…. a word from the Editor & Blogger Amanda

by Amanda // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

Welcome to an insanely hot week in London. Now, I’m not usually one to complain about the heat – in fact generally it’s something to embrace. But this UK heatwave has proven difficult to live with. Along with a newfound... Continue reading →

Victoria Beckham for Reebok

by Amanda // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

Last year, VB announced her collaboration with Reebok. Since November 2017, she has been drip-feeding clues, via her Instagram, about what we can expect. The biggest hint was a series of snaps with basketball star Shaquille O’Neal. The images showed off their MASSIVE size difference, as well as... Continue reading →

Serena Williams Fashion Range

by Amanda // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

Serena Williams, the tennis star, has turned fashion designer. Her label – titled simply, Serena – has just landed and is available exclusively via her website www.serenawilliams.com Serena has previously collaborated with sports giant Nike and American retailer HSN (Home... Continue reading →

The Return of the Skinny Brow

by Amanda // August 8, 2018 // Comments off

I just bought this month’s Vogue and was shocked to see Rihanna on the cover sporting skinny brows. Are we heading for a micro-brow revival? It is worth noting that Rihanna is also wearing hi-vis Prada gloves and is balancing... Continue reading →

… a word from Amanda

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

Welcome to a hot and humid August, from London to Mallorca to Ibiza. Last week, I took a week off from writing this piece in the name of a family summer holiday in Mallorca and Ibiza. Although, one week on,... Continue reading →

Burberry Burning Stock Causes Outrage

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

With recent public enlightenment regarding the plastic trail, about which Planet Earth opened everyone’s eyes, our waste and its environmental impact is now hugely on the agenda. And shockingly, this month, we hear that fashion brand Burberryburned almost £30m ($40m)... Continue reading →

Mind The Gap! The Peek-A-Boo Bikini

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

MIND THE GAP! The peek-a-boob bikiniis now a thing. Thigh high swimwear and the V-kini trend has proved popular this year for those of us blessed with hips and thighs. But for those of us who want to embrace cleavage,... Continue reading →

The Beach Siren

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

Having just concluded my ‘Love Island’ binge viewing – I only watched the first episode and the final – we can safely say Summer 2018 is all about the bikini. The range of shapes and sizes (and prices) is seemingly... Continue reading →

… a word from Amanda

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

Greetings and welcome to another sizzling instalment of Zips It Up, coming to you from poolside in Mallorca. Yes, I am spending my summer on the Love Island itself. In the spirit of things, I’m trying to keep up with... Continue reading →

The Palazzo Pant

by Amanda // July 19, 2018 // Comments off

Just about wherever you are in Europe right now, it’s hot. So no complaints, unless of course you’re stuck on the Central Line doing a sweltering hot commute. In these conditions, being able to wear something smart, cool and comfortable... Continue reading →