The Frugal Girl (FG) has long been known to bring in a significant amount of earnings throughout her many years in the industry. As a performer, FG consistently delivers top-level performances and has never been criticized for going on stage half-heartedly. Despite her personal struggles, she never shows her moods in front of an audience. As a result, FG has gained a loyal following over the years.

In the past, FG prioritized her career over love. She devoted her time to ensuring her family lived comfortably, even at the expense of her own interests. Realizing that time had slipped by, FG eventually chose a more relaxed path and decided to pursue her personal passions.

Part of living such a life includes seeing different parts of the world. Travel enriches the soul, and FG deeply embraced this idea. A further perk of her successful career was the opportunity to travel. Going abroad often meant being surrounded by fans who also missed home, and the sight of familiar performers like FG helped ease their homesickness.

Unfortunately, behind the scenes, FG also earned quite a reputation. She is not fond of following certain practices expected during overseas travel, particularly when staying at hotels. Like it or not, staying in hotels and making use of their services comes with the responsibility of tipping. Especially for well-known figures, service staff often expects at least a token of appreciation for their work. In FG’s case, however, cleaners were left disappointed—tipping was never part of her vocabulary, even when she left behind quite a mess.

‘Be the reason someone smiles. Be the reason someone feels loved and believes in the goodness in people.’ ― Roy T. Bennett

Ghost designer

Perhaps the most challenging aspect, however, is gaining the respect of the industry’s established leaders. And this is where things get complicated. How true is the rumor that A Designer (AD) hired a Ghost Designer (GD) to help complete his collection? Racing against time, AD allegedly turned to GD to ensure his line was finished on schedule. GD, being more established, is well-versed in the industry’s workings and could easily deliver the needed designs.

Did AD offer GD a generous financial deal in exchange for this discreet collaboration? The grapevine is abuzz with speculation, though both parties are expected to remain silent. For now, AD basks in the accolades sparked by GD’s work, while GD quietly enjoys the windfall.

‘It is an absolute human certainty that no one can know his own beauty or perceive a sense of his own worth until it has been reflected back to him in the mirror of another loving, caring human being.’ ― John Joseph Powell