I Bought Unrealistic Pinterest Dream Gowns

[@safiya]

HELLO FRIENDS!! and we are back with another internet haul!! i've been a pinhead since 2011 and i've always wanted to buy the things in my most coveted pins.... it turned out, ok. what do you guys think?? which dress was your favorite?? should i spend $900 on a shrimp headband? xoxo, saf

[@ronibelle28]

HELLO I LOVE YOU!!! and this video

[@ronibelle28]

watching it now will update on favorite :)

[@katrinarosival9815]

I think you should absolutely buy the Shrimp headband 🍤

[@hopejstone]

instead of right clicking to open a pin, CTRL+Click opens it in a new tab ;)

[@MegaJazzyjess]

You only live once if you really love it and can afford it go for it girl friend 😜

[@tylerwilliams]

"safiya's new intro song" is my ringtone

[@Kennachu]

as it should be

[@lezzywithu]

as it should

[@gamenight.1]

Tyler, can you pass our Safiya quiz? 🥰

[@Yummy_Good_Food]

As it should. HE’S A KEEPER 🗣️🔥

[@averageday]

it’s my alarm tone

[@rin-eri]

Saf: "I've never encountered a sleeve too long for me before" Denim long sleeve jacket: "Am I nothing to you???"

[@safiya]

😱omg i have to go apologize to him rn

[@kitty79er]

i remember when that video came out...

[@Joooooeeeeee3]

@@safiyaplease issue a retraction before the end of business on Monday

[@moonw0rt]

I immediately thought of that 😂

[@DawnKellyMedia]

😂

[@p.j.7143]

28:28 Pinterest DOES NOT care, unfortunately. I have used the site for years to download coloring images/line art images, and in the past year the amount of AI that has infiltrated the website is crazy. There is little to no moderation of AI on their site, I mean they could be trying but whatever they're doing isn't working. I have to dig hard now to find coloring pages that are not copies or AI. It's honestly really sad because I used to find so many cool artists, but now my whole homepage is all AI or blatant ripoffs :((

[@ellyphilbin9444]

Yes just went back to Pinterest for the first time in ages and the amount of AI shocked and horrified me

[@gay_styx]

I’m on Pinterest relatively frequently to find pose/ outfit references for character art I do and it’s SO hard to find anything that isn’t AI nowadays 😭 I hate it so much, it’s really disheartening as an artist

[@tash4995]

i also came here to say this! pinterest may be fun but the amount of people stealing and reposting images by artists and designers is really sad. i wouldn't count pinterest as a reliable shopping website

[@addiesmith3987]

it is horrendous, but regulation is also incredibly difficult if not impossible without significantly impacting the user experience of actual humans

[@sakutarokun323]

Honestly, pinterest has always been sort of crappy for this sort of thing - it used to be a haven for stolen art reposted without consent with no attribution, and now it's just filled with AI slop. It's a shame, because the idea behind the site is good, but it's sort of always been a double edged sword for creatives. It's definitely not the only site with these issues - far from it - but I feel like its position as the sort of unobtrusive internet darling over the last 10+ years has made people less aware of the problems that have always been there.

[@waffley]

I gasped when you picked the Diarrablu dress. I went to grad school at Stanford with Diarra, the designer, who has used algorithms and math equations to design some of the fabrics for her line. We were in school for education and she is also a math teacher! Thank you for taking the time to highlight small designers!

[@moozycarrots]

That's such a cool story!

[@polarknight856]

This is so nice 😭❤️

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

WHAT omg shes actually big brain

[@shllybkwrm]

That's so cool!

[@Smidgeon-pigeon]

Very cool!

[@heddadybvadskog-nebb5603]

I literally cackled when we got to the last section and you were just there in the feather shoulder pads and the celestial headdress- so happy you got them hahahah

[@gabrielleluna2781]

Came looking for this comment!! no one else seems to have noticed 😂❤ I love it!!

[@mallorykane2843]

I didn't even notice the feathers i was laughing too much at the crown 😂

[@hollyumbreon]

THIS LMAO

[@emilylangdale9410]

I had to replay it at first cause I thought I was seeing things. 😂

[@MorningPotato]

And the section title adding (featuring a crown) 😂

[@Essefles]

Hi! As a seamstress, wrinkly fabric means natural fabrics. When it is not wrinkling, it is usually not natural, or it has been treated with something. But, any fabric will be wrinkly after shipping like that. Unless in a bigger box with a lot of tissuepaper etc.

[@GemmaWaves]

So this is why my linen dresses look like shriveled raisins after washing.

[@Essefles]

@GemmaWaves Haha, yes! And linen is the worst! Though linen gets softer when washed often

[@ashrowan2143]

​@@Essefles I've seen people encourage with linen to essentially beat the crap out of it (wash it a couple times, smack it around a bit) when you first get it if it's not comfortable since it softens with age.

