Katie from The Ting Tings

by Amanda // November 9, 2018 // Comments off

They call me Hell. They call me Stacey. They call me Her. They call me Jane. That’s not my name. That’s not my name. That’s not my name. That’s not my name. If you don’t recognise these iconic vocals –... Continue reading →

Moschino at H&M

by Amanda // November 9, 2018 // Comments off

The Moschino X H&M collection lands this week. I don’t expect to touch any of it, but if you’re willing to camp out on Regents Street this week, make sure you fill your basket. Of course, we all know that... Continue reading →

Spice Girls

by Amanda // November 9, 2018 // Comments off

So, this week, The Spice Girlshave announced a brand-new tour, which some people have cynically dubbed the ‘Menopause Tour ‘or ‘The Skint Tour’. I don’t care, because I am of the original Girl Power generation. I was there when we all... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor & Blogger

by Amanda // November 1, 2018 // Comments off

Welcome to November. Brrrr. The beginning of this past week was the first occasion when I’ve felt cold for months and months. Typically, a head cold soon followed the temperature drop. Despite feeling a little under the weather, with the... Continue reading →

The Nose Warmer

by Amanda // November 1, 2018 // Comments off

Do you suffer with a cold nose? Well, no longer…. Here is the answer! As the temperature drops, we all reach for the de-rigeur coat, hat and scarf, but there’s a new woolly wonder out there designed to deal with... Continue reading →

Movember

by Amanda // November 1, 2018 // Comments off

Guys, It’s that time of the year again. No matter the shape or style of your Mo this Movember, your top lip coiffure can inspire donations, conversations and real change. It’s time to grow that moustache and raise money in... Continue reading →

Ask Aurora

by Amanda // November 1, 2018 // Comments off

Clinique Even Better Skin Dark spots, dark circles, yellow tones, blackheads, acne, pores Tiger Woods could get a putt down…it’s literally the stuff of nightmares, and here at Amanda Zips It Up we are inundated with divas in distress over... Continue reading →

… a word from the Editor

by Amanda // October 25, 2018 // Comments off

Welcome to this Halloween issue of Amanda Zips It Up. In this issue we check out some costumes that made headlines last year amongst A List celebrities, as a possible hint of inspiration for this year’s festivities. Halloween has evolved... Continue reading →

Hey Big Suspender

by Amanda // October 25, 2018 // Comments off

According to recent statistics, Brits can’t get enough of sexy lingerie and suspender sales have rocketed in 2018. So, if you want to assemble an early wish list for Santa, here’s high street’s hottest hosiery. They can look classy, elegant... Continue reading →

Halloween 2018

by Amanda // October 25, 2018 // Comments off

Halloween costumes needn’t be scary anymore, they can be centred around just about any theme. But what might be this year’s top seller is definitely a shocker. Introducing the “Sexy” Meghan Markle Royal Wedding Halloween Costume. E-retailer Yandy—known for its... Continue reading →