert-led masterclasses,
Effortless Looks for Less
Want to look effortlessly stylish without emptying your wallet? You're in the right spot! Here is my approach to dressing for less, showing you that high style doesn't always mean a high price tag. To achieve this cost effective yet stylish
Beauty flatlay – A girl’s favourite items in her bedside table and bag
Our challenge this week was to pick a theme for a fashion or beauty flatlay and to bring in a selection of items that fit this. My theme was 'a girl's most prized possessions' focusing on items we keep on our
More dash than cash – Bin bag chic!
For this style challenge we were tasked with creating an outfit from only household items, this challenge was the hardest for me to do but I took inspiration from past students attempts and looked around my room to find things
Laying it All Out: A Visual Journey into Fashion & Beauty Flat Lays
A flat lay's beauty stems from its deliberate arrangement and its capacity to convey a narrative from an overhead perspective. This article will take you behind the scenes of a recent exploration into this captivating photography style. The challenge was
Personal style: Wearing Your Truth
My personal style is quite diverse, and I often enjoy layering pieces, except for summertime. On most days, I opt for a jeans or leggings and T-shirt combination, and I like accessorising with jewellery, often adding an overcoat or jacket My
2025: Key Trends to Watch
For this challenge, I've gone for a street wear aesthetic that's bang on trend for 2025, featuring various looks that incorporate sporty pieces. Key accessories I've used across my outfits include a khaki cross-body bag and hi-top trainers. It's a