Interview with Constance Hage – I try to give my readers a smile a day

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March 3, 2010 by Cristina S. | Comments (0)

Because we like to share ideas and thoughts with other women, specially about shopping, Constance Hage from Shoppen.blogo.nl & ladygadgets.blogo.nl writes two women blog-magazines: ”I like to keep my online Shopaholicfriends updated about fashion, gadgets, beauty and lots more. My opinions are objective and clear: what you see, is was you get! I try to give my readers a smile a day.”

How would you describe your business in exactly three adjectives?
glamourous, fun, inspiration

What are your most popular products or services?
My articles about Ugg boots/shoes and slippers, still (after a few years) the most populair boots around. I have more than 1.200 comments about Ugg Australia.

People may be surprised to know…
Once I have been given the names ‘Nerdina’ (a female nerd) and ‘Lady Gagadgets’ and I wear these with pride.

What or who inspired you to start your business?
My husband, who asked me 5 years ago ‘what do you miss on the internet for women?’. And my reply was: ‘information about shopping and gadgets for women!’

What business mistake have you made that you will not repeat?
I have had an online shop in 1999 for cosmetics, way to early and nowadays I would never open a shop again (online or offline). I can better write about them

How do you spend your free time?
Shopping, travelling, dining, writing and searching for new stuff.

What is your indulgence?
Shoes and bags: I have my own Imelda Marcos shoecloset and a bag fits always!

Where is your favorite place to go with your girlfriends?
Having a drink or meal in a (trendy) bar, on a terrace or in a restaurant or going to the beach and afterwards have diner together. I also like to shop with my girlfriends in shoppingheaven Shanghai!

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