are you a frugalista?

I have heard the word and I guess I would be classed as one except that my cheap buys do not have to be 'fashionable'... in fact, I'd probably prefer that they weren't. I have no problem with buying from charity shops and accepting 'hand-me-downs'. I bought boys shoes for work as they were similar to the style of the womens ones but 25% cheaper (I have to wear flat black shoes)

Lorl I guess I'm with these people, I shop walmart clearances sometimes, its nice to get something brand new, but usually I just go to the thrift store :) Clothes for a buck, who can argue?

Hi! Yes, I am now frugal because of the hard economic times. I was not this frugal before, though. Nowadays, I often go to shops when they are on sale. There are many shops here in the US that sell good quality clothes for less. Besides that, I have now believe that it is not the brand of clothes but the wearer (or the one who carries the clothes) that makes the fashion statement. Why carry Prada when one is a sloppy dresser, anyway? Just my opinion. Happy myLotting!

i am not familiar with the term since we don't use it here in the philippines but based on the answers here, i am now familiar with it;s definition and YES. lol. a big yes to that. i am one of those "frugalistas". though there are times that i don't deprive myself in buying the ones that are expensive/newest display but most of the time, you can find me in surplus shops or boutiques who are in sale. since i am out of school, i've been having part time jobs and it's really hard to earn money most especially when you are overworked and underpaid (bummer). lol but i do buy myself some of the new releases. to reward myself. lol. looking forward to watch Isla Fisher's Confessions of a Shopaholic. =))

I have not heard the word but it works. I have to be frugal due to a low income and I imagine a few people are finding out they should have been frugal as they have been laid off work and now find themselves forced to economize. I belong to a frugal board, http://www.frugalshopper.ca/phpbb2/index.php for Canadians. We swap ideas, bargains, etc. back and forth and it works out pretty good. I guess if you have lots of money it is ok to splurge but a lot of people want to look rich when they do not have the income and look on frugality as shameful.

I've never heard of that word before - but I LOVE & I think I'm going to start using it in my everyday speech. "Hi, my name is Lyss.. And I'm a frugalista". :] I LOVE sales. I LOVE thrift stores. Why not, right? You can find some pretty cool & unique things at thrift stores & on clearance racks - so why not?

No, I haven't heard the word before but it is certainly a good idea, isn't it?

I don't see any reason you can't be both at the same time. Spending money wisely doesn't negate having a good sense of fashion and style. Of course being frugal and buying high-end clothing is not easy, but being stylish has more to do with one's personal statement (what works for you) than buying the hottest item of the season. You can buy the most expensive dress by a designer label and if it looks awful on you, you've just wasted a ton of money. That said, I have also found that sometimes investing in good quality clothing with high price tags can make good sense if you wear the item for years. Timeless doesn't have to mean lacking in style. If you are old enough, you realize that ideas get circulated, vintage becomes hip, and old is new again. The most important thing is not to waste money on trendy clothes (cheap or expensive) that you don't wear, don't look great on you, and end up sitting in a closet somewhere. Fashionistas know how to capitalize on a style that works for them, and Frugalistas know how to get those clothes at a great price. I say, try both!

i only buy clothes when they are on sale, so i guess i am pretty frugal. i have been known to buy clothes at thrift stores too and seldom hit the mall unless its a sidewalk sale! my daughters tell me that my favourite word is 'sale'!

lol,,I would have to say I have never heard this word ,but definately would day that I am one,,I am always at the thrift shops & never pass a clearance rack,, I have gotten some very nice clothes & hosehold items this way,,never pass up a bargain!

I like that term. I'm frugal, but not a frugalista, although I would like to be. I just get frustrated with clothes and shoes and such, so I tend not to shop much at all.

I've heard of the word and I'm definitely a frugalist! I only shop sales (I don't believe in paying full price for anything!) And I do a lot of shopping at second hand shops and yard sales (I say let someone else pay the high prices!) for everything from clothes to household goods.

Other then food, I hardly ever pay full price for anything. It's how I've lived since I was small because of the childhood I had. It stuck harder when I had a growing family that has medical needs that far out reach my need for a new whatever. The kids even know to look on the sales rack before asking to get something.

Not me, I'm the opposite. Don't even check for prices.

Ok it looks like we have a lot of frugalista among us! But I wonder to what extent some carry being frugal. For instance..... I wonder how many people grab extra napkins and straws at say McDonald's every time they go in instead of buying them. I know for myself I grab extras and keep them in the car. The kids always seem to need them when we're out and about. Also our McDonald's now gives out ketchup packets instead of using a pump dispenser. If the kids don't use up all the packets I don't throw them away. I take them home and use them when we go on picnics during the summer. It cuts down on what you have to carry with you. Instead of carrying big bottles of condiments I pull out my baggie of packets.