tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:16:51 +0000The DeviDoll Bloghttp://devidollblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (SV)Blogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-2468285933351386290Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:37:00 +00002009-11-08T18:16:51.954ZEstethicacashmeredevidoll.comknitwearStewartBrownThis month's US Vogue features A WHOLE PAGE on Stewart+Brown. FINALLY..........not, that is, FINALLY Vogue says something about ethical fashion -- this it has done before (to varying degrees, more edgily in the UK publication than in the US; but no surprise there, etc etc).Rather, my point is, FINALLY Vogue (and that too the US version -- sorry am I belabouring a point here?) has, so prominentlyhttp://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/devidoll-congratulates-stewartbrown.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-1734330908184731225Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:56:00 +00002009-11-05T13:14:11.265ZHave you decided what type of Christmas you'll be having this year? A quiet one with family and a few carefully selected gifts? A blow-out glamorous bonanza to treat yourself at the end of a tough year?Here at DeviDoll, we've decided to enjoy a whole season of warmth, love and good feeling, rather than focus too much on the present-giving fest of just one day.2009 has been a challenging year for http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/11/wishing-you-warm-and-cheerful-festive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-5441724583372359565Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:43:00 +00002009-08-27T11:43:00.799+01:00Try as we might to deny the impending arrival of autumn, the subtle drop in temperature and the darkening dusk skies tell us otherwise. But don’t despair because to every negative there is a positive and the demise of summer means at least one good thing – amazing last chance eco Summer Sale items from DeviDoll!Here are our top five must-have picks for ethical fashion fixes that are as good for http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/last-chance-must-have-items-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll2)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-7640090666091934701Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:20:00 +00002009-08-25T15:52:58.026+01:00lyocellalternative fabricdevidoll.combamboo clothingtencelAt DeviDoll we've been fans of alternative fabrics from the very start, bamboo among them. But we have noted that man-made (sorry, Harriet Harman, person-made) fabrics - bamboo, lyocell, tencel, PLA etc -- need to be produced sustainably to truly qualify for green status, otherwise, all the chemical byproducts in their production sort of defeats the whole point.Well, this and several other issueshttp://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/debate-over-bamboozling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-3620102892707675162Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:10:00 +00002009-09-07T14:43:13.330+01:00new seasonnecklacesearringsJewelleryAK VintagevintagebraceletsProving that jewellery doesn’t have to be heavy to make an impact, AK Vintage, the limited edition jewellery line by Portland-based Anna Korte, combines delicate light chains with vintage leather or brass pieces.With the exception of the ear wires and some of the clasps, every single piece in Anna’s collection is 100% vintage, which lends them an aura of classical elegance. Anna hunts through http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/exclusive-devidoll-launches-premium.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll2)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-7871911804209816824Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:45:00 +00002009-08-13T20:45:00.994+01:00devidoll.comAW09 trendsbamboo clothingDoie DesignsBamboo jersey top from Doie's 'Paris' collection Autumn Winter 2009We love a new season at DeviDoll as much as the next fashionista, especially when we spot a trend that we can recreate from our existing wardrobe or a totally new look that has enduring appeal beyond just the one season. That's ethical style at it's best.This Autumn Winter's designer collections first hit the London, Paris and http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/shoulder-your-way-into-new-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll2)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-8128207544984433795Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:02:00 +00002009-08-06T11:58:15.012+01:00The sun is still shining, the trees haven’t lost their leaves, and yet it’s time to start planning our Autumn /Winter 09 wardrobe. Who can wait when a new season looms?!The AW09 catwalks displayed two very opposite moods; autumnal browns and gothic blacks and bright 1980s block colours. Marc Jacobs had the ultimate flashback, with a fluoro palette, also seen in Tod’s and Michael Kors clutches. http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/editors-pick-five-aw09-key-pieces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-2143774605341277960Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:58:00 +00002009-07-29T06:58:00.120+01:00Whether you're spending your summer abroad, relaxing at home or under the office air conditioning, we have the ideal ethical fashion items to make this season a summer to remember! Think sharp tailoring, on-trend prints and cocoon knits for a capsule wardrobe which will outlast the warm weather.UNDER £100DOIE Venice Dress - £90If you only take one dress with you on holidays, make it the Venice http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-buys-for-under-100-50-and-25.