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Gabriella Halikas Dons Lingerie and Angel Wings for Iconic Street Photo Shoot

The 2021 Swim Search model documented the spontaneous moment on IG.

Cara O’Bleness

Gabriella Halikas

Gabriella Halikas.

Gabriella Halikas proved she’s the “CEO of confidence” in an epic way. She stripped down for a photo shoot on the streets wearing just a white bra and panty set and angel wings.

The 2021 Swim Search finalist documented the process, which she shared on Instagram on April 5. Halikas removed a figure-hugging orange dress on camera before donning the oversized wings and strutting down the street. Onlookers hyped Halikas up and even stopped to pose for photos with the model.

In her IG caption, the 25-year-old shared that the experience “healed my inner child.” She also shouted out photographer Henry Jimenez Kerbox and makeup artist Ashley J. Simmons.

“grew up rarely seeing my body represented and/or celebrated in the media, magazines, or movies— so this shoot was super empowering to see how supportive and encouraging everyone was witnessing it!!” Halikas wrote. “honestly 99% of the reactions i got were positive and uplifting, which made me so so happy🥺😢.”

The model ended her post with a declaration for her 201,000 followers to embrace self-love.

“i hope this is your sign to love yourself and your body, and know you’re so beautiful just the way you are!!” she stated.

Plenty of the model’s fans, including fellow SI Swimsuit models, were quick to comment.

“Ella girl!!!!!!! Proud of you,” Katie Austin said. “My queen of confidence.”

“ONLY YOU ELLA ONLY YOU!!!” Ally Courtnall added. “I wish i witnessed this in real life. Ily angel! ❤️.”

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Cara O’Bleness
CARA O’BLENESS

Cara is a trending news writer/editor for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. A passionate writer and editor with more than 10 years of experience in print and online media, she loves storytelling and believes that words have the power to change the world. Prior to joining the team, Cara worked as a writer and editor across a number of content verticals, including food, lifestyle, health and wellness, and small business and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Cara loves reading, spending time with her family and making her way through Michigan’s many microbreweries. She is a graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism.

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