The Bridges Student Style Challenge: vote for your favourite outfit
The Bridges annual student shopping night happened yesterday evening and the shopping centre was filled with students making the most of store discounts, freebies and the live DJ set. Here at Fashion North, we attended the event and scouted out
‘I love my job, but I used to go home crying knowing that I would be made redundant’
Benefit brow expert, Elle Applegarth, 21, tells us what shaping eyebrows means to her and how the pandemic is threatening her job. Elle Applegarth had just got back home in Washington after a day at work right after the non-essential shops
The Bridges explains their difficulties around Covid-19 after recent re-opening
Fashion North’s Anna Oxborough talks to the Bridges about their recent re-opening and the difficulties they have faced around Covid19. The Bridges has opened its doors once again after the month long lockdown that was implemented on November 5. The lockdown
The weirdest Black Friday ever in the North East
Just a day after the North East learned we were going into the strictest Tier 3 restrictions came what is usually the busiest shopping day of the year. Still in lockdown 2.0 for Black Friday, Fashion North's Shaun Darley hit Sunderland
Fashion North teams up with the Bridges to create winter lookbook
Look what we made! Fashion North has teamed up with the Bridges to help create this 2019 winter fashion magazine. Fashion Journalism students at the University of Sunderland were given the opportunity to be involved, with roles including modelling, social
Feel Good Shopping: The Best Buys For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness month begins on the 1st of October and ends on the 31st, we have gathered some products to help you keep the message going. There are so many charities working towards prevention, diagnosis and treatment and here's how
Run, run, run! The Bridges’ ninth annual Student Raid is coming
By Brittany Heeley and Caitlyn McAdam On your marks, get set, go! It's time to book your place at The Bridges student raid in Sunderland. On Monday 30th September, the doors will be opening up to welcome new and returning students with
Beauty week at The Bridges, Sunderland, was it a success?
Beauty week took place at the Bridges in Sunderland during July, filled with several days of competitions and different events to attend. Photo Credit: Fashion North Fashion North was invited to their VIP night for bloggers and influencers to attend in the
Get beauty tips at VIP makeover masterclass at The Bridges, Sunderland
It has been the first official beauty week here at The Bridges in Sunderland and it has been a popular success so far with the shoppers. However, after a week full of so many products, competitions and shopping events, it
Tried and tested: Benefit Cosmetics ‘They’re Real!’ mascara
The ‘They’re Real!’ mascara is advertised by Benefit cosmetics' on their website with the description: ‘Lengthens, curls, volumizes, lifts and separates. Our jet black, long-wearing formula won't smudge or dry out. A specially designed brush reveals lashes you never knew you
The Bridges marketing and communications manager, Samatha Czwordon-Auld speaks to FJ students about the world of marketing
By Danielle Ord and Sophie Green. Samantha Czwordon-Auld, 36, marketing and communications manager at The Bridges, Sunderland gave fashion journalism students an insight into the busy life of marketing. In addition to implementing marketing strategies, organising events and liaising with the
Get dressed with Debenhams: How to style a lunch date outfit
Outfit details: Red Coat- £45, Printed Blouse- £39, Trousers- £40, all Nine by Savannah Miller. Bag- £22, Faith. We went for a dressy approach to a typical dinner date. A look that can be dressed up or down depending