Much like retinol and hyaluronic acid, collagen is one of those skincare buzzwords  we see thrown around a lot – but it’s fair to say most people have no idea what exactly it is and what its benefits are. What exactly is collagen? Collagen is the most abundant... Continue reading →

Welcome to another instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. So, Fashion week came and went without any fuss, buzz or much coverage, which is a crying shame. Word on the street is that the new virtual, remote version of LFW could... Continue reading →

London Fashion Week talent Molly Goddard, the designer famous for creating Killing Eve’s Villanelle’s frou-frou pink tulle gown, has designed a capsule collection for Californian footwear label UGG. Known for her love of maximalist silhouettes and bold colour, Goddard has applied... Continue reading →

Mick Jagger opens new clothes shop in swinging Soho Mick Jagger is swapping the stage for the shop floor, with a new flagship in the heart of Soho, which opened this month. It’s a stone’s throw from the band’s old... Continue reading →

Could it be time to rent your children’s clothes? 2020 is the year when fashion rental went mainstream. But should childrenswear be next on your list to loan? And is it safe? In 2020, our life is officially for rent. From houses and... Continue reading →

Greetings everyone and welcome back to Zips It Up, after a week off. We’re now in week 27 of ‘THE PANDEMIC / MADNESS’ and you’re lucky if you’ve managed to hold onto your sanity up to this point.  I’ve had a few... Continue reading →

10 Wardrobe Items That Instantly Make You More Attractive A recent survey has revealed the items that guys (and girls) find most attractive on women. From the classic little black dress to an off-the-shoulder top, here’s a selection of clothing items that are considered “essential”.  Little black dress A wardrobe... Continue reading →

Picking the most elegant face covering has become one of the most unexpected (and saddest) fashion challenges of 2020, with the market now fully saturated with countless options. You can get silk ones, cotton ones, floral ones, ones with your... Continue reading →

Tips to Help You Look Absolutely Perfect in Photos There are no ugly people in our world. Everyone can shine like a star. All you need is to learn a couple of basic poses. Try, and you’ll surely succeed. The ‘hands on... Continue reading →

Welcome to the last weekend of August. In improving news, things are moving. Yes, there are a few social gatherings happening this Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK. Not that I can attend, because I’m still in quarantine, but... Continue reading →