[@Essefles]

@ashrowan2143 oh yes! Babywraps are supposed to be soft. But people usually just tie them into knots over and over again until soft. Might be causing a little less damage, but same principle. Luckily most linen clothing comes prewashed now.

[@Scriptadiaboly]

Yep, it lyocell or viscose, I suppose.

[@Adam-zw7lm]

I love that the intro song is still around

[@bubblegumplastic]

I hope she's gone back to that creator and paid him more than ten bucks

[@quokkakola1722]

I love you just casually wearing the celestial crown and swan shoulders at the end. I think an unrealistic accessories video is absolutely necessary.

[@sarahallegra6239]

Yes!!! Was going to type this, so I’ll just second your comment!

[@H0oLIgAnSsRo0lMaRrSz]

Looks like she already filmed that video 😂😂

[@khills]

I participate in Tiara Tuesday, and as far as I’m concerned, that crown totally counts for a tiara! …I’m going to have to go back and see who she bought it from, aren’t I?

[@ashleymerrill7142]

I was looking for this comment and was not let down. Thank you internet stranger

[@RhythmeSeban]

The way I screamed out of laughter! safiya is a nut! love her

[@XScarlyX]

The first dress was to die for! The second was very Mortician Addams! I loved both of them!

[@LizzyThePirate]

I know you meant Morticia, but I have a feeling there were more morticians in the Addams family than women named Morticia, so the Addams would approve of this.

[@bluedragonfly701]

As a seamstress who does big fantasy gowns for a living it always makes me so sad to see the like $100 extravagant gowns cuz you know the people who are sewing them are not getting paid well. Even the bad knock offs still take a lot of time to put together :(

[@1minus2]

Ya, the scamming is hurting so many people at once.

[@Eventide215]

The main thing I always think of is the massive waste of fabrics from these things.. Like I get *someone* made these terrible knockoffs but it's not what was ordered at all so you know the customer isn't going to wear it or is going to want a refund. Then it's all just wasted for no reason other than essentially a scam.

[@atlas4698]

@@Eventide215 I think big businesses have learnt they get richer by making clothing a disposable good. "Americans buy 53 new items of clothing per year, which is four times as much as in the year 2000." "65% of clothing is thrown out within 12 months of its purchase."

[@nitsannachtom6660]

About a 100$ is some times not even enough to cover the price the original fabric costs.

[@gunstarheroine5173]

Yeah this whole thing makes me uncomfortable honestly. Someone is making these and probably worked on them for days for a pittance. The last two dresses weren't completely terrible - they were dresses, at least - and they both used a lot of fabric. We know Saf isn't going to wear them, are they just going to end up in landfill? From the environmental concerns to the humanitarian ones, I'm not sure I'm on board with buying from any of these sellers, even to demonstrate to your audience what catfishing is.

[@terrieBTSOT7]

The sun burst crown and bird feather shawl cameo was everything

[@Cove_Blue]

I'm so glad she got them!

[@sadskullkid]

she Needed them

[@ohaiitsurrn8922]

I absolutely burst out laughing. Very worth it.

[@gwendolynrobinson3900]

Lmaoooo "Whatcha got there?" Saf: "a smoothie (:"

[@jennw6809]

Loved that she got them and didn't mention it at all 😅

[@muchile22]

I need a Mia Maples and Safiya collab BAD

[@LegOfMeg]

Same! I was so excited to see Safiya shout out Mia

[@blauble]

petition for this to happen pls

[@black4minister]

They all have different and unique styles I'd love to see them swap or shop for each other!

[@chelly1376]

Yes please!

[@harperosswald7488]

YES they’re two of my comfort youtuber s i was so excited saf mentioned mia Mia deserves more attention

[@ShitakeMushrooms]

May I just say I love these kinds of videos not just as a "I bought it so you didn't have to" concept but also for explaining the investigative online shopping mindset? I feel like people don't use these kinds of critical thinking skills these days, especially online. Seeing Safiya demonstrate these techniques is so valuable, and I think a lot of people could benefit from applying similar tactics.

[@brinncognito]

honestly, yeah- showing what they looked out for to identify scam shops is really helpful. When I shop sometimes a store will seem suspicious to me but I can’t really place why that is and showing the method for rooting out red flags is great.

[@vixxcelacea2778]

True, but I wish her and others would do something to prevent these ending up in a landfill. Donating the fabric to charities that deal with clothes or maybe doing give aways so other seamstresses who know how to reuse the fabric, or even watchers who actually like the dresses for what they are. It sucks that even if it's educational, this still participates in the very problem of fast fashion, sweatshop labor and over consumption.

[@savannah115]

​@@vixxcelacea2778this

[@JDNboy12]

absolutely. i forced my mom to watch the same dress at different price points video after she kept buying from ads on facebook and being confused as to why nothing she ever got (if she got something) was any good.

[@maddiek963]

Yes!! I thought the same thing. During the section where she was talking about the websites I thought, “She’s putting that investigative journalism training to good use!!!”

