Shopaholic in Alabama

Last Saturday, we attended Alabama's first home game of the season. Going to Tuscaloosa for the games is always a blast, but we tend to do the same things and go to the same places almost every week we're in town. Last week, we made an effort to hit downtown Tuscaloosa before the game - and we were not disappointed!  If you are in Tuscaloosa at any point during the season, and you need something to wear, be sure to visit The Shirt Shop. They are on Greensboro Avenue, and carry a wide variety of preppy brands you will love. Looking for Vineyard Vines gear with the Alabama logo? They have it here! Elizabeth McKay, Alice & Trixie and Joie are other ladies staples in this Tuscaloosa Tradition. The Shirt Shop also has a wide variety of men's merchandise, including the Vineyard Vines Alabama gear.  I was thrilled to find this elephant scarf. It is manufactured exclusively for The Shirt Shop, so of course I had to buy one. I needed more game day wardrobe options becaus...

It's well documented around these parts - I love all of Tracy Negoshian's designs. What initially attracted me to the brand were her "gameday" dresses, however I wear her designs to work as well and they are perfect! Whether you're looking for a stylish, attractive and flattering dress for gamedays during the fall, a casual dress for evenings out, or something unique for your work wardrobe - Tracy Negoshian does not disappoint!  Here is your first look at the new Tracy Negoshian Fall collection. The line debuts this morning on the TN website (link HERE ) - but you don't have to wait, you can see it here on Shopaholic In Alabama before anyone else!  The dress pictured above is the Ruth - and will be the first addition to my Fall wardrobe. I plan to wear this dress to the Alabama vs. Michigan game at Cowboys Stadium in a few short weeks! With the houndstooth sleeves and elephant design, what an absolutely perfect dress for Alabama gamedays!  Here is ano...

Can I be honest? I'm not really a big "Black Friday" shopper. While I love nothing more than a great sale and a wonderful deal, I do not enjoy shopping in huge crowds and watching folks fight over flat screen televisions. I much prefer to do most of my shopping online or via phone order.  This year, I kicked off the holiday buying season with a bang! After making a midnight run to Ulta (don't judge - it really wasn't that bad and I scored a CHI hair dryer for $75), I hightailed it home to shop Tracy Negoshian's Black Friday online sale.  Valid only until 6AM (not sure which time zone, but I presume eastern) - Tracy Negoshian is offering 50% off new arrivals and up to 75% off past season merchandise, as well as Free shipping with the purchase of a new arrival. All you need to do is enter code "BlackFriday2011" at checkout.  What did I purchase? Glad you asked! I bought the Stephany dress pictured above - thought it would be perfect for Alabam...

Happy Monday and Happy Halloween! I'm sure most everyone is focused on Halloween today, but I'm not big on the holiday and decided to blog about something else. You guys know me, I tend to do things a little differently around here! :-)  While in Destin over the weekend, my sister and I visited a fun boutique at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. This is the same shopping center where the Lilly Pulitzer Via shop (Barefoot Princess) is located, and any visit to the area is not complete without stopping in Mermaids to see what's new. When I lived in Destin, I would visit this store often and was never disappointed. The store prides themselves on carrying the fun and funky vibe of beach attire along with the latest trends from both the east and west coasts. Va Va by Joy Han, Judith March and Tracy Negoshian were just a few of the brands we found in store Saturday. Speaking of Va Va by Joy Han, I was so excited to pick up this super cute "game day top...

It's been a long time since I embraced clothing in colors of red, black or any combination of the two. This glaring omission in my wardrobe becomes crystal clear to me on Alabama home game days. Keep in mind - unlike a lot of other ladies my age, I'm well aware that I shouldn't dress like a college student or sorority girl. I do love wearing skirts and easy fitting dresses to Tuscaloosa - and don't believe that because I'm over 30 years old, I should show up in khaki capris and an Alabama tee shirt, sporting Merrell sneakers. (Perish the thought, I do see that on Saturdays). I might be 41, but there's no reason I should look like a old lady.  The folks at Shabby Apple seem to have an answer to my problem! After seeing a giveaway sponsored by Shabby Apple on my friend EAS's blog, I have spent more time than I care to admit perusing their website. (You can enter EAS's giveaway and sign up to follow her blog  HERE ).    Is it any wonder, these be...

Good Morning! How about Elizabeth McKay for 50% off? Today's deal on "Uscoop" is a $150 voucher valid online at emckay.com for only $75! (You can purchase up to 2 vouchers).  If you haven't joined Uscoop yet - don't delay! This site is similar to Groupon but focused on bringing deals and "scoop" to college students. However, you don't have to still be in college to use this site and take advantage of the exceptional deals! And let's face it, who doesn't love Elizabeth McKay? Your free invitation to join Uscoop is HERE . Now, it might be time for me to finally order the ruffled silk blouse with red elephants. I've been eyeing it for months, and it is perfect for those warm weather game days in Tuscaloosa! Enjoy!