Dungarees Galore.

Hello there, I was going to be adventurous and take some photos outside but the rain became so torrential I ran back inside and chickened out. So here I am back in the comfort of my own bedroom and blank wall. I am going to try make my photos more interesting in the future, so watch this space.
 

 Dungarees: Funky Divaa

Black T-Shirt: Primark

Fishnets: Primark

Anyway, this is a long overdue post as I ordered these wonderful dungarees at the beginning of the month, oops. I purchased them after seeing the lovely Amy blog about a different pair and share a cheeky discount code for 50% off, meaning these babies only cost me a tenner. Score.
 

They are a tad too big as I quickly changed the size when I got to the checkout. I had a sudden panic that my ghetto booty wouldn't fit into a 10. It seems now it would have done. No matter, it now means that if my arse does get bigger (please no!) then I'll still fit into these wonderful things. I really am in love with them, just in case you didn't know.

 *Casually showing off my new ring, again.*

Ring: H&M

Daisy Chain Necklace: Present

 *Duck face: Am I doing it right?*

Go on admit it, you've missed me.

Creepers: Ebay

It seems that no outfit of mine has been complete without my creepers. Seriously, I wear them all the time. I'm quite please with how well they're lasting seeing as they're cheap knock-offs from China, so much so that I'm considering buying another pair. The only hard bit is choosing a colour. What's your fave creeper colour? 


Also, as I finally got my iphone up and running my friend insisted I get Instagram and Twitter and Draw Something and this and that. I never knew there were so many apps! You can literally do everything with these fancy phones can't ya? I know I sound like an old grandma, but I am honestly amazed by it. Just goes to show how uncool I am, lol. Anyway, if you so with to follow me on Instagram just search safiyamarie and my face should pop up.

 Because listening to this on the bus makes me feel like I'm in a film.

xx

Guess Who's Back?

Well it has been a mighty long time since I have sat down to compose a blog post. I've missed it. 

First of all thanks to you all for sticking around whilst I went off to do those things they call exams. As you may have guessed I am now no longer a sixthformer, no longer a school student. It's weird to say the least. I left officially on Monday after my General Studies exam yet I still feel as though I should be revising for something. 
  

*Look at me just casually showing off my new ring*

Unlike most young British teenagers I did not celebrate my new found freedom by dolling myself up and going on a wild night out, in which I would have lost my dignity only remembering that I had done so through the use of some blurry pictures. No, I'm not cool enough for that. 

Instead I went out for a cuppa with a couple close friends. I ended up going back to one of my friends house where we had yet more tea and she taught me how to knit. 

I am such an old woman.

*My first ever attempt at knitting*

Now I know that little small square doesn't seem that impressive but there's two different knits there. I don't reckon that's bad for a beginner. Just ignore the holes. 

I'm hoping that my knitting skills will improve and then I am going to knit everything. Just you wait.

 

My friend also lent me some summer reads so I can occupy myself whilst everyone else is off on their travels. She's off backpacking around Europe for a month. And at the end of this week my other friend is off around Italy for two weeks. Makes me wish I was jetting off somewhere too, but I'm excited for them and can't wait to see all the pictures and whatnot.

In other news, I finally got a sim card for my Iphone that my dad got me when I went to see him. I wasn't that bothered by it to be honest as I quite like my little 10 pound samsung, but I thought 'why not?' as I've never had one of these fancy phones. I spent about half an hour in the Orange shop trying to sort it out with my stomach rumbling whilst my friends went off for lunch. At least the guy who was serving me was rather amusing.


Anyway, this was just an update-y kind of post for ya. I should be posting regularly from now on and I have a huge list of DIY things I want to do so expect some of that going on. In the mean time I hope you're all well.


I'm gonna go have some ice-cream now then head off to Josie's to watch Titanic.

Because I'm listening to it now. 

xx

 

I Like A Boy With A Tache.

I've always liked moustaches. On men that is. I suppose you could argue that I'm a little in awe of them. Maybe awe isn't the right word. Fascinated perhaps. I reckon there's a bit of jealousy in there too, I wish I could have a tache then I would stroke it all day long whilst I pondered about the secrets of the universe. I'm kidding. I'm not intellectual enough to ponder about the universe. 

 Top: Charity Shop

Jeans: Hand me downs (River Island)

Mustache: Stolen!

