Welcome to this week’s instalment of Zips It Up, during the second weekend of full-blown lockdown – meaning that unwashed hair and baggy hoodies have become the norm. And, dare I say it, no bra. We are quarantined for god knows... Continue reading →

Hello Zipsters! I promise I am not going to mention the C-Word! Only the F-Word! I am of course referring to the word FACEMASK! THIS is what we all should be embracing in our isolation stations. Right now, everyone is... Continue reading →

As someone whose love of books equals if not supersedes their love of style I was delighted to be asked to offer up some reading options for Amanda Zips It Up. These handful of recent works should keep us stimulated during... Continue reading →

Remember Bridget Jones’ ‘absolutely enormous panties’? Well, Italian fashion house Gucci is flogging a cotton bra and pants set that wouldn’t look out of place in Bridget’s lingerie drawer. This underwear set contains a pair of giant knickers for an... Continue reading →

Welcome to the most incredible Spring conditions, here in London. We are in lockdown, confined to our homes, with no option but to sunbathe in our gardens and balconies in glorious sunshine and clear blue skies. There’s no sound of planes, trains... Continue reading →

Hairdressers all over the UK are hanging up their scissors after Boris ordered them to shut, amid the coronavirus outbreak. No hairdressers, no nail salons, no lashes…. I look an absolute state, and we’re only on Day 4! How can... Continue reading →

Missguided have cleverly launched a ‘working from home’ lounge wear range – and there’s 40% off right now. The online fashion retailer has released a comfy lounge wear collection that’s perfect for those who are working from home during coronavirus... Continue reading →

Yes, I know most fashion shops are closed, but online shopping is still very much open for business. Even during this challenging time, it’s still worth looking for ways to make our wardrobes a little bit more planet-friendly. Whether it’s... Continue reading →

Welcome to what (I hope) will serve as a little bit of light relief during these extraordinary times that we are experiencing together. I don’t want to dwell too much on what’s going on, because you all know. We also... Continue reading →

So, we all know we’re in for weeks/months of uncertainty. But how can fashion help bring an end to the current epidemic? Major luxury brand company LVMH is converting its perfume and cosmetics factories to instead produce hand sanitizer during this coronavirus... Continue reading →