… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

Welcome to this instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. Spring is in the air and the days are getting longer again. I think now is the best time to take up a diet and exercise regime – not January 1st,... Continue reading →

The Queen At LFW

by Amanda // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

Last week, I touched upon the importance of the Frow. This week, London Fashion Week took place, and the Queen was right there in the FROW. No, not Vogue editor Anna Wintour – the ACTUAL Queen of England. Anna adorned... Continue reading →

The Return Of The Perm & Cardi

by Amanda // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

So you think I may have lost the plot, I’m guessing? If you’re imaging a wet-look poodle frizz with a frumpy cardigan, then imagine again. The curl is back in demand , with salons adding perms to the menu right... Continue reading →

Vagina Wigs

by Amanda // February 23, 2018 // Comments off

These intriguing ‘wigs’, also known as ‘merkins’, date back to the 15th century. At the time, some women who had public lice opted to shave their pubic hair and cover their intimate area with a merkin. Prostitutes also resorted to... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // February 15, 2018 // Comments off

It’s been a busy week. Firstly, for all you lovers out there, Valentine’s Day dominated the agenda I spent mine in the scenic Balearics. It was all about a shared grilled fish platter and Spanish rosé. Although it was chilly,... Continue reading →

Clockwork Orange Jewellery Collection

by Amanda // February 15, 2018 // Comments off

LL LOVES & Clockwork Orange Jewellery Range It was only a matter of time before the reinvention of Clockwork Orange resulted in merchandise for the loyal clubbers known as The Orange Army. The brains, heart and soul of Clockwork Orange... Continue reading →

The Fashion FROW

by Amanda // February 15, 2018 // Comments off

Why fashion show front rows are more important than models, clothes or catwalks. Forget the models on the runway, the big business at London Fashion Week is taking place on the front row, otherwise known as the FROW. The days... Continue reading →

ASOS Gym Kit for The Pub

by Amanda // February 15, 2018 // Comments off

I don’t know about you, but for me, sometimes a new gym kit is the only thing that can motivate me to hop on the treadmill. Thankfully ASOS’s new leisurewear will do just that ASOS already sell the likes of Nike, Adidas... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // February 9, 2018 // Comments off

Is it the most romantic time of the year, or yet another “Hallmark Holiday” aimed at sending us overdrawn again, straight after Xmas? Yes, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and the colour RED is in your face. Every... Continue reading →

History Of Crotchless Knickers

by Amanda // February 9, 2018 // Comments off

Are crotchless knickers just the thing for spicing up your sex life? I took a look at Ann Summers’ huge range of crotchless underwear to try and answer the question. One things for sure, there’s huge variety, for raunchy nights... Continue reading →