Shop at your fingertips

Technology has recently targeted teenagers through shopping. From household products to electronics, almost anything can be bought online.

Some students have schedules that make it nearly impossible to shop in-store. As a result, online shopping is appealing, especially since trendy, online-only websites such as ShoeDazzle and Etsy are popping up. Etsy allows users to sell custom crafts. It is rising in popularity as “indie” or unique items become trendy.

“Shopping online gives you a lot more options to choose from,” junior Tiffany Wu said. “Also, there are a lot of promotional offers out there that make shopping online very cost-effective, too.”

Stores like Walmart and Macy’s e-mail coupons that are redeemable online, giving shoppers the opportunity to get better deals.

“I shop online because you can take a long time to find what you really want,” said sophomore Amanda Cheam. “You can shop in a more relaxed atmosphere.”

However, the differences between shopping online and in stores do not please everyone.

“Online shopping is convenient, but sometimes I miss out on the fun of trying out clothes and dressing up,” senior Jenna Lin said.