Brooks Nader Embraces Mermaidcore Energy in Daring Designer Gown During Birthday Trip

‘If your birthday trip doesn’t start with an ambulance, are you even having fun?’ The model asked in her Instagram caption.

Brooks Nader is seen out and about on February 12, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images) / MEGA/GC Images/Getty Images

Brooks Nader’s recent birthday bash didn’t go as planned, but the model and Love Thy Nader star approached it in her signature style—and also, with her signature sense of humor.

You can check out Nader’s post on Instagram here.

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St. Barts birthday bash (and a bit of bad luck)

Nader celebrated her 29th trip around the sun back on Feb. 7, and she’s been posting peeks of her birthday escapades in the weeks since. First, she shared a look at her star-studded dinner, where she wore a chic black and white ensemble for her night out in West Hollywood. As reported by Page Six, the birthday girl was joined by multiple celebs for the occasion, including Rachel Zoe, Selena Gomez, Jodie Turner-Smith, Ashley Benson, Winnie Harlow and Nader’s sisters: Grace Ann, Sarah Jane and Mary Holland.

Still, the party didn’t stop there, as Nader traveled to St. Barts to keep the celebration going, sharing some seaside snapshots in her latest Instagram photo drop, posted on Monday, Feb. 23. In the cover of the 16-photo carousel, the model embraced mermaidcore vibes in a sparkling teal gown by Andrea Almeida. The definition of daring, the piece was crafted from mostly string-like layers, allowing subtle bits of skin to peek through. She accessorized further with silver jewelry on her hands and a matching chrome-colored clutch.

Other photos featured showed off more of the model’s style—though the drop wasn’t all fun and games, as Nader wrote in the caption, ”If your birthday trip doesn’t start with an ambulance, are you even having fun?? 🚑 👙 😜.” The second photo in the set showed Nader lying down with a towel thrown over her as she fought off a bout of food poisoning, which her sister Sarah Jane had shared more about via her Instagram Story back on Feb. 15.

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Fans and famous friends applaud Nader’s style

While fans were, of course, loving Nader’s striking style, they were also concerned about the model’s seaside sickness. Many fans and famous friends quickly shared their well-wishes in the comment section.

“START with?!?? Bestie!!!!!?!” One concerned commenter asked, referring to her caption.

“Omg take care of yourself,” another added.

“Should have kept the ambulance on standby,” Grace Ann joked.

“I mean... Up from the grave!! What an EPIC trip!! Thanks for having the rents, we loved, loved being with y’all! ❤️,” her mother, Holland Greene Nader, wrote, later adding, “Also, those 2 weeks with y’all could have been a whole Season of LTN!”

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