Shopaholic in Alabama

Happy Holidays! Hope Santa was good to you all - it was a crazy holiday for us, and now I can't believe it's almost 2015. Wow - where has the year gone? Seems like it was last week when we were all making New Years resolutions for 2014.  Today, I wanted to talk about Ebates - the world's largest FREE website offering you cash back for online shopping. It's so easy - you sign up free (use my link HERE ). Then every time you shop online, start at the Ebates website to link to your favorite retailer website. Often times, there are special or promotional cash back percentages for a limited time. In addition, you will occasionally find very nice coupon codes for your favorite retailer. All this helps to save you money - and that quarterly cash back check is pretty nice. :-)  Speaking of that cash back check, you can opt for a paper check (this is what I do) or have your rebates sent to your Paypal. As a matter of information, you can see my numbers above. I joined...

Unless you were in hiding this past weekend, you know two things. #1 - Alabama won the SEC championship and is playing Notre Dame for the BCS National championship in January, and #2 - the Neiman Marcus + Target collection launched in stores and online on Saturday.  The collection features 24 of America's most popular designers, all members of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In recognition of these designers and their contribution to the collection, Neiman Marcus and Target donated a total of $1 million to the CFDA.  I will admit to staying up a little bit late (early!) to hit the websites as soon as the collection was available. So far, I have purchased the Tory Burch Lunch Box for $19.99 and Printed Beverage Container for $19.99. (both are available on Neiman Marcus website  HERE ). Stylish options for taking one's lunch to work, right? A fan on Facebook indicated she purchased five of these, and was planning to give them to her daughter to u...

Have you been busy shopping this Cyber Monday? I've seen several bloggers post today about their favorite preppy and shopping deals, and I don't want to duplicate what you are seeing everywhere else. However, I'll tell you about a few fun things you might like!  Over on Ebates , there are a TON of retailers offering additional cash back this Cyber Monday. Some of my favorites include:  10% Cash Back at Old Navy and Gap, 6% Cash Back at J. Crew, 6% Cash Back at Bloomingdale's, 20% Cash Back at Snapfish (holiday cards, anyone?), 7% Cash Back at Kate Spade, 52% Cash Back at Magazines.com, 12% Cash Back at Origins (plus $10 off $25 purchase with code "TENOFF"). Also in some of the best news I've seen on Ebates in forever - Ebay is back! Yes, you can now get that Cash Back for linking through Ebates to Ebay. You can join Ebates FREE with my link HERE . Since joining Ebates , I have earned over $430 for doing what I was planning to do anyway - shop online!...

And while you're at it, can you erase any card numbers stored in my memory? Heaven help me. Lilly Pulitzer will be a featured boutique on Rue La La today, starting at 10AM Central, 8AM Pacific. I have to admit, I've been a little disappointed in the past few Lilly Pulitzer events on Rue La La. However, you just never know what Rue La La has in store. My advice? Be there early, and use the "Quick Buy" feature if you "need" something. Chances are, if you want it, someone else does too! (your free invite to Rue La La is HERE , if you're not already a member). Side note: I love that RLL accepts Paypal!  As if this wasn't enough, the Trina Turk for Banana Republic collection is now online. I am dying over sooo many pieces in this collection, and trying to be reasonable about my purchases at the same time. Isn't that an oxymoron? HA! My plan is to limit purchases to items I can wear to work. (stop laughing now, please). I've narrowed my imm...

Hello All! Do you have the Cyber Monday "hangover" today? Whew...I was scared to look at my online banking this morning, ha!  Seriously, I'm stuck at home and am extremely sick with a sinus and upper respiratory infection. I'd planned something else for today's blog but am just not feeling well enough to do it justice, so it will have to wait for another day.  Thought I would quickly share with you...Jack Rogers will be on Gilt Groupe today. The sale starts at 11am Central, and it looks like they will have at least one pair of Navajos.  If you're not a member of Gilt yet, you can join free with my link HERE . Right now they are offering a 20% discount to new members. This discount is off your first purchase. And to keep it fun, Gilt Groupe is now on Ebates. Be sure to link through your Ebates account to earn 3% Cash Back on your purchase. If you're not on the Ebates wagon yet, you can join HERE . Right now they are also offering a new member spec...

