Alexis Ren on Choosing a Bikini: 'The Smaller the Better'

"For my bikinis, the smaller the better."

Wise words from Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2018 Rookie of the Year, Alexis Ren! 

When we took everyone's favorite Instagram superstar with us to Aruba for her first-ever SI Swimsuit shoot, we knew we were in for a treat. Literally everything Alexis does is fire and we knew her bikini-clad photo shoot would be no exception. 

But it was her love of tiny, thong bikinis, ability to do a jaw-dropping splits, and her natural sense of adventure that made us fall head over heels in love. 

See for yourself through her behind-the-scenes footage in the video above! It'll be the best two minutes of your day — guaranteed.

See all of Alexis' stunning photos from SI Swimsuit 2018:

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear. Corset by Corsettery.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Dolcessa.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by swim like a mermaid.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Top by Daniela Corte. Swimsuit by Cantik Swimwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Dolcessa.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Top by Daniela Corte. Swimsuit by Cantik Swimwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by swim like a mermaid.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Monica Hansen Beachwear.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Private Party.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Ola Vida.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by INDAH CLOTHING.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Indie Soul.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Private Party.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Fox Swim.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Andi Bagus.

Alexis Ren was photographed by Yu Tsai in Aruba. Swimsuit by Norma Kamali