5 Reasons Why I Prefer to Shop Online

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I love shopping and I love clothes. I mean, who doesn't? Being surrounded by rows upon rows of items is a kind of heaven to me. But shopping in busy shops can sometimes be a bit overwhelming for someone who gets stressed easily and is a bit too shy.

1. People

As a shy and awkward person I'm not really a fan of the atmosphere in overcrowded shops. All the people walking around from rack to rack and loud talking makes me feel a bit nervous. Now don't get me wrong. I know the nice sales assistant is trying to help me but I can't handle the extra pressure of talking to her while trying to decide what to go for. Sometimes it's nicer to ask google for help in order to not have any awkward social interactions.

2. Decisions

I'm horrible at deciding. Most times I will go around the shop quite a few times until I make a decision on what to choose. I usually end up getting stressed and that's why I prefer to shop online. I can go back to the same dress 4,5 or even 6 times before deciding to add it to the cart.

3. Packages

I love opening packages full of clothes or makeup and going through everything one by one. It nearly feels like Christmas has come early. Also, who doesn't love the convenience of getting their shopping at their doorstep?

4. The changing rooms

I honestly dread the changing rooms. The queues, the dodgy cubicle curtains, the mirrors, the lighting and the mess inside. I would much rather not try the clothes than letting some random woman see me flash my thigh from between the lopsided curtains. I also hate the process of trying on the clothes. I usually get really frustrated while trying them and end up rejecting nearly all of them because I think that they look awful when they actually look fine.

5. Time

Imagine going to the shops for a quick browse in the middle of the night in your pjs! You can never do this in real life but you can online. You can also go back to shopping anytime you want. I love that I can do this from the comfort of my own home at any time, be it 3 in the afternoon or 3 at night!

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  1. I love the new design :) good choice!

    I hate the queues, crowded places so I totally get this!
    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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  2. Totally agree with you, I also prefer online shopping! And I love your new design! :) x

    Ariadna || RAWR BOWS

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  3. OMG reading this it fills like I writed. I'm the same. And also I started online shopping not so long ago, but really I can't remember the last time I want in the shop buy something. Xx

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  4. I totally agree with all of the points you made above!! I hate making decisions and I love opening packages. When I go out to shop it always ends with me getting very little and never seeing anything I like. Great post!

    Lots of love from Mollie xxx | http://wwwtheperksofmolliequirk.blogspot.com

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  5. I'm exactly the same, if I don't try things on in the comfort of my own home. Nine times out of ten I won't like it! Opening packages and taking your own time to make decisions is just so much easier.

    Jen / Velvet Spring x

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  6. Packages! I love getting a box of new goodies in the mail :) And definitely time - I prefer to shop late at night when the stores aren't open anyway, lol.

    -Clarissa @ The View From Here

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  7. Love the new layout! I way prefer ordering online too! I'm off to try on my ASOS order now :)

    Danielle's Beauty Blog

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    1. I'm really happy that you like it! So jealous of you haha :)

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  8. I really like your points here! Shopping online has definitively a lot of benefits. However, I sometimes still like go shopping in physical shops just because I like to look at things for real :) Have a great day!
    xx, Carmen - http://www.carmitive.com

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    1. I also like to shop in stores sometimes too but nothing beats online shopping haha!

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  9. I, too, sometimes shy in stores. You're right about online shopping. ;) And a beautiful picture!

    ⤜ My blog "Demilla". Welcome! ⤛

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  10. Your blog layout is beautiful! I can completely understand why you prefer online shopping - I can't handle talking to a sales assistant while trying on clothes either, it adds so much pressure. I still prefer shopping in stores because unfortunately most skirt, trousers etc don't fit it. I like ordering shirts online though xx

    113-things-to-say.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm really happy that you like it! I always have a problem with find trousers and shorts that fit so those are the only things that I never buy online!

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  11. I'm the same! I much rather spend my day shopping online in the comfort of my own home. And really, who doesn't enjoy opening up packages! :) Great post.

    Nicole | In The Life of NM

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  12. I'm a bit of both, but I do feel awkward in shops because I'm so indecisive that I think the shop assistants might become a bit suspicious at how long I loiter around things haha
    Amy xx
    www.callmeamy.co.uk

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    1. That is exactly why I feel awkward after going around a few times!

