Elite Event: Lorna Jane

I moved my schedule around to make this event. I am obsessed with athletic clothing and was SO excited to see this Australian based company set up shop in La Jolla!
The actual yoga session was very mellow compared to my normal classes at CorePower, but there were some non-​yogis present, so I understand. After class, we were fed Tender Greens (yum) and fresh pressed juices. I ate quickly though because I wanted to start shopping the rainbow of sports bras and tanks immediately. With a 40% off coupon in hand, I made out like a bandit!
Loving all 7 of my sports bras! Such fun styles, SO much support… and the most pleasant surprise… CLEAVAGE!

It really is great to be Elite and a female of course!
Brad B. you really outdid yourself with this one!
I had never heard of Lorna Jane before. As I walked in, I totally lit up with glee. It was an athlete/​yogi/​all around active wearer’s heaven! All the beautiful colors were so inviting and bright! Lisa H. and I had to quickly pass through or else we would have never made it to yoga and would have just tried on every sports bra in existence.
When we walked towards the back and got into the yoga room, it was fairly large and more importantly, very clean. No smell, not sweat residue, no anything. They had a goodie bag next to each cleaned mat that was filled with a water bottle, one random LJ goodie, and some neat Unilocal gear.
The yoga class was awesome and even filled with a couple laughs. The instructor was so helpful and hands on. One of the best classes I have been to in a while.
After the class we were treated to Tender Greens which was so freaking good. There was squash, roasted veggies, two spring salads; one with fruit and cheese, the other was more of a meat and cheese. Both were very good and I’m eager to go back to my local Tender Greens to order it as a meal. Then we were treated by fresh pressed juice at LJ. The juice retailed at a very high $ 12 a bottle but oh my gosh, one of the best I have ever tasted! Their green milk was like nothing I have ever had before. I plan on going back to purchase one even though they are marked up so high. The other one I really liked was their ginger lemonade. One of the spiciest, and again, best I have ever had.
After all the fun yoga, eating, and mingling, we went SHOPPINGGGG!!! We were given a 40% coupon so of course I got to trying on. I went straight for the sports bras since I’m in desperate need. For a girl with no boobs, these were like plastic surgery without the huge cost. What they do to my boobs was magical and should be kept behind a censor flag. Amazing!
I honestly can’t say enough good things. Get to your local LJ QUICKLY! Their service is the best. They are so welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Much better than the service you get from their competitors that’s for sure! Happy Shopping!

This was such a fun event!!! After super long stressful work week it was nice to have a yoga session to relax and re-​center myself with my fellow Unilocal elite ladies!
Lorna Jane is cute small store in La Jolla specializing women’s active wear. This location has a studio in the back that fits about 30 people. The studios walls are filled with motivational sayings.
I absolutely loved the tank I got! My tank read «I workout for Health, Strength, Happiness, Confidence, ME.» I have done yoga in past two years, and I find it very relaxing, as it really engages finding your inner peace and core strength. For our Yoga newbies, the yoga class was very low impact and it was a great way to introduce it.
After our yoga session, we had a hearty, but healthy eats catered by Tender Greens and fresh organic juices.
I love the clothing here! Who doesn’t want to look hot while working out??? Several items of interest that I found here are the endless motivational ribbed tanks, breathable fitted shirts and jackets, a hooded sports bra, and the best of all??? The padded/​pushup sports bra! It’s nice to see, that someone is considering the fact that, while women want to stay in shape… we don’t want part of that shape to disappear while wearing the usual unattractive constrictive sports bra. I will definitely be perusing their inventory for some attractive active wear!
Thank you Lorna Jane for hosting the Unilocal ladies, and as always, Brad for setting up another awesome event!

