Shopaholic in Alabama

Happy Sunday! All week I have been thinking about what happened in Haiti, the pictures we're seeing and all the devastation. As someone who lives on the gulf coast, in what many fondly refer to as "hurricane alley", I am keenly aware that natural disasters occur. When I "forget" about them, I am reminded in a big way. Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast while DH and I were living up "north". Luckily, we did not have to endure the water shortages, power outages, and unspeakable fear that accompanied them. Not to say we weren't affected, believe me, we were. Between those two storms, we lost our place on Dauphin Island - a barrier island off the coast of Alabama. My parents condo was rendered useless for what would turn out to be years. My aunt and uncle left New Orleans and moved north to Oklahoma. But looking back, we WERE the lucky ones. Our families were SAFE. I didn't have to worry about watching the news in Charlott...

Happy Saturday night all! Another day, another 2 posts from me to you! This sale was too good to wait until tomorrow to post.....so here you go! Our friends at one of our favorite Lilly Pulitzer Via shops, Under The Palm Tree, have ADDED more styles to their resort sale. Some of my favorites: Beach Pant in Turq. Blue Lock Me Up $89.60 (original $128.00) Memsey Dress in What The Shell Patch $131.60 (original $188.00)   Tradewind Capri in Not So Crabby $89.60 (original $128.00) Additionally, all their pajamas are 30% off, all Lifeguard Press items are 30% off, and their FRAGRANCE products (including perfume, lotion and candles) are 50% off. You can access their sale section HERE . And, to sweeten the deal, Under The Palm Tree is offering FREE GROUND SHIPPING on all orders. No promotion code required. Be sure to tell them Shopaholic In Alabama sent you! Happy Shopping, and have a wonderful weekend! I can't wait to hear about yo...

Hello my friends! I am THRILLED today to see I have reached 100 followers! Thank you ALL for reading my blog and recommending it to others! I am truly blessed to be part of the wonderful blogging community and look forward to the future of this space! Many of you will remember - I promised you another LILLY PULITZER Giveaway when Shopaholic reached 100 followers - and today is that day! Our latest and greatest giveaway includes the following EIGHT (8) items: (1) Lilly Pulitzer "Minnie-sized" Apron with pockets, made of a plastic so it won't get dirty at the Minnie Juice Stand :-) (2) Set of playing cards with pink faux-leather case (3) Small SHIFT Dress Keychain (4) Pink & Green photo ornament (5) Lilly Pulitzer Luggage Tag in Pink Speckle & Hyde (6) Pink faux-croc Mirror & Case (7) Lilly Pulitzer "eight ball" key chain (yes, it works) (8) Set of Lilly gift tags Isn't this the BEST? Now for all the ways you can win: (1) Become a ...

Hello Fashionistas! Yes - another post today! I have a few wonderful new markdowns to share with you at my favorite Lilly Pulitzer retail store in Southlake, TX. There are lots of other sale items, especially in the sunglasses and intimates. I just wanted to give you a sneak peek real quick! Please contact Southlake to place your order, at these prices things will go quickly! Be sure to tell them you saw it on Shopaholic In Alabama. And, don't forget, Valentine's and Mother's Day will be here before we know it! :-)  XOXO, Lori Lilly Pulitzer Crouching Tiger Sleep Knit Pant $39.00 405 Grand Avenue East Southlake, TX 76092 Phone: (817) 310-3947 Fax: (817) 310-0069 southlake@lillypulitzer.com Crouching Tiger sleep nightie $48.00 Small Agenda $7.50 Large Agenda $12.50 (southlake sold out of these, but possibly they can find from another location): Wall Calendars $12.50, Desk Calendar $7.50: Select Sunglasses now 30% off - wouldn't ...

TGIF, Fashionistas!!! If you're like me, one of your primary New Years goals (I hate to call them "resolutions") was to get into better shape. I've actually been doing very well until this week, as Shopaholic has been mostly sidelined from physical activity with a raging migraine. (It hasn't stopped me from shopping online, blogging, Ebay and Facebook though!) DH says to back away from the computer.........AS IF! Anyway, I digress. I wanted to share a new find with you! A friend of mine from "The OC" has launched a new company. Now, before you ask.......NO she is NOT a Real Housewife! :-) Barbara has long worked in Customer Service management for large corporations all over the west coast, and recently decided she was tired of the corporate "rat race" and is now realizing her dream to become a successful entreprenuer. A little bit about the company and their mission, directly from Barbara: Diva Fitness Duds wants to be your first stop w...

Hello Fashionistas! I hope you are having a wonderful Thursday - it's one day closer to the weekend! The temps are warming up here; our forecast shows high 60's for the next few days! Thank goodness because I am tired of the cold weather! Today I thought I would do a little something different, in the spirit of getting to know you all better! I hope my fellow blog friends will follow suit, I think this could be fun! Without further ado....... 10 Things You Didn't Know About Me  I don't eat mushrooms, and I don't eat oysters.  DH and I are "childless by choice".  My hearing is legendary in our circles. I can hear you talking  over the hairdryer, on the other side of the house. So don't do it! :-)  My eyesight is awful. I've worn glasses (or contact lenses) since the 3rd grade! Prescription -4.50 and -4.75, left and right. When I was 18, I was offered a job at FBI Headquarters in DC. I thought I was too immature for the big city and t...

Happy Wednesday my fellow fashion divas! Today I am sooooo excited to tell you all about a jewelry designer I have recently discovered. Blends (that means blog friends!), meet Caroline Grace Jewelry . During the holiday season, I participated in a "secret santa swap" with a group of ladies I met on Facebook. One of my friends received a piece of jewelry that was handmade (and personalized!) by Caroline. When I saw the photos, I could not believe how beautiful and well made the piece was. Of course I immediately asked for more info. Lucky us! Caroline sells her jewelry on ETSY! I high tailed it over there and oh.my. So many pieces and so much to choose from. A friendship was immediately forged, this Shopaholic has never met a piece of jewelry she didn't love! :-) Some "eye candy" for you -  several of my favorite pieces. MIRANDA Necklace in Sterling Silver with Pearls & Swarovski Crystal Pendant: DIANNE Necklace (bracelet also available) in Sterl...