alo { air land ocean } yoga clothing GIVEAWAY + yoga wrap and leggings review

I love giving things { especially yogariffically awesome gear } away. It makes me feel drunk with...giving. :) My yoginis over at Alo - Air Land Ocean do, too. We put our heads together in a yogic head mudra and decided it was high time I mat-tested their goodies and gave one of my beloved peeps { that's you guys! } a kick-asana yoga jacket. Holla!

For the last two weeks, I've been rocking the outfit shown above { with washings in between, geeesh! }. The pieces are:

• Origami Tie Wrap. 60% organic cotton, 40% polyester. XS to XL. 2 colors: Black + Granite. $58.
• Bamboo Legging. 68% bamboo, 28% cotton, 4% spandex. XS to XL. 3 colors: Black + Granite + Eclipse. $52.

The Wrap. I'm totally a wrap girl. I have a million of them. This one is light as air; thin enough not to gross you out when you put it on your sweaty after-yoga body, but substantial enough to give a bit of warmth. The ties can be tricky, but you can get creative and tie them a number of ways. I tied them front to back down at my lady area { a la Cher in her Turn Back Time video } and made the boyfriend crack up laughing. Note: there are also more appropriate ways you can tie it. :) The white exposed stitching is a cool touch — gives it yoga funk. I've already worn this out-out with jeans. 

The Bamboo Leggings. Now I'm not usually a capri leggings girl. I like to be covered up. I'm funny like that. But I actually love these best. They're incredibly comfortable. No riding up, no seam adjustments needed. They don't appear to be see-through. No one screamed or fainted when I was doing cat/cow in front of about 30+ people. The bamboo feels amazing, so soft. And they have the cutest little cut-outs and buttons at the calf. I was worried the buttons would poke me when I rolled over on them, but somehow they don't. Alo: what magic is this? Diggin' 'em.

Things to Love About Alo: they're green, they utilize eco-friendly fabrics, they make it a rule to use reclaimed and recycled corporate materials, and their website keeps a running count of the fabric they've diverted from landfills, the office materials they've recycled, AND their electricity usage reduction. Oh yeah.

Check out Alo's website for more yoga goodies: tanks, tops, tunics, yoga bras, camisoles, pants, leggings, capris, hoodies, wraps, jackets, and men's yoga clothing! Their Fall 2010 Holiday Photo Shoot vid is pretty fun, too. You get the sense that they're proud of their product and passionate about being green.

{ MAT-TESTED, Y is for Yogini APPROVED! }

{ Also: my kick-ass yogini + yogi friends get 20% off at Alo! Coupon/discount code is: bloglove2010 }

Giveaway. Now it's YOUR turn. I have an Alo Origami Yoga Jacket { retail: $85 } for one lucky yogini { in your size, of course }!!! Look how freakin' cute this is...

How to Win:

1. Like Alo on Facebook
2. Follow Alo on Twitter
3. Visit Alo's website and Like your fave items
4. Subscribe { via RSS or Email } to Y is for Yogini
5. Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook
6. Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter
7. Tweet this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }
8. Post this giveaway { w/link } on Facebook

You'll receive one entry per action above. Must do a minimum of two actions — at least one for Alo and one for Y is for Yogini. I recommend you do ALL, if you realllly want to win. :) Please leave me a comment and note which actions you've taken. I'll be doing this old skool — making paper slips for each entry, folding them up, and having the boyfriend draw the winner out of a hat { a fedora, natch, b/c you know i'm cool }.

CONTEST CLOSES on Friday, October 15th at 11:11am. The winner will be announced later that afternoon. Wheeeeeee!

Per Alo, this contest is open to U.S. residents only. The winner will be able to pick the jacket color of their choice, provided it is in stock at that time.

Let me know if you have any questions. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait! :)

Comments

[Kate]

Good morning Yogini! I've missed your zen snark. I'm now following you on FB and Alo on the Twitters. Shazam.

[babs]

Thanks for the review. I've been curious about Alo and I'm in the market for some good leggings.

[babs]

PS- I *liked* you on FB. I thought I already liked you, but apparently we were only friends...so confusing.

