Love Yourself Elite Event @ Pure Barre

I was all set to Love Myself… until I figured out how damn hard it was to find Pure Barre! We drove round and round in circles until my fellow Elite passenger spotted it. Minus 1 star.
We showed up in work out attire as the invitation stated they would be looking for volunteers to do a demo. Having never taken a barre class (although have a background in ballet and have recently gotten back into hot yoga– see my Fusion review) my fellow Elite friend and I found the guts to dress down, only to find very few fellow Elites dressed down on a Friday night. To top it off, they never asked for volunteers to do a demo, only used students who were at the event… I wouldn’t say they were dressed down as they were all very stylish in their tiny leotards and leg warmers. Minus another star.
Very pleased to find out that all attending Elite members would receive a free class (although it’s not exactly in the closest location for me) and obviously very pleased to see Trophy Cupcakes there (yes, Christine Y– I wish I would have grabbed more).
Again, another fun party hosted by Katy H. Very pleased to have one on a Friday night (since week night ones are hard to attend). Amy V’s spray tan turned out lovely as well!

I sure «Loved myself» at this event. I was so excited to see that this event was at Pure Barre studio because I have been wanting to check this place out for some time now. They gave a demonstration and also a voucher for one free session. I will definitely be back to take a class.
I walked in and right away Keoni W. handed me a glass of champagne that was never ending. Just what I needed at the end of a long work week. Up next I was pampered by the Hair Stylist who revamped my hair and gave me some great tips. If I need a new stylist I will be sure to check her out at Vain because she was so friendly and helpful. After a few more glasses of champagne I took myself over to the free airbrush tanning and tried it out for the first time. That was also really cool to have. Never thought I would have strip down at an Elite Event but I guess there is always a first for everything!
Trophy’s cupcakes were delicious and always satisfies a guilty pleasure.
I didn’t try the wasabi humus but I heard that it was interesting. I had a great time mingling and meeting my fellow Unilocalers.
Awesome job Katy as always! And thank you to the other Unilocalers for helping her put on a great event.
PS the Munchbar UYE was awesome and could have been another EE just like Gorman E. said. Big ups to you Katy can’t wait until the next!

Oh Lordy; «Love Yourself» events are definitely in right now and the best way to conquer our lazy Spring weather. This was another amazing event that left me all giddy and happy about myself (even after the sweets!)
+ Trophy Cupcakes offered amazing bite-​sized bundles of delish! They let us sample their Red Velvet, Salted Caramel, Triple Chocolate, & Snickerdoodle varieties. YUM!
+ Boom Noodle munchies were fabulous. There was a scrumptious green edamame dip that went perfect with their sweet potato chips as well as fresh veggies to keep you in the «Pure» mood =)
+ Seattle Sun Tan free airbrush tanning which I didn’t actually try, but I felt like I was walking around a lush resort with so many people so fabulously tan!
+ Red Door Spas giving out free massages was well worth it! The massage therapist Christine knew exactly where I needed some kneeding…
+ Château St. Michelle Riesling was tasty. I enjoyed the light flavor and crisp tints. As well as the champagne bubbly in cute little flutes as the night went on made everything more bubbly for sure.
+ Pure Barre is such a revolution. I think they really do have an awesome concept for working out. Plus you get to hold onto a bar the entire time =) And YAY! I finally found a new reason to work out! Besides that whole eating at all the local restaurants all the time thing… I volunteered for the demo which was an amazing work-​out for the small time I was up! (Or it’s just my very out-​of-​shape-​ness haha)
+ Game Truck! Sadly I never got to go out and play, but I got a tour after the event was over. I mean soooooo cool to just have a big awesome vehicle with 4 big screens and your choice of entertainment! I need to remember them for my next party for sure…
So to sum up, Katy knows just how to put together these amazing events with food, fitness, free fun, and lots of love.
Thanks for everyone who made it out and watched my embarrassing demo and I hope to see everyone at the next Elite Event!

*** Love Yourself Elite Event @ Pure Barre ***
Got my hands up, they’re playing my song…
And now I’m gonna be okay at the EE…
Yeah! It’s a party in Pure Barre!
Yeah! It’s a party in Pure Barre!
Another excellent Elite Event at Pure Barre, props to Katy and all the help from our OG Unilocalers including myself. =)
Pros:
Game Truck!!! — 4 Huge Big Screen playing any video game & console!
Château St. Michelle Riesling white wine and champagne.
Boom Noodle — edameme dip with eggplant & sweet potato chips
The sweet cupcakes from Trophy Cupcakes.
Seattle Sun Tan — free spray tans in a tent
Free Massages — provided by Red Door Spas
The cute girl providing hair tips and doing the girls hairdo.
Did I mention… the cute girls who work for Pure Barre!
Great association with all the Unilocalers
Prizes from Katy
Free Parking
Cons:
Leonardo hogging up the spray tan booth. =)
Little confusing locating Pure Barre.
Good Times with Great Company on the Eastside! The After Party at Munchbar was even better… another UYE that could be another EE.