I had the amazing opportunity thru Unilocal to go to the Lorna Jane store in La Jolla and pick out a tank, take a yoga class, eat some delicious salads and shop! Don’t need to ask me twice! Sorry for the 17 million pictures but I was like a kid in a candy store.
We were allowed to pick out the tank of our choice. Then Yoga. After Yoga was done, they handed us each a 40% off coupon and let us loose in the store after closing! My own private shopping event with amazing customer service. They KNOW what they are talking about!
I had a strategy for the shopping portion. I knew that if I didn’t go in with one specific goal, I would end up making both my wallet and SD Dad mad. So I decided yesterday, I was only going to get shorts. Yes, I have a ton of skirts but no good pairs of shorts.
I decided on the Marathon (duh) short with the help of the super awesome Ashley from Australia. Don’t tell her but she could have sold me anything with that accent!
The shorts have compression shorts built in! Awesome. No chub run! They retail for $ 55. Ouch! Lucky I got the inspirational tank for free!
We got yummy eats from Tender Greens. The salad was awesome. Baby arugula with salami, oven roasted chickpeas and golden raisins in a golden balsamic dressing! We also had the opportunity to try out some delicious fresh pressed juices retailing for $ 12 a bottle. Holy moly cow! But warning, the green milk made out of almond milk and kale is addicting.
It is funny I never do events like this and I did two in one week and Lorna Jane was the clear winner. They treated us like royalty and acted like they were the lucky ones that we were there. I felt like Athleta could have cared less.
I am madly in love with my tank and my shorts and I can’t wait until I get a coupon or win the lottery and buy myself a whole wardrobe.
Lorna Jane has a fan for life in me! And guess what? There is one super close to me at the North County Fair mall. May have to make a visit. My birthday IS in July!

Lorna Jane, an Australian activewear label, just made it to the US – and this was a great little event to introduce the line to some Unilocaler ladies. Thanks to Lorna Jane and Unilocal for all the swag – LJ tank (they had a bunch of colors and design for the Unilocalers’ selection), reusable tote, 40% off coupon, and other goodies. The wonderfully relaxing 45-​minute yoga class in the awesome studio in the back of the store was followed by a veggie-​centric spread from Tender Greens and sampling of Juice Served Here juices. After nourishing our mind and body, it was time for a little retail therapy. LJ has fun, colorful, quality activewear – like a funner Lululemon. The most unique Unilocal event I have ever attended: yoga plus healthful foods – and shopping! Loved it! Kudos to Brad and company for another fantastic event!

The event was lovely, much like Lorna Jane’s philosophy of «loving yourself from the inside, out.» This also helps to explain the motivational sayings on their clothing, like my tank top which reads, «I’m a no-​excuses kind of girl.»
Lorna Jane is an Australian-​based clothing company, branching out to the US. It was great fun to talk with some of the staff and hear their accents. We had a nice, gentle, yoga class, followed by some delicious food catered from Tender Greens.
I’ve been practicing yoga on and off for about four years, and have never purchased yoga clothing from a high-​end boutique like this. I wanted to support this shop, and see if I should start upgrading more of my workout wardrobe; I did purchase some pants and a t-​shirt for working out, and even with the Elite Event discount, it came to $ 90. I’m worried about the high-​maintenance nature of the care instructions — «pre-​wash wish a Tablespoon of salt.» I’ll give it a shot… when I have the time…
Something that was present, but not quite highlighted was the «Juice Served Here» cleanse regimen that Lorna Jane carries. I wandered off by myself and picked up a flyer explaining the three «Soft,» «Semi,» and «Hard» options — depending on how hard-​core (no pun intended) you want to be about your cleanse. The regimen can be ordered online, or picked up at a retail location.
Many thanks to Brad and the Lorna Jane staff for having us — it was fantastic to have an active Unilocal Elite opportunity. Well-​done!

Another great active Unilocal Elite Event! I’ve never been to Lorna Jane and I’m so glad that Unilocal introduced me to another great business. The event was held in the store after hours. We were first greeted and given a choice of one Lorna Jane’s great tank tops. Super cute and comfortable! In their Active Living Room in the back of the store, we had an awesome yoga class. Our instructor was great at having us flow through the movements and had a great sense of humor during the class. I didn’t expect to be so tired afterwards, but I passed out when I got home.
After class, we were treated to yummy salads, edamame pesto, and veggies from Tender Greens. All of the food was delicious! And there was so much. I’m glad that Brad got to actually eat! We had samples of fruit/​veggie drinks that Lorna Jane sells at the studio, and we were then given 40% off coupons to use on any regular priced items in the store. We also got a great swag bag that included a visor from Lorna Jane and other Unilocal goodies (chapstick, glasses, sweatband). The clothes are so cute and very motivational. Noël helped me quite a bit getting me various items to try on. She was super friendly and knowledgeable about the products. I ended up getting a comfortable and cute sports bra. Noël also gave me more information on the classes they offer in their Active Living Room and ended the night with a hug!
Overall, this event was one of my favorites and we didn’t even have alcohol! Lorna Jane’s facility, staff, and clothing were all great and I’ll definitely be back to Lorna Jane for more of my active clothing needs.
Thanks to Brad and Unilocal for hosting another great active event!

