The new year is all about spending with intention. As influencer Christina Mychas put it, 2026 is all about being “frugal chic.” Frugal chic, according to her recent YouTube video, is a term coined by creator Mia McGrath.
The viral idea is all about knowing what to save on and what to splurge on. It isn’t necessarily about sacrificing but instead about paying attention to how money is being spent and slowing down. Here are 10 “frugal chic” habits you can use to save money this year, according to Mychas.
