As the saying goes: buy it nice or buy it twice. We're unpacking Mia McGrath's formula to Frugal Chic that has been all over our FYP, including how you can embrace it to save time, money & prioritise quality over quantity when shopping. 

 

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Frugal Chic

Unpacking The Frugal Chic Aesthetic – British Vogue

Performing Wealth Vs Having It – Frugal Chic

Frugal Chic And Overconsumption – Her Campus

Frugal Chic Changing The Way Women Shop – Spectator Australia

One Hour Rule – Frugal Chic

Frugal Chic Redefining Consumption – Warsaw Look

Repair Cafe

Study On Multitasking And Productivity – Headspace

 

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As the saying goes: buy it nice or buy it twice. We're unpacking Mia McGrath's formula to Frugal Chic that has been all over our FYP, including how you can embrace it to save time, money&nbsp;&amp; prioritise quality over quantity when shopping.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/miarose_mcgrath/">Follow Mia McGrath on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@miarosemcgrath">Follow Mia McGrath on TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.frugalchic.co.uk/s/frugal-chic-hq">Frugal Chic</a>
<a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/frugal-chic-aesthetic">Unpacking The Frugal Chic Aesthetic &ndash; British Vogue</a>
<a href="https://www.frugalchic.co.uk/p/the-difference-between-performing">Performing Wealth Vs Having It &ndash; Frugal Chic</a>
<a href="https://www.hercampus.com/school/st-andrews/frugal-chic-is-in-but-what-does-this-mean-for-overconsumption/">Frugal Chic And Overconsumption &ndash; Her Campus</a>
<a href="https://www.spectator.com.au/2026/03/frugal-chic-the-movement-changing-the-way-women-shop/">Frugal Chic Changing The Way Women Shop &ndash; Spectator Australia</a>
<a href="https://www.frugalchic.co.uk/p/the-frugal-chic-one-hour-rule-how">One Hour Rule &ndash; Frugal Chic</a>
<a href="https://warsawslook.pl/frugal-chic-the-lifestyle-trend-redefining-consumption/">Frugal Chic Redefining Consumption &ndash; Warsaw Look</a>
<a href="https://www.repaircafe.org/en/">Repair Cafe</a>
<a href="https://www.headspace.com/articles/multitasking-myth">Study On Multitasking And Productivity &ndash; Headspace</a>
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Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. 
From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life.

Two Broke Chicks

Journalists, twin flames and ‘Two Broke Chicks’ Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

Journalists, twin flames and &lsquo;Two Broke Chicks&rsquo; Sal and Al share their life lessons to help you feel rich in life. From landing a full-time gig, to getting dumped, to understanding your sexuality to how to get on top of your finances. The chicks and their guests will share gems of wisdom, confess their mistakes and pass on lessons learnt - all with a side dish of cheeky bants and inappropriate humour. So come hang!

How To Embrace 'Frugal Chic' To Save Time & Money

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In the hustle and bustle of the modern era, urgency culture is at an all time high. This is your one stop shop to equip yourself with all the tools to regulate yourself and get out of the urgency trap.

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Top Reasons Why Couples Argue – YouGov Survey

Combatting Urgency Culture & Burnout – National Geographic

How Urgency Culture Contributes To Anxiety And Stress – Psychology Today

Annual Household, Income And Labour Dynamics In Australia - Report

2025 Annual Household, Income And Labour Dynamics In Australia Survey – The Conversation

The Downside Of Urgency Culture – The Mind Room

The Cost Of Multitasking – Study

Understanding The Window Of Tolerance – Turning Ground

Active Noticing – Time Magazine

Why Doorbell Friends Might Be The Most Important Relationship You Have – PopSugar  

Hurry Sickness - Healthline

How Productive Is The Average Person At Work? - MyHours

41% Of Gen Z Are Lonely - Pedestrian

Two Broke Chicks Book Recs - Amazon

 

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In the hustle and bustle of the modern era, urgency culture is at an all time high. This is your one stop shop to equip yourself with all the tools to regulate yourself and get out of the urgency trap.
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<a href="https://www.strandbags.com.au/collections/luggage">Shop Strandbags Luggage</a>
<a href="https://yougov.com/en-us/articles/54096-what-do-couples-argue-about-tone-of-voice-communication-styles-and-money-top-the-list">Top Reasons Why Couples Argue &ndash; YouGov Survey</a>
<a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/urgency-culture-burnout">Combatting Urgency Culture &amp; Burnout &ndash; National Geographic</a>
<a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/am-i-dying/202410/how-urgency-culture-contributes-to-anxiety-and-stress">How Urgency Culture Contributes To Anxiety And Stress &ndash; Psychology Today</a>
<a href="https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/5387806/2025-HILDA-Statistical-Report.pdf">Annual Household, Income And Labour Dynamics In Australia - Report</a>
<a href="https://theconversation.com/fewer-friends-more-time-stress-the-essential-charts-from-this-years-hilda-survey-265475">2025 Annual Household, Income And Labour Dynamics In Australia Survey &ndash; The Conversation</a>
<a href="https://themindroom.com.au/is-it-urgent/">The Downside Of Urgency Culture &ndash; The Mind Room</a>
<a href="https://www.apa.org/topics/research/multitasking#:~:text=Multitasking%20can%20take%20place%20when,psychologists%20conduct%20task%2Dswitching%20experiments.">The Cost Of Multitasking &ndash; Study</a>
<a href="https://turningground.com.au/blog/understanding-the-window-of-tolerance">Understanding The Window Of Tolerance &ndash; Turning Ground</a>
<a href="https://time.com/7353430/nervous-system-reset-mindfulness/">Active Noticing &ndash; Time Magazine</a>
<a href="https://www.popsugar.com/relationships/doorbell-friend-49477089">Why Doorbell Friends Might Be The Most Important Relationship You Have &ndash; PopSugar </a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/hurry-sickness">Hurry Sickness - Healthline</a>
<a href="https://myhours.com/articles/average-work-productivity-statistics-2025">How Productive Is The Average Person At Work? - MyHours</a>
<a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/culture/scape-gen-z-wellbeing-index-loneliness-epidemic/">41% Of Gen Z Are Lonely - Pedestrian</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/shop/twobrokechicks/list/33RP8JIO6XDCF?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d">Two Broke Chicks Book Recs - Amazon</a>
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3 Ways To Calm Your Nervous System

