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 →

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-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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The bikini is celebrating its birthday this summer,and the two-piece has come a long way since its creation in 1946. History was made 72 years ago this week, when an outfit ‘smaller than the world’s smallest swimsuit’ made an appearance... Continue reading →