[@HeyItsCassie13]

Small business owner here! So Pinterest's shop feature is only available to brands who use Shopify to sell their products. Pinterest allows Shopify integration to shop products from those brands exclusively. So brands like mine, who use Squarespace, and other website hosting platforms, aren't able to integrate sales with Pinterest. Also Etsy integrates too!

[@allykins8597]

Don't be shy. Drop your business link.

[@pocapocket534]

It is a seperate degree of irony that the video was sponsored by shopify as well 😅

[@finchhawthorne1302]

She probably knows, (it’s in the qna) but it’s difficult to mention that if you discover it after already lining up a Shopify sponsorship for the video.

[@ainsliekatemate698]

Oh super interesting thanks for sharing!

[@emilyschreiber3834]

@@finchhawthorne1302what q&a?

[@lucilleverton5202]

As a clothing designer/seamstress myself I honestly feel for the fake dress makers, as they probably have very little to work with and just get thrown these impossible tasks and just have to make do, getting paid little to none to keep the cost low, as even though the quality of the fabrics is trash, the actual making of the garments looks okay, and I know how hard cheap materials can be to work with :(

[@Waspinmymind]

Most of it is sweatshops and unpaid labor.

[@mydogismybff]

I DIED when Safiya came into frame at the end with the crown and swan shoulder pads💀 We NEED that Pinterest accessories video!!

[@mon4711]

Whole outfit from pretty pinterest products so Safiya can freely buy her dreams without a worry

[@emskistay]

the swan shoulder pads are giving Moira Rose

[@mygirl737g2]

I saw Safiya wearing a crown and swan shoulder pads, so I bought a crown and swan shoulder pads.

[@marissarickard4202]

I completely agree, their should be a Pintrest accessories video!!!

[@nicolenaik309]

Loooooved the crown!!! We need to see the accessories

[@chenisejenkins1786]

Teuta Matoshi is definitely legit. She is the sister to Lirika Matoshi, the designer of the viral "strawberry" dress from 2019/2020. Teuta also worked with Mia Maples to design her wedding dress.

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

YOOO THATS SO COOL

[@FlailTV]

I wondered why I was getting strawberry dress vibes!

[@anti_sse]

I love her dresses so much but they are unaffordable to me 😮‍💨 a complete fantasy and dream, maybe i would be able to get the short spring dresses she makes but that's it

[@StarshipGRanger394]

Yes! Was just going to say she designed Mia’s wedding dress

[@emilyperkins9947]

As someone who's involved in couture dresses and sews for a living and whose pictures have been stolen and sold for half of what I pay for in materials, I wish videos like these would bring more people to small designers actual work!

[@marietheotaku94]

I really want a video in which you take the bad dresses to a dressmaker to fix and do a before and after, and compare how much money it would have cost (like original dress cost x, plus fixing it, compared to what a similar gown that was good to go cost)

[@unicornbiomes]

This is such a good idea! Could do a whole video about sustainable/up-cycling fashion.

[@tatyanafilatova1341]

yes yes yes please!!!

[@kristenc4191]

it cant be fixed... the problem with cheap slave labour dresses is more than just the fit, which is all a seamstress could alter.

[@chellyblue]

Ooo, or take AI dress images to a legit dress maker to try and make.

[@keineartkunst4515]

Yes

[@claudiau2620]

I would say it hurts to watch someone live your dream but actually its pretty cathartic to watch Saf spend money I don't have on things I'd want

[@wrightcember]

yesss. It never feels like shes rubbing it in your face, just like shes having fun and letting us know about it

[@junerose7868]

@@wrightcember yea i def understand what you mean! like the joy is just so very wholesome

[@wrightcember]

@@junerose7868 shes like that one friend who you see sometimes who is just living their best life and having the greatest time with it

[@Kyosumari]

It's a little of both. When I feel the jealousy, I get introspective about it and really think about why I feel that way. I think it's made me a more mature person. It's hard to be mad at Safiyya busting her ass to deliver us quality and do the things I'd love to do but never could. Im thankful she makes us content at this level, in the end.

[@MCtwice12]

As a Senegalese who has been watching you for quite some time now, I am happy to see you try a brand from my country 😍. Love your content Safiya 😊.

[@dng7566]

jingle intro still EATS❤

[@faenene]

I love doing the little finger-wags haha

[@tiffanywright2113]

Agreed! I remember watching the video where she bought it when it first came out 🥹

[@TryinaD]

Yup it was truly the best investment

[@dragon_toad]

Best bit is those two strong staccato beats right before the singing, that she does the little finger waggle dance to.

[@Ginger_Coco]

"putting that fiver intro from 2017 to good use" Saf, don't make me feel so old right now 😭 I remember that video coming out, I thought it was like last year 0:18

[@aalliyhag]

You're telling me that... that video didn't just drop like... 3 months ago?? W H A T

[@leighnicole100]

I thought the same thing! I was like "oh god, that'd been almost 8 years? How old am I again?