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Strengthening your brainpower and fast tracking your learning? Yes please! Award-winning neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski has all the hacks for improving your memory, productivity, and mood. Plus, we’ll explore phenomena like false memories and popcorn brain.

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Lila Landowski - Website

Brain Hack: 6 Secrets To Learning Faster, Backed By Neuroscience – Ted Talk

Let Your Brain Rest: Boredom Can Be Good For Your Health – Neuroscience News

Social Isolation and Loneliness Increasing The Risk Of Death Study – American Heart Association

The Milkshake Study by Alia J Crum

 

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Strengthening your brainpower and fast tracking your learning? Yes please! Award-winning neuroscientist Dr Lila Landowski has all the hacks for improving your memory, productivity, and mood. Plus, we&rsquo;ll explore phenomena like false memories and popcorn brain.
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockatscientist/">Follow Lila Landowski on Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rockatscientist">Follow Lila Landowski on TikTok</a>
<a href="https://lilalandowski.com/">Lila Landowski - Website</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKvK2foOTJM">Brain Hack: 6 Secrets To Learning Faster, Backed By Neuroscience &ndash; Ted Talk</a>
<a href="https://neurosciencenews.com/boredom-brain-health-16931/">Let Your Brain Rest: Boredom Can Be Good For Your Health &ndash; Neuroscience News</a>
<a href="https://newsroom.heart.org/news/social-isolation-and-loneliness-increase-the-risk-of-death-from-heart-attack-stroke">Social Isolation and Loneliness Increasing The Risk Of Death Study &ndash; American Heart Association</a>
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21574706/">The Milkshake Study by Alia J Crum</a>
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Life Lessons On Memory & Popcorn Brain With A Neuroscientist 

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In this month’s April Favourites episode, we dive into your one stop shop for wardrobe basics, all the chicks’ latest skincare and beauty obsessions, and book recommendations that’ll make you blush!

 

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Shop Ena Pelly

Iluka by Cassie Stroud

Neurological Study Into Reading Books Vs Listening – The Harvard Gazette

Starside by Alex Aster

Shop Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer

Shop Sephora Collection Cream Eyeliner

Shop Bangn Body Firming Milk

Shop The Breakout Hack (formerly tbh Skincare) Body Milk

Shop Loving Tan 10 Min Express Self-Tanning Smoothing Mask

After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & The Paranormal – Spotify

 

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In this month&rsquo;s April Favourites episode, we dive into your one stop shop for wardrobe basics, all the chicks&rsquo; latest skincare and beauty obsessions, and book recommendations that&rsquo;ll make you blush!
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<a href="https://enapelly.com.au/?srsltid=AfmBOorwv1hHz62p6HTOMxaITKhnc6Yr6GiiabLClnKTu1TJH7S5DIh-">Shop Ena Pelly</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Iluka-brilliant-readers-Maguire-Charlotte/dp/103893365X">Iluka by Cassie Stroud</a>
<a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/03/audiobooks-dont-really-count-as-reading-think-again/">Neurological Study Into Reading Books Vs Listening &ndash; The Harvard Gazette</a>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/Starside-unmissable-romantasy-bestselling-Lightlark/dp/1526694336">Starside by Alex Aster</a>
<a href="https://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/en-au/products/vanish-airbrush-concealer?srsltid=AfmBOoprkRPc0kYbeGSVzUJ5dIjY9Oup79cCnP2cUHlvI9jPdrDlkgtw">Shop Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer</a>
<a href="https://www.sephora.com.au/products/sephora-collection-12h-colorful-eyeshadow-stick-and-liner/v/09-espresso-matte">Shop Sephora Collection Cream Eyeliner</a>
<a href="https://www.bangnbody.com/products/firming-milk-essence?srsltid=AfmBOooGnhwt4pMB8h7AOo5Y1QO6_MN6CYx9yLbDP6Ilxymz7ldn8DHP">Shop Bangn Body Firming Milk</a>
<a href="https://thebreakouthack.com/products/body-milk?srsltid=AfmBOopX2bb9FhWpNJzJN2iMZ1aTQMhM3vQhXa2Jrc4MT5Zn5_aDaRqp">Shop The Breakout Hack (formerly tbh Skincare) Body Milk</a>
<a href="https://lovingtan.com/products/10-min-express-self-tanning-smoothing-mask">Shop Loving Tan 10 Min Express Self-Tanning Smoothing Mask</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2cWW36Ju9af7X3JqF7VmLT">After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds &amp; The Paranormal &ndash; Spotify</a>
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April Favourites: Spicy Books, Wardrobe Staples & Beauty Recs 

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