Shopaholic in Alabama

Happy Hump Day, Shopaholics!  I am currently *obsessed* with the Lana Top by Lilly Pulitzer. I "need" one in every color! They match all the Lilly skirts, capris and shorts already in my closet.  It started when I purchased the Lana in Green Bean from one of my favorite Lilly Via Shops, Under The Palm Tree (website HERE) .  Lana is now on her way in Hotty Pink. I love this color!   And not to be left out....also in Shorely Blue. At a price point of just $54, these are perfect spring and summer wardrobe basics.  Now the hunt is on for White, Lilly's Pink, Lagoon Green and Starfruit Yellow. If you are also "Looking For Lana" - don't delay. If you see your desired color/size combo, you'd be wise to pick it up immediately. They are selling out everywhere! I believe it's official. The secret it out! :-)  Have a Wonderful Wednesday!  XOXO, Lori  p.s. Don't forget to enter the giveaway I posted on Friday from Kevin Dobbins Pearls. ...

TGIF, Shopaholics! Any big plans for the weekend? It feels wonderful to say, we are planning quality beach time and that is it! :-)  As my frequent readers and friends already know, I have been doing quite a bit of shopping lately for my favorite brand, Lilly Pulitzer. Beginning around March 10, the market was flooded with a lot of opportunities to get my "fix".  (both online and in-store). Throw in the "Lunch At Lilly" promotion, then the Via shoppes online sales and you have one very spent out Shopaholic. Now I don't know about you, but once I make a purchase (at any retailer, Ebay, even Shopaholic's Preppy Closet) and the seller has my $$$ or card number, I want the merchandise to arrive quickly. And honestly, if it doesn't arrive within 7-10 days after purchase, I start to get a little squirrely. Now if the seller/store has a legitimate issue and notifies me of said issue, I do have patience and can deal with the problem without getting ne...

Dear Shopaholic Favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes, Yes - I'm talking about you. Under The Palm Tree, Village Palm, C. Orrico, In The Pink, and The Pink Palm. You all "got me" yesterday. The 3-day sale event that most online stores are offering is obviously a huge success. Several of the stores even had website problems due to the traffic. (Reminded me of the Summer Sale Lillypulitzer.com hosted last year). Below are several of the goodies I ordered. Even though I'm slightly concerned about the accuracy of online inventory in a few places, I have fingers and toes crossed! Rylan Top, Tickle My Tassle (minus the wrap, of course) Sadie Dress, Shorely Blue Serenity (this is technically a Fall collection dress, but I can get away with it almost all year here in coastal Alabama) Lotus Top, Pink (after all, one must be stylish while exercising) Roslyn Skirt, Skye Blue Exbloomsion Worth Shift, Floaters Jett Half Zip, Turquoise (every now and then I b...

Happy Monday, Shopaholics! I'm betting that many of you had snow, ice and crazy weather over the weekend. Hope it wasn't too bad! Even here at the beach, we are experiencing mid 20's at night. Brrrr....But hey - doesn't the cold weather put you in the holiday spirit? :-) Today I wanted to profile a few of my favorite holiday gifts under $100. Let's see if you like my selections... Flora Earrings, in any color, $44 - from Caroline Grace Jewelry on Etsy (link HERE ). No matter what color is your gift recipient's favorite, you are covered. For winter, I really love them in teal. Of course I love all of Caroline Grace's jewelry - and you can't go wrong with these! A perfect stocking stuffer! Added bonus: CGJ is offering a 15% discount on orders less than $100 to all Shopaholic readers and a 25% discount on orders over $100. Use code "Shopaholic15" for 15% under $100 and code "Shopaholic25" for 25% over $100 at Etsy checkout. Fleece ...

TGIF, Shopaholics! As we go into the last "official" weekend of summer, please be safe and enjoy the Labor Day holiday. Today special wishes go out to all my friends and fellow bloggers who will (or might) be affected by Hurricane Earl. Hang in there. ((HUGS)) As of late, I've been focusing on my Fall wardrobe. Yesterday my newest goodies arrived from one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shops, Under The Palm Tree . My order was placed on Tuesday, and my package arrived on Thursday (DH wasn't home yet either, how perfect is that? ha!) Can you say Fast Service? :-) Under The Palm Tree is currently offering 30% off one piece of Fall merchandise, and you can use the promotion multiple times. More good news - even if the item you want is not in stock, they are happy to special order it for you with the 30% discount. Please note you will pay for the item when you order it. What a great deal! I was thrilled to get two brand new dresses at 30% off. What do you think ...