Just in case you were wondering, no I did not go out wearing the moustache. It was left over from our year 13 leaving day. Our theme was 80's/ disco which I thought was a bit pants (pirates all the way) that was until I saw some of the guys dressed in afros and fake mustaches such as this one. One guy was even sporting some fake chest hair! Anyway, I had an exam that day and found this moustache just hanging around so I nabbed it. It made my french exam more amusing as I stuck it onto my water bottle so I wouldn't lose it.

*Me trying to do a 'sexy' pose*

I thought it would be funny to try a 'sexy' pose. Or at least a very feminine one to combat the moustache. I'm not sure if it's funny in the way that I intended but I still look like a dick lol. 

 

 This is an outfit that I wore yesterday to school. And oh my gosh I'm wearing pants. If you knew me in real life you would know that I NEVER wear pants. Well rarely. There's a running...joke? (yeah lets call it a joke) that I don't wear pants and everyone always tells me to put my bum away. But I just don't like wearing them. I like to be able to cross my legs and not have restraining denim in the way. These ones are alright as they're a boyfriend fit and so are quite baggy. But skinny jeans? Argh, no! Please tell me I'm not alone with this. Else I'm going to feel like a right banana for posting it on the internet. 

Anyway, I do like this outfit. I reckon I just need a cap and I'd look like I was about to play a game of baseball. I can't play for shit, but I'd look the part.

Also thank you again to everyone who reads/follows/comments. You're all great. 

  

Because it was the first thing that came up on my Ipod.

xx

It's Been Hectic!

Apologies for being absent, my life has been so hectic lately. My mum broke her arm on Saturday at the 1940's weekend and went into hospital for surgery on Wednesday but they didn't operate till the next day. So I've been filling her shoes and playing general house keeper for the past week or so. Not only that but I had an exam yesterday as well as prom (I'll post about it later) so I really haven't had time to be taking pictures. 

Anyway, enough of a sob story! Here is an outfit I wore to school earlier in the week. I got told I look 'eccentric' and my mum said I looked silly. At the time I thought 'nah, I look ok' but on reflection I'm not too sure. I thought I'd post it anyway as even fashion bloggers like me (lolololol) don't get it right. I'm experimenting with my style more than ever right now so I'm bound to look like a dick at some point or another. But that's ok because at least I tired it. So I would love to encourage you to all be more experimental with your style and if you get it wrong, you get it wrong. At the end of the day they're just clothes.

T-Shirt: Boyfriend's

Belt: Vintage

Skirt: DIY 

 Cycling Shorts/ Leggings: DIY 

 

Although this outfit isn't great I am rather proud of the skirt. It's made out of a large piece of fabric we had lying around which I just sewed onto a length of elastic. However, the elastic did lose a bit of its stretchiness so its a bit big on me, woops. Also, my legs aren't actually that colour, I was wearing tight to 'test' them out for prom but I didn't even end up wearing them as it was so god damn hot!

I reckon that's all you're gonna get out of me today. I've got a few jobs to do as well as revision before heading off for a picnic with Ross.

I'd just like to say a big thank you to everyone who reads my posts and comments. Also to any new followers. You really are all so lovely!

 

Because Marina is lovely too. 

xx

Rootless

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Or so I've been told. So here I am, with a post that has been a little overdue. But I'm still caught up in a clothes rut and I don't like it. Every morning when I look at my clothes it seems that everything I want to wear isn't there. It's as though I have a wardrobe in my head which doesn't match the one I have in reality.

That is until I remembered my dungarees. Oh, I just love 'em.  

Dungarees: Ebay

Top: So old I'm ashamed.

*Still can't seem to get my camera to focus all the time, godamnit*

I reckon I just need to have a good wardrobe sort out and actually think about what's in there and what I need. Have any of you ever been in this situation? I'd like to think I'm not the only one. Also, I reckon I've had a bit of a style change as rewind a couple years ago and I was sporting brogues with floral skirts. Whereas now I want to be decking myself in foliage and running around bare foot. I'm kidding. But if it wasn't socially unacceptable, I totally would.

 

Because Marina is a babe.

 xx 

Invading Space.

 Good morning. This is an outfit I wore yesterday when me and a couple friends went into town for some lunch and light shopping. By light shopping I mean makeup and golden bears from Poundland. Not only that but I got a free mascara as I spent over 9.99 on Rimmel make-up. Score. 


