Observations of young women in New York City reveal a widespread trend of wearing enormous fake eyelashes. The aesthetic is compared to Betty Boop and attributed to the influence of Instagram culture.
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Observations of young women in New York City reveal a widespread trend of wearing enormous fake eyelashes. The aesthetic is compared to Betty Boop and attributed to the influence of Instagram culture.

Vatooing and Vajazzling, New Beauty Trends
Following the "vajazzling" trend, a new practice called "vatooing" (vagina tattooing) has emerged, involving airbrushed designs that can include glow-in-the-dark ink. The trend is discussed as a bizarre development in modern aesthetics and body modification.

Vajazzling Trend and Jennifer Love Hewitt Media Coverage
The "Vajazzling" trend is identified as a rising pop culture phenomenon involving the application of Swarovski crystals to female private areas. The discussion references an interview with Jennifer Love Hewitt, who promoted the practice as a post-breakup confidence booster. This is framed as a distraction-style news item typical of modern media cycles.