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10 things employers don’t tell you about working Black Friday
I wish everyone could experience working in retail on a busy day such as Black Friday. Your patience is wearing thin and you’ve cursed several times under your breath, you need a bottle of wine waiting for you at the end of the day. 1. Making everyone aware no makeover appointments will be available on…
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Is Black Friday Dying?
Black Friday is around the corner but is it all it’s cracked up to be and will it survive in years to come? Fashion North investigates. Many Brits have become accustomed to Black Friday with its slashed prices and utter chaos, as eager shoppers go into a frenzy with hopes to grab amazing deals. Black…
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Show the sales who’s boss! Your guide to surviving Black Friday
If you’re planning on shopping this Black Friday, you may want to memorise these tips to become a real winner. Wearing suitable clothes, like a thin top, therefore going into the fittings rooms is not necessary when trying on jumpers, blouses or coats. Often arriving at 6am may not work in your favour. Many stores have…
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Are celebrity endorsements and collaborations saving the high street?
High street and online retailers are using celebrities and bloggers to endorse their products, now more than ever. It is becoming increasingly popular for fashion and beauty celebrity collaboration ranges and for celebrities to endorse various products on social media, on a daily basis. To name a few; well-known 19-year-old model, Hailey Baldwin has put…
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When a size 12 isn’t REALLY a size 12
Universal regulations out the window – vanity sizing has become a huge problem. Roseanne Bradley investigates chaos on the British high street Finding clothes that fit can be a real hassle. Especially when sizes differ from store to store it can be hard to pinpoint what will fit your body. Wouldn’t it be easier if…
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Poochinistas: the rise of petcessories
Fashion North investigates the rising phenomenon of the luxury dog fashion industry From bridesmaid dresses and knitted jumpers to temporary tattoos and spa treatments, Brits are spending a huge £10.64 billion a year on their dogs – that’s £1525 spent on every dog in the UK annually, according data gathered by American Express (published in…