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Friday, March 9, 2012

Every Chocolate Lover's Dream:
Chocolate Makers Dinner Review

There are some things in life one simply cannot resist. Chocolate is one of those things for my boyfriend, Justin. If a chocolate bar is opened he will finish the whole thing, and still want more. Not a milk chocolate generic brand, but organic 70% dark chocolate - the spendy kind. So when the Ashland Chocolate Festival approached this year I knew it was the perfect opportunity for a surprise treat.

Ashland Springs Hotel

I carefully looked over the list of festival events being held that weekend, and my eye kept coming back to the Chocolate Makers Dinner held at the Ashland Springs Hotel. It looked absolutely amazing, each course containing a hint of chocolate: white chocolate, coco nib, chocolate chipotle, dark chocolate, oh my! Being that Justin is also an excellent cook, I decided this was the event for us. Now I just needed an outfit...

Lauren in Yala's Athena Tunic, Whisper Lace Bandeau, Full Length Leggings and Cashmere Scarf

Athena Tunic

Whisper Lace Bandeau, Full Length Leggings and Cashmere Scarf

Lucky for me, when you are in need of outfit inspiration, Yala always comes to the rescue. I picked out Yala's Athena Tunic in black, added a Whisper Lace Bandeau also in black for a little extra coverage and paired with Full Length Leggings, again in black. With all that black, I needed a little color. Yala's Cashmere Scarf in Sorbet added the perfect touch for the evening.

Justin was appropriately surprised and excited as we entered the Ashland Springs Hotel and headed up to the ballroom. The tables were set beautifully, and the room was packed with people and chocolate martinis!

Needless to say the meal topped my lists of bests, there was only a hint of chocolate in each dish, never overpowering the rich tastes of the food. Justin was of course in heaven... Now, the moment you've all been waiting for, the menu!

First Course

Oregon Waldorf Salad with White Chocolate, Apples, Pears, Walnuts,

Orange Supremes, and Red Huckleberries

Second Course

Coco Nib-Vanilla Marinated Cold Smoked Diver Scallop

with Crisp Prosciutto and Micro Greens

Main Course

Chocolate Chipotle Braised Novy Ranch Grass-Fed Boneless Beef Short Rib, with Smoked Onion-Sharp Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Creole Roasted Rutabagas

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart with Three Pepper-Hazelnut

Cookie Crust and Candied Orange Coulis

Justin and Lauren

Until next time,

Lauren of Team Yala

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Natural Body has the only Platinum LEED Certified Day Spa in the U.S.
And they have Yala too!

Have you ever been to a spa that is certified by Green America, Earth Share, Green Spa Network and U.S. Green Building Council? Not to mention opening the first & only platinum LEED certified day spa in the US, Natural Body is a leader in the green spa and green business communities.

Cici Coffee and Patti Beggs founded Natural Body in 1989, back at a time when hardly anyone had heard of a “day spa”. Nineteen years and twenty-one spas later, their vision of providing natural, nurturing services and products to their clients while helping the environment is stronger than ever.

We are proud to have Yala product in these spas that align with our business practices and lifestyle. As members of the Organic Trade Association, Green America, Green Shipping and being Oeko-Tex certified, Yala product fits perfectly in Natural Body Spas. Plus, our organically grown Bamboo Dreams® fabric is so silky soft, it's the perfect thing to slip into after treating your skin!

Natural Body strives to use sustainable materials at all of their spas, "More than just natural services and some of the most coveted natural products on the market, we utilize recycled products. The newsletter and spa menus are printed on recycled paper with soy ink. Plus, as much as possible, the spas incorporate recycled, post consumer building materials in their construction. Many of the floors are crafted with recycled school bus tires, among other recycled waste."

You will be delighted to find Yala pieces at Natural Body Spas, such as our beautiful new Bamboo Dreams® Piper Dress. Perfect for summer, fall or winter, it is both form-fitting and flattering. Gathering along the side seams caresses your curves in just the right way to accentuate but never exaggerate. Paired with our Bamboo Dreams® Full Length Leggins - it will feel like heaven after a Natural Body treatment!

Until next time,

Team Yala

Friday, September 23, 2011

Be Fresh for Fall! Save 20% Off all Leggings and Tunics - Now through September 30th

Yala into fall with our selection of saucy Bamboo Dreams® tunics:

Clara Tunic Athena Tunic

Mia Tunic Nadia Tunic

Charlotte Tunic Sasha Tunic

Uma Tunic Tessa Tunic

Be ready for anything with our cozy leggings:

Cropped Leggings Full Length Leggings

Until next time, happy weekend!

Team Yala

Friday, June 17, 2011

Thank you Bloggers!

