Frugalista

In it, he traced the word's lineage to a 2005 article in the Palm Beach Post, and later a Miami Herald blog written by Natalie McNeal called The Frugalista Files, which discusses cheap and fashionable trends and events.

Cathy Erway: The Frugalista Lifestyle 2009

Well, the lady known as the "Frugalista" does it once a year.

CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2009 2009

Well, we're going to check back in with the woman known as "Frugalista" and how she's been able to do it this month.

CNN Transcript Feb 15, 2009 2009

NGUYEN: We are going to talk, though, with Natalie McNeal, also known as the "Frugalista" for reason because she is taking that challenge.

CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2009 2009

"Frugalista" does almost sound like a Filipino word!

2008 Oxford Word Of The Year 2008

Jamie at Frugalista Japan posted on not really a slow time, more a downright boring year in Yokkaichi, which I suspect might be near Tokyo, but it sounds far too dull to even bother looking up!

April Blog Matsuri! 2009

So, if you think cutting back on your spending means giving up fun, better think again, because Natalie McNeal completely did a 180 from big time spender to the self-titled "Frugalista."

CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2009 2009

Well, Natalie's blog is called "The Frugalista File."

CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2009 2009

Well, we're going to show you the lady known as the "Frugalista."

CNN Transcript Feb 1, 2009 2009

On the other hand, casual practitioners like readers of McNeal's blog (and another blog that's since popped up, called The Green Frugalista), can embrace the budget and earth-friendly spirit to an extent that they're comfortable with.

Cathy Erway: The Frugalista Lifestyle 2009