Banashree Choudhary takes all those shopaholics on a tour here and enlightens them on how virtual market has enveloped all and sundry these days………………………

Shopping, has been and will always be a topic very close to the heart for all the female readers reading this along with the metro-sexual men who want to keep their looks fashionable and smart. But is the scenario still the same when it comes to shopping? Definitely it has undergone humongous changes as the tastes and perceptions are changing with every passing generation.

Though one may still like rummaging the lanes of the local shopping hubs like Fancy Market, Ganeshguri or even Paltan Bazaar, or go to the posh super stores and malls in G.S Road, we have gone a step ahead by introducing ourselves and falling in love with the virtual market available for us on the tip of our fingers. Yes, it is the world of ‘Online Shopping’, which by far has developed beyond our imagination.

No more planning a trip to visit any market or shop, just sit in the comfort of your home, and select from a range of products, right from a pair of slippers to a hairpin, on the numerous online shopping sites available.

Flipkart, Jabong, Myntra, Amazon, E-bay, Fashionandyou, Fab Alley, Stalkbuylove, you name it; the options invite and lure you as soon as you open your browser. Shop your heart out from national brands like AND, W, Shree, Aurelia, Global Desi, to international brands like Vero Moda, Chemistry, River Island, Elle etc., chic western wear to serene ethnic attires, exclusive looks offered by famed designers like Rohit Bal, Wendell Rocks, Ritu Kumar and off the ramp couture looks straight from Lakme Fashion Week, at a price which will not at all burn a hole in your pocket.

As the season of festivals have already begun with the celebration of Eid and Ganesh Chaturthi, the sites are all set with their exclusive collection of clothing ready to cater the fashionable you for the rest of the festivals lined up. All you have to do is just exercise your fingers a bit, sit back and choose as per your planned budget and what you get is quality and style. Definitely a great bargain isn’t it?

Above all the advantages, it saves the most precious thing, TIME. “Online shopping has saved a lot of my time, has made shopping hassle free and I don’t have to face any sarcastic comments from my husband for shopping a lot”, laughs Riya, a dedicated online shopper.

And not just for the ladies, even the men are glued to it these days. Gadgets and electronics, technical tools, even second hand sales, it’s a virtual paradise. Dikshit a gadget freak says, “I could find all the guy goods which I couldn’t find in the city especially international brands like Vans which is easily available online”.

So what are you waiting for? Gear up to get decked on just one click. But before buying just keep certain things in mind:

Firstly, buy products from websites you know are genuine.

Secondly, look for all options available in the various shopping sites before you choose the one you need. You can even compare prices for the same product in different sites.

Thirdly, plan your budget and choose the payment option wisely. If possible always go for COD (Cash on Delivery).

Lastly, check all the policies clearly before purchasing the product, if in case you don’t like it you can just return it back.

So, decide what you want your style to be this Durga Puja and become the trendsetter. Happy shopping!