Welcome to this Friday 13th instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. I’ll do my best to be cheerful in this issue, despite the whole Coronavirus situation, because everything seems pretty dark and depressing right now. My other half has been emotionally... Continue reading →

Imagine IKEA on acid with an Ibiza flavour, and you have the best shop on earth – Sluiz. I discovered Sluiz Ibiza years ago, and not only did it re-create itself in Palma Mallorca, now it’s finally online for the whole world... Continue reading →

A dating site for men with small willies has launched and members MUST be under 5.5ins to apply.  (Note to self – why are phallus measurements always in inches and not in centimetres?)  Dinky One is a dating site for guys with... Continue reading →

 Don’t kid yourself. We all know that Aldi is a guilty pleasure – especially their dupes on famous beauty products, like Pixie. But these new pumps are the boldest dupe ever, and I have no idea how Vans aren’t consulting... Continue reading →

Welcome to another week and here in North London, Camden High Street in particular, has become the UK’s very own walk of fame. This week we have seen all the major artists from Camden, recognised with their own star –... Continue reading →

Unlike many, I have never understood the obsession with tattoos. Even less so, now that  inking your eyeballs has become a thing. Even if you go blind.  I believe that many folk will regret some or all of their tats as... Continue reading →

I didn’t expect to be saying such a thing, but if you’ve been looking for a new pair of jeans then it’s time to pay Marks and Spencer a visit.  Jeans can be flattering or very unflattering. The ascendancy of... Continue reading →

I know that many of you are fans of music and art. Well, here’s someone who has made waves in both worlds. Davey Brown is a Newcastle-based artist who specialises in stylish, pop art portraits of music, sport and film... Continue reading →

Sawasdee. That’s hello in Thai. I’m back from Asian adventures, having visited what is now apparently a “danger zone”. I’m not afraid to admit that I’ve been pretty nervous about this whole Coronavirus thing. Not that we were anywhere near... Continue reading →

As the world’s Queen of selfies, Kim Kardashian never has a hair out of place, and much of the time it’s thanks to her hair stylist, Andrew Fitzsimons. And now everyone can give their hair the same treatment, as the... Continue reading →