Serena Williams Fashion Range

by Amanda // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

Serena Williams, the tennis star, has turned fashion designer. Her label – titled simply, Serena – has just landed and is available exclusively via her website www.serenawilliams.com Serena has previously collaborated with sports giant Nike and American retailer HSN (Home... Continue reading →

… a word from Amanda

by Amanda // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

Welcome to a hot and humid August, from London to Mallorca to Ibiza. Last week, I took a week off from writing this piece in the name of a family summer holiday in Mallorca and Ibiza. Although, one week on,... Continue reading →

Burberry Burning Stock Causes Outrage

by Amanda // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

With recent public enlightenment regarding the plastic trail, about which Planet Earth opened everyone’s eyes, our waste and its environmental impact is now hugely on the agenda. And shockingly, this month, we hear that fashion brand Burberryburned almost £30m ($40m)... Continue reading →

Mind The Gap! The Peek-A-Boo Bikini

by Amanda // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

MIND THE GAP! The peek-a-boob bikiniis now a thing. Thigh high swimwear and the V-kini trend has proved popular this year for those of us blessed with hips and thighs. But for those of us who want to embrace cleavage,... Continue reading →

The Beach Siren

by Amanda // August 1, 2018 // Comments off

Having just concluded my ‘Love Island’ binge viewing – I only watched the first episode and the final – we can safely say Summer 2018 is all about the bikini. The range of shapes and sizes (and prices) is seemingly... Continue reading →

… a word from Amanda

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

Greetings and welcome to another sizzling instalment of Zips It Up, coming to you from poolside in Mallorca. Yes, I am spending my summer on the Love Island itself. In the spirit of things, I’m trying to keep up with... Continue reading →

The Palazzo Pant

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

Just about wherever you are in Europe right now, it’s hot. So no complaints, unless of course you’re stuck on the Central Line doing a sweltering hot commute. In these conditions, being able to wear something smart, cool and comfortable... Continue reading →

The Male Cleavage

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

Male cleavage is not for everyone, but that slightly naked, sometimes hairy chest is an acquired taste and it’s back. The proof was on the streets of Men’s Fashion Week in Paris a few weeks ago. There, bare-chested swagger came... Continue reading →

Helena Christensen Shirt Collection

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

She’s one of the world’s most famous supermodels and Helena Christensen has proven that she’s still got what it takes to turn heads at 47 years old. Helena showcases her ‘still perfect’ body in a fabulous new shoot at a... Continue reading →

…. a word with the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // July 12, 2018 // Comments off

Dear Zipsters. Earlier this week, I felt like I was in a surreal parallel universe. Where the sun shines every day, people wear next to nothing and are genuinely happy. We don’t have any Government in power and a hot-air... Continue reading →