We Girls love to shop. Let it be on weekends , festive seasons or whenever we find time.The insatiable need to add a new member to the already obese wardrobe family never ends.There is always a room for that extra black dress .
Why when you already have two?
“Because I have georgette and crepe , not chiffon”- came a quick reply.
This dangerous addiction has taken over a vast majority of female race and is fast approaching the male clan too...Scary isn’t?
Why when you already have two?
“Because I have georgette and crepe , not chiffon”- came a quick reply.
This dangerous addiction has taken over a vast majority of female race and is fast approaching the male clan too...Scary isn’t?
So a careful study was planned and I asked few shopaholics what tempts them to shop .
Findings –
1. Shopping because you genuinely need something.
Eg: You buy a bag as your old one is abused to death
Valid excuse.
But It doesn’t mean you can buy a Hide design worth 3k.
Result : Guilt free youJ
2. Buying things out of boredom .
Eg: You are waiting for your friend outside commercial street and in the meanwhile u think why not pass time entering the nearby store.You wander around the store find a pretty red scarf and the sales man does his job .Even though you would have never worn a scarf in your life you buy it.
Why?
Common excuse -“That sales guy showed me so many things so I thought it won’t be appropriate to leave the store without buying anything . And anyways the scarf looked good, I can gift it to my niece.”
Result :Happy salesman
3. We buy because others brought it / Its a "Standard" issue.
Eg: “ Hey you what almost everyone in my team has a blackberry , Its high time I buy one too. "You may hardly use the features in blackberry , Still you justify saying “If I need....”
Result : Welcome to the club.
4. We buy things because others want us to buy.
Eg: You go out shopping with friends , during the numerous try-on’s your friend feels that this particular kurthi fits well on you. You hate it but your friend manages to convince you that you need to buy it.
Eg: You go out shopping with friends , during the numerous try-on’s your friend feels that this particular kurthi fits well on you. You hate it but your friend manages to convince you that you need to buy it.
Result :Happy friend , Unhappy you.
5. Unintentional buying
Your friend wants to buy something so you accompany her with no intention of shopping But .....
Result : Guilty you.
6. Buying things because it’s cheap.
Flea market goa: “Hey look these earrings are so pretty “,”How much does it cost?” ,”25 Rupees ma’m”
“Really !!” (You are shocked hearing the price ) “ I need 6 of these in different colors”.
Result : You will remember its existence after 5 months of it gathering dust.
7. We buy things out of whim/ Impulse buying
You go to the electronic store to buy an ipod and while visiting the section you spot a home theatre in the new arrivals , you already have one but this one has better features ( Even if u may not use any). As expected you fall prey to the latest development in technology.
Result : Instant gratification + last week of that month you are on shanti sagar meals..
Result : Instant gratification + last week of that month you are on shanti sagar meals..
8. We buy things as its in offer.
Now this is one of the most dangerous forms of shopping . You will find the need for a thing which you dint even knew existed.The 50% off in shopper stop , 75 % off in Mango ....so temptin..
Result : Crazily happy you + Long credit card bills +leg pain standing in long lines outside trial room+ impatient spouse/Friend with Prefix etc J.
Now after all this revelation do you still feel like shopping?
If yes then you are not alone :P
PS: Whoever said money can't buy happiness simply didn't know where to go Shopping ;)
