"I was a mall teen before I was a chronically online adult. My best friend and I spent weekends trying on going-out tops we had nowhere to wear, while my mom read Nora Roberts outside the music box store (RIP). Fast forward 25 years, and I'm the one writing books for a living (and hosting a podcast and newsletter to discuss them, too). The mall lives inside my phone, and I browse through tabs instead of store racks."
"1:24 p.m.: I'm planning a friend trip to Italy next summer to celebrate our joint 40th birthdays, so I buy a monthly subscription ($5) to a travel newsletter I've followed for a while to do some digging on possible locales. In this case, I trust influencers far more than anonymous Trip Advisor reviews because I have a better understanding of their taste and lifestyle."
A transition from mall-based teenage shopping to constant online browsing characterizes the shopping habits. Shopping shifted from in-person dressing rooms to tabs and deliveries, creating frequent impulse buys and a familiar rapport with delivery personnel. Online shopping doubles as a procrastination technique for a writer whose purchases include clothing, home goods, and subscriptions. Purchases are often guided by influencers whose tastes align with personal preferences, and spending includes small research investments for milestone travel. Occasional constraints, like items being out of stock, and deliberate splurges for special trips reflect financial and emotional priorities.
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