Shopping Online - It's What a Girl Wants!

 

     The world we live in truly is fast paced. We use drive-thrus for meals, pay our bills online, and can even deposit checks into our bank accounts by taking a picture. Relying on the Internet has become more and more popular.

     Social media is one of the most worshipped inventions of our time. You can virtually talk, view, or share anything with anyone, at anytime on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Shopping on social networks is the newest online trend.

     Selling and buying on social networks goes beyond for sale ads on personal pages or common interest groups. While local boutiques advertise online, some stores are strictly online and on social media sites.

     One boutique that I am an avid customer of is called IIt's What a Girl Wants. The store is owned by my mom's friend who started the business to gain extra money while helping women, who like her, were crunched for time and money.

     She buys clothing online through different wholesalers. She then advertises the products on the boutiques Facebook page. Since she purchases the clothing at wholesale price, she does not feel the need to increase the price of each item significantly.

     This trend is especially beneficial to women in the southern parts of the United States. In the South, many women stay at home to take care of children and other duties; therefore, shopping at home can be more convenient. When boutiques are strictly online, the owners can save money on bills that would be used to keep a store open. Saving this money can in return allow them to lower the cost of clothing. In a poor economy in a part of the country which is more poverty stricken, saving every penny counts. This trend is also helpful for women who would like to generate an extra income. With the store being virtual, it is possible to work a full time job and sell clothing online after your working hours.

     Unfortunately, the rising popularity of these online only boutiques may hurt other local boutiques in the Hattiesburg area. Small stores do well in the South, but shopping from home is such a convince.