Emily Mertens

A magazine journalism graduate with a flair for a good story and a word bank the dictionary would be proud of. Specifically interested in lifestyle writing, fashion and travel. Currently a copywriter for digital agency Revive. Blog at allthatisloved. Available for freelance commissions.

myWINEcellar •

My Wine Cellar | Summer Wines

There’s nothing quite like an ice-cold glass of wine in the summer sun. Chilled, light and fresh. We’ve taken the hassle out of selecting the perfect bottle for al fresco dining or soaking up the heat with our hand-picked selection of summer wines. But not every wine makes the myWINEcellar summer collection. You want fruity wines with notes of citrus, strawberry and peach so we’ve found the most refreshing bottles for you to enjoy all summer long.
Fashion North •

Newcastle-based jewellery designer Elizabeth Tuman reveals the impact travel has had on her life

A jewellery designer, a grandmother-to-be and a traveller. Elizabeth Tuman describes her life as “an interesting one,” where travel has brought both love and heartbreak into her life. She reveals how it felt being united with her parents for the first time at 11 years old, to difficult decisions regarding her long distance marriage. Elizabeth first began designing her own jewellery 20 years ago, but her love for gemstones began long before that while growing up with her grandmother, Wan Tai Cha
ALL THAT IS LOVED •

A Life in the Day of Holly Matthews

Geordie born actress, Holly Matthews, has swapped life on Casualty for being a life and mind-set coach. She is currently in the process of creating her own online Academy, Bossing It, for those who wish to bring positivity back into their life. Matthews discusses balancing her career with her two children and her husband, who is terminally ill with cancer. I’ve got two kids, one’s three, one’s five, so I’ve got to be pretty organised the night before. The girls will probably wake up about half
SR News •

Mental health budget increase: Will it help the North East mental health crisis?

It has been announced that the NHS will be putting an extra £1billion a year into mental health services by 2020. The pledge came after Jeremy Hunt explained that the government need to provide extra money in order for the NHS to cope with demands on services such as mental health. A month on from the announcement, SR News look into how this money will impact the North East and how much of this money is really “new”. The North East are currently dealing with a serious mental health crisis as
Fashion North •

LFW: House of Holland AW16

We all expected colour and excitement in House of Holland’s LFW show, and that’s exactly what we got. Glamourous rock and roll vibes made their way down the catwalk with sparkles, ruffled layers and a whole range of print clashes. Henry Holland created this collection with our inner party chick in mind. As usual, Holland received an all-star FROW including Charlie XCX – who has just launched House of Holland’s eyewear campaign – alongside best mates Alexa Chung, Pixie Geldof and Nick Grimshaw w
Northern Lights •

Review: The 1975 Flaunt Their New Style In Small Concert

Never have I been to a concert as vibrant and colourful as the 1975’s, which is something I never would have expected myself to say. Their theme of only black and white in their previous EPs, albums and concerts was almost ditched, creating a more lively atmosphere full of colour. I have seen the 1975 once before but their new tour was very different; in a good way. The band performed a few of their new songs, meaning the audience were more quiet than usual, but you could still feel the excitem
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