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“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles of the Coronavirus pandemic. Julie, 39, from Low Fell in Gateshead, set up her salon…
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Taylor’s Zimmerman dress we all want
Taylor Swift has released yet another brand-new album ‘Evermore’. This is her ninth studio album and was released on December 11. It is being described as a sister to her previous album ‘Folklore’, which was also released this year. Two albums in one year is an incredible gift to Taylor Swift fans, and she detailed…
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Dress up or down on December 25? The Fashion North edit
With just two weeks until Christmas Day, we are all frantically shopping for presents, wrapping and organising this year’s festive celebrations. But let’s not forget our outfits. Will you be dressing up in something sparkly or staying cosy and comfy in loungewear? Either way, Fashion North have curated some outfit ideas for inspiration. Who said…
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12 days of Christmas: Last minute advent calendars bargain buys
Christmas is fast approaching. But don’t worry if you don’t have a calendar yet, Fashion North has you covered with the 10 best last minute beauty and body care advent calendars on a budget. Let the countdown commence! If you’re tired of the standard chocolate advent calendars and want to spruce up your Christmas countdown,…
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5 ways to throw the best festive Zoom party
Deck the halls with holly and your laptop.Christmas 2020 will largely be celebrated online, especially in tier 3 North East where bars and restaurants remain closed post-lockdown 2.0. Here at Fashion North we have compiled the best tips and tricks to throw the best festive party on Zoom. 1. Dress up your Zoom background If…
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The most popular handbags of 2020 (for a lot less)
It’s been a strange year to say the least but some defining fashion trends have made 2020 somewhat bearable. We’ve ditched jeans for joggers, heels no longer serve a purpose and handbags are left redundant. Even though we now spend most of our time at home, with our daily essentials laid out in front of…