Welcome to June. I simply can’t believe we are half way through the year already. And I’ve spent most of it on the sofa watching Netflix. BUT – it looks like the lockdown is finally being lifted, in baby steps... Continue reading →

Most iconic fashion items from the past 50 years  Obviously, like me, some of you haven’t been alive for 50 years, but as the saying goes – “Fashion goes full circle”.  We often see trends from decades past rearing their heads... Continue reading →

Air filtration, integrated speakers, and alcoholic drinks canisters – could this be the new way to go clubbing post lockdown? Looks frightening, doesn’t it? When it comes to social distancing, clubbing must rank among the most difficult to maintain. Crowded... Continue reading →

The White Isle’s newest opening is a surfing paradise and luxury beach club with a “family” vibe, located on the bay of San Antonio. Although right next door to the rather banging O Beach, this new alternative is perfect for... Continue reading →

Welcome to the end of May. We’ve made it to Summer 2020, and it looks like the lockdown is gradually starting to lift. Although there are very few fashion stories to discuss right now, the HUGE news is that UK... Continue reading →

If you’ve achieved that difficult feat of unearthing anything other than Covid-19 news on the internet, you will have seen pictures of the singer Adele and her incredible weight loss transformation. It is much-needed light relief to read about anything... Continue reading →

If there’s a charity t-shirt you need this year, it’s this ‘Summer 2020 cancelled’ offering from Strawberries & Creem. British music festival Strawberries & Creem launched a charity clothing line. Its Creem Clothing was scheduled to launch ahead of their 2020 festival. Due to the COVID-19... Continue reading →

Nobody can deny that they’re missing the social side of life. And bars, pubs and restaurants will be the last to reopen post-lockdown, due to their social distancing difficulties.  But guess who will be first in line to open, as... Continue reading →

If you’ve achieved that difficult feat of unearthing anything other than Covid-19 news on the internet, you will have seen pictures of the singer Adele and her incredible weight loss transformation. It is much-needed light relief to read about anything... Continue reading →

Greetings from planet Earth. And welcome back to Amanda Zips It Up. I’ve temporarily had to go fortnightly, because under current circumstances there really isn’t much happening to report upon in the world of fashion. But I’m sure it won’t be... Continue reading →