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Can you ever be too Chanel? Our verdict on Keira’s matchy-matchy outfit
by Eve Charlotte Howarth We’d all love to own a bit of Chanel – a handbag, a jacket, or even just some make-up. But sometimes we reckon there can be just TOO much Chanel on one person. Take Love Actually star Keira Knightley’s head to toe look on Thursday when she received an OBE at Buckingham…
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12 days of Christmas: eleven pipers piping – piped trousers
The athleisure trend isn’t going away anytime soon – and once you’ve had your share of mince pies and festive chocolate, it might be time to invest in some elasticated waist joggers. And in tune with our piping theme, here’s some favourites with piping down the leg for that slimming effect. Pass around the Quality…
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The Nightwear Before Christmas – how Sunderland Royal Hospital is warming our hearts this Christmas
It’s so easy to get caught up in the Christmas festivities and forget that there are people around us that face this time of year alone or in need. This year the Alexandra unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital – which treats patients who suffer from Delirium and Dementia – are asking visitors to donate pyjamas for…
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High-street shopper numbers lowest in a decade
Shopping numbers in Britain saw their largest November drop for a decade, since the financial crash between 2007-08 according to retailer research Springboard. Footfall on high streets, shopping centres, and retail parks fell by 3.2 per cent after twelve months of consecutive decline. A collection of British high street retailers have gone out of business…
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12 Days of Christmas: twelve drummers drumming – Fashion North’s Christmas Playlist
To kick off the 12 days of Christmas, here at Fashion North we’ve put together a Christmas playlist so you don’t have to. We asked third-year fashion journalism students for their favourite songs: Kheira Reeks, Lauren Kennedy, Erin and Fashion Journalism head lecturer Carole Watson – Fairytale of New York by The Pogues and Kirsty…
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Wrap your Christmas presents like a professional – video tutorial
Christmas is just around the corner and if you are struggling with wrapping your presents we’ve got your back. Fashion North has prepared a little gift wrap tutorial for you, so that this year, your presents will look like they’ve been wrapped by the elves themselves. You will need: Wrapping paper Hot glue gun or…