… 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 →

Chaupette Lagerfeld’s Multi Million Inheritance

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

So, the godfather of fashion designers, Karl Lagerfeld, has passed away. With a career spanning over 50 years at Balmain, Chloe, Fendi and Chanel, amongst other fashion houses, he lived with his beloved cat Choupette Lagerfeld. A cat with a... Continue reading →

Burberry’s Suicide Hoodie

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

Burberry has come under fire, after sending a “noose hoodie” along its Fall 2019 runway at London Fashion Week. The brand, along with its creative director Riccardo Tisci, is now apologising for the controversial piece and is removing it from... Continue reading →

Rocking or Shocking the Brits 19

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

From Geri Halliwell’s Union Jack dress to Lady Gaga’s white-tiered Francesco Scognamiglio gown, The Brit Awards, has been responsible for some truly iconic fashion moments. This year, leading the best dressed was presenter Maya Jama, who wore one of the most... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

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

It’s London Fashion week, and if our timings coincide I’ll be sipping a £20 glass of wine (slowly), sat in a row at a fashion show in Covent Garden, whilst you are checking out this week’s blog. My fash pack... Continue reading →

February Fashion Fails

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

FEBRUARY FASHION FAILS I know it’s only mid-February, but we’ve already witnessed some Bum Deals coming out of our favourite online fashion emporiums. Here at Zips It Up, we’re baffled by a £40 pair of see-through ASOS trousers that expose EVERYTHING –... Continue reading →

The Eco-Friendly Washing Bike

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

Exercise AND Wash Laundry with this Amazing Eco-Friendly Bicycle Housework? We all have to do it. Exercise? We all need it. Staying eco-friendly? We should all get involved. Some days, it feels like the washing is never-ending, especially when you... Continue reading →

Celebrating Gucci

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

Reasons Why We Love Gucci The World’s most popular brand has been revealed – but most of us can’t afford it. Retail may be on its knees, but online one luxury label rules the world. Gucci has been named the... Continue reading →

… a word from the editor

by Amanda // February 7, 2019 // Comments off

Adios Lie January and hola Fizz Free February. Following ‘Dry January’, we’re all now meant to give up fizzy drinks. Not that I drink many carbonated drinks, but what next? What will we be pressured to do next month? Why “Lie... Continue reading →

Rock Chick v Dancing Queen

by Amanda // February 7, 2019 // Comments off

Are you a Rock Chick, Dancing Queen or Boho babe? Do you prefer zipped leather jeans, tight metallic disco pants or floaty Balearic dresses? As we approach spring/summer 2019 and the upcoming festival season, there are three looks we need... Continue reading →