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 →

… 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 →

Starlover

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

It’s not often that I scan through social media and stop dead on one particular page. But something just made me stop and stare. I feasted on customised leather jackets featuring Bowie, Cats Eye sunnies featuring fierce metal spikes 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 →

Beyond Trends – Timeless Fashion

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

Come rain or shine, summer is coming, and I’m not complaining. There has been a lot of discussion about the ethics of ‘fast fashion’ and how ‘high street’ stock ranges last for less than a month. Their turnover is so... 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 →

BDSM Trend

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

It’s not often I mention Bondage, Dominatrix, Sado Masochism in Zips It Up. So, I’ll make it a little tamer by using the official initials BDSM. Naughty A-listers have been unleashing their inner ‘dominatrix’ with the new BDSM dress trend. This kinky... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // February 22, 2019 // Comments off

Welcome to this week’s instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. Last week, was all about London Fashion Week, where we had a fabulous time in Covent Garden for the Hellava Girl Catwalk Show. It was Rock Chick Couture at its best.... Continue reading →