Bronzed ‘SI' Swim model flaunts toned abs in string bikini, sheer sarong
Since the professional bikini model, 25, hit the Balearic Island for a sun-soaked holiday, she's been dropping stunning photos of herself in a series of chic swimwear looks. The latest? A white string bikini worn under a sheer sarong.
'Sweet escape,' the USC grad captioned the six-image carousel post, which immediately garnered a colorful collage of fire and heart eye emojis..
'I loveeeee these!!!!!' gushed one fan in the comments.
'Just voted for you!' said another, referring to Sports Illustrated's Swim Search, for which Mason is a finalist. 'Hoping to see you on a poster next year.'
'You got my vote for SI Rookie of the Year!' agreed another.
Sports Illustrated's annual Swim Search discovers new models for the next year's print issue. Mason has already hit the runway for the iconic magazine's fashion show to close out Miami Swim Week this past May 31. The VIP-only, sold-out show featured mostly models from this year's issue and took place at the super-glam W South Beach.
Also walking in the show were cover stars Livvy Dunne, Jordan Chiles and Lauren Chan, plus models such as Penny Lane, Ilona Maher, Katie Austin, Nicole Williams English, Ali Truwit, Camille Kostek, Achieng Agutu, Jasmine Sanders and Denise Bidot.
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