Such a Marmite thing. Either you love it or hate it. I’m talking Love Island, and if you’re unaware of LI, then where the hell have you been? Even my long-suffering other half has had to endure the past two... Continue reading →

Wherever you might be in Europe right now, it’s hot. OK, so I’m not sure about Lapland, but even there is probably sweltering too.  And whilst that means a “whoop” for many, it also spells aggro for a large proportion of... Continue reading →

BTS cut ties with PUMA after five years as they ‘sign new FILA deal’ BTS. The biggest boy-band in the world. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you don’t. Not only are they global superstars – almost in... Continue reading →

Welcome to another Balearic summer edition of Amanda Zips It Up. It’s hot out there right now, so there are no prizes for guessing that this instalment is all about summer fashion and lifestyle. Observing the youth “masses” this year, a... Continue reading →

Summer is literally melting us all right now, and it’s time for the annual journey into the unknown of stripping off and stepping out in a swimsuit. Showing every lump and bump. Watching Love Island doesn’t help confidence levels either.... Continue reading →

CONVERSE is launching a magical, UV-activated shoe. Pairing up with US-based Chinatown Market, Converse’s creation changes colour when exposed to sunlight. They change from white to multi coloured. Chinatown market posted a video of the incredible transformation on Instagram earlier this week... Continue reading →

MIAMI SWIM WEEK Nearly nude models have unveiled the raciest new duct tape bikini trends at Miami Swim Week. I hate it, but duct tape swimwear is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. The... Continue reading →

Welcome to this week’s roundup of lifestyle and fashion, bought to you from the Balearics. We’re slap bang in the middle of another roasting summer, and for most of July and August we’re coming to you from a combination of... Continue reading →

The bucket hat has long been a wardrobe staple of seemingly every rapper, 90s raver or Liam Gallagher wannabe. Those in the know will be aware of its return to fashion in 2019 – mostly in Gucci or “retro” incarnations. The humble... Continue reading →

IT’S THE BODY TREND THAT ISNT GOING ANYWHERE SOON. Model Demi Rose showed off her incredible curves on the catwalk in thong swimwear last month, proving that thongs are the best way to show off the Kardashian shape more that... Continue reading →