When striving for that perfect all-over tan, we all know that it involves a complex and strategic manoeuvring of straps and bottoms, not to mention the need to constantly re-position to the angle of the sun.  The alternative of topless... Continue reading →

The Duchess of Sussex– or Meghan Markle, if formality isn’t your thing – has one of the most sought-after wardrobes. In fact, many of the pieces she wears sell out in minutes. So, royalists will undoubtedly be pleased to hear that... Continue reading →

It’s August already. How the hell did that happen? As we said goodbye to July, we also kissed goodbye to our second female Prime Minister, Theresa May, to make way for that ‘bumbling buffoon’ and ‘charlatan’, Boris Johnson. Call me weird,... Continue reading →

Such a Marmite thing. Either you love it or hate it. I’m talking Love Island, and if you’re unaware of LI, then where the hell have you been? Even my long-suffering other half has had to endure the past two... Continue reading →

Wherever you might be in Europe right now, it’s hot. OK, so I’m not sure about Lapland, but even there is probably sweltering too.  And whilst that means a “whoop” for many, it also spells aggro for a large proportion of... Continue reading →

BTS cut ties with PUMA after five years as they ‘sign new FILA deal’ BTS. The biggest boy-band in the world. If you know, you know. If you don’t, you don’t. Not only are they global superstars – almost in... Continue reading →

Welcome to another Balearic summer edition of Amanda Zips It Up. It’s hot out there right now, so there are no prizes for guessing that this instalment is all about summer fashion and lifestyle. Observing the youth “masses” this year, a... Continue reading →

Summer is literally melting us all right now, and it’s time for the annual journey into the unknown of stripping off and stepping out in a swimsuit. Showing every lump and bump. Watching Love Island doesn’t help confidence levels either.... Continue reading →

CONVERSE is launching a magical, UV-activated shoe. Pairing up with US-based Chinatown Market, Converse’s creation changes colour when exposed to sunlight. They change from white to multi coloured. Chinatown market posted a video of the incredible transformation on Instagram earlier this week... Continue reading →

MIAMI SWIM WEEK Nearly nude models have unveiled the raciest new duct tape bikini trends at Miami Swim Week. I hate it, but duct tape swimwear is a trend that shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. The... Continue reading →