What is a frugalista, anyway?

You may have noticed this blog is called Adventures of a Frugalista... but just what is a frugalista, anyway?

The term is a combination of frugal and fashionista, which itself is a combination of fashion and the suffix -ista.

frugal, adj.

1. Characterized by or reflecting economy in the use of resources
2. Economical; prudent; thrifty
3. Avoiding unnecessary expenditure; avoiding waste

fashionista, n.

1. A designer, promoter, or follower of the latest fashions
2. A devoted follower of fashion

So a frugalista is a devoted follower of fashion + someone who avoids unnecessary expenditure, or a thrifty fashionista.

frugalista, n.

1. A person who is fashionable while being thrifty
2. A person whose budget does not prevent them from being fashionable
3. Someone for whom fashion and frugality are equally important

Join me on my adventures…

Hi, my name is Andréa Fernandes, and I'm a shopaholic.

I like to shop... a lot. Definitely more than I should on my freelance income. But having a limited budget doesn't mean I can't shop at all, it just means I have to get a little creative. And let's be honest: everyone could do to save a little more money, especially in this recession.

So I invite you to follow me on my frugal shopping adventures. I'll share with you the best stores for finding good deals; the awesome hauls I can get for just $20, or $50, or $100; what pieces are worth investing a little more money into; and how you can make different pieces work together to create awesome outfits on the cheap.

My family thinks of me as their own personal shopper:

Need a gift but don't have the time to go shopping? Call Andréa.
Shopping overwhelms you but you need a whole new wardrobe — and quick? Call Andréa.
Always need more fashionable but inexpensive pieces to add to your 9-to-5 wardrobe? Call Andréa.

I hope that with this blog, I can help you become your own personal shopper.

Now let's get on our way!