Sand, sun and style: Fashion at Roker Beach
During the sudden spring heatwave this week, there was no better place to be than Sunderland’s very own Roker beach. The promenade was bustling with people relaxing in the sunshine, swimmers floating in the calm sea and shoppers trying to
Styling Household Items
In our sixth styling session, we were tasked with styling a mannequin using only items found in our households. Our lecturer, Liz, showed us many interesting examples of how this has been done before, so I was eager to complete
Flatlay Styling: Visual Storytelling Through Accessories
Flatlays are a great way to express personal style and mood without needing a model or a full outfit. I chose clothing items, accessories, and color palettes for each composition with care in order to convey a particular feeling or
Unexpected Fashion: From Bags to Bold Looks
The styling experiment meant to test my creative boundaries led me to construct original fashion designs with items that aren't traditional materials, such as plastic bags, tape and both bracelets and earrings. I aimed to expand imaginative boundaries while redefining
Not Just Trends – SS25 Through My Eyes
The Spring/Summer 2025 fashion trends featuring bold prints and confident silhouettes captured my attention so much that I eagerly joined in the exploration. This editorial features a collection of outfits that derive inspiration from SS25 runway trends but includes my
One Scarf, Three Looks: Chic Styling for Any Occasion
I didn’t imagine how enjoyable and creative it would be to design three outfits using only a single scarf. Through this challenge, I discovered the powerful impact a basic accessory can have on personal style expression. I selected a timeless
All A Blur: Inspiration For Your Next Night-Out
From layering to double denim, we all know that nights-out can be a bit of a blur so Fashion North have captured that concept with these four outfits for you to gain some inspiration. Look 1 – Classic black, leopard and
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