Yes, real men can wear pink!  The idea that certain colours are exclusively for one gender is a stereotype that has dwindled over time. Fashion is increasingly embracing a more inclusive view, where we can all express ourselves through any... Continue reading →

‘The backless skirt’ trend is happening right now. Who is the designer owning this cult look?  Phoebe Philo – who is the ultimate style flex icon – but THIS one creation from the designer’s forthcoming collection would give even the most daring... Continue reading →

A common misconception about fashion is that you need to be wearing a fresh-off-the-catwalk trend or a pair of shoes that the internet has deemed to be “hot right now” in order to be considered fashionable. But in truth, great style... Continue reading →

Welcome to this week’s instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. It sounds random, but in this issue we start off with news about the world’s richest and most fashionable CAT… (not mine I hasten to add), owned by the late legendary... Continue reading →

Is Topshop returning, and what could that look like in 2025? The former high-street giant posted a series of cryptic messages to its social media this week. In news that many hoped for  – including me- something I never thought would... Continue reading →

Ever scrolled through Michelle Keegan’s Instagram and thought, ‘I need that outfit’? Well, your wish just came true. Keegan’s highly anticipated Very Spring/Summer 2025 collection is here, and trust us, it’s going to fly off the site. Following a sneak... Continue reading →

Bingo is making a comeback – and it’s largely thanks to under 35s. Millennials and Gen Z are flocking to a new take on an old pastime, where karaoke, cheap drinks and Dirty Dancing make for raucous good fun alongside... Continue reading →

Welcome to this weeks instalment of Amanda Zips It Up. Let’s kick off with an outrageous bit of fashion news – as we love all things quirky and a bit off the wall here at Zips It Up. Introducing the... Continue reading →

As Amanda Zips It Up, I spend a healthy portion of my time sorting through press releases, trolling shops and trying and testing things at home in order to work out what — small and large — is actually worth your... Continue reading →

It’s time for the Onesie to move over now it’s Spring.  This one goes out to my co-presenter on Mi-Soul Radio Ronnie Herel as I know he loves snuggly bit of sofa-wear.  This weekend we ‘celebrated ‘World Sleep Day’  (yes, there... Continue reading →