[@dragon_toad]

I will rewatch the old classics a million times over (I have probably memorised the closet/makeup organisation videos by now), but I refuse to pay attention to what years they occured in. Safiya, I love you, but how dare you tell me how old I am. I get enough of that at work - I'm an older millenial managing a team where the average age is 22, I'm STILL not entirely sure if half the slang they use is real or just them trolling me.

[@culturetechs]

Just wanna give props to Safiya and the whole editing team for the superb graphics and video editing because the channel has come such a LOOOOONG way since then. The animations and gfx have become so much more detailed in recent years and also reflects the attention to detail that Safiya has put into her research and content creation ❤

[@hnnnnnnnnnng]

4:05 I'm glad you avoided this impulse buy because BJD stands for "ball jointed doll," which reflects the tiny scale of the product since it's made for posable dolls. no one would be able to fit in it 😅

[@mon4711]

Feel like she would love bjd dolls

[@LoreleiSetyrCane]

​@@mon4711 Ah, yes, she would love ball-jointed doll dolls 😆

[@Mittebam]

I had a good chuckle at the reaction to that too, maybe it could have been a cute arm decoration/jewelry piece if you put it on a little creatively xD

[@MC-lm7de]

​@@LoreleiSetyrCanewell we can't exactly call them b-j dolls now can we

[@catelynh1020]

I guess the 1/3 and 1/4 are scale size. I think all my figurines from shows are 1/8th scale so i can kinda picture a 1/4 scale

[@bjsm1995]

Ok but that black batwing dress is giving Morticia and it's so you Safiya. I did also love that Teuta one. Those last two though what the hell? I would totally be interested in an Accessories haul.

[@rebekahhiggins9002]

I came here to say the same thing. It's giving Morticia and it couldn't be better.

[@brinncognito]

It’s super Morticia. Perfect for Saf.

[@Victoria-_]

Agreed

[@Dandygirl_94]

For some reason, I got Morticia and Sanderson sister vibes, probably because of her hand movements, but it definitely suits her to a capital S!

[@muscleandhate]

It isn't a batwing dress, it has flared sleeves. Bat wing is loose under the armpits

[@sigasaurusrex]

love to see the crediting of all the other creators as well! not often that people that repeat a video idea (to an extent) actually point to who may have inspired it 💛

[@madsen1971]

So, I’m a 53 yo man with very little interest in women’s fashion or soap or makeup, etc…. But I just can’t help watching Safiya Nygaard videos from start to finish with fascination. I’m subscribed to fishing, poker, and golf channels… and to this one. 🤷‍♂️

[@evieb8412]

Saf transcends barriers 😂 we’re a broad church here

[@bi_smth]

I get it. Yeah her content is about make up and fashion, but it's also a lot about consumerism, marketing, business development, and pop culture, which are pretty fascinating things.

[@datgaydangernoodle1315]

We are happy to have you!

[@adrianaheiler9794]

I'm a 46 old woman who can't remember the last time she wore make up (the last eye shadow and mascara I bought was for the christening of my niece in 2012) and most of my fashion style transcends to 'how practical is it for dog walks and can I put poop bags in it?', but I'm still always thrilled when Safyja uploads and love to look at all the shiny things out there. I also enjoy her and Tyler's chemistry as well as all the puns and dad jokes (Cleave-Land was really good!)

[@tr3kfan940]

You have good taste sir

[@SSECreator]

27:19 I lost it at the crown 😂😂😂 Those first two dresses make me wish the brands made plus size because I want one

[@kcnbt99]

From what I can see online, Tueta let's you do custom sizing so you can probably get a bigger size! I'm also plus size but I don't have the money or the place to get that dress, haha

[@nitsannachtom6660]

​@@kcnbt99Every single word you wrote.

[@amandas7368]

Teuta does plus sizes and they do them well - like actually adapt the pattern instead of just sizing up 😊

[@cassoIa]

I really admire you staying true to your content, Saf! I respect you haven’t changed with the times in terms of how you present your research. You don’t go with the trends or trying to be the most eye catching thing on the FYP (I promise this is a compliment haha) You don’t need all that! You yourself ARE enough! It’s so 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻 You’re familiar and a reliable creator who always does their best to give us all the ins and outs of every video. You scratch a part of my brain in the intellectual side of it and hit me with the humour in between, a vibe fr. Thankyou for your consistency! 🖤🦇

[@myahrider5131]

i’m not an expert, but the Denver Dress ( 24:00 ) in my opinion is very AI generated. the background is doing something that i can’t quite describe but it definitely feels wrong, but the most ‘obvious’ thing to me was the sleeves and how they’re just…. floating on an armless mannequin

[@brinncognito]

I’ve seen real shops get that look with wire but this particular photo absolutely seems AI.

[@flicnerdy4385]

Also the legs on the manequin stand, you can see in the slit, that wouldn't be upright irl.

