How to make Christmas Day come a little quicker
The night is finally here, Santa and his reindeers will be arriving on our rooftops within a few hours. As exciting as this is, there's still quite a few HOURS to get through. The minutes tick by slower and slower,
Alternative Christmas gifts for men
Whether it's for my brother, my dad or my 85-year-old granddad, I hate shopping for men. They say they don't want anything, but complain when you take that literally - you can't win. And as if family isn't bad enough, boyfriends
The Bridges welcomes Swarovski, West Coast, Roman Originals and Collectibles
The Bridges has opened their doors to four new retailers just in time for the Christmas rush. With over 90 stores housed under one roof, you are given a wide range of choice when it comes to shopping. However it is
Our deputy editor writes his fashion filled letter to Santa
For you men out there who don't know what they want for Christmas, or for you women out there who don't know what to get your other half, our deputy editor has compiled his Christmas list for you to take some
Five skincare stocking fillers
Christmas is fast approaching, it's time to buy gifts for people you don't want to buy gifts for but feel like you have to - a bottle of wine or a box of Thornton’s Christmas Collection might suffice? If this
Festive scents for yourself and your home this Christmas
Nothing smells better than the smell of Christmas, from tangy pine to sweet warming tones of vanilla and even juicy orange mixed with festive cinnamon their all smells that have nothing to do with Christmas yet it's those smells we
Ten emotions we all face when Christmas shopping
Christmas shopping is probably the most emotional time of the year. You have a list in your purse as long as your leg, you can’t stop eating mince pies and you’ve pretty much maxed out your budget for gifts. It’s
Top 10 beauty gifts from Boots
Top 10 Beauty Christmas Gifts in Boots by emily-parker-1 featuring holiday decorations When choosing a Christmas gift for a beauty lover, it can sometimes be difficult to pick out something appropriate. The problem is, those who like their make-up, bath sets,
Tried and tested: Bûche de Noël face and body cleanser
At this festive time of year it’s essential to discover what beauty products there are out there for treating the skincare issues winter brings. High street store Lush have a wide range of products to help cleanse, clean and treat
Our social media team share what’s on their Christmas wish lists
Here at Fashion North, we are getting rather excited for the festive season, so we thought we should share a couple of items from our Christmas wish lists for gift inspiration. Each week leading up to Christmas, the Fashion North team will give
Sunderland Advent gives you the chance to win a shopping spree, jewellery or a trip to Disneyland Paris
Shopping sprees, expensive jewellery and free food to be won. What more could you want? It's December, which can only mean one thing: it's officially the countdown to Christmas. People across the world have started opening their advent calendars, whether that
How to make a Lush bath cocktail
I’m sure you’ll agree when we say that popping a Lush product in your bath tub can make bath time that little bit more relaxing, nourishing and in most cases - exciting. Well if one product is good, how about