Shopaholic in Alabama

Have you heard of the online retailer, SwimSpot ? I was thrilled when they contacted me to host a blog giveaway and website review. The timing was spot-on because just last week, the DH was telling me "you need some new swimsuits - yours are faded and look awful". How's that for permission to spend money? No wonder I love that man... Let's face it - we all know that buying women's swimwear can be a traumatic, intimidating and eye opening experience. In my opinion, any retailer or tool that helps me feel confident I've purchased the right suit for my body type is a huge bonus! The SwimSpot website has an amazing Bikini Builder. This will help you determine your body type and then customize your own swimsuit look. Cool, huh? You can test it yourself HERE , I know you'll love it. I played around with it for quite some time myself! Another feature on their website is the Fit Specialist. This provides different suit options based on your body type, and y...

TGIF! Happy Friday everyone! What are your plans for the 4th of July? We're having lots of company, and will be enjoying good eats, pool time (thanks BP for taking away my beach!) and a magnificent fireworks show Sunday night! Be sure to celebrate safely! A few weeks ago, Lifeguard Press sent me several items to review and wanted to offer a special deal to my readers. Hence a new partnership was born. This has been so much fun! The folks at Lifeguard Press produce licensed stationery and gifts for Lilly Pulitzer, Jonathan Adler, Susan Branch, etc. Of course you can purchase these items directly from the Lifeguard Press website , as well as other licensed retailers. Lifeguard Press is now offering FREE SHIPPING to all Shopaholic readers - be sure to enter the coupon code "SHOPBAMA" at checkout. Pictured above is one of the items I reviewed - Bamboo Patch Stickers & Labels set, which you can see on the website HERE . These are so flipping cute! It's hard ...

Happy Tuesday, Shopaholics! Hope you're having a great start to the week. It's soooo hot here I just want to stay inside, in the AC. Today I want to introduce you to one of the cutest - and useful! - products I have seen in a long time! Shopaholics - meet My Pair Tree ! My Pair Tree is a one-of-a-kind hanging shoe rack that holds six pairs of your favorie flip flops or sandals.  I met the creator of this product - Mary Ellen - through Facebook. When she offered to send My Pair Tree my way to try, I was thrilled. Let's face it - I have a lot of stuff, and I'm always looking for a way to organize that stuff. I am literally swimming in flip flops over here. :-) This is very easy to use - you can place it on a hanger in your closet or display from a hook on a wall or door. Personally I prefer the back of the door method, as it keeps everything in plain sight. I've found if I can't see my goodies, I don't really use them. One thing I figured out from te...