Yala would like to extend our gratitude to all of the amazing reviews we have received from a wonderful variety of bloggers! We were so happy to hear how much you love our products! It gives us inspiration to continue doing our best to bring you beautiful, timeless pieces : )

Yala's Bamboo Dreams® Gretta Maxi Dress

“The Greta Maxi Dress was not my first choice and I was hesitant in agreeing to review it because I do not like V-neck dresses but my fears were for naught. This dress fits just perfectly- it clings softly to my body with no gaping like so many similar cut dresses. Again the color is striking and this dress is the most comfortable dress I have ever owned. It is perfect to take on vacation, it practically folds up into nothing and is very light.”

– Andrea from Mommy PR

Yala's Bamboo Dreams® Bradshaw Dress

“I was stunned when I first felt the fabric of Yala’s Bradshaw Dress. It is sooo soft! I kept thinking, My! this is soft! How’s that for your perfect spring dress? You’ll want to wear a camisole with it, and perhaps leggings if you’re so inclined, but it’s a cute short dress for spring.”

– Jessica from Life as Mom

Yala's Bamboo Dreams® Kai Boatneck Top

“I got the opportunity to review [Yala's] Kai Boatneck top – a classic silhouette with 3/4 length sleeves and bias trim. I wish there were a way to convey touch through the computer, because to say this fabric is soft is an understatement. I can only imagine how great this would be to sleep in. It’s a thin fabric which seems like it will be especially nice once the summer heat hits, but it would also layer really well with other pieces.”

– Christi from Frugal Novice

Yala's® Crinkle Scarf

This silk scarf is super soft, light, airy and comfortable. I love the color. I got the Jade, which is a green color, and the color is on a gradient, so some places are more saturated than others. The length of the scarf is perfect, and this may sound cheesy, but I like clothes that make me smile. So, here’s something that hasn’t happened yet on Lucy Likes It, I don’t have any CONS!

– Lucy from I’m Lucy & I Like It

Best,

Team Yala

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

A SE Portland Favorite, Fyberworks Boutique

Fyberworks is filled with rich textures, vibrant colors and imaginative styles that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This popular women’s boutique located in southeast Portland has been a retailer of Yala® products since January 2007. Cindy Zielinski is a clothing designer and the owner of Fyberworks Boutique.

Fyberworks Boutique

Cindy finds the balance between comfort and style with her favorite Yala product, the basic Cami Top.
"My favorite piece is the basic cami," she says. "It's perfect for the Northwest as a thin layer that keeps me warm and cool at the same time. I own four and could easily add to that number and not feel that I had too many. It is one of the easiest pieces to sell!"

Yala's BabooDreams® Cami Top

At Fyberworks, the goal is to offer a fresh view of the world through the lines of clothing and the many artists/designers represented in her shop's assemblage of clothing and accessories. Her own line is perfect for travel and has a unique twist: embossed images add a subtle interest to the fabrics.

Yala's BambooDreams® Skinny Scarf

As a long time retailer of Yala, she has come to know what her customers love. “My other best seller is the bamboo legging. They are the perfect layer for under skirts or a thin layer under pants. Great for travel when you're not sure what weather conditions you will be experiencing. Most of my customers find them irresistible!”

Yala's BambooDreams® Full Length Leggings

June is a special month at Fyberworks. All Yala products are 10% off! You'll find everything from Yala's Cami Top, Full Length Leggings, the Bridget Halter Dress and Tessa Tank Top! So come visit Cindy and her staff at Fyberworks where clothing, scarves, jewelry, handbags and other delights will speak to your senses AND your sensibilities : )

Left, Yala's BambooDreams® Bridget Halter Dress, Right Yala's BambooDreams® Tessa Tank Top

Get directions to Fyberworks on Facebook!

Until Next Time,

Yala

Friday, June 3, 2011

Yala Giving Back - to Science!

Yala® loves giving back! We are so grateful to be based out of such a cultured and vibrant community as Ashland, Oregon where we support Ashland’s very own Science Museum, ScienceWorks. With nearly 100 interactive exhibits, ScienceWorks encourages children and adults to learn about various scientific principles.

The museum was recently nominated for the Distinguished Service Award presented by the Confederation of Oregon School Administrators for "individual or organizations outside the field of education that make significant contributions to the education of young people in Oregon."While we are lucky to have the museum in our backyard, over 86% of their visitors come from outside of Ashland."

ScienceWorks biggest fundraiser of the year is a very popular and well attended event, called The Science of Wine Gala. From 6-10pm guests dress up to sip, sample and mingle with 14 different local wineries paired with delectable food from 14 local restaurants. Four hours may seem like plenty of time, but with a raffle, science demonstrations and good company the time flies!