[@emmahi5847]

Stop that’s where I got my prom dress from (it stayed though icl)

[@lacytaylor1501]

The legs in the picture off, like one just goes up into the torso of the mannequin while the other seemingly disappears.

[@vixxcelacea2778]

It's the lack of symmetry by this I mean the designs on one side are different than the other. Most people making a cohesive gown would want the little details the same. Something AI gens are known for is lack of symmetry to usually a small, but noticeable degree, given how the AI generates things. Even if lighting, shadows and everything else are spot on, usually the eyes are different, or the details on one side meant to be similar are a little off. That said, if a seamstress actually out to make something not quickly, but really good quality, the idea for that dress is super freaking pretty and could definitely be made to a similar caliber as it appears to look. Likely something mathematically is off with the creation, but the overall idea as inspiration for a dress is pretty solid.

[@Hghartung]

I hope Pinterest management sees this. Verification should require more. That's unacceptable from a platform. If they don't have time to take down the fraudulent sellers, they should just be much more selective with who they verify.

[@lemonz1769]

Etsy too. There’s so much fake and misleading stuff on Etsy now. I used to shop there all of the time years ago but it’s just too much work to verify every shop for someone casually shopping. It seems more doable on Etsy than Pinterest, where selling things is Etsy’s whole thing.

[@debrascott8775]

I am pretty sure they don't care. Anymore than Etsy does that mcuh of their stuff is drop shipped from Alibabba. as long as people click click click.

[@Isamarae]

Most stores won't bother because it takes too much time, which cuts into their bottom line. Also: how do you then 'prove' a small business with one person is legit without tons of verification/paperwork/tests?

[@kl6960]

The problem is, they are technically "legit" sellers, as in they sell stuff and send it to their customers (instead of just taking the money). They are using stolen pictures, which is a no-no, but for that to be in any way punished, the actual owner of those pictures would have to report it (and then prove that they are the actual owner). The part where the fraudulent sellers are not giving people the real pictures of the products they are selling is a bit of a gray area, which is why it's so common, not just on Pinterest. Which sucks.

[@alicevictoriaball]

Hi hi, I used to sell wedding dresses - the fishy smell on the dresses is a preservative spray that the dress is sprayed in. This helps it from getting any damage when shipping - for instance, if it is shipped in a container with other smelly substances, or if something is to spill on it. You just have to hang it in an open space for a day or two and the smell will go ☺️

[@daydreamz618]

I have a feeling you might keep the teuta matoshi dress so just a tip! When the shoulder strings are long like that I usually cross them in the back! It keeps them from falling off my shoulders

[@laurenstandifer]

crazy to think that I was there, at age 13, when the intro jingle was conceived, and now I'm 20 and in my second year of college. time flies, life is crazy, but apparently safiya is a constant, even 7 years later

[@zwitter_zwitter]

Omg me too we are the same age!

[@kayleighjones712]

omg i’m in almost the same boat except i was 10 in 5th grade and now i’m 17 about to graduate high school 😭. safiya will always hit

[@BABYSYLMIRANDA]

Same boat but I'm in my first year and I'm 18 right now...

[@debbieparchem5442]

As someone from Cleveland I genuinely just had to sit in shock that I had never heard the "Cleave-land" joke before. Hats off to you truly

[@Writing4MySoul]

YES PLEASE DO AN UNREALISTIC CROWNS VIDEO, I NEED TO SEE YOU AND TYLER WEARING THE SHRIMP HEADBAND ❤❤❤❤

[@westcoastweaver8403]

Shrimp headband with the fish flops.

[@ecenbt]

​@@westcoastweaver8403oh my god that would be awesome!

[@Dana_Rose_]

I am so glad this was posted! My daughter has been looking for a ball gown to wear to a sorority event in January and I thought a lot of these Pinterest listings seemed "off". I sent her this video so she could see for herself. She has finally agreed to let me take her in person gown shopping. Thanks Safiya! ❤❤❤

[@Zafaruss]

28:05 the reveal of how she actually did get the eagle shoulders and the crown is so funny 😭

[@sweethaven5]

4:01 CROWNS!!😂😂 Yes crowns as content!!

[@Victoria-_]

Yessss

[@SomeoneNone123]

Yes to the shrimp headband!

[@actuallyfrankie]

19:24 MORTICIA ADDAMS VIBES. I think that's why it's not flowy on the bottom: the vibe is Morticia. And it very, very much suits you, Safiya!

