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Christen Harper Poses in Itty-Bitty Off-White String Bikini on Katie Austin’s Cabo Bachelorette Trip

The Swim Search co-winners were also named co-Rookie of the Year together in 2022.

Ananya Panchal

Katie Austin and Christen Harper

Katie Austin and Christen Harper.

Christen Harper is having the time of her life celebrating BFF and fellow SI Swimsuit model Katie Austin. The two, who have been inseparable since the start of their Swim Search journey in ’21, traveled to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, for the fitness influencer’s bachelorette trip recently. 

Harper donned an itty-bitty textured white string bikini set as she posed with Austin on a beautiful boat day. The 30-year-old paired the Monday Swimwear Kauai top ($80) and Palma bottoms ($77) with a gold pendant necklace, several dainty hoop earrings and sleek black sunglasses.

In the photo, Harper gazed at her friend, while Austin, also 30, smiled bright at the camera, wearing a strappy, cut-out white monokini with a bow at the back, and a cowboy hat accessory. The friends and models were named co-Rookies of the Year in 2022, and Austin is set to tie the knot with longtime boyfriend (now fiancé) Lane Armstrong this May.

“Katie’s cowgirls 🫶🏻@katieaustin,” Harper captioned the Instagram carousel that she shared with her 529,000 followers. In another snap, she was captured from above, showing off her gorgeous, toned figure and fresh sun-kissed tan.

“The best duo,” 2024 rookie Jena Sims commented.

“Giddy up!!!” 2023 cover girl Brooks Nader wrote.

“I love you I love you my bestie bride can’t wait for YOURS!!!!!” Austin gushed in her reply. “I want to relive this weekend 72x.”

“Beauties,” Tatianna Merritt added.

“Love you my cowgirls! Best weekend you crazy gals,” Elizabeth Turner chimed.

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Ananya Panchal

ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a NYC-based Lifestyle & Trending News writer at SI Swimsuit. Before joining the Swim team, the Boston University Alum worked for culture & entertainment beats at Bustle, The San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When Ananya is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, she can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast.