#TikTokMadeMeBuyIt: TikTok approved trends that are worth the hype

If you have any interest in fashion or beauty and a TikTok account, chances are that you’ve seen the #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt hashtag, indicating that the creator of the video has picked up an item that they’ve seen making the rounds on the app, with an array of pretty girls telling them to ‘run, not walk’ to indulge in some pattern or product that they can’t be living without. 

However, it’s difficult to know which trends will stand the test of time, and with hundreds of rapid 15-second videos being thrown at you it seems to appear as an endless cycle of impossible to attain ‘must-haves’. So with that being said, I’m here to run down some TikTok appraised staples that I think are worth your money. 

First of all, the Urban Outfitters playsuits. They’re definitely more of an investment, coming in at around the £50 mark, but if you check on Vinted or Depop, there’ll definitely be a discounted few. They’re immensely flattering, with a low-cut, tighter top half and flowy skort deal on the lower half. The patterns are mostly plain or checkered, allowing them timelessness as they skip the ‘micro-trend’ category, they are definitely a piece that you can be pulling out of the wardrobe for years to come. Perfect for going out, or even daytime wear when layered for a more modest look. 

Next I’m going to go with a beauty staple, Maybelline’s Sky High mascara. If I’m being honest, I saw this on my housemate first - I specifically remember this because I immediately asked if she’d gone and got eyelash extensions, it’s that good. With godly lengthening powers at a drugstore price, you can see why the beauty community have latched onto this one - again, definitely worth your money if you’re like me and are a little too incompetent to be applying fake eyelashes. 

Back to clothes - I’m a firm believer in maxi skirt supremacy. I am thankful for TikTok reviving this staple. They’re perfect as they come in every imaginable style and fabric, whether that be a bright satin pattern for you or a plain white linen for your mum. You know it’s a classic when you see it on any and every age bracket. And there’s just something about wearing a long flowy skirt that makes you feel absolutely angelic. I highly recommend listening to the TikTok girlies on this one, with the best part being their affordability, as you can find a nice maxi skirt in virtually any high-street retail store. 

Another endorsement that enthralled me was that for the Nyx Epic Wear eyeliner, specifically in ‘Sapphire’. Having seen dozens of clips convincing me of the magic that blue eyeliner does for brown eyes, I needed to have it. And again, I highly recommend - it’s a relatively inexpensive product that lasted all day (through multiple cries as well! - blame essay season) and makes you feel like a bad bitch. If you’re looking to switch up your usual makeup look, I can’t recommend this coloured liner enough. 

So there you have it - a few recommendations that prove there is validity to TikTok hype. If you do some digging and shop consciously, you can find your next favourite look.