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We test out Urban Decay 24/7 glide-on eye pencil
Photo credit: Debenhams.com Smokey eyes have always been a favourite for an everyday look, as well as being perfect for a night out on the town. You can achieve this look with the Urban Decay has you covered with their 24/7 glide-on eye pencil. It is the perfect item to have in your makeup collection and…
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Newcastle to host first Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution festival in April 2019
As Newcastle is set to host the first Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution, Sarah Sinclair meets those striving for a more ethical and sustainable industry. Over 1,000 bathtubs of water. 6,000 car miles of carbon emissions*. £140 million of clothing sent to landfill**. 14 million workers paid less than the living wage***. This is the real…
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How to shop vintage and why with Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
The Newcastle chapter of Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair was held at the Boiler Shop on April 7 and featured traders selling clothes, antiques and jewellery dating back centuries. It was well received by locals and a large number of people turned out to see the stalls and food and drink on offer. “We always get…
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Revisiting the Met’s most outrageous outfits in preparation for 2019
The Met Gala 2019 is upon us, and we are beyond ready. Some of the famous faces we know and love will take to the iconic staircase, but before they enter the venue, our eager eyes will be watching. At the Met, occasion dresses have the power to break the internet, and the biggest statements made are…
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To those who value comfort over fashion: is the boilersuit your trademark outfit for SS19?
Are the days of the mini-skirt over? Ladies, it seems that trousers and high-waist joggers have become a new staple in femininity, this trending adaptation of the generic jumpsuit is a symbolic piece transforming gender stereotypes. It’s named the boilersuit and dates back to the 1940s, a time where Rosie the Riveter represented women who…
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Say hi to tie-dye: SS19’s revived trend
Tie-dye, the print popularised by 60s hippy-mania, integrated into the mainstream by rock stars and injected into the 90s scene alongside chokers and bucket hats. It was the trend that was unforgotten but nonetheless shunned by many as a serious glitch in the fashion world. Until recently, that is. With top designers like Stella McCartney…