… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

My vibe felt very ‘spring and summery ‘on Monday, following a lovely trip to Mallorca last weekend. The sun was shining and it felt like summer was just around the corner. On the plane home, the moment seemed right to... Continue reading →

Beyond Trends – Timeless Fashion

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

Come rain or shine, summer is coming, and I’m not complaining. There has been a lot of discussion about the ethics of ‘fast fashion’ and how ‘high street’ stock ranges last for less than a month. Their turnover is so... Continue reading →

How To Fake Fendi

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

Our favourite trendsetters aren’t shy about getting behind a designer label, and in particular showing big love for Fendi. But how do we fake the Fendi look in the style of Kim Kardashian, Gigi and Bella Hadid for less than £40? The... Continue reading →

CBD Beauty

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

CBD Oil Skin care Marijuana beauty is a very hot topic right now, with claims that CBD oil is good for anti-ageing, acne and even serious skin issues like eczema. It’s high times for cannabis. Forget the historical association with... Continue reading →

… a word from the editor

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

Welcome to this week’s edition of Amanda Zips It Up. You find me ‘spring cleaning’ myself. With summer approaching, I suspect there are others like me, doing some ‘dusting up’. As well as intermittent fasting and regular spinning sessions, I’ve... Continue reading →

LV’s Rain Poncho

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

Louis Vuittonis selling a shiny silver RAIN PONCHO for a cool £5,500. The designer poncho is similar to those handed out for free at theme parks,except that the rain cape features the eponymous ‘LV’ on the back. Bemused shoppers have... Continue reading →

Karl’s Last Collection

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

As we all know, the fashion world lost an icon when Karl Lagerfeld passed away on February 19, aged 85, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. This week, Chanel muses Cara Delevingne, 26, Penelope Cruz, 44, and Kaia Gerber, 17, paraded... Continue reading →

Pure Seas Beach Party

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

Regular readers of Zips It Up will know that my friends and I are conscientious about the plastic trail we leave behind in the name of fashion and lifestyle. As we know, our oceans are full of the plastic that we... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // February 28, 2019 // Comments off

Hola Zipsters, from the garden at home in Hampstead. Yes, I’m writing this blog on my laptop in a floaty Balearic dress with Ray ban Aviators and factor 30 on my face. Today is the 1stMarch 2019. London has been... Continue reading →

Hollywood Goes Pink

by Amanda // February 28, 2019 // Comments off

As the awards season ends, the grand finale event in the 2019 calendar was the 91stAnnual Academy Awards. ‘The Oscars’ to you and me. While 2018’s awards season saw fashion take a back seat, with many stars hitting the red carpet... Continue reading →