Shopaholic in Alabama

Happy weekend! With the holiday shopping season upon us, there is one way we can all make a difference this year. Pledge to "Shop Small" today, and celebrate Small Business Saturday.  November 26 is the second anniversary of this event, which was specifically created by American Express to celebrate small business in our local communities and invigorate local economies. Personally, I believe any opportunity to support small, locally owned business is a great thing - and that is even better (in my opinion, of course) when the business is female owned.  Today, I encourage you to support small businesses. Get out and shop with the small boutique in your town. Purchase an item from a local craftsman or artist. Pick up that gift card from your favorite local restaurant, and treat someone on your holiday gift list to a fantastic dinner.  I'll be shopping with two of my favorite boutiques. While one of them is not local - they are both female owned and are small busine...

Happy Hump Day, Shopaholics! One more day until the DH is home for a few days. I'm so excited to see him, it seems he's been gone forever! As you already know, the Roslyn Skirt by Lilly Pulitzer is a staple in this Shopaholic's wardrobe. Every season, I am excited to see just which prints will be available in Roslyn and what type of details (lace, material, etc) they will have. The Summer 2011 collection does not disappoint - and of course two Roslyns are high on my wish list! Roslyn Skirt, Skye Blue, Dark N Stormy, $118 Roslyn Skirt, Classic White, Fallin in Love Placed Novelty, $98 Lucky for me - one of my favorite local boutiques, The Beach House Boutique right here in Gulf Shores - carries Lilly! And until Sunday, they are offering a special on the Roslyn styles above - just for Shopaholic In Alabama readers! With your purchase of either Roslyn skirt (Dark N Stormy or Fallin In Love), you will receive a FREE Lilly sun hat. The sun hat is available...

Happy Tuesday, my Fashionistas friends! Hope you're having a great week so far! Our area is in full swing Spring Break mode, things are quite crazy as you can imagine! :-) Welcome to DAY EIGHT of Shopaholic Giveaway Days to celebrate Mother's Day!!! Today I'm very excited to introduce you to a local boutique here in Gulf Shores, AL. While I know many of my readers live in other wonderful areas of this great land, many of you (especially in the Southeast) vacation here in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL. You all need to know about "The Beach House Boutique", owned by my friend Robin Mills-Stapleton.  The Beach House Boutique 3800 Gulf Shores Pkwy #350 Gulf Shores, Al 36542 251-948-Shop The Beach House Boutique is such a fun place, it's my "go to" source for purchasing and trying on my favorite designer, Lilly Pulitzer. It's the only store locally that carries any Lilly. Addtionally, Robin has a wonderful selection of goodies for the ho...