This was a great event! One of the most intimate and original Unilocal events ever! Pamper treatments, fitness and Unilocal. YAY! I was so glad to check this out.
After circling and finally finding Pure Barre we walked into an oasis of a massage station, updo hair stylist chair, tanning and treats served with wine. Very nice!
My hubby’s eyes rolled in the back of his head instantly though, as I was talking with the instructors about this interesting class they provide.
There was a GAME TRUCK parked out front. Katy walked him out there and he played the whole night. haha!
It was perfect, we were able to see an intimidating (and a lil funny) demo of this cool fitness practice, (Yes, it looks a lil challenging but ooh so effective me thinks!) I got a cool hair iron and updo done by the sweet Luci from Vain and drank wine… and my hubby could pay the likes of Modern Warfare in a kick @ss GAME TRUCK.
Also, the raffle was off the hook! I was sooo envious of people winning the fitness gift certificates, but I will at least try the first class for free as offered to the Unilocalers that evening. :)
That was awesome and thoughtful to have something for everyone.
Thanks to Katy for the great variety and all the usual Unilocal helpers for their work at events and welcoming attitudes!

This turned into the most random night ever but in an unexpectedly fun way! Pure Barre was difficult to find at the beginning and it was my bad for being late but there were awesome services offered from free massages to spray tans. Thanks again to the ladies at Seattle Sun Tan who stayed a few min extra to squeeze me in for my very first fake tan ever. Let’s just say, I’ve got my faux glow on for my upcoming tropical vacation. Oh hey!
There was wine generously poured by Château St Michele and some kind Unilocal volunteers, mini cupcakes, KIND bars and yummy edamame purée from Boom Noodle. But that was just the tip of the iceberg for the beginning of the night.
As Pure Barre cleared out, about 20 or so of us Unilocalers headed to Munchbar for some crazy ridiculous VIP service. Free appetizers and drinks up the yin yang in the dueling piano bar section and then free bottle service once the main floor turned into a nightclub. I had set myself a bedtime of 10 pm (because I’m lame and tired like that) but I gladly ended up dancing and hanging with friends until close to midnight.
So a great big thanks to every single sponsor for this event as well as Katy H, Kira and Inna for their wonderful contributions as always. =D

Thanks Katy and Pure Barre for a great Elite event! This was a nice venue in a brand new building. There were mini cupcakes (YUM), veggies and dip, wine, and massages. Although there was a large crowd the small studio space made it feel much more intimate. I met some new friends and overall had a great time!

I am always a fan of Eastside and Bellevue. Love the location!
Trophy cupcakes are so addictive I definitely will get some later in their stores.
Thanks Kathy and Kira to put this together!
See you next time.

Five stars for the Unilocal Elite Event at Pure Barre in Bellevue. The workout space is bright and open. The studio’s demonstration made my whole lower body hurt… and I wasn’t even participating in the exercise.
The only way this studio could improve upon their exercise method is if they continue to have a handsome man handing out champagne at the door and little cupcakes available on a fancy tray for the after-​workout munchies.
Thanks for the invite, Unilocal Elite. You rocked it.

Not to be Debbie Downer but this place was soo hard to find! And parking directions were not clear… good thing there wasn’t a lot of traffic around this block because I circled. and circled. and got into alleys (okay, it was 10^th and 11^th street) I did not think existed in downtown Bellevue.
The event was cool. It was definitely about loving myself as I got in on a free massage – thank you Red Door Spa – free munchies, and some lovely champagne. It was a smaller Elite event than the other ones I’ve been to (Teatro Zinzanni, Unilocal Helps, Passport to Ballard) but it was that much more intimate.
Things I learned from this event, in chronological order. Yes, LEARNED:
–I have really tight knots in my right shoulder
–The owner of Pure Barre and her teacher are my yoga students
–Boom Noodle makes scrumptious veggie chips
–Trophy cupcakes are delicious (wish I had grabbed more than one…)
–A fellow Elite member is my yoga student
–Seattle Sun Tan uses an all natural spray tan made from cane juice and beet extract – how cool is that?
So I guess I’ll see you at Barre. or Yoga. =)
P. S. Someone needs to talk about the Game Truck that apparently no one went to? I spied Mario Kart upon leaving.

Another Great Elite Event! Thanks Katy and Pure Barre. Also, thank Kira, Tim, and Inna for helping :-)
It’s a new building in Bellevue area I believe. 5 Stars for having parking in the are. The place was cozy. It was very nice to see all the Unilocal friends and hang out around the workout Studio. Pure Barre had a few audience demonstrated the workout moves. There were cupcakes, Chips & Dips, Energy Bars, Massages, and Tanning.
I got change to talk to Gorman’s Wife, Lue E and a new Unilocal friend, Kathy who goes to School in Boston and comes back to visit during spring break. I had a blast!