Welcome to the penultimate 2019 issue of Amanda Zips It Up. It’s full-on party season and here’s a heads-up for you. A chunky gold chain is the “bling” to be seen in this festive month. Yes, if you buy one piece of jewellery this winter,... Continue reading →

 “No Time To Die” looks epic – but from the look of things, Daniel Craig’s wardrobe does not. Bond (2019 incarnation) is seen in a not-so-suave ribbed navy jumper, plus trousers fit for a plumber. Hardly 007’s usual stylish clobber. The... Continue reading →

Get Agent Provocateur-inspired lingerie for less, with sexy High Street dupes, just in time for Christmas. Last week, DAISY LOWE was one of the queens of the red carpet at the Fashion Awards, wearing a bespoke lingerie outfit by Agent... Continue reading →

4 genuinely stylish ways to wear your Christmas jumper Christmas Jumper Day is today – Friday 13th. As you can probably imagine, Xmas sweater day isn’t the highlight of the fashion crowd’s calendar. Yep, bad luck if you have to wear one... Continue reading →

Hey Zipsters. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The most wonderful time of the year – or flu season? My other half has just had a serious dose of ‘Man Flu’, which I’ve been desperately trying not to catch,... Continue reading →

I know we’re living in a new sustainable era, but nevertheless I didn’t see this coming. H&M has decided to trial a new initiative, in an effort to reverse some of the damaging environmental effects of “fast fashion”. After drawing... Continue reading →

Meet Sudanese model Adut Akech, who has just been named ‘Model of the Year‘ at the glitzy British Fashion Awards 2019 – dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of British fashion.  Here, the top players in the industry are recognised for their talent. One of the most... Continue reading →

It’s the most wonderful time of year for Star Wars fans – the latest film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” is out imminently.  Lovers of the epic franchise will be delighted to know that a brand new product launch... Continue reading →