autumn wishlist

TP and I are currently attempting to save for a trip to the States next summer so i'm on a no spending kick but if I wasn't then these would be the first things in my shopping basket!

1. H&M+ Bukse 199,-

2.Cubus - Hiawata sweater

3.Accessorize - Stud portfolio clutch

4.Ecco - Slav smart shoes 

5.Forever 21 (plus sizes) Coloured skinny chinos

I am definitely lusting over a pair of sensible heels for the colder months to pair with skinnies and sweaters.

I am also pretty excited that both of these jeans are in plus sizes, I have never bought plus size jeans from H&M or Forever 21 so it would be cool to see how they fit.

Selina is sew crazy!

After my last trip home to Leicester I decided on a whim to use the majority of my baggage allowance lugging my old sewing machine back to Bergen!


Thankfully it managed to make it back almost in once piece, unfortunately I broke a tiny little clip that joined the extension table to it which now rattles around inside the machine, but all I'm all it works pretty well.

I literally cannot fully express how many ideas I have sketched out in my head to make but luckily I can show you some of my most recent creations!

One of the first things I attempted was this cute little roll up tote bag,
I found a fantastic tutorial here

It was super simple to make although I feel the bag itself is a little too small so I am working on changing up the design a little to help it accommodate all the stuff I like to lug around all day!

The second thing I made, I made from entirely my own design,stupidly not writing down the measurements and completely messing up the copy I tried to make for my sister, woops live and learn.

This baby now looks after my lovely new iPad, a fantastic gift from my mother!

I definitely plan on making a bunch more of these once I can figure out the exact measurements again and hopefully put a few cuties up in the shop!

Next up I used laminated cotton to make a handy sewing machine cover which has come in really useful because my apartment is apparently the spiritual home of dust (read, it's covered I'm it, no matter how much I dust!)
And it will look super cute in my new craft corner in the new apartment which hopefully when I return to Bergen (I am currently on a plane heading for England where I will be for 5 weeks!!)

And then my biggest achievement so far....

The summer dress I made! I am seriously so proud of this baby, because despite a few minor issues this thing is actually good, I have worn it out to parties and on the beach in Nice and I felt so good!
Made out of jersey it is super light and can be worn without the sash for a looser dress (not entirely flattering on my frame but perfect over a bikini on the beach)
I definitely have plans to make some more clothes after the success of this one!

And then last but not least I have been doing some refashioning of clothes I already own, like turning a pair of chinos with legs that were way to wide into a skinnier and more comfortable pair!

Before,
Baggy and waay to long

And after!
(also I just realised that only the left leg has been altered in this picture and I don't seem to have a picture of both legs but you get the idea!)

I need YOUR opinions

Usually my Monday's suck, i hate waking up and realising it's the start of the week and i have nothing to do! seriously i know most people complain about work or school starting again after the weekend but i would personally love it (for a short time at least) having no job sucks...

But yesterday was different, when i woke up (earlyish) i discovered that i can take a re sit of a very important exam which will decide the fate of my degree..YAY! so the day was off to a good start, then i finished some bits and bobs crafty projects etc...and then i got another email...one that literally got me so excited that i ended up feeling quite sick woops :p I had been invited for a job interview at the International School of Bergen for the position of kindergarden assistant. I was so pleased not only was this the first possibility of a job i have had in a looong while but also it was at a place i have wanted to work at since i moved here!!!

The interview is tomorrow so in anticipation, I spent today down at Lagunen Storesenter, which is basically a HUGE mall with tons of shops...looking for interview clothes. I came back with a good selection and didn't spend toooo much money (thank you sales!) So now i have narrowed it down to two choices of what to wear tomorrow and this is where i neeed YOUR advice. which one do you think is best for a casual interview?

Also please excuse my face (i have been shopping all day and was too tired/lazy to do anything about it) and the camera quality (bf is still getting used to my crappy camera and how to take flatering photos lol )

Outfit 1.

Top - Cubus, Trousers-Lindex, heels -H&M

Outfit 2.

Top H&M  Trousers and Shoes - as before

argh i am crazy embarassed to show you guys this photo! i did take others after i had picked up the clothes that had fallen down but they all looked even worse than this one! but basically you get the gist of the outfit! also what on earth is my hair doing!? i have this annoying wispy bits which just refuse to stay down!

as you can see the trousers and shoes are basically already decided on. I don't own many pairs of trousers that aren't  jeggings and so these are the smartest pair i have, plus i have been wanting a pair in this colour for agges but had yet to find any that fit. may have done a little skip on enjoyment when i tried these on!

I also managed to score some adorable nail polishes from H&M four for 40kr!

How cute!? i was thinking maybe the coral or yellow for the interview tomorrow or should i leave my nails bare?

I also thought i would add a nice bit of jewelry maybe some drop earrings or a long pendant necklace.