The Frugalista Life

It’s finally getting cooler in Florida so I feel like now I won’t look crazy wearing boots in 80 degree weather. The first lick of breeze is blowing currently so you already know the vibes. Right now, you’re scouring all the websites looking for a few pairs of perfect boots to complement your cold-weather fits. […]

Fall is swiftly approaching and that means it’s time for us to really start dressing. I don’t really require too much for this fall season; only a few basics. This time of year is for a little bit of layering and most of these things are in my closet already. My fall 2019 trend obsessions […]

Summer is the time where everyone is trying to get outfits off because the sun is out and we all are having fun. Again, although it’s Florida it’s always “summertime” here. That’s really the only season we have. This season means more day parties, brunches, and just outings in general that requires full LEWKS. I […]

Anything beauty-related was never on my radar. I didn’t really grow up doing the typical “girly” things like having getting my nails done every couple weeks. I’m more of the “au natural” tribe. The only thing related to beauty that I was interested in was my hair. Of course, I kept it simple: wash, blow-dry, […]

Colors can convey so many moods, whether we’re happy, sad, or want to remember something. The same goes for seasons. We all know brighter colors are for the hotter months and darker colors are reserved for the colder months. For the last few seasons, the color schemes are beginning to switch a little: florals and […]

When spring comes around, that’s when I get the shopping bug. I start scouring through all of my favorite stores to see what they have new in store and how The spring 2019 trends are steady trickling into the stores and online for us to shop for. I’m excited for a few of the trends […]

Last night started the awards season with the 2019 Golden Globes. Your favorite actors from television and film got dressed up to the nines to celebrate last year’s accomplishments. Did you watch the show last night? What was your favorite part? Who do you think was best dressed?

Just from interviewing Vincent “Vinny” Fortunato at his new restaurant Fortunato’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, it’s clear he loves the people and the people love him. In 4 decades, he’s opened and sold numerous restaurants so the process isn’t new to him at all. In my latest Creative Loafing article, I had the opportunity to […]

The sun goes down at 5pm and it’s dark for majority of the day so we all know what that means…it’s winter! This is when I’m layering the heaviest with sweatshirts or sweaters underneath coats. One coat that I loved in particular when I was in high school was a white DKNY puffy coat. It […]

Fashion has been one of my obsessions since before I started kindergarten. I remember watching any fashion-related show that was on television whether it was Fashion Police pre-Joan Rivers or award show red carpets. Magazines became my go-to when I got older. I’d go to the bookstore and pick up all the magazines I loved […]