Independent fashion retailers take over Newcastle this Christmas
Newcastle City Centre and the surrounding areas are filled with independent shops, from fashion boutiques to vintage stores. Everything you could possibly need is right in front of you and, with the festive season quickly approaching, independent stores have become
Sunderland shop donates clothes to the homeless
The owner of, an independent clothing store in Sunderland has asked for her customers support in order to help those in need this Christmas. Bou-chique, a new local business, is already trying to help out the homeless community. In order to get
Jewellery Making at The National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre is holding a glass jewellery making class where you can make your own necklaces and bracelets. The class offers people of all ages a chance to make some personal jewellery. Laura Reed, marketing coordinator, says: “It's part of
Location Shoot: A Christmas Morning
For this location shoot we chose to celebrate Christmas morning early, because who wants to wait another three weeks? Christmas holds a special place in all of our hearts and we know we’re not the only ones. We love to spend
Don’t let FOMO ruin your Christmas
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Durham Christmas festival: Eco accessories, vegan soaps and more
The scenic city of Durham, was home to the Christmas festival last weekend. With over 200 stalls of eco-friendly jewellery, vegan beauty and skincare products, delicious street food and more. The Durham soap co displayed their luxurious handmade soaps and beauty
Cool or cringe? Will new Xmas ad save Marks and Spencer?
The new Marks and Spencer Christmas advert has dropped - and it's not their usual festive feelgood style. In the week when it was revealed the high street chain's profits had plummeted, this year's Chrimbo commercial seems to be a blatant
‘Tis the season to shop Michelle Keegan’s sparkly collection
Actress Michelle Keegan has launched her new sparkly party collection in collaboration with very.co.uk. The collection is tailored for Christmas and New Year's Eve parties so if you thought you will have nothing to wear this year, you can breathe
It’s beginning to look a lot like fat-free self-gifting!
Who doesn't want 25 days of self-gifting - and without a single calorie in sight. There are now dozens of beauty advent calendars offering daily mini treats of make-up and beauty products. Fashion North has edited them to the best of the
12 days of Christmas: two turtle doves – turtleneck jumpers for him and her
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. Winter is here, which means so is knitwear. Couple goals John Legend and Chrissy Teigan are just some of
12 days of Christmas: four calling birds – fleeky phone cases for your new mobile
If you have any kind of anxiety about protecting your new phone, you need a case. Why should you settle for a bleak one from the pound shop? Your phone case should reflect your personality and individual style - make your
12 days of Christmas: eight maids a milking – quick and easy festive drinks
The festive season is very much upon us and of course, we love nothing more than snuggling up in front of the fire, watching Christmas films with our favourite festive refreshments. Is it ever too early to have a Christmas cocktail,