I was going to do the customary Friday Shopping (FS) post today but I’ve instead decided to say a formal goodbye to Shopo, which has had a significant presence in many of the FS picks. I’m not sure how many of you know that Shopo was acquired by Snapdeal earlier this month. I’m really happy for them as one of the founders is an alumnus. Of all the recent e-commerce retail startups, I really liked Shopo for its design, layout and staying true to what it sold. If you are selling colorful handicrafts and handloom, then let your design better reflect that. A drab, all-white design may be appropriate for a books/electronics site but if you are selling apparel/homeware, what is it that sets you apart from the hundred others. This may sound like an ex-post analysis, but I’ve written to a few to make the user experience better if they…
Good morning, folks! I hope you are happy Friday is here; I am. This has been one of the longest and mentally exhausting weeks I’ve had in recent times. But, I feel blessed for all the good things in life – family, family and friends to begin with. And because we could all do with more optimism and positivity in our lives, I’m going to dive straight into what I do best – bring you colorful images to brighten up your day.
It is Friday and I didn’t have a shopping list ready for you this morning. While I was on one of the sites, this little box popped up in a corner. The name was intriguing (Lime Road) and the curiosity got the better of me. I was pleasantly surprised to see the home collection. Like I wrote to someone in a mail yesterday, shopping is more of a chore these days than a pleasure. With so many choices and most of them mediocre, shopping is not a therapy any more; it feels like another thing you want to cross off the list. The more recent instance being during Diwali; gone are the days when you would have the excitement to go and get a new dress for Diwali. With zillion shops in town and all sporting the same kind of goods, that individuality and sense of liking something the moment you see it is simply not there any more.
So, once in a while, when a piece of clothing appeals to your eyes the minute you see it, it’s like a fresh lease of life. Simplicity always rules, at least in my books.
Three of the five products for today’s shopping list comes from Lime Road. (No, it’s not a sponsored post just in case you are wondering). The first picture is just a teaser of what’s available in the store.
And here you go, for today’s picks.
I know it’s not Friday yet but Navratri is here. So I’ve created a few of my favorite/essential picks like haldi-kumkum set, wooden dolls for your golu and such. Overwhelmed by the options available these days? You bet! Image courtesy: Pretty Summer Lights fr Rs.235 from It’s Handmade Flower design rangoli for Rs. 275 from It’s Handmade Haldi Kumkum set for Navratri from Varnam – Rs. 510 (Shopo) Wooden toys for your golu Cooking set for Golu