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-5923823408799392390Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:31:00 +00002009-07-23T09:42:40.171+01:00Ethical fashion fans will be more than familiar with designer Caitlin Mociun's eponymous collection of ethical dresses and separates. Now, for one week only, until July 29, we're holding a Pop-Up Sale on Caitlin's classic pieces, with up to 75% discount on many items.The beauty of Mociun, beyond the use of eco fabrics such as organic cotton, yak and hemp, is Caitlin's flair for colour and graphichttp://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/dont-miss-our-mociun-pop-up-sale-up-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-7970147464963886500Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:47:00 +00002009-07-16T11:15:32.447+01:00It's nearly August, the peak of the summer holiday season, and we're dreaming of escaping the city (by train of course), to a relaxing idyll. In the picture is an infinity pool, a sun lounger, blue sky, gentle sunshine, a breeze in the palm trees, a tower of books to plough through, never-ending iced fruit smoothies and...the perfect poolside wardrobe!Just because we've put our hectic city life http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-picks-for-poolside-glamour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-5605825953257735286Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:04:00 +00002009-07-10T12:46:49.099+01:00Ah, it's such a beautiful time of the year. The mornings are brighter, the afternoons warmer and the evenings longer. Dining goes al fresco, swimming too if you're lucky enough to live near the coast, city lido or country garden pool, and the weekends are a chilled-out mix of summer wedding parties, barbecues and picnics. Bliss!Your summer wardrobe should be in full swing already, and this year http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-10-summer-party-dresses-with-free.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-7531087919999676266Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:05:00 +00002009-07-02T12:40:31.692+01:00Guest editor Sarah Woodhead, editor of leading daily eco glossy Greenmystyle.com, popped by this week to choose her favourite pieces from our new Summer Sale. We're a big fan of Greenmystyle.com as the magazine regularly features our items in its fashion editorial! Sarah writes: The sun is shining and our summerwear has broken free from our wardrobes. The editorial team is styled in a flurry of http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/greenmystylecom-editor-sarah-picks-her.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-8583041351934861472Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:05:00 +00002009-06-25T15:31:00.595+01:00Wimbledon is underway, a favourite event here at DeviDoll. Glamorous every year - all that champagne, all those strawberries, and what buff bronzed thighs! - this year's tournament is turning out more style than Fashion Week.And it's not just the beautiful Wimbledon wives and girlfriends in the crowd who are showing up sporting their best fashion-forward togs. The players are too.Roger Federer's http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/devidoll-does-centre-court-fashion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-1792975515107585529Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:10:00 +00002009-06-18T14:12:36.211+01:00We're absolutely thrilled at DeviDoll to count the very beautiful supermodel and philanthropist Petra Nemcova amongst our lovely customers. Petra checked in just this week to replenish her summer wardrobe.Petra, founder of the Happy Hearts Fund for disadvantaged children, is passionate about shopping ethically and of course, as a model, she is very fashion-aware. She shared with us the difficultyhttp://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/supermodel-petra-nemcova-shops-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-1869626264430016666Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:28:00 +00002009-06-09T18:56:48.013+01:00bright colourswedding outfitsparty dressesSummer 09Mociuntrendsdressesday dressesWe're excited to see that international style bible Vogue has caught up with us here at DeviDoll in highlighting the modernised graphic tribal print as a top trend for Summer 09.The current issue of Vogue dedicates a full page to what it's calling a minimalist take on maximalism, or in other words, a more subtle, wearable and urban version of full-blown tribal patterns. We spotted that star of http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/vogue-says-devidoll-dress-trend-will-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-3759908442521236571Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:40:00 +00002009-06-09T11:08:54.280+01:00DeviDoll loves to support a wide range of ethical businesses that we feel share our passion for great quality, world-class design and sound ethics to boot. So we were hotly anticipating the annual Observer Ethical Awards 2009, hosted last night in London, and feel proud to annouce the full list of winners here.We know that you also love to support companies, individuals and organisations that http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/06/devidoll-supports-observer-ethical.