Welcome to the final Amanda Zips It Up of 2024. And yikes… Christmas is right around the corner. And I’ll be taking a short breather from this blog and  my radio show to spend time with the family. January 1st is the first blank... Continue reading →

So, here’s the perfect feature for me as, the resident Mi-Soul Radio fashionista. Introducing the new Mi-Soul Radio T-SHIRT & HOODIE merch collection, featuring classic men’s and women’s t-shirts and black hoodies. Whether you’re with us at Boisdale on a... Continue reading →

What are you keeping, and what are you leaving, behind as we enter 2025? 2024 heralded a welcome departure from fast-paced micro trends of years past, but that doesn’t mean that the year was lacking in style. As we embraced... Continue reading →

The Christmas food trends to add to your basket in 2024 Feel like stepping away from the norm this festive period? These are the off-grid 2024 seasonal food crazes you might want to consider… Christmas supermarket delivery slots are mainly... Continue reading →

Welcome to mid-December, and it’s just over two weeks to Christmas (in case you needed reminding)!  This week seemed like the perfect moment to provide definitive present ideas for everyone who hasn’t even started thinking about Christmas shopping. Obviously in... Continue reading →

The best gifts for men this Christmas If you’re searching for the best festive gifts for men, you’ve come to the right place.  I have gathered some brilliant options across a range of categories, so you are sure to find that... Continue reading →

Best Christmas gifts for her The time has come for you to definitively purchase something for the special woman (or women) in your life. Whether that be your mum, aunt, grandparent, niece, ‘situationship’, best friend or just a work colleague... Continue reading →

Welcome to this week’s edition of Amanda Zips It Up I’ll start with the somewhat disappointing Kate Moss collection at Zara. Massively over hyped and overpriced. First of all, I drove to my local big Zara on launch day and... Continue reading →

Beat the chill: because it has been FREEZING! Here’s some great men’s coats for wrapping up in style, as next week’s forecast doesn’t provide much hope of warmth, and winter has barely begun. Herringbone, check or double breasted, classic coats... Continue reading →

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky looked incredible at The Fashion Awards 2024 in London the other night.  The A-list couple, both 36, stood out a mile among the many stars at the Royal Albert Hall on Monday evening.  The Love on the Brain singer... Continue reading →