BOOK REVIEW - FASHION IS FREEDOM BY TALA RAASSI

20 October 2016 · Candice Needham

FASHION IS FREEDOMA novel by - Tala Raassi https://talaraassi.com/

#FashionIsFreedom

First of all, I feel like I am naturally conservative and casual when it comes to my fashion style these days. As a stay at home mum, much of my days are spent either at home, the in laws house or at the supermarket oh how exciting my life has become! I do absolute love being a mum, don't get me wrong and getting dressed up and playing with fashion trends and makeup is definitely a guilty pleasure of mine. Gone are the days pre-motherhood when my husband and I would regularly go out most nights and go on various adventures where there were plenty of opportunities to wear more formal and fun (and sometimes uncomfortable) clothing! Don't feel sorry for me yet. I am just grateful to be able to wear what I like everyday and not be conformed to try to make a uniform to look good on me! I feel for those people. I used to be one of them, for many years! In saying all of that, I have always had a passion for fashion and design, often drawing up sketches during math class at school. Doodles of my art often replaced any actual work I was meant to be doing. I think I may still have some stashed away somewhere, so I will see if I can dig one up and place it below...

High school artwork created by me!

Due to the images above, it's no wonder I am useless when it comes to math, I am sure my teacher must have hated me... Getting on with telling you about his absolute eye opening and inspiring read by Tala Raassi. This novel is so good, even if you're not into fashion I would recommend picking it up and giving it a chance. Yes, it is a story about fashion, freedom, women and so much more! This is the kind of novel I love to read because it is real, teaches me so many things about the world we live in and encourages me to aim higher, believe stronger and keep on persisting my goals. In short - This is a true story, Tala's story. She grew up in Iran where the world as we know it here in Australia is so very different! At just 16 years old she wore a mini shirt. What's the big deal right? Wrong! In Iran this is considered breaking the law for women and she was sentenced to 5 days in jail which included a whopping 40 lashes! Like seriously, WTF? This in my mind is completely crazy and OTT on behalf of the Iran religious police! Absolutely ludicrous in my mind when there are soo many more important issues and other serious crimes which should be attended to and save the cells for the murderers and rapists, not a young innocent women simply expressing her love of fashion!

Fashion Is Freedom Available now for purchase from Amazon.com for RRP: $29.99

I am so happy for Tala for being brave and moving to the US after her ordeal to not only escape the chains of her country but to then become incredibly successful in pursuing her passion and creativity eventually creating her label "Dar Be Dar" which was even the sponsor of the Miss Universe pageant in the Swimwear category back in 2010! Tala's swimwear designs are for every women to feel comfortable and proud in her own skin. Most noteworthy the collections consist of both one and two piece sets which consist of a rainbow of trendy colours, patterns, cut outs, frills and features. So, if you're on the market for a statement option for the up coming Summer months then you are sure to find something to love from her designs. The prices are also very affordable with each piece RRP around the $100 mark which is very conservative for designer swimwear! You can check out her current collections here! Let me know which piece catches your eye! My favourites are her Hipster Glow in Black & Fiesta also in Black!

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