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Mental Health Matters: what a healthy 2021 means to us
By Holly Allton, Sorina Mihaila, Megan West and Chrysoula Axeli This year has certainly been a tough one. In these unprecedented times, we have to had to find the strength we didn’t know we had. Due to this, our mental health has taken the brunt of it all. That’s why we are approaching 2021 in…
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Meet the local designer who is setting the trend in sustainable clothing
From her time at Northumbria University, local fashion designer Isabella Dryden has gone from strength to strength in the Fashion Industry. Since graduating, Dryden has gone from designing for well-known brands such as Pink Boutique and Forever Unique, to now releasing her own collection of sustainable womenswear with kindness and community at heart. Isabella’s drive…
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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…