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
Beyond the Drape: Styling a Scarf – 3 Creative Looks
For this challenge, I chose a colourful scarf, a long-time favourite from my wardrobe. Here are the scarf staying methods I created with my scarf. Looped Hair Wrap For the first style, I used it to create a looped hair wrap. I
Fashion students take part in styling challenge to celebrate Pride
Fashion students at the University of Sunderland have joined forces with local charities like St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland to create an array of budget-friendly outfits inspired by Pride. Charlie Lloyd, Shop Manager at St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland, said “It was great
Trend Alert: Dawdling In Dollies
Looking for your next fashion It Girl staple? Heeled Mary Janes are just what you’re looking for. Trending on TikTok and Pinterest, as well as being showcased in many Autumn/Winter catwalks, the Mary Jane shoe is the It girl of the
How to get the Meghan Markle look on a budget
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, has launched a new digital shop which allows her fans to browse through and purchase a selection of the clothing, accessories and beauty products she uses. Meghan shared the ShopMy link to her 2.6 million
Street style AW 2025: Apparel, Texture & Accessories
Street style has always been about exploration and being bold. Accessories and eye-catching textures are at the heart of urban fashion since there is always the opportunity to style any clothing with complimentary accessories to make it loud and vivid. I have