Happy Hump Day Wednesday, my friends!  Welcome to Day Eight of Shopaholic Birthday Giveaway Days! I'm hosting these in honor of my 40th birthday coming on August 12...it's a fun way to stop thinking about getting older, and profile some of my favorite designers, websites, stores and brands! HA Thanks so much to one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes - Under The Palm Tree - for sponsoring our 8th giveaway! Sara, Martha Jane, Hadley and the crew are fantastic to shop with! Their customer service is top notch, the sales are wonderful, shipping is lightning quick, and I just love knowing that we are supporting a small business! I invite you to check out the website HERE . While you're there, be sure to view the SALE section. You might find some great deals on current merchandise! :-)   For today's giveaway, Under The Palm Tree is generously providing a $75 gift card. The gift card can be used online or in...

Happy Monday, my fellow Shopaholics! Hope your weekend was nice and relaxing, back to reality today! :-) Do you remember last week, I blogged about the new Lilly Pulitzer Fall Collection and how excited I was to see it? Well...I have a "Shopaholic Special" for you today. Our friends at Under The Palm Tree (by now, y'all know this is one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes) are offering all Shopaholic In Alabama readers an "unheard of" deal! You have an opportunity to pre-order your favorites from the Fall Collection, before it hits stores, at 20% off your preorder of $500 or more. Let's face it - that could be just two dresses! This applies to the entire fall collection - Ladies, Minnies, Accessories, etc. The deal is effective for all the deliveries, it isn't just limited to the first one. The special will only be available to Shopaholic readers, and to their in store customers. So unless you live near the store, you're only going to h...

Happy Saturday, Shopaholic pals! What are you doing this weekend? DH is working (like usual these days!), so I'm left to my own devices....what's a girl to do??? Today I'm attending a party to celebrate Nana's 90th birthday! Nana is DH's only living grandparent. Can you imagine being 90 years old!?!? I'm planning to learn some of her secrets! :-) Some of you have asked me whether I knew of any good sales on Lilly? Not one to disappoint, one of my absolute favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via shoppes is coming through for us again! Under The Palm Tree is having a wonderful sale! Here a few highlights: Some Summer at 40% off Mens 60% off Spring Swimwear 60% off Girls 40% off (except polos) FREE Shipping with code "Facebook" in the order notes section 10% off all preorders of the new Lifeguard Press delivery (think Lilly agendas, laptop and phone cases, etc) with code "Facebook" in the order notes section You can access their website HERE...

TGIF, Shopaholic friends! Did I get you there? No, my husband's name is NOT Eliot. haha Several weeks ago I ordered the new Lilly Pulitzer Eliot Shirtdress from one of my favorite Via Shoppes, Under The Palm Tree. Today I finally wore my new frock and honestly, I. am. in. love. The Eliot dress is cool, comfortable and perfect for sweltering Gulf Coast summers. The fit is forgiving (very important when you've been eating carbs like I have the past week!) and flattering! Trust me - if you've been considering this dress, take the plunge and order it. It will make a great addition to your summer wardrobe selections. Shopaholic Confession - I have another one headed this way! Sssshhhh don't tell anyone.... Have a Fantastic Friday and a lovely weekend!

Happy Wednesday everyone! I hope your "Hump Day" is going great so far, I'm hoping for nice weather and a productive day around these parts. That's not much is it? :-) One of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes, Under The Palm Tree, has a HUGE sale! Just in time for Memorial Day! And - they've been so generous to offer an EXCLUSIVE special - just for Shopaholic readers! You can access their website HERE , contact via email: underpalmtree77@aol.com or call 913-451-1445. First, "The Memorial Day Sale". Spend $200 on any store merchandise and receive $50 Off Spend $300 on any store merchandise and receive $100 Off Spend $400 on any store merchandise and receive $150 Off Spend $500 on any store merchandise and receive $200 Off Spend $1000 on any store merchandise and receive $450 Off This offer does include Sale Merchandise.  Not valid on Special Orders or Prior Purchases.  Discount will be applied when your order is processed. Place t...

