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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.

Fall is here and I'm bout to wear this @weareivypa

Fall is here and I'm bout to wear this @weareivypark denim jacket THE MOMENT a little breeze comes through Tampa.

Click the link in my bio to see what a few trends are this season…you might have them in your closet already.

Sunnies: @versace
Top: @hm
Skirt: @thredup
Shoes: @weareivypark
Everything else: @brandonblackwoodnyc purse, @balmain choker, vintage necklaces

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Extra smooth, extra cute at the @edgetampa at @epi

Extra smooth, extra cute at the @edgetampa at @epicureanhotel.

Dress: @target x @rixo
Shoes: Vintage @giuseppezanotti via @therealreal
Bag: @brandonblackwoodnyc
Everything else: Vintage @rayban sunnies and @hm necklaces, bracelets, and earrings
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What a feast this was at @meatmarkettampa that @b

What a feast this was at @meatmarkettampa that @bobbybronz and I enjoyed during our @visittampabay #hosted engagement trip.

Pictured: Wood Grilled Buffalo Burger, Sweet Potato fries, Brussels, and their One in a Melon mocktail with @sanpellegrino_us for some added luxury.
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About to grab the top spot like "pardon my reach".

About to grab the top spot like "pardon my reach".

Dress: @rixo x @target collab
Shoes: @hm sandals
Bag: @brandonblackwoodnyc

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@bobbybronz and I actually walked 15 minutes from

@bobbybronz and I actually walked 15 minutes from our hotel downtown to @oxfordexchange for our Day 2 with @visittampabay. Being around the hustle and bustle of the morning rush felt different and more "touristy" than us driving TBQH. #hosted

Pictured: Poppy Seed pancakes and a heap of fruit.

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My and @bobbybronz first day with @visittampabay e

My and @bobbybronz first day with @visittampabay ended with drinks and dinner at @edgetampa and @elevagetampa, both at the @epicureanhotel in South Tampa. I'd been dying to go to EDGE for the longest so I was excited to finally go. #hosted

Pictured:
1. Lamb Spare Ribs (front…fell right off the bone 🔥🔥🔥) and Grilled Octopus (back)
2. King Crab Salad (front) and Pork Belly (back)
3. Epic Mai Tai cocktail

What did y’all eat/drink at @edgetampa and @elevagetampa last time you were here?

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Can y'all believe I've lived in Tampa for this lon

Can y'all believe I've lived in Tampa for this long and never ate at @columbiarestaurant for the first time last month? I've seen the light and what I've been missing all this time. #hosted by @visittampabay

Pictured:
1. Mahi-Mahi "Cuya Hueso" (back) and Cannelloni de Langosta (front)
2. White Chocolate Bread Pudding
3. Cuban bread from @lasegundabakery
4. The ICONIC 1905 salad
5. Waiter making 1905 salad
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Y'all know by now @bobbybronz and I are making thi

Y'all know by now @bobbybronz and I are making this thang OFFICIAL official so what better way to celebrate than with a #hosted trip with @visittampabay? We got to be tourists in our own city for a change and do some things we've never done before like eating lunch at @columbiarestaurant and a tour at @j.c.newmancigarco.

A bit of a #OOTD for you: @brandonblackwoodnyc bag, @hm tube top, thrifted skirt from @thredup, and @publicdesire sandals.

Wanna see everything we did on Day 1 of our trip? Click the link in my bio.

In the comments below, tell me what "tourist" things do you enjoy doing.
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Dog moms gotta have a life too.⠀ ⠀ Dress: @rix

Dog moms gotta have a life too.⠀
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Dress: @rixo x @target collab⠀
Shoes: @shopdolcevita from @poshmark
Purse: @Target ⠀
Accessories: @rossdressforless scarf, @zalesjewelers necklace, thrifted earrings, @forever21 bracelets

📸: @ohhmygalyy

Tell me you love @uleletampa without telling me yo

Tell me you love @uleletampa without telling me you love Ulele.

Pictured:
1. Chargrilled Oysters
2. Ring of Fire cocktail and Lobster mac
3. Fire Roasted Chicken
4. Juan's Snapper and Highland Rita (#hosted by @visittampabay)
5. and 6. Candied Bacon Maple Ice Cream (#hosted by @visittampabay)
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Y’all know who got white dresses on deck? I want

Y’all know who got white dresses on deck? I want to do all the things. Also, shoutout to our @uleletampa server Courtney too 💛

Did y’all grow up imagining what your wedding day would be like? What kinds of things did you imagine?

