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Frugal Chic

12 Habits for Building Wealth, Stylishly
By Mia McGrath
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Why do so many of us feel overwhelmed by money, yet constantly tempted to spend? Why do we buy things we don't need, chase lifestyles we don't genuinely want, and feel guilty for not saving "enough"? Frugal Chic offers a different path - one built on... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The smart financial guide to making personal finance and budgeting stylish by spending intentionally and living luxuriously.

This is your must-read manual to make personal finance and budgeting stylish. Learn how to start living more intentionally, how to re-examine your approach to saving and investing, and how to adopt hobbies, habits and mindsets that align with your values and your energy.

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Why do so many of us feel overwhelmed by money, yet constantly tempted to spend? Why do we buy things we don't need, chase lifestyles we don't genuinely want, and feel guilty for not saving "enough"?

Frugal Chic offers a different path - one built on clarity, intention, and quiet wealth.

Mia McGrath, digital creator and pioneer of the "Frugal Chic" movement, lays out the blueprint for how to build a life that feels stylish, grounded, and financially secure, without succumbing to deprivation, hustle culture, or aesthetic perfectionism.

Drawing on behavioural psychology, philosophy, and her own journey from fashion obsessive to self-made saver, Mia reveals how modern life quietly erodes self-worth and fuels overspending. She explains why traditional budgeting advice fails, why identity matters more than discipline, and why true freedom comes from simplicity, rather than restriction.

In this book, you'll learn:

  • how to shift your identity from spender to intentional saver
  • why social media and overconsumption keep you stuck in emotional spending cycles
  • how to cultivate rituals, taste, and habits that reduce financial chaos
  • how to save and invest to grow your wealth with confidence

Frugal Chic is not about penny-pinching or perfection. It's about intentional spending aligned with what matters most to you in life.

Choose less, choose better, choose yourself.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781804094877

Publisher: Harriman House Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Harriman House Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Finance & Investment Happiness & Mental Health Mia McGrath Mindset & Self Help Motivation & Inspiration New Year, New You Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Pre-Orders Personal Development Personal Finance Philosophy & Psychology Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Mia Rose McGrath is a British Asian digital creator and model working at the intersection of personal finance, intentional living, and style. She began sharing her financial journey in 2024, blending lessons from her early career in luxury fashion sales with her commitment to financial literacy. Since then, she has collaborated with organisations including the FCA, HMRC, and Trading 212, and has been featured in Vogue and The Telegraph. Born in China and adopted into a London family, Mia's upbringing shaped her discipline and resourcefulness. But like many young adults, she struggled with overspending until university forced her to make her student loan last. The pandemic refined her frugal habits, and a conversation with friends sparked her interest in investing. As she built her savings, reaching Β£100k+ by age 24, she developed the philosophy now known as Frugal Chic: the balance of saving, style, and long-term autonomy. Her mission is to show that wealth-building doesn't require deprivation, and that the most stylish thing you can do is build a life rooted in clarity, discipline, and intention.

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