I usually can’t make YEEs because of my hectic work schedule… but so glad I was able to make this amazing YEE! A small intimate female only (+ Brad) affair, perfect to Move. Nourish. Believe. at Lorna Jane.
I have to admit I’d never really heard of Lorna Jane before this. But I’m a huge fan now! Upon checking in, we each got to select from a brightly colored assortment of tank tops with inspirational messages. I ended up with a fun «TODAY IS A GREAT DAY!» tank.
MOVE: Tammy from Bindhu Yoga led us all through a great 45 minute yoga session; she was such a great teacher I’m going to have to check out her classes at her home studio. The studio at the back of Lorna Jane was clean, bright, and featured a huge inspiration quote wall at the back and a mirror at the front. The ceiling fans are a great plus to keep the circulation going as we worked up a sweat.
NOURISH: Never tried Tender Greens before, but their salads were fresh and tasty. I admit I’m not much of a salad person (more of a meat and potatoes kind of gal). But the salads from Tender Greens were tasty and the sides of veggies were actually filling… and filled my «healthy» quota for the day.
BELIEVE: Thanks to the 40% off discount, I left with a gorgeous hot pink Talia Excel tank and matching black with hot pink mesh leggings. LJ’s active clothing is so fun, fresh, and brightly colored! Love all the inspirational messages throughout the store and on their clothing. Nothing like some color and personal love to get you through an active workout!
Thanks Brad et al, for this fabulous event!

I dug this event; the yoga space was cute, the mats were plush, the free tank was a nice touch (I picked the one that said,“you only live once.” True statement), tender greens was a winner per usual, and the green milk was tasty. Thanks to Unilocal for keeping us active and eating healthy! Yolo.

Lorna Jane: the most comfortable active wear for woman! I’m glad I was able to make this event and learned a few yoga moves, plus an extremely comfy tank from Lorna Jane.
We started off the night in the cute, great smelling, yoga room in the back, learning a little about the LJ philosophy to move, nourish, and believe. Afterwards, we got straight into moving our body through some twisty warrior poses and a couple ab crunching moves. I love how the instructor explained the background behind some of the moves that we did. Finished off the night with healthy cuisine from Tender Greens, and got to browse the shelves afterwards. mmMm
I didn’t realize how popular LJ was until after this event, I actually just noticed their store at North County Mall today!!! Was it always there? !
I’m so glad I got this opportunity! Thanks Brad and co. and LJ for a great time!

I wish I could indulge in a 45-​minute yoga class here every day! It was a fantastic way to unwind after a long day and their studio space was top-​notch. All of the staff members were so friendly and accommodating… it was good vibes all around. Lorna Jane has a great brand essence they project in every way– Move. Nourish. Believe.
Tender greens veggies and salad for dinner?! Dream! It was nice to have such fresh food after the relaxing yoga class.
Thanks Lorna Jane, Tender Greens and Unilocal!Loved it!

what a great event! really refreshing to have a elite event that is health-​inspired. and i can confidently say this was my first and maybe only female-​only event! definitely gives things a different vibe.
from a free yoga session with an awesome instructor (with a great sense of humor), to super healthy catered food from tender greens, to a purchase-​motivating 40% off coupon for the entire Lorna Jane store… a night like that fit right into the lifestyle ive already been striving for.
it was great to see the full room if female Unilocalers all in their workout gear — and sporting the fantastic Lorna Jane inspirational tank tops we got upon arrival. i had no idea we would get to choose from such a selection of colors/​text. super generous gift! and even cooler to see our community is full of women who strive to be in shape. quite the difference from our typical booze and munchies affairs. (but im not saying to stop those brad!).
after our lovely yoga sesh, we were rewarded with a spread of tender greens offerings:
their delicious trademark toasted bread — and some super tasty green spread we gather is a hummus of sorts with a lot of garlic (which im a fan of), an assortment of grilled veggies (squash, mult colored carrots, eggplant), and two types of salads:
— SALAMI & KALE
P. Balistreri salami, kale, roasted fennel, golden raisins, fingerling potatoes, crispy garbanzo beans, parmesan, roasted garlic vinaigrette (did you say fingerling potatoes? im in).
HARVEST
organic fruit, artisan cheese, local nuts, scarborough farms lettuces, golden balsamic vinaigrette (loved the vinaigrette)
we also got to sample the various fresh pressed juices from Lorna Jane. such yum! i liked the orangey pink one best (pineapple…orange…something?). the thick glass bottles the juice is sold in is awesome and a great reusable bottle!
i hadnt expected it, but i fell in love with their clothes and walked away with the massively popular (I was told) Flash Pants and a very flattering indigo yoga top. Lorna Jane offers very good quality clothing thats smartly designed to be flattering and work for all types of women. notably the pants… it has levels of side buttons on each leg to roll up for different styles… or in my case, 1 level rollup made it perfect for my height and makes it so i dont need to get it hemmed. brilliant.
really fun evening. for all the active women out there… go check out LJ! this Aussie knows whats up. the staff is so friendly and approachable… and really know the product line well. they provide the kind of «personal shopper» experience like you find at nordstrom. im a fan!
thank you brad for organizing such a unique and refreshing event for us female Unilocalers :”) and thank you to LJ for hosting it! and thank you tender greens for continuing to be one of my fave healthy food spots in SD.

