I love quirky small independent boutiques. But they’re harder to find these days, especially in London. Yes, there aren’t many left, but if you venture out of the city and into smaller towns you’ll come across something like this, in... Continue reading →

The mercury has soared upwards in the UK over the past week, seeing London reach 37 degrees Celsius. In common with much of Britain, my other half  and I simply couldn’t sleep. We took turns to have cold showers and adjust... Continue reading →

Well it’s August 2020, but not really “August” as we generally know it. We’re past the half way mark in this, the year of chaos, with fingers firmly crossed that things can only get better. I am currently in the... Continue reading →

They’re my favourite Balearic shoes ever. I wear them constatly in Ibiza and Mallorca every summer. They are crazily comfortable, the colours of the summer (which I chose personally) and they literally complete my entire boho wardrobe. You simply have... Continue reading →

There’s no escaping FACE MASKS. They have been the look of 2020 and the LAW of this summer. I have spent the past month in the Balearics, and there’s no escaping them. They are everywhere – just like Coronavirus news... Continue reading →

So “clubland” as we know it has entered a new era. Namely, it has temporarily ground to a halt during these unprecedented Covid times. Yes, dancing amongst the masses to your favourite DJ in a hot sweaty rave is becoming... Continue reading →

Welcome back to Zips It Up, a fortnight since you last saw me. I’ve been blissfully Balearic, on a family holiday in Ibiza and Mallorca.  Obviously, not too much is occurring fashion-wise, because the world has still ground to a halt. Factories are closed,... Continue reading →

So, as I write this, we have just been dealt a brutal blow. The UK government has advised against travel to the Balearics. Bang in the middle of what is already a crushed summer. When the Balearics have way less cases of... Continue reading →

Although two metre social distancing and mask wearing are both in full effect, it’s a blessing that we can now shop again, and there are some bargains to be had out there. Everything is on sale, to get rid of... Continue reading →

Over in Ibiza, at legendary hotel Pikes, my friend (and owner) Dawn Hindle was rocking this fabulous customised biker jacket, made for her by independent designer Starlover, which is a bespoke wearable art and fashion brand, fused with a sprinkling of... Continue reading →