Happy Thursday my friends! Hope you're having a fantastic day and enjoying beautiful late Spring weather! We're lucky here - no oil - at least yet. The longer it takes to get here, the more hopeful I am for a reprieve. *Fingers and toes are crossed* Welcome to Confessions of a Shopaholic - I felt the need to confess to someone - and it just didn't seem appropriate to tell DH. (insert wink and smile). Do you remember about the fantastic sale at one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes, Under The Palm Tree? Purchase 4 or more items and receive 50% off? Do you remember how stressed I've been over the oil spill crisis? A little retail therapy was on yesterday's agenda........ These goodies are on their way to me and I'm thrilled! Lilly Pulitzer Worth Shift in Stuffed Shells Lilly Pulitzer Sandra Dress in Starfruit Yellow Dahlia Lilly Pulitzer Hightide Tankini Top & Beachy Briefs (I'm so optimistic about the oil spill I purchased a new swimsui...

Happy Shopaholic Saturday! :-) Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! Do you always have a huge Lilly Pulitzer shopping list? Come on - confess. You KNOW you do. I do - and I'm not afraid to admit it either. HAHA. The last three Lilly collections have been huge winners, in my opinion. I still find items I "need" from the Resort and Spring collections, and now the Summer collection is out!!! What's a Shopaholic to do??? Watch for a great sale, naturally! And today we found one! Our favorite Via Shop, Under The Palm Tree , has a sale that you can't miss! Here's the deal: Buy 1 item - 20% off (that item) Buy 2 items - 30% off (both items) Buy 3 items - 40% off (all 3 items) Buy 4 items - 50% off (all 4 items) Please note the discount does not apply to Lifeguard Press items, sale items, special orders or previously purchased merchandise. Visit them online  or call the store at 913-451-1445 for all your needs. Sara, Martha Jane, Hadley and co. ar...

TGIF, Shopaholic pals! This has been such a fun week, my family is down here at the beach for a visit. I've been having a great time with my nephews! :-)  Welcome to DAY ELEVEN of Shopaholic Giveaway Days to celebrate Mother's Day!!! Today I'm so excited to feature one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via shoppes, Under The Palm Tree. I have been buying Lilly from UTPT for several years. The service is exceptional, shipping is always fast, and I love knowing that I'm supporting a small business. Sara, Martha Jane, Hadley, everyone at UTPT is a total pleasure to deal with!   They have so many wonderful goodies on the website right now! Some of the items I still "need" include the Adelson Shift Dress, the Del Mar Dress, and the Roslyn Skirt. Funny....I always "need" some new Lilly! Now for the FUN!!! Under The Palm Tree is sponsoring a marvelous giveaway, exclusively for Shopaholic readers! You will actually be able to SELECT your pri...

Happy Saturday and Easter weekend, friends! What are your plans this weekend? DH is "on call" - in plain English this means we stick close to home just in case a customer calls. :-( Last night we were at dinner and he received a phone call, "uh oh" was the first thing out of my mouth! Today we're hitting the beach for a while and visiting family tomorrow. :-)  Before I get my tan on today, wanted to remind you about a FANTASTIC sale our friends at Under The Palm Tree are having! As you already know, they are one of this Shopaholic's favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via Shoppes. Here are all the details: No Foolin'--This Offer is NO Joke! Purchase One Full-Priced Item--Receive 20% Off! Purchase Two Full-Priced Items--Receive 30% Off!! Purchase Three Full-Priced Items--Receive 40 Whopping Per Cent Off!!! Offer Expires April 4, 2010 (excludes Lifeguard Press items, special orders; no price adjustments on previous purchas...es) JUST PLACE "APRIL...

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope you're having a fantastic weekend so far. Unfortunately our Saturday was too windy and cool for the beach :-( but DH and I went out for a nice dinner so all was not lost! Be sure to try "DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen" if you ever make it to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Today I thought I'd round up a few good sales for you, just in case you "need" something. I'm trying to get back to my normal self after an extremely rough week! Honestly, do we ever really "need" a reason to purchase a Kate Spade piece? How about "the sale is on sale"! From now though April 4, all items currently on sale are an additional 25% off. Discount is applied at checkout and website can be accessed HERE . I'm coveting the Medium Serena bag in Mettalic Cheltenham shown above. Gold is just so neutral for spring and summer, don't you think? Our friends at Under the Palm Tree, one of my favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via shoppes, are ...