Shabby Apple is offering 20% off almost everything on their website using the code "GIVETHANKS". It's the perfect time to pick up a new dress or skirt. I love everything with a bow and am tempted by it all! You can access the Shabby Apple website HERE . This special actually runs through Wednesday, so enjoy!  Today only, Land's End has their Medium Natural Open Top Canvas Tote Bag on Sale for just $15! If you'd like to have the tote monogrammed (of course you want it monogrammed!), it's only an extra $6. Additionally, you can get 30% off your order and FREE Shipping. Be sure to use code "DRUMSTICK" and the PIN 1121 at checkout. Don't forget to link through your Ebates account to earn 6% Cash Back on your purchase. You can access the Land's End website HERE and sign up for Ebates HERE if you're not already a member. I think this is such a wonderful deal - and perfect for every teenager on your gift list!  Patty's Collection is a...

We've already established the facts: I prefer to shop online. Cyber Monday is my kind of day - when online retailers offer some of the best prices and special deals of the year. Today, I'm putting together a collection of some of my favorites for you. Please note: I might add to this list periodically throughout the day and evening, based on incoming emails and other deals I run across.  First on the list: Tracy Negoshian's Cyber Monday Sale. For those who missed the Black Friday sale, this is your chance to take advantage of the exact same prices and Free Shipping! All Fall items will be 50% off, and prior season merchandise up to 80% off. Sale hours: Noon - Midnight EST. Code: CyberMonday11 - be sure to enter this code at checkout. I am planning to stock up (yes, again...ha!). Access the Tracy Negoshian website HERE . J. Bee Designs is one of my favorite websites. Offering preppy, fun and whimsical products for stylish living and gift giving, you'll have no trou...

Happy Sunday! Today I'm busy getting the DH ready to go out of town again tomorrow. It's been a wonderful holiday week and weekend, especially with him at home. Hope yours has been fantastic as well.  Every year, it seems I do a little more of my holiday shopping online. It's just so convenient and easy - avoiding the crowds, the traffic and the parking hassles. In addition, I know for certain I don't overspend as much when I shop online vs. in the store. Those "impulse purchases" really get me in the stores! How about you?  While you're shopping online, don't forget to check the Ebates site to see if your store is offering cash back. I'm always amazed at the wide selection of online merchants and the cash back %'s that are offered. Just today, I noticed that Sephora was at 8% cash back. Wow! Many of the online retailers are offering increased %'s for the Black Friday - Cyber Monday time period. Some of my favorite deals on Ebate...

Today, I am very tempted by the Kate Spade Surprise Sale. I've been using my Lilly Pulitzer Mar-A-Lago tote bag in Gold for quite some time now, and it's looking a little worse for the wear. While I love colored handbags, I tend to always reach for a neutral bag in metallic tones.  These two pretties are on my radar. I'd love to purchase one and only have until tonight to decide which one!  Yardley Medium Serena, $139 sale price, regular price $345 Wrightsville Lori, $139 sale price, $345 regular price Both bags are close to the same size....the main difference is that the Yardley is pebbled leather and the Wrightsville is a smooth shiny leather. Also the Wrightsville has MY name in the title so it makes me think I "need" her. I can pretend she is named after me, after all. :-)  If you order from the Kate Spade surprise sale, don't forget to link through your Ebates account to earn 3.5% cash back on your purchase. If you're not a member of E...

This morning I was thrilled to see the above email from Ebates - Kate Spade Sample Sale time!  Of course I had no intentions of ordering another handbag - and I am proud to say I didn't. (Seriously, another bag isn't high on my "must have" list right now). But of course I had to take a quick look through the offerings... And there is was! I couldn't believe it!  Holy moly - the Kate Spade Sea Glass ring (I'm calling it the turtle!). Some of your will remember that when I was in Charlotte last month, I found this exact ring at Nordstrom Rack. (link to that post HERE ).  However, I was so disappointed because it wasn't my size and therefore, I walked away empty handed.  The Sample Sale has this ring available in sizes 6, 7 and 8 - and the best part - it's only $39 (retail $128). You better believe, I couldn't add this little gem to my cart fast enough and the Sea Glass is now on it's way to my house! Score! :-)  There are so many ot...