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The Frugalista Life is where I share all my thoughts related to fashion, hair, food, and my adventures in Tampa and beyond. Currently, I freelance for Creative Loafing Tampa as the Food and Drink Editorial Writer. Being a Tampa blogger is everything I could ever imagine.

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Lifestyle blogger at The Frugalista Life. Filmmaker. Food Writer at @cltampabay. Email/DM for collab or story ideas.

The refreshing Riptide smoothie at @rainingberries

The refreshing Riptide smoothie at @rainingberriesofficial after a quick OBGYN visit set the day off right.

When I needed something quick and easy to eat at w

When I needed something quick and easy to eat at work, @harvestbowl “BYOB" option came in clutch.

I made my bowl with jasmine rice, house mix, Meditteranean and pulled chicken, balsamic Brussel Sprouts, and sea salted sweet potatoes topped with their lemon herb tahini sauce.

What’s a meal you make (or buy) when you don’t have enough time?

Cottagecore but make it tomboy.⠀
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Dress: @hm⠀
Shoes: @nike⠀
Everything else: @rayban, @hm, thrifted

I’m more than excited for when Florida @blackres

I’m more than excited for when Florida @blackrestaurantweek comes to the 813rd and 727 at the end of the month. Black-owned restaurants like @7thandgrove and many others in this area deserve as much attention as possible not only when injustices happen against Black people or when you’re feeling performative.
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Click the link to read my story about Florida @blackrestaurantweek and what you can look forward to later this month ☺️

When you attempt to do your own graphic eye but st

When you attempt to do your own graphic eye but start sweating and remove half of the eyeliner 🥺😫😩

Don’t you just hate when heat and sweat ruin a good look?!

Jewelry: @krownjewels, @hm, vintage/thrifted

When @helloluci invited me out to @jenisicecreams

When @helloluci invited me out to @jenisicecreams at @sparkmanwharf, I couldn’t say no. Summer in Florida is already a mess and Brambleberry Crisp was THE BEST FIX.

Usually when I go to @grainandberry, I go for one

Usually when I go to @grainandberry, I go for one of their açaí bowls. I decided to taste their Seas the Day spirulina bowl, which is chock full of some of my favorite fruits plus granola, honey, and hemp seeds, on a recent trip. I’m pretty sure this kept me pretty full for a few hours afterwards.

@mandolasitalianriverview opened in Riverview yest

@mandolasitalianriverview opened in Riverview yesterday and @bobbybronz and I had the pleasure of attending their Friends and Family event a few days prior. The food tastes like Nonna was back in the kitchen making it.
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Pictured: Spaghettini Ortolano, Mista salad, Fried Mozzarella, Pecan Pie gelato

At first I was scared to tell @tampafoodplug and @

At first I was scared to tell @tampafoodplug and @mytastefulventures I wanted to go eat with them but @bobbybronz knocked some sense into me. My first time at @waterandfloursoho and @ilovesweetsoul was such a great time and the food was awesome too ☺️
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When were you ever been nervous to do something and it turned out better than you expected?

Pictured: Pink Dragon smoothie, The Local salad, and Uptown Parmesan Truffle Fries

You know what’s great about having boy cousins?

You know what’s great about having boy cousins? At some point you can steal their clothes 🙌🏽
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Pro tip: shop in the men’s and/or boy’s department sometimes (especially when thrifting). I use to all the time in college.
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Since it’s that season, are y’all stealing ya man’s/ son’s hoodies or buying more for yourself? I’m doing BOFFUM.

Gold liquid eyeliner really might be that girl for

Gold liquid eyeliner really might be that girl for real. I really should do more eye looks since it’s the only part of my face not covered by a mask 🤔

Eyeliner: @shopmissa
Earrings: @nordstromrack

FINALLY hopped on the influencer bandwagon and tri

FINALLY hopped on the influencer bandwagon and tried boba tea for the first time! I dipped my toe in at Ding Tea and now I'm hooked. ⠀
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Where are some other spots in Tampa Bay to get some bomb boba? I don't mind driving at all ☺️

One thing about me is I’m going to give y’all

One thing about me is I’m going to give y’all some leg action always 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
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#BOTBWinnerOOTN:
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Dress: @hm (had my tailor take the sleeves off)
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Shoes: Vintage @lanvinofficial via @therealreal
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Bag: Vintage/Thrifted
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Jewelry: Vintage/Thrifted, @hm

Sometimes it just feels good to put your hair up a

Sometimes it just feels good to put your hair up and out of your face for a while. Lowkey but highkey this takes me back to when my mom would do my hair Sunday nights to get ready for the school week.
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What was your favorite hairstyle to wear in elementary school?

How I look after watching my good sis (and future

How I look after watching my good sis (and future VP ) @kamalaharris come with all the facts during last nights debate.⠀
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What was the most interesting moment of the debate to you?

@tapas_spanish_cafe serves all the Cuban and Puert

@tapas_spanish_cafe serves all the Cuban and Puerto Rican goodies like this Spanish style breakfast sandwich (get their Café con Leche too btw). Click the link in my bio to learn more about the folks at Tapas Spanish Café and how much they’ve been poppin behind the scenes in the Tampa food world for a while now. ⠀
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Question: what do you like on your breakfast sammiches???? Lemme know in the comments.

When my supervisor told me he was going to Las Veg

When my supervisor told me he was going to Las Vegas soon, the first meal that popped in my head was Betty's Boob at @loloschickenandwaffles. I mean, look at the material...it's right there!

The price is definitely going up now! Shoutout to

The price is definitely going up now! Shoutout to my folks over at @cltampabay for choosing me “Best Local Food Documentary this year! It really is an honor. I didn’t remember until after I got the email saying I was a finalist that I told myself I’d be nominated for something in 2020 🙌🏽
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Thank you @jenna_rimensnyder for those words and being a bomb editor *sheds single thug year*
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Thank you @7thandgrove/ @sirglennessy, @grantsseafood, @maincoursetampa/ @theofficialai , @yaboysbbq, @thehallonfranklin/ @jamalmalekwilson, and @casksocial/ @vincentjackson_83 for letting me take up yalls time with my questions and being part of the doc.
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A HUGE thanks to everyone that watched the doc on IGTV, Facebook, and YouTube 🙌🏽
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Most of all, a super duper huge thanks to @bobbybronz for helping me out with the support, hype, and encouragement when I was afraid to even start the doc in the first place. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without you shawt ❤️🤗😊🎊🙈😘😍🥰🙏🏽

Idk about y’all but this little bit of breeze we

Idk about y’all but this little bit of breeze we got coming through feels so much better than the hot, sticky weather we had last week. That can only mean one thing: it’s finally Fall! Hit the link to see what trends are in for this weather and how to wear them.
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What are you looking forward to this season?
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Blazer: Thrifted from @salvationarmyfamilystore
Jeans: @zara
Top: @hm
Purse: @faurelepage
Shoes: @asos
Everything else: Thrifted, Vintage, @hm, @rayban

Honestly, I thought I’d look crazy with a purple

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