[@eeeev_aa]

when you first unpacked the Teuta Matoshi gown i was like "it doesn't look thaaat good" but when you put it on i was blown away, it's soo pretty

[@hambot]

As someone who still uses Pinterest religiously, it's so interesting to see how different the experience is for different users! I never see the "shop now" pins because I mostly just look at fanart and movie stills

[@slipintothediamondlife_82]

Same! Last night I was showing my mom some cool fanart pieces on Pinterest and she was so surprised at how mine looked, she said she was jealous😂 I use Pinterest all the time, it's my favourite form of social media. My mom, however, says she almost never uses Pinterest. She proceeded to show me hers and it blew my mind that hers is literally just a bunch of ads and links to purchasing stuff, it is such an un-fun experience to see Pinterest that way😅

[@natemfranc4252]

Wow, I can't believe you bought that intro 7 years ago. I didn't even realise I'd been following you that long. Then remembered I'd followed you from buzzfeed. What a journey you've been on. So glad I stayed with you! Lol

[@kayleighjones712]

omg this just made me realize how long ago the buzzfeed days were 😭

[@mayjailerxx]

Wait how long have I been ALIVE?!😭

[@natemfranc4252]

@@kayleighjones712 right! Doesn't seem like THAT long ago! 😄

[@nubiaalvarez4647]

I didn't walk here. I RAN 🏃‍♀️

[@maddysen19]

RIGHT

[@laurelpelaez]

Same

[@faenene]

OLYMPIC SPRINTERS 🏃🏃🏃

[@theOGdebb]

Same!

[@PhimbleG-d]

On that note - Free Iran! 🇮🇷

[@Wendisoph]

I NEED a saf video where she dives deep into the goth subculture. Like actually getting into the music (80s like the cure, Siouxsie, sisters of mercy, joy division etc.), get a makeover, go to a goth club, say bar sinister in la 👀👀

[@lylukk]

oooooh different eras of goth, or different eras of alternative fashion!!!!

[@Wendisoph]

@ yesss!!

[@courtneypaige18]

Yes to this!🖤

[@antoniacheregi4266]

yesss!!!!

[@brinncognito]

@@lylukkEras of goth!! The perfect intersection of the themes of this channel!

[@SEHipple]

I love the unremarked upon change over to Safiya wearing the feather shoulders and crown for her commentary at the end.

[@fastblood19]

I kinda wish you’d bought 2 of the green and red dress from different sellers so we could see their different attempts at the same dress or if they’re just drop shipped from the same place 😂

[@hurricanetortilla6466]

Who is this diva?! I've never smiled so much watching a girlies video, this made me really happy! Laughing and gasping at these brazen fashion. Instant subscribe! Bringing more happiness to my life thank you girl 🥰🌼✨

[@unrulyauthentic]

I'm a professional photographer and seeing you browse through so many designers I know (and have worked with) is so awesome because so many of them deserve all the love

[@tiffo2022]

7:45 Mia actually had her WEDDING dress made by tueota(spelling is horrid sorry) matoshi!! Their gowns are gorgeous and I will definitely be choosing them for my wedding dress when I get married!!!

[@elixir2984]

Is there any connection between Teuta Matoshi and Lirika Matoshi (Lirika made that viral strawberry dress which sort of has the vibes of Teuta's gowns), or is it just the coincidence in names?

[@elixir2984]

Nevermind I just did a quick search, sisters!

[@ghost_grrrrl]

My wedding dress was customized Teuta Matoshi and was perfect. Highly recommend! I will say that if you get a glittery dress it will 1000% shed EVERYWHERE though lol (even if you coat it in hairspray, which helps). There will be glitter in the floor boards of my old apartment forever 😂

[@katiejo1182]

I'm I the only one that thinks the dress Saf got from her looks like a mock up for her wedding party dress

[@rachelle5091]

@@elixir2984 they also have dresses dedicated to each other from each of their labels...the talent definitely runs in the family!!

[@Krystlist]

I love that batwing dress, its awesome 😍 Im disappointed with the red dress, the pic looked gorgeous. I have a few silk like shirts that smell like bad fish so I wonder if theres something with the fabric production. The lesson here is pretty much, dont ever buy off of Pinterest unless you want a easy fairy-esk type dress

[@5kMia]

So excited to see Teuta Matoshi in this video!! Her and her sister, Lirika Matoshi are two of my favorite dreamy gown designers EVER!

[@NauticalTurtle]

I just went to the Lirika Matoshi website to check her out. Her designs are *BEAUTIFUL* 😮‍💨 I can't afford her, but mad respect

[@ars1534]

omg lirika matoshi was the one who designed the strawberry dress that went viral a couple years back! great work from both of them wow!

[@abbyrose7004]

That Teauta Matoshi dress is SO pretty on her!!

[@krisswilley286]

I love Pinterest. I'm a seamstress, cosplayer, & crafter - I get a lot of my inspo and cross stitch patterns off of Pinterest but often do have to do some investigating when buying something off of there. I always try to find the original brand/designer/creator and encourage others to do so as well :)

[@nudgificator]

Very much enjoying the way the crown is not addressed (except the chapter heading), it's just... there suddenly.

[@ButtercupAzu]

I remember so clearly when Pinterest rolled out its 'buyable pins' feature in like 2015 or 2016 or so! So much of what was trending at the time looking back was so catastrophic, I very clearly remember discovering a buyable pin with my sister that featured a holographic bridal gown. Insane.

