Welcome to the May instalment of Zips It Up, and whilst I’m sat in my Balearic ‘office’, things are hotting up outside here in the Med. May is a beautiful month to go Balearic. It’s still ‘quietish’ tourist-wise, the temperature... Continue reading →

Usually, my first stop after touching down in either Mallorca or Ibiza is to visit my local Mercadona supermarket. Firstly for the sensational freshly squeezed orange juice from the self-juicing machine, and secondly for the coconut ice cream served in... Continue reading →

And just like that, summer is pretty much upon us. After months of braving the cold and rain, there’s no better feeling than basking in the sun in a bikini or one-piece. Naturally, half the fun of summer lies in blasting... Continue reading →

I’ve never really been much of a fan of Stella McCartney (despite loving her Dad’s work). However, I appreciate the fact that she refuses to use any animal products whatsoever in her collections. Nonetheless, they’ve always been a little on... Continue reading →

Welcome to the April edition of the all new Balearic Amanda Zips It Up for Summer 2026. I’ll be reporting on all your S/S Fashion and Lifestyle every month to keep you looking and feeling on trend for festivals, balearic... Continue reading →

Carolyn Bessette Kennedy has become a fashion icon to a whole new generation of young women, almost three decades after her untimely death, aged 33, thanks to the new hit drama Love Story. This is a limited 2026 TV series... Continue reading →

How much do I love Zara? SO much. It’s hard not to want everything on their website, as it’s all cut so beautifully with plenty of fresh feels, bold details and directional cuts. I generally steer away from too much... Continue reading →

Mango is a treasure trove of new season style buys. Maybe it’s true that European fashion companies do it better – there’s always a freshness and a big nod to a trend, but the clothes also have a sense of longevity... Continue reading →

Is your hair ageing too fast? As we get older, we run into all kinds of hazards on our hair journey, from dryness and dullness to thinning and breakage. So, how do you squeeze the brakes when you feel you’re losing... Continue reading →

Welcome BACK to Amanda Zips It Up. These are the SUMMER 2026 editions. After taking some weeks off over Christmas, New Year and the darkest winter period, Spring is here and the blog is back – monthly for 2026. I’m switching... Continue reading →