“Frugal Chic” Explained: How Mia McGrath Saved £150,000 & How to Invest as a Beginner

Today’s guest is Mia McGrath, the creator behind “Frugal Chic”, a movement that proves you don’t have to choose between style and smart money. After being featured in Vogue and quietly building over £150,000 in savings, Mia completely flipped the script on what financial success can look like. In this episode, Isobel and Mia discuss: •⁠ ⁠How Mia saved £150,000 by the age of 24 💸 •⁠ ⁠What is “frugal chic” and how does it compare to “save the pennies, and the Porsche will buy itself” 🔍 •⁠ ⁠⁠What you shouldn’t buy if you want to build wealth ❌ •⁠ ⁠⁠An investing guide for beginners 📈 •⁠ ⁠⁠Mia's adoption story 💗 •⁠ ⁠⁠Being featured in Vogue 👠 •⁠ ⁠⁠How to become a content creator in 2026 📲