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Huddersfield University graduate creates academic gown for Gabby Logan

A FASHION designer who graduated from Huddersfield University has a high-profile celebrity client.Read

University of Huddersfield student studies for degree – in knitting

STUDENT Toni Sturrs will graduate from the University of Huddersfield in July – with a degree in knitting.Read

Preservative-free lip salve

THE re-launched Lush lip balm range is now entirely free from artificial preservatives and is suitable for vegetarians.Read

Fashion and Beauty: Jo Lackenby and Steven Lowther are partners in fashion and design

It’s a decade since Huddersfield fashion designer Jo Lackenby began selling one-off handbags from a market stall. Today she’s at the helm of a company manufacturing up to 10,000 garments a year, with 90 outlets in the UK and abroad. HILARIE STELFOX reports on a Made in Huddersfield fashion success storyRead

Fashion and Beauty: The ugly side of the beauty industry comes to an end in the EU

The long-awaited total ban on animal testing for cosmetics has finally come into force in EU countries. But what does this legislation mean for the consumer? HILARIE STELFOX reportsRead

Is it better to be bare-faced? Most people think so

DESPITE the runaway success of programmes such as The Only Way Is Essex and Made in Chelsea, a recent survey by a beauty company has found that most men and women don’t actually like the fake-tanned, artificial looks of reality TV stars.Read

How to care for Afro hair

MODEL Diane Hall, from Lepton in Huddersfield, has become something of an expert on the care of Afro hair.Read

Pixie pop-up and posh fund raiser for hospice

A POP-UP designer shop at a pub in Huddersfield next month will raise funds for the Kirkwood Hospice.Read

Fashion and Beauty: Have your chocolate but don’t eat it!

CHOCOLATE may be the food of the gods but it can certainly pack a calorific punch.Read

Fashion and Beauty: Potting Shed Spa’s success second time around

THE Batley-based Potting Shed Spa picked up the prize for Beauty Salon of the Year, for the second time running, at the Professional Beauty Awards 2013 in London last week.Read

Huddersfield University student Antonia Sharkett turning art into winning footwear

FASHION student Antonia Sharkett, who is in her second year at the University of Huddersfield, took the works of Spanish artist Miro and turned them into a pair of shoes.Read

Skating success for Sheila Frampton

FITNESS instructor Sheila Frampton has proved its never too late to brush up skills learned in childhood.Read

Family and Health: Elizabeth Tonner’s charity yoga challenge

CANCER survivor Elizabeth Tonner struck more than 200 yoga poses in six hours to raise £1,300 for the ward where she was nursed at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.Read

Fashion and Beauty: Why I won’t be stepping out in these unique heels

The average woman owns up to 20 pairs of shoes but only wears a third of them, according to recent research. HILARIE STELFOX reports on our love affair with shoes and talks to a student who has won a design competition with a pair of high heels inspired by the art of MiroRead

Colourful start to Jacqui’s new career

BERRY BROW style consultant Jacqui Cooper received the Best Newcomer Award at the 30th anniversary celebrations of image company Colour Me Beautiful.Read

Fashion show success at Rawthorpe

DOZENS of teenagers staged a spectacular fashion show in Rawthorpe.Read

Health and Beauty: Sheila Frampton ‘hoops’ for a medal in skating competition

Hula hooping is not just back in fashion it’s the best and latest way to get that toned waistline you’ve always wanted. HILARIE STELFOX reportsRead

Health and Beauty: Get into shape for your wedding

TO CELEBRATE Valentine’s Day we’re launching a competition for lovers planning to tie the knot later this year who want to look their absolute best for the big day itself.Read

Fashion and Beauty: The nifty nipped-in waists of the Fifties

The ultra-feminine clothes of the 1950s had a lasting impact on the world of fashion and have a growing following today. HILARIE STELFOX turns the clock back to a time when women were smaller and slimmer and clothes were handmadeRead

Fashion and Beauty: Facing the dragon’s den to launch jewellery business

With help from Huddersfield University’s Enterprise Development team, young designer Elisa Etemad has launched a unique business selling jewellery and crafts made by fellow graduates and students. HILARIE STELFOX reports on her ventureRead