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Wear red for World Aids Day
December 1 marks World Aids Day. A day we choose to wear a red ribbon as it’s the universal symbol of awareness and support for those living with HIV. The ribbons are available to buy in MAC stores as well as in train stations and bus stations across the country. If you can’t get your hands on…
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The British Fashion Awards 2016: The Nominees
The biggest date in your fashion calendar is fast approaching: on Tuesday December 5, the British Fashion Awards will be held at the Royal Albert Hall, in partnership with Swarovski. The awards will celebrate the industry’s top professional: from business, to design, from the catwalk, to Editors it’s not to be missed. The nominations are made…
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Christmas on a budget: Decorate your tree for under £10
Christmas is fast approaching, which means the financial strains of the festive season are soon to be upon us. With this in mind, we here at Fashion North have taken it upon ourselves to hunt down the best budget Christmas decorations that won’t break the bank. 1. Poundland Silver Glitter Tree Topper – £1 – buy…
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“You don’t have to be a gay guy to wear makeup” – Gordon Milward on defying the expectations of a makeup artist
Gordon Milward, a 23-year-old, freelance makeup artist in the North East, shares his experience of working within the beauty industry, dealing with bullies, gender equality and his opinions on men wearing makeup. “When sexism was aimed at me, I lit a fire up my arse. It made me want to work harder.” Gordon Milward, the…
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Getting lippy over celeb selfies: has 2016 been the year of the plump pout?
As pouts replace smiles in our Instagram selfies, lips seem to be this year’s biggest trend (literally). Are celebrities promoting a plumper lip and is it having a negative effect on young girls? Enhancing our features to achieve our individual perceptions of what ‘beauty’ is, is becoming more popular due to celebrity idolisation. With stars such…
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“I would have my wedding in someone’s back garden!” Fashion North meets Sarah Jayne Adams
Features Editor and advocate blogger Sarah Jayne Adams explains how tough it is to plan your future wedding when working in the industry. Although knowing the ins and outs of bridal, this local lass wants to keep it creative and quirky, right in someone’s back garden. Belle Bridal magazine is a North East publication for…