Huddersfield Examiner - Lifestyle - Fashion & Beauty

Mirfield designer Sadie Clayton wins fashion award for designs in copper

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

IT may not work going through a metal detector at Manchester Airport.

Fashion and Beauty: Graduate fashion made in Huddersfield

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Fashion and costume students from the University of Huddersfield are preparing for one of the key moments in their degree courses – their final collection shows, to be staged next week.

Huddersfield University graduate creates academic gown for Gabby Logan

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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

University of Huddersfield student studies for degree – in knitting

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:00:00 GMT

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

Preservative-free lip salve

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 story

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 reports

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.

How to care for Afro hair

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

Pixie pop-up and posh fund raiser for hospice

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Huddersfield University student Antonia Sharkett turning art into winning footwear

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:01:00 GMT

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.

Skating success for Sheila Frampton

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

Family and Health: Elizabeth Tonner’s charity yoga challenge

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 Miro

Colourful start to Jacqui’s new career

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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

Fashion show success at Rawthorpe

Huddersfield Examiner — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

DOZENS of teenagers staged a spectacular fashion show in Rawthorpe.

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

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 reports

Health and Beauty: Get into shape for your wedding

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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.