"Tomato Girl" Is The Latest TikTok Trend – Allow Me To Explain Why Fruit-Themed Looks Are In

    I'm voting for "mango girl" to be next, please.

    Elizabeth Cotton
    by Elizabeth Cotton

    BuzzFeed Staff

    First were the lemons. Then came the strawberries, and now, *checks notes*, it's tomato time. If you have no idea what I'm on about, then let me introduce you to TikTok's latest obsession: fruit-themed looks.

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    We're moving on from the simple, clean, and minimal look, and instead embracing bold colours and fun patterns. Yup, this summer's aesthetics are being categorised by fruits, and honestly, I think it's really cute.

    Earlier in the summer, TikTok users introduced the lemon aesthetic:

    @'satanicsashimi
    It focuses on a refreshing lemon yellow palette, flowy fabrics, crotchet bags, and soft lines. "Lemon girl" makeup is glowy and fresh-faced, and I think it's the more colourful version of the previous "clean girl" trend.

    And how could I not mention that lemon nails were HUGE on TikTok!

    @brittany_nailart

    Replying to @user7491899128833 the ultimate eurosummer nails ☀️🍋 Did these last year and loved them so had to recreate them and film a tutorial! Just need someone to take me to Sicily now 👀 ________ #nails #nailart #naildesigns #nailtok #nailtutorial #nailsnailsnails #nailsdesign #fyp #fypシ #easynails #diynails #nailsathome #eurosummer #italy #lemonnanils #sicily #fruitnails #holidaynails #vacationnails #summernails

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    @brittany_nailart
    I'll admit, I also hopped on this trend and loved them! These nails scream summer, and lemons are definitely the sunniest of fruits.

    But then, thanks to Hailey Bieber, the strawberry makeup trend went viral and we said goodbye to lemons.

    Some TikTok users have even made tutorials to help you get this fresh-faced strawberry look:

    @daniellemarcan

    hailey bieber’s new makeup trend: strawberry makeup ib: @TARA SIGARI MAKEUP FASHION. skin tint @SHISEIDO synchro skin self refreshing tint, @Charlotte Tilbury flawless filter, @rhode skin peptide lip gloss #makeup #beauty

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    @daniellemarcan
    This means that creamy blushes, pinky-red stained lips, freckles, and a "sun-burnt, but make it cute" look is in.

    Still with me? We all know how important it is to have our five-a-day, so now we're welcoming tomatoes. Yup, "tomato girl" is an actual trending aesthetic, RN.

    tiktok is creating new sub genres of people too quickly. what the fuck is a tomato girl and why do i immediately want to be one

    — caitie delaney (@caitiedelaney) August 1, 2023
    Twitter: @caitiedelaney

    "Tomato girl" features red hues, and embodies the feeling of an Italian summer. The fashion for this trend is feminine silhouettes, basket bags, vintage prints, and of course a whole load of red!

    @chrislainy.gabriela
    Bold colours are in, and being a "tomato girl" means having fun with your wardrobe and accessories. Headscarves, fiery red dresses, naturally flushed skin, salt-sprayed hair, and statement sunglasses are the vibe. Basically, think of a European summer filled with delicious bowls of pasta, visiting local markets and that's what being a "tomato girl" is all about.

    To summarise: being a "tomato girl" is about embracing being bold, vibrant, and embodying that carefree summer vibe.

    @aestheti.cdump

    Gone are the days of sleek buns and crisp shirts, it's time for tousled hair, and fun outfits! Let us know what fruit you think should be next in the comments – my vote lies with mango or coconut.