[@brinncognito]

Yeah so I definitely want to see that

[@pauwula]

If Cristine ever got married I would probably expect her dress to be holo, haha

[@kimternestaal]

That first dress is UNREAAAAALLLLL 😍⭐️✨

[@scatachiel]

Despite that red-green dress being a scam, that shade of red (not the lace) looks amazing on you, Safiya! Thank you for the video again!

[@thatredheadwithanxeity]

1:19 I’m sorry I need a Mia maples, hopescope, and Safiya collab!!!!!!

[@berryonce3067]

FR dream collab

[@BlackHandSide]

Yesss

[@subliminabubble]

Yesssss! Can we please get a video of them thrifting together?

[@aksez2u]

If I remember correctly, Safia and Hope did collab in a video where Safia wore a dress made out of... balloons? Or something odd. Did you see that one? I can't find it when I google, so somebody tell me if I'm misremembering. Edit: I see a video where Safia and Hope went to the lost luggage store together released June of 2022. Maybe Hope was the one who wore the dress. OK I'm done now 😆

[@fernandaverdin8734]

Yesssss

[@meghanmeeker9096]

They sell Diarrablu at Nordstrom - I got one of their convertible dresses for a big event and got TONS of compliments. I also love that it's a black owned business.

[@kaaychaan3011]

16:19 Not the fire extinguisher being called a fire hydrant. 😂❤

[@fanfarefair12]

It's the exact opposite of when Drew Gooden called a fire hydrant a fire extinguisher in his Little Italy video 😂

[@hollyludvigsen6763]

Safiya wearing the crown at the end is killing me, I desperately want the accessories video! Show us all the crowns!

[@melli.mosment.7595]

I can’t really explain but for a couple years now during late fall beginning winter time I’ll rewatch all my fav safiya videos…multiple times. *maria Carrey voice* ITS TIIIIHIIIIINE 😂😂❤️🎄

[@celarts5752]

I hope the person who made that intro song is having a wonderful day and has been successful in their ventures so far and continue to do so Also idk why but this vid made me wanna draw Saf in a sorta dark fantasy outfit

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

That last dress needs to have a spa day with a boiling pot of black rit poly dye, depending on how it takes the dye a little bit more fabric (like some of the skirt from dress 3 perhaps) added in might make it really cool. The third, needs to be scrapped for parts and the first 2 worn with abandon! chef's kiss to those two! OR, there are some tick tok designers that remake sad gowns, you could enlist one of them to reimagine / smash-up with dresses 3&4.

[@Cindy-v9r]

you look so gooood in the matoshi dress

[@greatbigbeodorant]

I‘m always amazed to see just how many unrealistically cheap clothes get advertised on those apps

[@HashieRenee]

29:27 accessories to match the dresses!!😊🎉

[@VitorMNG]

"Safiya's new intro song" makes me smile every time I heart it 😁❤️

[@hellsingmongrel]

also O.M.G the wing appaulettes! When I got married, me and my wife found those wing appliques on etsy during shopping for supplies, and I totally did a similar thing, only by pinning a single pair of the wings to the sleeves of my dress! I kinda wanna buy those as the upgraded version of what I did, they're just so pretty!

[@apollo6409]

Accidentally fell asleep super early, woke up in a cold sweat at 3:17am. Must've been a sign from the universe that i needed to watch this video immediately, of course

[@remalhassan2501]

I love how you still bought the angel shoulder thing and the crown 😂😂😂😂 I would have done the same 😂😂😂

[@frecklefreak1467]

I love the cut to the commentary shot with the Etsy crown and shoulder armor at the end 😂 I had to rewind to make sure I saw it right! Also that Diarrablue dress on you was really giving Morticia Addams vibes in the best way. There were a couple shots when showing off the sleeves that Saf just WAS Morticia to my eyes for a moment! Honestly those first two gowns were gorgeous and I'd love to see them make a comeback at some point or another.

[@Crow-909]

The denver dress was 100% AI. Just look at how unsymmetrical the mannequin is and why on earth does it have a leg?

[@dinotwins2868]

WAKE UP THE QUEEN HAS POSTED!!!!!!!🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🗣️🔥🔥

[@sleepypup]

IM UP

[@nitsannachtom6660]

Your call is missing something... 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇 There you go hehe

[@dragon_toad]

@@nitsannachtom6660 sending out the bat signal? 😆

[@Jessica-ov4dj]

The most credible listing for the "red goth dress" seems to be by Enchantiva (sold at A&M Bridal). They don't have that exact gown on the website anymore, but they have an extremely similar one, pictured against the same background set, for $1,500 called Mystic Ivy.

[@BlackJadeLotusNin]

Oh those are DEFINITELY AI listings. I'd stake my life savings on it.

