5. I was excited about trying on this Missoni for Target dress. It felt gorgeous and was a nice pattern. The bodice had other ideas. 

Yeah. Nah.

WINS

1. I did pick up a few things in Target though. I finally got on the resurged chambray trend with this linen midi dress. For only $10! Ten dollars for linen!

I wanted to try and get some colour into my summer wardrobe. That's why I also ended up with a black silky top and a plain black sleeveless dress that had compliant arm holes. No pics available online though. Boo.

$5 plus $5 for the matching pants, not pictured.

$5, just $5

$15 for this one

Recently they were on another special - possibly 40% off this time - and with access unimpeded, I decided to try a couple of the flavours that had caught my side eye; Coffee Choc Crunch and Caramel Popcorn. 

They look pretty similar in-bowl, but the coffee one is on the spoon

I prepared my bowl with a taste of each. Just a little sumpin' sumpin' because, you know, healthy 2015 etc. 

The first flavour I scooped up with my shiny new dessert spoon (received as part of an eight-person cutlery canteen for Christmas from my parents) and delicately shovelled into my gob was the caramel popcorn. Sweet and rich with pieces of actual popcorn in it which I was excited about. However, what do you think happens to yummy crunchy popcorn when it's mixed in with liquid and chilled? Yep, you end up chewing on stuff that is the consistency of small bits of tasty cardboard. 

The Coffee Choc Crunch also had a good quality taste, nice coffee flavour and creamy texture but again, the promised "crunch" failed to deliver.  More chewy morsels, more vague and misplaced disappointment. 

In summary, both ice cream flavours are totally pleasant to eat but are trying too hard and could have done without the added gimmicky extras. Although I enjoyed them and will continue to do so until the (quickly-reached) end of the tubs, it's not a product I would continue to buy at full price. My husband agreed with my point about consistency and texture but since he'll eat anything that doesn't have fresh coriander in it, he wasn't bothered.

This is not a sponsored post. I bought the icecream out of the grocery budget!

Still, when FlyBuys sent me an email luring me with the promise of bonus FlyBuys points if I signed up to the Mix Apparel newsletter, I took the bait. Anything for those points, man. At this rate, I'll have enough for a $20 gift card by Christmas.  

I've never had enough for anything good despite being a member since 1996

I checked out the site. Sure, there was some mumsy stuff in some dubious colours but I was intrigued by some attractive-looking items, particularly as I was in the market for some transeasonal knits. What prevented me from giving it an immediate go was being annoyed by the standard minimum $50 spend to qualify for free shipping, which I have already whinged about here.

Out of curiousity, I asked on Facebook if anyone had any experience ordering from Mix and got crickets chirping in reply so assumed it was beyond daggy and thought nothing more of it. 

Until I got the email newsletter advising free shipping for a $40 spend, that is. 

Like any good sucker, I promptly loaded my cart and placed a $45 order. 

The items arrived at work late on a Friday afternoon in a pleasingly plump bag . . .

It had a drawstring!

I sorted through the individual packages and noticed with confusion that a white crew neck tee was included. I didn't remember ordering it and worried that I'd made an error with the order. Then I saw this. 

Okay, Mix. I haven't even tried this stuff on yet and I'm already feeling pretty good about you.

Pyjama pants model's own

Okay it's a bit clingy and kind of thin but it was TOTALLY FREE.

Using it as a base, I tried on the coral raglan knit with the washed back grey jeggings. 

Yay! Comfortable fit, perfect pant length and the casual shape combined with the loose knit of the raglan top pleased me immensely. My only point of contention is that these are billed as jeggings when in fact they have a working zip and button fly. Eighteen months past giving birth and I am still finding it hard to move away from a comfort waistband. 

Next up, the white open knit tee. Also loved the fit and feel. Another win. 

Arty back shot

Not pictured, the black crew neck tee which, like the white, was a bit of a slim fit but would do for a skinny day. Nice, almost silky feel to the fabric. 

Will be interesting to see how they stand up after a few washes but for now, I am happy with my five pieces for $45 and plan to Mix-a-lot in the future.