Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book. Show all posts

Thursday, October 20, 2016

TALA RAASSI


FASHION IS FREEDOM
A novel by - Tala Raassi

#FashionIsFreedom

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...


It is 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 is 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.
She has collections of both one and two piece sets which consist of a rainbow of trendy colours,
patterns, cut outs, frills and features.

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. Her 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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*This product has been kindly gifted to me for consideration/review
*All photographs & video are my own work & my opinions are all 100% honest & all my own

Monday, July 21, 2014

WHATS ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE TAG

~ What's On My Bedside Table ~

Tag!



Since there is minimal space on top of my bedside table and with my lamp 
taking up the majority of space, I prefer to keep it as clutter free as I can.
As you can see, I only keep the bare essentials. 

Lamp
I have no idea where you can purchase these lamps as I was gifted two of
them from my mum years and years ago! I love the soft pink colour mixed with
the white shade and the flower is just a hair/brooch I added for an extra girlie touch! 

Baby Monitor
Three years ago when I was pregnant with my first, my workmates all pitched
in to buy me this baby monitor.  It been awesome, no problems with it at all.
I couldn't go to sleep without it by my side to keep an eye and ear on my little ones
through the night.

Clean Sweep Book
This book I have purposely kept here to keep me constantly reminded of all the
cleaning and de-cluttering I still need to do. It is an amazing source of tips and
tricks to help you clean and organize just about anything!!

Samsung Android Phone
I don't seem to have much luck with mobile phones.
My last two broke from my little miss dropping them. *sigh*
Hopefully this one lasts longer than a few months, I am quite liking it and
it's such a pain to change all the time. Am keen to update the case to a more sparkly
design though. :)

Have you done this tag?
What's on your bedside table?

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

BABBLE BOX

~ Babble Box ~

July 2014

Girls/Boys 2-3 years! 


If you're a parent of a child up to 4 years old then this is a fun filled treat
you need to sign up for!
For $34.95 a month (you can order per month or for 3, 6 or 12 months)
 this subscription service delivers to your door, between 
4 to 6 quality, not to mention cute and fun items
catered to your child's age and gender.


This month's box is filled with a great mix of goodies which my daughter who is
actually turning 3 next week (delivered at the most perfect time!) was very excited
about and could not wait to get stuck into!


As you can see from the picture below, you clearly get your money's worth!
From a drink bottle, fun toy, a book + more there is enough in here to keep
your child happily amused for hours!

Check them out below!


After we both carefully un wrapped the nice, bright pink tissue paper together,
the first item my daughter quickly reached for was the fun little toy as she said
"Giraffe! Giraffe! Look Mummy! It's a Giraffe!!" 
:)

Kaper Kids Wooden Flexi Jungle Animal RRP $6.95
(After seeing the other animals available,  I actually think mine is a Zebra!)
Oops, close enough I guess! :)

Dear Zoo Mini Edition Book RRP $9.95
It took all of about a minute after we'd looked through all the goodies in the box,
before I was asked to read this book. I think I've now read this about a hundred
times already! The fun, interactive flaps which she can open on each page makes
it extra special and encourages her to be more involved in the book.

Little Bellies Animal Biscuits RRP $3.99
I was lucky to be able to snatch this box long enough to get a good photo before
my little miss tore it open and pretty much devoured them all as she pulled out
each bickie identifying what animal it was before tossing it into her mouth
one by one. Must be pretty yum!

Skip Hop Zoo Straw Bottle (Panda) RRP $14.95
This drink bottle couldn't have come at a better time.
Even though my daughter has long since finished teething, for some reason she's
taken up the chewing habit and gnaws on the straw of her current drink bottle. :/
Let's just say it's seen better days - now it can see the bin! Yay!

Skip Hop Zoo Snack Pack (Monkeys) RRP $19.95
These cute little monkey zip up bags will be perfect for packed lunches when
we're out and on the go. The cheeky faces are so incredibly cute!
We actually have a but of a monkey theme going on in my son's bedroom, so these
may be going to him. :)

Watch my unboxing video below!

Have you heard of Babble Box? 
Which subscription box do you subscribe to? 

Love Candy! 
xo

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Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Kora Organics By Miranda Kerr ♡



I remember way back in 1997, being 13 and buying my very first issue of Dolly magazine with Miranda Kerr on the cover. It was her winning cover after her winning the Dolly Model Competition. Ever since then, even though we are pretty much the same age, I have looked up to her and watched her career take off. We were both born in a small country town not far from each other in NSW and at a time in my life that was extremely trying, I found inspiration and hope in that one day my life would somehow work out and my dreams would too come true. I didn't become a world famous supermodel, but as simple as my life turned out, it was my dream and it came true.

Treasure Yourself
By Miranda Kerr

Recently I was browsing around Target and being the book worm that I am was strolling past the books when one caught my eye. I had no idea Miranda had released another book. I only had about ten seconds to quickly flick through it and from what I could gather it looked much the same to her first. (Only the cover of this book is purple instead of pink) A book filled with motivational, inspiring quotes and empowering facts of life. I wasn't able to purchase the book on this occasion, but hope to sometime in the future as I have her first and found it a calming, self loving read. It's a great book to randomly flick through on days when you're feeling like it's all too much. It can really lift your spirits and help to appreciate and to look on the bright side of life.


Her skin case range, Kora Organics is a natural, nurturing, beautiful smelling range of products. I have only purchased the Day & Night Cream so far as they're quite high up there when it comes to price and my budget is super tight.  The Day & Night Cream feels so beautiful on my skin. I love to use it morning and night on my face and neck. I would use it as an all over body moisturiser but I don't want to use it up too quickly.

Kora Organics Day & Night Cream
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Contains Evening Primrose Oil, Pomegranate,  Chamomile,  Olive & Lavender.
98.32% Ingredients from Natural Origin.
74.05% from Organic Farming
Contains NO Sulfates,  Parabens,  Synthetic Fragrance, Synthetic Colours, TEA, DEA, Glycols,  Silicone,  PEGS, Ethylate or Formaldehyde.

RRP: $59.95 
50ml

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Have you tried anything from the Kora Organics range?
Are you a Miranda Kerr fan?

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