[@randomgrmlin]

Seems like the ai images could have used the original dress as a source then

[@BlackJadeLotusNin]

@@randomgrmlin the Enchantiva dresses are all AI, though. At those prices I hope they have skilled stitchers making them real- something Firefly Path has done- but the designs themselves are AI

[@jenniferpoffenroth9926]

Would you get the first dress tailored so the straps fit better? Or, try tailoring any of the other dresses so they fit better? If so, I would watch that! It would be interesting to see if you can and the process required to alter these dresses to fit. Thank you !!

[@sweethaven5]

6:54 Tyler😂😂😂😂 CLEVELAND 😂😂😂😂😂🎉

[@thelovelybones0521]

The sparkle on that Teuta Matoshi dress is STUNNING

[@KingKogi]

16:59 I think we can all agree you're looking celestial and gorgeous ⭐

[@bananehanna]

safiya, try middle mouse clicking instead of rightclicking to open a new tab. Life changer. You can also middle mouse click the tabs to close them (in the tab bar)

[@catastrophe_crow64]

24:40 oh that dress is DEFINITELY AI generated. TLDR; artist pointing out the notable elements that make this image AI, in case anyone is curious or wants to further understand how to look out for AI generation :) i watch videos while painting, so i didn't notice it at first, but now that you said something, i can 99.99999% confirm. the left foot's ankle doesn't line up with the leg and the green fabric is bundled up weird, the right foot's "toes" don't line up with the rest of the leg, as well as the red fabric appearing and disappearing from existence, similar to the fabric from the back of the dress blending forward over the foot. the leaves on the right of the skirt emerge from nowhere, and they are very very grainy as AI slop tends to produce. most notably, when the mannequin's body goes upward into where the torso should be, only the left leg is there, and the right leg disappears. the layers to the left of this torso-like area do not line up with the lighting and folds. around the hips, many of the leaf looking elements do not attach to the dress, though that COULD be an "issue with image quality". with the sleeves, the tool notably is very unequal and uneven on both sides. also, the flower things coming up from the top of the sleeves do not connect to the dress similar to the leaves from before. most notably, the cluster on the left sleeve has a gap that resembles that of a five petal flower, which the AI could have been trying to create, not knowing it was supposed to be a background color. the mannequin, near the "neck", contains artifacts form where the AI didn't know what to do with the light, and made it grainy and pixelated. the bottom of the top metal embellishment doesn't line up to create an even ovel, wither. all considered, this is SCARY good AI. the flowers and wheat (and even shadows) in the background are honestly really convincing. edited out a couple typos, never been a good speller T^T

[@GibiASMR]

WOW I loved this video!!!!! That is actually wild that a blatant AI image is being sold by a VERIFIEDDDDDD pinterest shop?!? I agree it would be amazing if the verification actually meant anything! I'd shop pinterest all day long...

[@JazzyBabe56]

the second dress - black Diarablue - reminds me of something Stevie Nicks used to wear back in the '70's with Fleetwood Mac...lovely choices....

[@marinaa9557]

Yes, we do want an accessories video. I may suck at trying to spell it, but boy do I want to see them! I loved the crown, would love to hear more about the crown and see it in a fully-fledged gown outfit!

[@amberrhodes9020]

I love how you speak so clearly and professionally and your tone just itches something in my brain lol 😂❤ idk but your videos are therapeutic

[@brolololo]

Multiple mentions of my fav youtuber Mia Maples!!! I NEED a Safiya/Mia collab!!!!!! Bring back the era of youtuber collabs!!

[@mrscoolwhipp]

My exact reaction!

[@nebbbship]

27:04 Christmas Goth for a krampus ball ✨

[@cosmicbodyguards4285]

The ElleQueen dress, upon reveal, is giving Mother of the bride section at Ross: Dress for Less.

[@hannah12banana23]

Hopescope and mia maples mentions in a safiya video? My three fav KZbinrs are colliding 🎉🎉🎉

[@kailadavis7665]

Same!!! 🙌

[@twillightfairy]

I saw you in that Dairablu gown, and my mind went straight to Mortica Addams from The Addams Family. Yes, it's not quite right, but it has the vibe.

[@GamingFoodie]

Casting my vote for Safiya to do every outro in a crown. Fabulous!

[@Alayric]

The Teuta Matoshi celestial crystal dress looks really cool! 🤩

[@DebbieMcBee14]

When you’re 61 years old and have the same fashion style as Safiya. I wear a lot of black and I love clothes with interesting sleeves. My living room, dining room and kitchen are all done in a celestial theme.

[@Amelia_Rose_333]

Tuota for the win! Her dresses are so whimsical and beautifully made! That was my fave on you for sure!! 😍

[@lia_bee]

I got so excited when she bought the Teuta Matoshi dress because I KNEW it would look as good as it does on her

[@finchhawthorne1302]

I still pretty much exclusively use Pinterest as a bookmarking sight. Bookmarks that contain photos is such a useful way to remember why I bookmarked something.

[@kokopuppy57342]

That fishy smell is usually amines in either the glue used to hold on the lace or it can also be what they used to seal in the dye. Either way spritzing with rubbing alcohol, 100%vodka or vinegar should break it down