About The Author:

I’m Shannyn…26 years old, living in Chicago with my pugs & exploring the world with mi amor.  I’m half Canadian, but born & raised in California.

I’m a Social Media Manager… In addition to blogging, I am passionate about social media management.  I currently freelance at CakeMixMedia.com and am looking to transition to part-time or full time work with one amazing brand, holla if you are hiring!

I blog…like…a lot…I also run a giveaway blog with my fab team at BeautifulGiveaways.com and contribute to Bankrate & Bync as a freelance financial writer.  I’m also an Insta-addict.

I have a soft spot for pugs… My family has three pugs- Bailey, Kahlua & Martini.  In 2011, I adopted a rescue pug, a 9 year old spunky and special little guy who needed a good home.

I love to run…I’ve become obsessed with racing against myself and using fitness as a way to both help myself and others. After being a lifelong couch potato, I now run for good and race several times a month.

By far though, my running universe revolves around runDisney- I’ve done the Tinker Bell Half, Princess Half & will be running in the Disneyland Half this year!

My inspirations include… Kate Middleton, America’s First Ladies, Blake Mycoskie (creator of TOMS shoes) and Terry Fox (a young man and amputee who attempted to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research in the 80′s)

I adore classy fashion…attire that leaves something to the imagination.  Sexy hosiery, vintage finds, high heels, the right shade of lipstick.

I’m the biggest girly girl…Tiffany & Co., a slight makeup obsession & an affinity for bath time.

I’m a self professed ginormous geek…Doctor Who, Star Trek,  tons and tons of books, a documentary nerd,  fondness for Mickey Mouse, Kawaii & Hello Kitty.

I stay well hydrated…coffee in the morning, green or oolong tea in the afternoon, and maybe on a good day I indulge in a good craft beer {read: beer snob!} or a glass of pinot noir.

FrugalBeautiful Isn’t Just Chatter, But A Blog That Gives Back.

-The Rescuing Ralph Fundraiser (Spring 2011)  $740.71

-The Makeup That Matters Fundraiser in memory of Kassie (Summer 2011)  $554.82 raised

-Donated $300 in Mary Kay products to Love Drop

-Gave Up My 26th Birthday for charity: water (Summer 2012)  $2,601.00 donated.

-$500 raised for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (Fall 2012)

….or say hello at frugalbeautiful {at}gmail.com

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