[Abby]

CHECK 1. Like Alo on Facebook
CHECK 2. Follow Alo on Twitter
CHECK (maybe too much check - LOL)3. Visit Alo's website and Like your fave items
CHECK 4. Subscribe { via RSS or Email } to Y is for Yogini
CHECK 5. Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook
CHECK 6. Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter
CHECK 7. Tweet this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }
CHECK? Twitter feeds into FB, so I think I'm good. 8. Post this giveaway { w/link } on Facebook

Thank you so much for this fun giveaway! Even if I don't win I'm going to pick up that super cute hoodie and a top!

Do you know if Alo offers product testing (like Zobha and Lulu)?

[bonnie]

I follow you on Twitter!

[bonnie]

i "like" ALO on FacebooK!

[bonnie]

i "like" Y is for Yogini on Facebook

[bonnie]

i follow ALO on twitter

[bonnie]

i subscribed !

[bonnie]

i tweeted it

[Janine]

Thanks So Much! I liked on facebook for both, went over to Alo's website and liked a lot of their new styles. So Much to look forward to!

[Danielle]

I like Alo on Facebook!

[Danielle]

I like Y is for Yogini on Facebook!

[Jen]

Yummers! I like you on FB, subscribe by email, and now follow you and Alo on Twitter.
P.S. Thanks for being a treat in my inbox instead of crap. xoxo

[Carrisa Clifton]

Hey Lo!
I liked Alo, Followed Alo, Marked my favs, I already adore and stalk you, Tweeted this giveaway... I think I got it all done.
Keepin my fingers crossed... that Origami Jacket is too adorable!
Thanks girl!!

[Pinkshoeprincess]

I love these so much!

1. Like Alo on Facebook--DONE.
2. Follow Alo on Twitter--DONE.
3. Visit Alo's website and Like your fave items---DONE.
4. Subscribe { via RSS or Email } to Y is for Yogini--DONE.
5. Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook--DONE.
6. Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter--DONE.
7. Tweet this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }--DONE.
8. Post this giveaway { w/link } on Facebook--DONE.

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twitter.com/livinglyrics

[patti tate]

I "like" both Y is for Yogini and Alo on FB xoxoxo

[Beverly @ alignbetween]

Did every last one! I love the tag-team grassroots giveaways. Smiled when you said your BF picks the names...same here for my art giveaway! I'm loving that the leggings are made out of Bamboo. That's sustainably awesome. Thank you for sharing!

[Kat]

Yay giveaways! Here are the things I did:
Liked Alo on Facebook
Followed Alo on Twitter
Liked Y is for Yogini on Facebook
Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter - already a follower bc you rock
Tweeted this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }

[Rebecca]

I like Alo on Facebook, like Y is for Yogini on Facebook, follow Alo on Twitter, and follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter. :)

[Steve V]

Done 1. Like Alo on Facebook
Done 2. Follow Alo on Twitter
Done 3. Visit Alo's website and Done 4. Subscribe { via RSS or } to Y is for Yogini
Done 5. Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook
Done 6. Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter
Done 7. Tweet this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }

Very cool promotion, thank you!

[Jewel Beth Davis]

Okay, I tweeted ALO and Y is for Yogini. Then I liked it on FB. I'm going to the website to like my faves. Thanks!

[Jewel Beth Davis]

Okay, now I've done all 7!

[Cinderella73077]

DONE 1. Like Alo on Facebook
DONE 2. Follow Alo on Twitter
DONE 3. Visit Alo's website and Like your fave items
DONE 4. Subscribe { via RSS or Email } to Y is for Yogini
DONE 5. Like Y is for Yogini on Facebook
DONE 6. Follow Y is for Yogini on Twitter
DONE 7. Tweet this giveaway { w/link and a mention of @yisforyogini }
DONE 8. Post this giveaway { w/link } on Facebook

[Lindsay]

Yay! Awesome giveaway, Lo!

1. I Like Alo on FB
2. I am following Alo on Twitter
3. I FB Liked my favs (Origami Tank, Jacket & Tie Wrap, Bamboo Leggings)
4. Subscribed via RSS (yay!)
5. I Like you on Facebook. If I could Double Like you I would.
6. And I am a faithful Twitter follower of yours
7. Tweeted about this giveaway
8. Posted to Facebook.

Thanks for the chance. :)