This was my first «active» Unilocal event and, I have to say, I’m a fan!
Estefany and the Lorna Jane staff got us quickly checked in and we got our choice of tank top in bright, fun colors with motivating phrases on them. From there we went into the room at the back of the store to find yoga mats, water, and goody bags lined up and waiting for us. The room was quite cold at the beginning and end of our workout, but was just right when we were doing all the hard work in the middle. :) I was really glad that Brad B. suggested a group photo — it was good to see the whole group together in the mirror across the room (and even better to see our trusty photographer Chris jumping between mats to get just the right shot!).
The edamame hummus and all of the juices were delicious and were the perfect post workout accompaniment. Some of us gals gathered near the register to nosh because it was a flat surface to set our plates on, and the LJ staff were kind enough to clear more room for us and to pull out trash cans so we didn’t have to go searching for them.
I didn’t have tons of time (or money!) to go shopping afterwards, but I did look around a bit and saw quite a few things that I liked. We were handed 40% off coupons after our class that are good for a week, so hopefully I’ll be able to make it back in a few days to take advantage of that discount.
The store is nicely laid out and it’s pretty cool that they offer free MOVE classes every day. They also offer the opportunity to lead a class if you’re an instructor looking for a place to host a class.

Move — Nourish — Believe
Thanks to Lorna Jane for hosting such a wonderful relaxing event!
First we were each given a sweet workout tank with positive messages and took a big group photo. My tank featuring «DETERMINED» in bright orange letters is extremely fitting for the changes going on in my life lately and I am excited to rock it as I cycle around Mission Bay.
MOVE: After finding our own mats we began our yoga session. Taylor, our guide was great! Her cheery attitude and positive encouragements are what keep people like me coming back to yoga. I am NOT a boot camp kinda girl.
«I really need to work on my flexibility!» said by everyone in class but Taylor.
NOURISH: After class we sampled some delicious cold pressed juices and food from Tender Greens. All delicious and a great light meal after stretching and bending during yoga. I loved the «green milk» juice and everything from Tender Greens was banging (as always).
Afterwards, we then got to peruse the store checking out all the great merchandise. All the fabrics were wildly soft and you could really feel the quality. I loved the story about the heart charms on the clothing. While they are attached quite firmly, the story is that once they fall off you’ve really gotten use out of your clothing!
BELIEVE: Lorna Jane is not only a great line of clothing, they really have a great motto and you can feel how positive the environment is in the store, and the vibes from all of the employees. The fact that they have a studio in the back of the store only makes it more exceptional!
Thanks Brad for setting up an event not centered around cocktails for once! Although, I am pretty certain that Ginger Juice would go really well with some whiskey…

Yoga + healthful, delicious meal + free positive message tank top = one happy girl. If only all my days of working out could include such awesomeness, but alas seems to be reserved only for the Unilocal Elite. Despite my love for cocktails, this alcohol-​free event was just my style.
The store itself is amazing and I absolutely am on board and in love with the positive messaging that Lorna Jane carries throughout their products, packaging, and vision. The yoga class was fantastic and sure beats the smelly gym. We were greeted with goodie bags and bottled waters not to mention those awesome tanks.
The food after was a perfect post-​workout meal. Try as I might to make a tasty salad at home it just doesn’t quite work out. Everything was seasoned so well that you almost forgot that what you were eating was actually good for you. Gathered in the corner with a few of my fellow Elite females for fun girl chat.
The Lorna Jane ladies left such a good impression. They were friendly, helpful, thanked me for joining them. Um, no, thank YOU! I also went online and checked out their Active Living magazine, which is awesome.
The only thing that could’ve made it better would be if Brad would’ve downward dog’d it with us. Thanks again for another fantastic event! P. S. Who won the prize?!

