The ‘tacky’ way brides and grooms are trying to earn their wedding fund back We talk a lot about ‘tacky’ wedding guest etiquette. Like wearing a white dress (of course, you shouldn’t outshine the bride), not RSVPing on time, or using your... Continue reading →

Here we are – mid-August already… and tomorrow I’m off on my summer holidays for a couple of weeks, so this is the last instalment of Zips It Upuntil September. We all know that a good holiday works wonders for your... Continue reading →

FROM THE RING TO THE RUNWAY From underground gyms to luxury looks, boxing isn’t just a sport, it transcends the genre as a cultural force, and fashion is stepping into the ring like never before. BOXING is influencing some of... Continue reading →

It’s officially HOT right now. If you’re off to any festivals this weekend (Funky Dory, hello!) or any outdoor events or garden parties, you’ll need one important accessory. From thumping basslines to glittery outfits and al fresco dancing, festivals are... Continue reading →

This Is My Dream Summer Wardrobe’ In the race to be the IT GIRL of summer 2025, there can be no denying Romeo Beckham’s girlfriend Mia Regan –  model, influencer and hiking fanatic is a front runner. Known to her almost... Continue reading →

As we head into August, the nights are (regrettably) slowly drawing in and the days are getting shorter. Images of sunny beer gardens, packed in midsummer at 10pm, are gradually disappearing like Marty’s parents in Back To The Future. Do... Continue reading →

There’s no escaping it… age catches up with us all – and it generally starts with the chin and boobs. But what should we do if we can’t afford (or don’t want) expensive creams, boob jobs or even face-lifts? Kim... Continue reading →

Move over MILFs… make way for the DILFs. I don’t need to explain what that stands for. Let’s go with “Dads In Latest Fashions”, to keep things respectable. If you haven’t heard by now, the “older man” look is trending... Continue reading →

What to wear to the airport There are certain places where we always want to look our best: a first date, a job interview and now – the airport. Social media shopping site LTK has just reported a 400% increase... Continue reading →

Welcome to Amanda Zips It Up and it’s (almost) August already! So much happening over the past few days, including the Euros Finals and the Oasis reunion – which we will be discussing in this issue. Plus, I’ve been on my travels,... Continue reading →