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  13. These are all reasons I love to shop online, too! I hate how expensive shipping can be, though ♥
    Amy xx

    Little Moon Dragon

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  14. i love getting packages ! but shipping always kills me !

    http://www.carolinapinglo.com/

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  15. Reallly nice post.
    good job
    what do you think about follow each other on GCP and instagram?
    kiss from MM
    https://maysesmodamour.blogspot.it

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  16. This was such a fun read! I, myself am a big fan of online shopping. Having a package come in the mail is like christmas!
    xoxo, Simona and Indre
    https://sistertalessite.com/

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  17. This sound like good reasons! :)

    www.lifewithalk.blogspot.com

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  18. I agree with everything you just said! I can't stand when the sales assistants follow you everywhere and are trying to explain everything about every product! Opening packages is the best thing ever! Especially when you don't know what's inside, I love when I buy stuff and then forget about it so when it arrives is like a little surprise from me, to me, haha :)

    Cy | Dulce de Mango

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    1. Me too! I don't like it when they start talking to you exactly after stepping inside

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  19. This is such a fab post, I absolutely love online shopping for the fact that you don't need to battle the crowds and you can take longer to make decisions. Perfect!

    Elle
    www.theellenextdoor.com
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  20. i'm totally the same way!! i hate shopping in crowded malls. i only go these days to return stuff. amazon prime is my best friend!! though i usually end up w/ piles of boxes in my entry way from all my deliveries!
    cheers
    Diana
    www.seaofblush.com

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    1. I don't order a lot so I don't have that problem haha!

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  21. I totally agree with you girl!! I always prefer shopping online, it's way more convenient than going to the shops... Especially your number 3,that's me!!!!! I loooove opening boxes, even though I know what it's inside the parcel, I really enjoy opening it. It really feels like Christmas

    cosmetologylover.blogspot.com

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  22. I am totally with you! I much prefer to shop online as it's so much less stressful and I find I don't buy random stuff I don't need haha xx

    Gemma ♡ Miss Makeup Magpie

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    1. Glad you agree! I still buy a lot of random stuff online!

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  23. I honestly don't mind shopping at the stores, I do enjoy..except during Christmas season then you wont find me a near a mall! However, getting a package in the mail is seriously one of my guilty little pleasures! Even if I know what it is, it's like christmas morning when I come home and find that box on the porch! Great post lovely!
    xoxo, Simona and Indre

    www.sistertalessite.com

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  24. I'm also just starting to get used to shopping online.It's great and saves me alot of time and it's easy to get what one wants.
    sophieatieno.com

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  25. Such a lovely post - I love online shopping but also really like to see things in person so it's just what I want in that moment! :)

    Layla xx

    http://www.sprinklesofstyle.co.uk

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  26. I couldn't agree more about wanting to avoid seeing people, especially people I know (I live in a small town), which makes online shopping so much more appealing. I especially like that now a lot of sites have free shipping!

    Abby Talks

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  27. Yesssss girl. I LOVE online shopping, I swear there is nothing better than coming home to a new package! Plus all I ever wear is black, white and grey so I love being able to filter online and only look at stuff I'm actually likely to buy instead of wandering round a shop filled with random ass shit I wouldn't look twice at!

    Katie xx ¦ lacoconoire.com

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  28. i agree with everyyyything on this list! online is so much easier and 100 times better!

    http://rrriotdontdiet.blogspot.pt/

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  29. I love online shopping too! Great post

    I just opened my blog, hope you like it
    http://iameleine.blogspot.com/

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  30. There's nothing like receiving a package in the post is there? It's so easy and satisfying, although I still do love to shop in store. Great post idea xx

    FloralsAndCoralsx // Our Blog xx

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    1. Oh, and your new layout is gorge!x

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    2. I'm glad that you like both the post and the new layout! :)

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  31. Love this post girl - ain't nothing better than a little online shopping with a glass of wine in hand!

    Hayley xo
    www.frockmeimfamous.com

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  32. I love shopping online because I'm extremely indecisive as well! I can never decide if I want to buy something or not and I hate just standing around in the store awkwardly while I decide, haha

    www.thesundaymode.com

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  33. I much prefer online shopping too, so much more efficient. I actually got a similar-isn post too haha.

    ZEKALIN

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  34. Hi dear! I discovered your blog and I LOVE IT!!! This post is fantastic:)
    Do you want to follow each other? Let me know
    HAPPY WEEKEND
    xoxo
    http://stylishpatterns.blogspot.com.es/

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