I am such a cheapskate.

 Top: Stolen from the Boyfriend

Skirt: Primark

Belt: Primark

This has to be one of my all time favourite skirts as it pretty much goes with anything. And if not, I force it to. The quality of it is also rather good as seeing as it's from Primark I half expected it to shrivel as soon as I washed it, but it's been great. Ok, I'll stop raving about the bloody skirt, look at my t-shirt though. 

Now contrary to what people will think when they see me wearing this top I am actually pretty pants at space invaders. Always was. But give me a game of Bejeweled and I am away. Bloody love Bejeweled. 

Anyway, I really should crack on with some essays and revision. I have another french speaking in ten days. Damnit. 

 Because, yes, it would be really nice. 

xx

 

Still Alive.

Hello, sorry for the lack of posts. I've been pretty busy (not getting drunk FYI) but I have a couple things planned and lots to show you so bare with me. In the mean time here's a few photos to wet your pallet. 

* Ring from 28p from Ebay*

*Awesome octopus mug*

* Amazing buns my best friend made me, they're chocolate with chocolate orange on top, yum!*

* My face (sans le maquillage)*

Shirt: Charity Shop

Scarf: Charity Shop

Top: Primark

Shorts: DIY

Tights: Tesco

This is what I wore to school on my Birthday, not that exciting but just look at the badge! 

 

I quite like The Feeling, whatever happened to them?

xx

Tiny Man With Feather Duster

I'm ill. 

I feel like as though a tiny man has set up residence in my throat and is forever tickling its walls with a feather duster. Whilst googling 'tiny man with feather duster' I came across this:

Which I found highly amusing! Though, I still feel like shite!

BUT I haven't exactly been helping myself. I went to my boyfriend's music college gig last night and stayed over at his because it finished so late (I had an hour and a half journey to school this morning!). I really enjoyed it, however I cannot lie and say all the acts were amazing, cos... well... they weren't. The first act was a guy on an acoustic and a female vocalist and she kept telling the poor guitarist that he was playing the songs wrong! I felt so sorry for him. It was a shame because I thought she was a pretty good singer she just needs to work on her performing haha.My boyfriend's college band (called Whitestar) were great, though Ross insists that he went wrong in so many place, I cant say I noticed.

Anyway! Enough chit chat, here's a couple videos of the gig with my shoddy camera skillz:

*Ross is the guitarist on the right*

*Yet another example of my shoddy camera skills*

  

It's a shame that the memory card for my camera only let me film three songs (one of which I cleverly deleted by accident) because they performed their own songs too which were rather brilliant. I also definitely need to work on my camera skills, though in all fairness I couldn't really stop people from walking in front of me. The quality is rather terrible too, however good news is I'll hopefully be getting one for my birthday next month! Ooh its all exciting stuff!

I shall leave it at that and carry on sipping at my Lemsip! Have a good rest of the week!

xx

It's Wednesday

Hello! and happy Wednesday! Hope you're all fine and dandy. I wore this outfit yesterday teaming my DIY dress with some vintage pieces and my brogues. I made this dress out of my mum's old summer dressing gown, would you believe? Originally it was floor length with long sleeves and had a massive rip down the length of one arm. She was going to chuck it out but I loved the embroidery detailing so much so I kept it for ages before finally doing something with it haha. I am glad I did as it is now one of my favourite DIY pieces that I've made.

 Dress:DIY

Belt:Vintage

Cardigan: Dad's 

 

 Necklace: Present

I haven't been up to much recently in all honesty. I'm a boring old sod at the moment! I have a busy week next week so hopefully I wont be as boring haha! On a good note I did receive some lovely packages from Ebay so ill have those to share with you sometime soon. Oh and I made some changes to my blog layout, looks smarter now. Don't you think?

And on that note, I shall leave you with a band i discovered a couple of days ago. Pretty much in love with them!

 

xx

Why Hello There!

Right ho! So the idea of a blog has been rattling about in my head for a good while and I thought to myself 'what the hell' and grabbed the bull by the horns and well... yes...here I am!

So! Let me introduce myself: I'm Safiya, in my last year of A levels (eep!) and I love being creative in almost every shape and form, so expect to see a lot that plastering itself on this lil blog of mine!

And on that note!  

xx