Welcome to Amanda Zips It Up and the END of November 2025. So, with just 4 weeks to Christmas, what’s trending in the run up to the festive season? Looking for the perfect pair of shoes to go with that LBD at... Continue reading →

When it comes to beauty trends, nothing really surprises me on social media anymore. Enter Onion Shampoo, which has been doing the rounds on TikTok and Instagram. It is being praised for its anti-hair-thinning properties. But let’s be honest: social media isn’t always the... Continue reading →

Following the massive hype around the Eubank / Benn fight last month…The latest news in footwear? Boxing boots are in again, seen on the catwalks at Loewe, Stella McCartney and Dior, are having a moment this year. Even fashion-focused retailer... Continue reading →

Zara Launches a Disney Themed Collection with Harry Styles’ Stylist There are few brands that count fashion editors, the A-list and even a Royal or two as fans, and Zara consistently delivers for everyone.  So, when news of the brand’s... Continue reading →

Welcome to Amanda Zips It Up and it’s suddenly FREEZING. Yes, winter has landed – and for many of us, so have the winter blues. How do we deal with that? Well, over half of all Brits are likely to turn to... Continue reading →

As many of us both relax on the sofa and snuggle up in bed wearing pyjamas, a survey has revealed that choice of nightwear style could suggest something revealing about an individual’s personality. UK-based clinical psychologists working with retailer Mattress... Continue reading →

Whilst it might not be my favourite season for weather, winter is my favourite season in a fashion sense. I just love layering and accessorising outfits with hats, scarves and coats. This week, let’s outline those all-important essentials that all... Continue reading →

Christmas gifts that no man wants to get Of course, the best part about Christmas is the exchanging of gifts. But there’s something mildly traumatising about having to force a ‘thank you’ through a fake smile after unwrapping a rather disappointing present. And it’s... Continue reading →

Welcome to November, with just a few short weeks left of 2025.  It’s getting dark at 4.30pm, it’s getting chillier and it’s now ‘Couch Potato’ season. Time to check out all the latest Netflix and sporting offerings whilst we nibble... Continue reading →

We’ve all witnessed couples walking down the street, loved-up but worlds apart on the appearance front. One might be effortlessly chic, while the looks like they just fell out of a building site. It’s the new term for mismatched couples.... Continue reading →