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 →

Intermittent Fasting

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

Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting. There are many different types of intermittent fasting, such as the 16/8 – which I’m doing right now. Eat during an 8-hour window and fast... Continue reading →

Initial Earrings by Etsy.com

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

There’s a new personalised trend in town, and this one’s for your ears only. Initial Earrings are available on Etsy.com, the e-commerce website focused on handmade and vintage items and supplies, as well as unique factory-manufactured items. We’ve all seen the... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // January 31, 2019 // Comments off

Brrrr…. welcome to the depths of winter from the London Zips It Up office. Cold evenings mean cosying up in bed watching Netflix, and last week we watched the documentary that has captivated the masses If you haven’t watched the FYRE... Continue reading →