📸: @fireandprincess/ @pricelessphotographs

You know…just out here looking cute and whatnot

You know…just out here looking cute and whatnot with some OOTD inspo.

Pics 1.-4. at @wtrgrill
Dress: @primark from @thredup
Shoes: @hm
Purse: @target
Accessories: @hm, vintage @rayban and @avalonexchangetampa

Pics: 5.-6. at @olivia_tampa
Dress: @christopherjohnrogers for @target
Purse: @target
Shoes: @nordstromrack
Accessories: @hm , vintage @rayban and @avalonexchangetampa

Pics 7.-9.
Dress: @target
Purse: @brandonblackwoodnyc
Shoes: @nike
Accessories: @ysl sunnies I “borrowed” from my fiancé @bobbybronz, @amazon butterfly clips
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1.-2. Strawberry Pretzel Pie and Blueberry Cinnamo

1.-2. Strawberry Pretzel Pie and Blueberry Cinnamon cones from @brighticeisnice
3. Salsiccia pizza from @eatforbici
4. The Breakfast Sundae from @revicecream
5. Custom bowl from @eatlittleleon
6.-9. M.F.S. cocktail, Duck Fat Fries, Burger Trio, and Pretzel Monkey Bread Fondue from @cirostampa

Have y’all eaten at any of these spots? Tell me in the comments.
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*sings loudly* POUR IT UP, POUR IT UP...THAT'S HOW

#TBT Day in the Life Vlog. Spend the day with me a

#TBT Day in the Life Vlog. Spend the day with me as I do a little thrifting at @labelswap and @avalonexchangetampa while eating at @swamijuicetampa and @armatureworks_tampa’s @graze_1910.
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That one time I had some bomb ramen in ATL at @e_r

That one time I had some bomb ramen in ATL at @e_ramenatl. Where do you get your favorite ramen from?⠀
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Pictured: ⠀
1. Lobster Ramen, Veggie Fritter, and Pulpy tangerine sake⠀
2. Green Tea cheesecake⠀
3. Panna Cotta⠀
4. The full lunch spread⠀
5. Sake cheers!

A brunch photo dump...nothing too serious.⠀ ⠀

A brunch photo dump...nothing too serious.⠀
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Pictured:⠀
1. @steelbach_tampa steak and eggs⠀
2. @olivia_tampa zucchini frittata, yogurt & granola, and Passionfruit Smash 0-proof cocktail⠀
3. @jotorotpa Churro French toast and Mango Peach sangria

Where have y’all been brunchin’ lately? Lemme know in the comments!

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If you didn't know about @hiphopcrab, it's a Black

If you didn't know about @hiphopcrab, it's a Black-owned spot off Busch that's always got a good time brewing throughout the week. Their menu is chock full of dishes like the Bourbon Salmon(pictured) plus drinks like the Blueberry Kush (pictured). I met up with the restaurant owners and they #hosted me to a nice little lunch situation, all of which I enjoyed. It's really a cool, late-night spot to go with your girls or boo thang for a date night.
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodpics #foodphotographer #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodbloggerlife #foodblogging #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay

A little overdue Ladies’ Night situation at @flu

A little overdue Ladies’ Night situation at @fluteanddram followed by dinner at @stillwaterstavern in St. Pete with @ohhmygalyy.

Who else in Tampa has a bomb Ladies’ Night? Drop recs below.

Pictured:
@fluteanddram
1. Sipping on the @fluteanddram Bliss on Beach Drive
2. Champagne cocktail
3. Empress 75 cocktail

@stillwaterstavern
4. #711 cocktail and House Smoked Wings
5. Korean Fried Chicken sandwich
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Just call me "Princess of the Picnic". Skirt: Vi

Just call me "Princess of the Picnic".

Skirt: Vintage (I've had it since I was 15!!!)
Top: @forever21 bodysuit
Sunnies: Vintage @rayban
Shoes: @dolcevita
Butterflies: @amazonfashion
📸: @imniic0le
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