Coachella Festival Fashion

by Amanda // April 11, 2019 // Comments off

Coachella is happening this weekend and although 5000 miles away in sunny Cali and not readily on my doorstep, it’s still the ultimate festival when it comes to checking out fashion. Festival Fashion was once a case of simply squeezing... Continue reading →

Kate’s 40th Vogue Cover

by Amanda // April 11, 2019 // Comments off

It’s Kate Moss’ 40th Vogue cover. Most models are lucky to even get one magazine cover. Let alone Vogue, and let alone 40! She’s been captured in multiple incarnations, starting with her first appearance in March 1993, heralding the arrival of... Continue reading →

How The Freezer Came In From The Cold

by Amanda // April 4, 2019 // Comments off

As you know, at Zips It Up, we like to bring you a bit of lifestyle as well as fashion, but I bet you didn’t expect to be reading about freezers? Frozen food’s been out of fashion since the 1970s.... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // March 28, 2019 // Comments off

Welcome back to Zips It Up. Apologies for the lack of last week’s instalment, but I spent a couple of days in hospital with my precious daughter, who had knee surgery following a nasty skiing accident. She’s back home and... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

My vibe felt very ‘spring and summery ‘on Monday, following a lovely trip to Mallorca last weekend. The sun was shining and it felt like summer was just around the corner. On the plane home, the moment seemed right to... Continue reading →

How To Fake Fendi

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

Our favourite trendsetters aren’t shy about getting behind a designer label, and in particular showing big love for Fendi. But how do we fake the Fendi look in the style of Kim Kardashian, Gigi and Bella Hadid for less than £40? The... Continue reading →

CBD Beauty

by Amanda // March 14, 2019 // Comments off

CBD Oil Skin care Marijuana beauty is a very hot topic right now, with claims that CBD oil is good for anti-ageing, acne and even serious skin issues like eczema. It’s high times for cannabis. Forget the historical association with... Continue reading →

… a word from the editor

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

Welcome to this week’s edition of Amanda Zips It Up. You find me ‘spring cleaning’ myself. With summer approaching, I suspect there are others like me, doing some ‘dusting up’. As well as intermittent fasting and regular spinning sessions, I’ve... Continue reading →

LV’s Rain Poncho

by Amanda // March 7, 2019 // Comments off

Louis Vuittonis selling a shiny silver RAIN PONCHO for a cool £5,500. The designer poncho is similar to those handed out for free at theme parks,except that the rain cape features the eponymous ‘LV’ on the back. Bemused shoppers have... Continue reading →

Hollywood Goes Pink

by Amanda // February 28, 2019 // Comments off

As the awards season ends, the grand finale event in the 2019 calendar was the 91stAnnual Academy Awards. ‘The Oscars’ to you and me. While 2018’s awards season saw fashion take a back seat, with many stars hitting the red carpet... Continue reading →