A bear filled with memories you can cherish forever
Shirley Suddick, 45, owner of ‘Making Memories by Jenson’s Gems’, set her bear-making business up two years ago. Shirley Suddick - owner of 'Making Memories by Jenson's Gems. Shirley, from Sunderland, set up the business after the passing of two of her
After The After Party: How to end your night in style
Our themed location shoot was based around the idea of going on a night out and the events after the night is over. Because once your night is finished, you're not always ready to head straight home. We focused around the
Nature X Urban: How fashion brings our modern world together
We were inspired by how Herrington Country Park has been taken over by such stunning urban backdrops. Our photoshoot showcases how urban fashion and this new form of nature can be brought together. Adventure is out there: Style your camo mom
Beauty Review: We test out Re-Move Micellar Cleansing Milk by My Clarins
Re-Move micellar cleansing milk by My Clarins gives you a radiant, glowing complexion that makes your skin look refreshing. It has an almond scent and feels very smooth on the skin. It is anti-pollution skin care and it doesn't have
We test out Pure XS for her: Eau de Parfum by Paco Robanne
Pure Excess for her, the new female fragrance from Paco Robanne, is available to purchase now from Debenhams, The Bridges, Sunderland in-store and online. This fragrance is available in 20ml, 50ml and 80ml bottles which means it is both perfect for
We test out Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on eye pencil
Photo credit: Debenhams.com Smokey eyes have always been a favourite for an everyday look, as well as being perfect for a night out on the town. You can achieve this look with the Urban Decay has you covered with their 24/7 glide-on
How to shop vintage and why with Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
The Newcastle chapter of Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair was held at the Boiler Shop on April 7 and featured traders selling clothes, antiques and jewellery dating back centuries. It was well received by locals and a large number of people
Newcastle, Vintage fair: Don’t buy new clothes reuse what’s already there
More than 100 million pounds worth of clothing goes to waste every year. People are aware that reusing what's already there is cheaper and a better option, mostly for our environment. Therefore, buying vintage clothing is becoming more and more
Styling students let loose in Debenhams, Sunderland
Fashion styling students visited Debenhams in The Bridges for a morning of fashion-filled fun, with the visual merchandising team. Students first had a chat with Mick Booth, the store manager, and Amber Urwin, the visual and product team leader for the
The Yesterday Society – fighting back at fast fashion
Fast fashion is making a big impact on our environment and the people in it, with mass produced clothing and slave labour. Vintage shopping is getting more and more people within modern society. I spoke to Rachel Johnson at The Yesterday Society
Spread your wings and fly – Allure Beauty Salon
Twenty-four-year-old Melissa Wright has opened her first beauty salon in Hebburn after seven years of working as a nail technician from her home in Jarrow. The salon opened its doors on March 8, 2019 which was also International Women’s Day. Melissa
What we learned about beauty blogging from Beauty Sauce’s Carly Musleh
BEAUTY writer Carly Musleh, founder of BeautySauce.com, has been chatting to fashion journalism students at the University of Sunderland about her career. The 35-year-old, from South Shields, who had the same agent as Zoella and Tanya Burr, said budding writers needed