Behind the Scenes: The Courier Christmas Shoot

As you might have noticed we've been a little quiet lately…sadly this is due to third year woes and dissertation deadlines but we're back on form with loads of exciting things coming up!

This week we were both working on The Courier Christmas fashion shoot which was really exciting and slightly wet (Newcastle isn't famous for it's fabulous weather). We were shooting at the ice rink at the Centre for Life which was getting us in the Christmassy mood. 

The theme was all about wrapping up in winter with the ladies sporting smokey eyes and nude lips. Here's a little sneak peak from behind the scenes…

Make Up: Safiya Ahmed & Amy Macauley

Directors: Fran Stephenson, Bex Finney & Amy O'Rourke

Models: Hannah Bullimore, Sara Macauley, Holly Shuttle, Paddy Walsh & Peter Thompson

Behind the Scenes: Kathy Davidson

Watch out for the shoot in print near Christmas!

Alice & Grace xo

Working Women

I've been neglecting my baby recently and I sincerely apologise to all you lovely readers! BUT I do have a good reason for my silence as I have been at work, that's right I am a working women; I am now, officially, Deputy Fashion Editor of the Newcastle Courier! My new adventure started on Thursday when I got to meet the delicious editorial team 2013/14 and George (my new boss man!!) had us do ice breakers yano the usual; two truths/one lie, human nought and OH YEA getting drunk on 2 quid drinks and duetting Elton John's 'Don't go Breaking my Heart' with the new music editor at Kosy Joe's karaoke bar. 

Feeling less than daisy like the next morning I got introduced to the wonderful world of InDesign and PhotoShop! Every FaceBook photo will be flawless from now on! 

Layout of a newspaper is certainly more difficult than I thought...

I will keep you all updated on my exciting new work life and if you are a Newcastle student make sure to pick up the souvenir paper or anyone can check us out online!

PS-Helpful hint, invest in an umbrella if you walk to work; You don't want to show up looking (and probably smelling) like wet dog. (This so did not happen to me)

Bex 

Newcastle University Media Awards

 Last week not only did we have the pleasure of attending Newcastle Fashion Week but it was also Newcastle University's Media Awards. The best part? It would have to be a toss up between Fashion winning best online section of The Courier (And our prize of several bottles of wine) & meeting the a-mazing blogger Zoe Griffin! Here's a couple pics of us with the other Fashion & Beauty writers...

What we wore...

Kathy - Dress - Zara, Belt - Topshop, Clutch - Accessorize, Heels - Zara

Bex - Dress-River Island, Belt-Primark, clutch-Mullberry, Heels-New Look