This was a fantastic Unilocal Elite Women’s event! Lorna Jane is an Australian brand that’s been established for 25 years. Just recently, they started opening up their brand in the US. Upon check in, we were greeted by Brad and given a free LJ tank top, all of which had inspirational sayings. The studio in the back was laid out with purple LJ yoga mats & water bottles, LJ reusable bags, an inspirational mantra desk accessory, Unilocal sunglasses, a Unilocal sweat wristband & 2 Unilocal chapstick tubes. Once everyone arrived and got settled, we started our 45 minute yoga session. After our great workout, LJ gave us 40% off coupons so we could shop til we drop! Tender Greens catered our dinner and we also had fresh squeezed juices. I am so happy that Brad hosted this healthy lifestyle event. Since we all love to eat and Unilocal,it’s nice to do something active. I loved this event! Thanks Unilocal

Another great elite event! I love having more unique events that aren’t always completely centered around food and alcohol (not that anyone’s complaining).
This place is awesome! The store is amazing and wonderfully laid out, and there is a gorgeous yoga studio at the back. They offer two free yoga classes every day (I think it was 9:15a and 5:15p), as well as other classes (Zumba, weight training, more yoga, etc) that you can sign up for online (pay by class or monthly membership).
Taylor led our yoga class and it was awesome! It was the perfect balance between relaxation and invigorating workout. Just what I needed to end the day!
Tender Greens supplied the food. Don’t ask me how it was… I got a huge plate that I had Shanel S. hold for two seconds while I looked at something, and she ate all of my food by the time I got back (her second plate). Must have been good… :P
All of the associates were extremely helpful, and were very organized when giving us our free Lorna Jane tank tops at the start of the event. AWESOME! All the tanks had cute motivational sayings on them and everyone was having fun sporting their new tanks during the yoga class.
The shopping was a lot of fun. The associates were great with getting different sizes, suggesting items to try on, and making sure the fitting rooms were in perfect condition.
This event was awesome. Thanks Brad B, Estefany, and the LJ crew!

I just love these active events that Unilocal keeps having. I can now with a smile cross off take a yoga class off my bucket list. The employees at Lorna Jane were just so nice and enthusiastic to help us with questions we had about the active wear and I really just thoroughly enjoyed the yoga class. It was a nice wind down from the hectic day I had. The room where the yoga class was being held in was very cool and I loved the writings on the wall. It felt empowering to be in a room with those sayings.
The food provided by tender greens was really delicious. I especially loved their edamame hummus. I probably could have gotten full off that and their bread. Also really liked their corn. I definitely did have to check my teeth after eating it though to make sure I got rid of any of those extra corn bits. The drinks were especially good. My favorite was the green milk.
Thank you to all the Unilocal staff as well as the Lorna Jane staff for having us at their establishment. I just loved looking at all the cute activewear and it was great meeting other people who have interests in being active too!

MC got my yoga on!!!
Yessir! This week was horrendous at work but I’m glad that I was able to relax and breath at this event.
It was all about health, well being and being at one with one’s self. I admit, yoga isn’t my first choice of «exercise» but I do like to do it once in a while to just step back and relax.
Our instructor, Taylor, was amazing! Damn, I wish I flexible again! Unfortunately, age has taken my body to a new level. HA!
Brad and Estefany, thank you for setting up this intimate event. I had a great time conversing with the staff at Lorna Jane, and purchasing a couple of «running» inspired tops.
I’m happy that I was able to buy a couple of running tanks for my upcoming races! The store is bright and modern. I love all the colors and inspirational words all over the walls. There is a yoga room in the back with several fans going so it wasn’t too warm with all the bodies in there!!!
Admiringly, I didn’t have the salads since I was more interested in the drinks. The drinks from Trader Joes were a pleasant surprise!!! I have a new «green machine» drink!!!
A great way to end the week! Thanks Unilocal SD, Tender Greens, and Lorna Jane for hosting us!