Dear Lil' Devas - Clothing and Accessories Infused with Good Vibes

Rosie's Message:
As a small company here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, we are blessed to be able to maintain a benevolent and interactive design and sewing environment. Because we work on our items in an unhurried, mindful atmosphere, where laughter is much more important than speed, a lot of good vibes are generated. Those good vibes infuse the final products, and ultimately transfer to you. Namaste.

Rosie Connor, Co-Founder and Designer

Hello, I'm Rosie Connor. My intention is for Dear Lil' Devas to spread as much joy as possible (good vibes) through the use of beautiful fabrics, and lovely COMFORTABLE clothing. Before I was self-employed, my design work took me to some wonderful places where clothing is made, and those are the places that I fashion our sewing process on. I also remember many very horrible factories, both domestically and offshore. Because of my past experience, I feel a responsibilty to keep my designs "close to me". Dear Lil' Devas' "good vibes" rely on our happy, hands-on environment and we remain a small company by design. You will "hear" my voice throughout this site, as I do all the updates - if you have any questions, I urge you to contact me - if only to say, "Rosie, I can't figure out what that colour is!!" Your input is very much appreciated. Sending you good vibes and a very beautiful day! rosie@dearlildevas.com Vijanthy Arunasalam, Production Manager				"Leave it to yoga mommy designer Rosie Connor to create the ultimate yoga pant. Here's the best part without a stitch of Lycra! Dear Lil' Devas' loose-fitting and breathable, 100 per cent "dream pants" are the coolest thing to hit Toronto's namaste set. Try a pair. You'll never stretch in stretch again." Toronto NOW Magazine -----------------------------
	Vijanthy began working with Dear Lil' Devas in 2005. She has worked in the garment industry for many many years, and in many places. Vijanthy's knowledge and skill has made Dear Lil' Devas what we are today.

Corianna Dollin, Creative Consultant

Senem Ekin Sen, Representative for Dear Lil' Devas at Shows and Events

Senem and Dear Lil' Devas go a long way back!! Senem was manager at the very first place to carry the Dream Pants! Now, although Senem does not manage the Yoga Sanctuary anymore, she does graciously help out Dear Lil' Devas at local events that we attend. We are very blessed by our continued contact with her.

Katrina Perks, Nova Scotia Sales

Katrina Perks moved to Nova Scotia in 1995 from Montreal. She loves her ocean playground. Kat is a certified Kripalu Yoga instructor and student of the Alexander Technique the iPAC way. She believes in sustainability, eating local organic food and sporting natural fibers. Dear Lil' Devas represents all she is looking for in a company: social and environmental consciousness, simplicity and wellbeing.

katrina@dearlildevas.com

Karen Bourdos, Co-Founder, departed Dear Lil' Devas in August, 2008

We simply don't want to take Karen and her message away from this page. Karen was a founder of Dear Lil' Devas and was with us for five years. We miss her! Thank you Karen for all of your hard work.

written in 2005:
"My name is Karen Bourdos and I am the other half of Dear Lil’ Devas. When I first encountered Rosie’s design of the yoga/lounge pants I fell in love with them. The detail, quality and uniqueness of the pants made me realize what the yoga apparel market was missing and I made it my job to spread the word about this wonderful company. What I do is mainly marketing and sales for the company and I enjoy speaking to many of our customers who appreciate what we are all about.

Our unusual method of manufacturing and our Good Vibes Policy has brought much joy to our company. We find that we were able to create quality products and help others at the same time."

Local Mom Fills Niche With Loose-fitting Yoga Pants

November 2004 Press Release

Despite being home after a new baby, Toronto-area designer Rosie Connor could not resist the challenge of trying to make what her friend and Thai Yoga Massage Instructor Paula called "dream pants". Having come from Europe and having practised yoga there, Paula longed for loose-fitting, breathable yet non-constricting yoga pants. After a year of perfecting and finding the special 100% cotton, the word began to spread. These were the type of pants the yoga industry has been waiting for - pants that let your body breathe!

The traditional style yoga pants come in two different styles and five colours. A distinctive unisex pant that is versatile, contouring and has a trademark bottom which allows your body to move without any constrictions. The cotton is quick drying and the pants can become very compact, conducive to the fast-paced lives that people live today. "It started with just perfecting the one pair for my friend, then her husband, and has mushroomed from there", said Connor who will be presenting two new lines including children's and maternity in an array of colours at the Yoga Show November 19th to 21st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Connor's previous work included a line of home spa products featured in Bloomingdales in the U.S., and a line of children's clothing that was available at Mountain Equipment Co-op, Kiddie Cobbler Stores, and independent boutiques throughout Canada.

Yoga enthusiast Karen Bourdos has joined Rosie in her quest to get the word out about these unique pants. This spring they went on sale in Toronto at the Yoga Sanctuary and yoga studios throughout the GTA. Dear Lil' Devas took part in the Yoga Show this year at the Metro Toronto Covention Centre and received an overwhelming appreciation for our pants from the people that attended. Serious yogis and yoginis were returning for their second and third pair. We are looking forward to introducing some beautiful colours for spring/summer.