Unexpected Fashion: From Bags to Bold Looks
The styling experiment meant to test my creative boundaries led me to construct original fashion designs with items that aren't traditional materials, such as plastic bags, tape and both bracelets and earrings. I aimed to expand imaginative boundaries while redefining
Not Just Trends – SS25 Through My Eyes
The Spring/Summer 2025 fashion trends featuring bold prints and confident silhouettes captured my attention so much that I eagerly joined in the exploration. This editorial features a collection of outfits that derive inspiration from SS25 runway trends but includes my
What I’m Wearing Today
On 28th January 2025, Fashion Design and Promotion students began Semester Two, with our first session back being MED257, a fashion styling module, with lecturer, Liz Lamb. Our first point of action was completing health and safety training with the
Day & Night Styling
Our second weekly challenge, in MED257, was to comprise two outfits in our personal style, one for daytime wear and one nighttime. For me, I had to think outside the box, as in all honesty, my daytime outfits only ever
3-in-1 Scarf Styling
For our third styling challenge of MED257, we were tasked with creating three different looks using just one scarf! I brought an authentic Turkish silk scarf that I bought in Side, Antalya. It has a gorgeous bronze and teal contrast
Flat-lay Styling Photography
In our fifth studio session, we learned the different types of flatlays. This type of photography styling is usually for commercial purposes, or in some types of blogs. My first subject wast an outfit, from home, that would be good for
Metrocentre’s SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend welcomes thousands amid roaring success
Metrocentre welcomed thousands of visitors to its highly anticipated SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend that took place across two jam-packed days. Over the weekend, Metrocentre hosted its annual Fashion & Beauty Weekend with an inspiring line-up of catwalk shows, expert-led masterclasses,
Does the L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Mascara really make your lashes 60% longer?: A product review
A couple years ago, L'Oréal Paris released a new mascara with a unique shaped wand that some have since claimed to be the best mascara ever. Luckily, the Fashion North team have reviewed this product to help you decide whether
Personal style: Wearing Your Truth
My personal style is quite diverse, and I often enjoy layering pieces, except for summertime. On most days, I opt for a jeans or leggings and T-shirt combination, and I like accessorising with jewellery, often adding an overcoat or jacket My
Inside our Fashion Students’ visit to Smart Works Newcastle
Our Fashion Journalism and Fashion Design and Promotion students paid a visit to Smart Works Newcastle earlier this week to meet stylists, take part in styling challenges, have some career coaching and much more. Smart Works Newcastle is a charity that
‘Victorian bride aesthetic’- could this be your favourite trend in the upcoming year?
Are you tired of all the clothing and make-up style trends from this century? Then check out this new aesthetic that is inspired by the hauntingly sophisticated fashion of previous eras. Since trend forecasters have predicted that Victorian era inspired silhouettes
Fashion students take part in styling challenge to celebrate Pride
Fashion students at the University of Sunderland have joined forces with local charities like St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland to create an array of budget-friendly outfits inspired by Pride. Charlie Lloyd, Shop Manager at St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland, said “It was great