There’s tips on keeping a marriage together, tips on personal organisation and tips on managing tricky relationships – from toddlers to teens. The down to earth insights make one realise that one doesn't always need MBAs or other deep initial experience to get something off the ground and flying if you have grit, creativity, determination, team spirit and the right attitude. As a designer in the branding industry, I thought it was interesting what Anya said about branding, she believes the word ‘brand’ should be replaced with the word ‘behaviour’. I wasn't familiar with the author before I picked up this book, but have since learnt that she is a successful entrepreneur within the fashion industry.

Really enjoyed this sensible yet very warm and comforting read, it felt like a whirlwind stop of all the easy, great life advice you would ever need in one handy guide. I feel that Anya has not only given out very valuable lessons and tips and tricks when it comes to being a parent who's also working but in general as well. I’ve just finished reading the first book from If in doubt, wash your hair from the very talented handbag and accessories designer Anya Hindmarch.

Also reshaping creativity as problem solving, we often label ourselves as uncreative because we aren't naturally 'arty' but creativity is far broader than imagery, it's imagining something differently. Sharing a few snippets of what left an impression on me; on decluttering, being your authentic self, selecting who you surround yourself with, humility and a more refreshing one - how COVID changed life in a good way. And also that I constantly worry how I don't mess up at parenting because I not only realise how important a role of a parent is + how the kind of relationship you build with them growing up is going to determine the kind of relationship they have with you when you are old. It’s always my aim to make quality time for both, I love drawing with my son, long walks in the park with my little girl and lunchtimes with my husband.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.Her book promises straight-talking worldly advice, which there is some, but about a third into it she switches to focusing on her story as she built up her business and the challenges she has faced along the way, and this is what makes up the last two thirds of the entire thing. self help, 1/2 memoir - an easy positive read which I related to some parts of, but for a lot it was fairly un-relatable without being a middle class mother/business women. From the chic front cover (sunny yellow, with contrasting blue lettering) to the flippant title it feels as though we’re firmly in beach book territory.