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DeviDoll)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-753270239921246572Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:57:00 +00002009-04-29T16:19:13.836+01:00philanthropydevidoll.comanimal conservationwwf20 years ago, as a 2nd year undergraduate at Delhi University, I was lucky enough to work on a project for World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in New Delhi, India. I oversaw the screening of some important conservation documentaries to a distinguished group of international dignitaries and officials. It was a small event but very meaningful for me because I already then believed that we can do something http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/devidoll-is-proud-to-support-wwf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-920600549427911472Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:26:00 +00002009-04-29T16:22:28.134+01:00fair tradeDevidoll Style FileLa Vie Devant Soiedevidoll.comPolyvoreA big thank you to Mariska1441 of the Slovak Republic for reminding us with these soft summer colours that the best of European weather is just around the corner.The mandarin Trame clutch from La Vie Devant Soie is a personal favourite of mine so this is extra gratifying! But the real cherry on top is the fact that Mariska has put DeviDoll's very own, self-chosen and oft-proclaimed 'http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/devidoll-polyvore-files-ii-light-touch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-8328839118559478240Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:52:00 +00002009-04-26T15:38:07.024+01:00FINFROM SOMEWHEREshoppingdevidoll.comMociundeborah lindquistDoie DesignsThere are times when a quickie is an absolute must, and this is such a time: this isn't a regular blog entry, its a quickie just to say "Hi, hello, we're still alive at DeviDoll blogistan HQ".Our elongated silence is the result of a combo of reasons including business development, usual new season manic-ness (more soon on SS09 collections: Doie's 'Los Angeles', Deborah Lindquist's 'Island Girl http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/04/at-this-point-quickie-is-must.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-6207306705836993800Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:35:00 +00002009-02-21T09:47:56.322ZThoroughly enjoyed myself at Prophetik's AW09 show and party at Beach Blanket Babylon last night. When I first got there I couldn't see a single LFW-esque fashionable person (not to be confused with regular old fashionable people, trust me) in the heaving crowd. A kindly waiter directed me upstairs to the 'ballroom' and that, I was relieved to see, was chocka with LFW-esque fashionables.....not http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/prophetik-lfw-aw09-beach-blanket.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-1686932044023301305Tue, 17 Feb 2009 13:46:00 +00002009-02-17T23:03:02.767ZEstethicaseasonless dressingethical fashion eventsLFWdevidoll.comeco-activismfast fashionSo LFW is upon us once again -- and this time celebrate its 25th anniversary! Last time it was 'that time of year', ie, the autumn 2008 there was a measure of uncertainty in the air. The economy wasn't looking great, mighty banks rumbled at their foundations and retail looked headed for slower times. Buyers dithered over order sheets in the tents at the Natural History Museum.That was then. Now http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/london-fashion-week-in-these-times.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-7042703601639412592Sun, 15 Feb 2009 11:29:00 +00002009-02-15T14:09:50.622ZPolyvoreHarpweaver puts together a great combo, including Aoki's David Jeans from DeviDoll, on Polyvore.Very few things come close to being as satisfying as being recognised and loved by fashionistas out in cyber-space because DeviDoll resonates with their style sense, vision and aspiration.And few platforms allow this happy union as well as Polyvore does. So from today expect to see the Polyvore Files http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/go-for-colour-this-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-6459456131632421426Sun, 15 Feb 2009 10:21:00 +00002009-02-15T11:29:03.306ZFINethical fashionbamboo clothingDeviDoll has been a great fan of FIN, as readers of this blog will know, since its very first collection back in the 2008. Every season this label takes things one notch up - both in design and in fabrics. And all the while they keep with their basic 'we're gonna have it all' credo: environmentally and ethically conscientious from top to bottom.This season their collection is tres sophisticated..http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/fin-catwalk-ss09-national-museum-oslo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-4884626658071076508Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:45:00 +00002009-02-03T16:19:37.631Zethical lifestyleSummer Rayne Oakeseco-shoppingshoppingdevidoll.comcurated consumptioneco-activismDoie DesignsSome people might be a little put off by yet another 'green style bible' after the slew we was in 2008 but, to them I say, save the cynicism for the next book...this one - Style, Naturally, by Summer Rayne Oakes you have to get your hands on. Why? Well lets look at the facts:Fact 1: Summer Rayne Oakes (or SRO as she is sometimes called) is truly stylish. Just watch some of her myriad youtube http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/02/style-naturally-summer-rayne-oakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-602692161560989107.post-1352157842636260742Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:06:00 +00002009-01-02T14:49:59.718Zethical lifestyleeco-shoppingshoppingethical fashiondevidoll.comtrendsethical retailersIn the US - southern Florida -- for Christmas break. All around us life swirls in ways that can only happen in America. Say what you like but this is a country with a very very deeply ingrained sense of hard work, hope, 'anything-is-possible' mentality and astonishing belief in happy endings. It seems like NYC apart, America cannot understand cynics. Of course, all this comes at a (sometimes http://devidollblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/welcome-to-your-2009-fashion-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (SV)0