‘Like a BBL’: Aussie influencer shows off dramatic transformation

An Aussie influencer has shared an “insane” transformation online, revealing that a new Skims item is to thank.

For those who want to join the Brazilian Butt Lift trend but don’t want to shell out thousands of dollars or deal with the potential medical risks, Kim Kardashian has the solution for you.

Reportedly having had a BBL herself – though she has denied this in the past – it’s rumoured that she has been leaning towards a more natural look in recent years and is no longer getting her bottom “topped up”.

However, she’s clearly still all about the curves, as her clothing brand, Skims, has recently launched a range of derrière-enhancing bodysuits, shorts, and leggings.

That way, she and her loyal customer base can don their nipple push-up bras and butt-sculpting shapewear to create a “bootylicious” silhouette without going under the knife.

“Specially constructed to lift and accentuate your butt, these shorts are the perfect solution for strong shaping and sculpting,” reads the product description for the butt-lifting shorts, which retail for $110.

They’re said to add “up to two inches” of volume to your backside.

The open-bust padded bodysuit, $146, is touted as the perfect answer for achieving that hourglass figure, targeting your waist and accentuating your bum.

The description on the butt-enhancing leggings, $160, says, “get the butt you always wanted” – messaging that is also reflected in its social media ad campaign.

In one Instagram Reel, Kardashian plays the role of a “fairy butt mother,” encouraging a young woman to stop grinding away at the gym to try and achieve more sculpted glutes and try her new range instead, “because one thing in life should be effortless”.

Before wearing the booty-sculpting shorts. Picture: Skims

After putting them on. Picture: Skims

The campaign has divided fans, with some saying they “loved” it, and others claiming it’s “creating a problem so people have to buy their solution”.

“This is a made up problem for women,” one person said.

“This is insane,” someone else quipped.

However, one user said, “I don’t understand the hatred towards an invention that helps anyone with their self confidence … especially when the results can be removed”.

The butt-lifting shorts are meant to add two inches to your behind. Picture: TikTok

Not everyone seems to like the invention. Picture: TikTok

The garments are made from the brand’s iconic Skims Body fabric, offering medium compression that smooths and shapes the waist and thighs.

Available in sizes XXS to 4X, the shapewear comes in six signature skin tone shades: Sand, Clay, Sienna, Jasper, Cocoa, and Onyx.

“This has never been done before,” the brand stated, saying it was the “biggest innovation in the history of Skims”.

The collection took five years to develop and some items have already sold out.

Many of the items in the collection have already sold out. Picture: TikTok

TikTok user Paige Tapp was one of the many who bought the butt-lifting shorts, keen to try out their “magical” effects, which have been likened to “a push-up bra for your booty”, and was surprised by how much they lifted her backside.

Aussie influencer Jacquie Alexander was equally impressed.

Before Ms Alexander tried the shorts. Picture: TikTok

Ms Alexander with the shorts on. Picture: TikTok

“It’s giving BBL,” she said while sporting the butt-lifting shorts.

She was so shocked by the instant transformation that she called her friend over to check it out.

“Shut up, girl. Looks like you got a BBL. You have to wear that. It’s even giving you hips,” her friend said.

Her followers also praised the look, saying she looked “amazing”.