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I Got An 18th Century Makeover

Safiya Nygaard

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Finally, the video we've all been waiting for... the one where I get to return to Colonial Williamsburg after ~20 years!! As some of you guys might know, I bring up Colonial Williamsburg *a lot*, as it left a big impression on me as a child - so we decided to make the trip to the historical town of Williamsburg, VA to get an 18th century makeover (hair, makeup, and outfit!) and explore their living history museum, in costume. A big thank you to Abby Cox & Nicole Rudolph for helping out with our final look, and thank you to Colonial Williamsburg for inviting us!

(btw - CW = colonial williamsburg lol)

Abby Cox’s Channel - abbycox
The collab we shot together at CW! - I took Safiya Nygaard to study 1700s gowns...

Nicole Rudolph’s Channel - nicolerudolph
Her video on making my shoes! - I Made 18th century Shoes for Safiya Nygaard!

Cheyney McKnight’s Youtube Channel - notyourmommashistory

Colonial Williamsburg resources -

3D Tour of the Peyton Randolph House: https://virtualtours.colonialwilliams...

Hope Wright's research:
https://facebook.com/ColonialWilliams...

Other Resources:
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/...
https://slaveryandremembrance.org/par...

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PRODUCED & EDITED by
Safiya Nygaard
Tyler Williams
Nez Covington
Hannah Bruce
Carly Dawson

GFX by Dayana Espinoza

#18thcentury #fashion #history

20 Comments

@safiya Creator 4 years ago (edited) Pinned

HELLO FRIENDS!! the williamsburg x safiya x abby x nicole collab is finally nigh!! i hope you guys enjoy it & please make sure to check out abby, nicole, and cheyney's youtube channels linked in the description! ps - for legal reasons, the panty thing is a joke 🌝 what did you guys think of my final look?? xoxo, saf (btw - CW = colonial williamsburg lol)

@valentingonzalez6371 4 years ago

the fact that Safiya still managed to fit the color black into her outfit is insane

@NotYourMommasHistory 4 years ago

Thank you Safiya for the shout out, and for shining a light on historical interpreters and tradespeople! 😍

@TotallyAGoblin 4 years ago

I can't imagine how hard it would be to decide to take on a re-enactment role of an enslaved person. The history needs to be remembered though and the culture that was born through such pain and suffering. Mad respect to these people that take on these roles.

@cameliole9616 4 years ago

So there’s a candle company that has a scent for every us state. She should combine all 50 states to find the scent of America. It’s called homesick candles! Copy and paste if you agree and want her to do this!!!

@SweetSunsetBaby 4 years ago

Alternate title: Tyler following Safiya and her new friends back in time.

@VampyricDeth 4 years ago

Vintage clothing, not vintage values! YES! One of my favorite people says "if I want to look and dress like a 1959s housewife while simultaneously acting the exact opposite then that's my perogative"

@jenniferhutchens7518 4 years ago

Blown away by how thoughtful your explanation of understanding the context of history was at the beginning. Will always be impressed by your integrity and intellect - you’re such a valuable and unique voice on YouTube.

@Fishhsif721 1 year ago

I like the idea of someone sharing their family vacation photos of Williamsburg or something only for a bunch of comments to be like "Wait, is that Safiya Nygaard??" lmao

@arlynnecumberbatch1056 4 years ago

wow, a youtuber who acknowledges anything 1700 including the lives of the poor or enslaved people during the period and eductate the viewers about their everyday lives. not suprising for a queen like saf

@dramallamarama5300 4 years ago

Safiya’s full outfit, hat & shawl/cape, does sort of look like if little red riding hood grew up to be a courtiers poison maker.
It’s a vibe and I love it

@kaliafranks6671 4 years ago

Your commentary, inclusion, and highlighting of the African American experience, as well as the makers and historians gave me so much joy,

@gregputnam7243 4 years ago (edited)

You know Abby is a fan when she says the word "Murkin" in front of Safiya. Gosh I love her for that.

@maggiemichelle101 4 years ago

27:37. There is just something about a full grown lady acting like a crab in colonial Williamsburg attire that really cracks a girl up 💀

@AbbyCox 4 years ago

This was such a fun time and I can’t wait to hang out and plot more historical clothing shenanigans with you 😭❤️🎉

@oliviab26 4 years ago

fun fact: similar to colonial shoes, pointe shoes (the hard ones ballet dancers wear) are also not made for a left or right foot specially and are broken in for each foot as they’re worn!

@eikhaing7481 4 years ago

Safiya should’ve been invited to the 2022 met gala

@Austinmoore2005 4 years ago

Why does Safiya finally getting back to Colonial Williamsburg feel like a series finale of a tv show? Like I feel like this is the climax we have been waiting for for years.