Could you go an entire year without buying a single piece of clothing, shoes, or accessories? For radio host Jess Farchione, the answer was yes – but it all started with a $550 dress she bought on impulse and then regretted.

After realising her spending habits were driven by boredom and dopamine hits rather than genuine need, Jess embarked on a strict "No Spend" challenge for all of 2025. In today's episode Leigh is finding out how that really went for her. 

EVERYTHING MENTIONED:

Leigh's Budget: Uniqlo U Cotton Crew Neck T-Shirt 

Jess's Budget: Quay Sunglasses 

Leigh's Boujie: Levi's Ribcage Straight Ankle Jeans $159.95

Jess's Boujie: Andie The Full Coverage Amalfi One Piece $158

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CREDITS:

Hosts: Leigh Campbell

Guest: Jess Farchione

Producer: Ella Maitland

Audio Producer: Tina Matolov

Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris

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Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.