One-Piece Wednesday: Carol Alt, 1983

Topless Tuesday: Hannah Ferguson, 2014

This unabashed Hannah Ferguson fan got some nice news yesterday. She's the latest SI babe to be featured in ads for noted burger-and-bikini artisan Carl's Jr.

Congrats, Hannah! May I take your top?

Happy Birthday, Sara Sampaio

23 today.

She was Rookie of the Year, so she’s pretty much a lock for 2015. Who else from the massive influx of new 2014 models will return?

For my money, the top four out of twelve were (in no particular order) Sara, Hannah Ferguson, Lily Aldridge, and Gigi Hadid.

Any or all of them would be welcome, don’t get me wrong. But those were top top third for my money.

Carol-Alt-Elite

Swim Daily published excerpts from some Elite Modeling Agency journals that she kept on her various shoots for SI.

One of the pages featured these two adorable photos Carol took in 1986 (on Monday, November 10, apparently) for the 1987 issue.

Do that boat and suit look familiar?

Yet another Same Suit, Different Babe entry.

By the way, if you are a Carol fan (and if you aren't, what's wrong with you?), Swim Daily put up some nice photos of her yesterday. Part one is here.

One-Piece Wednesday: Vanessa Lorenzo, 2002

When Hannah Met Sara

A couple of my favorite 2014 rookies have been achieving some wonderful things in their underwear.

Sara Sampaio has a nice batch of Victoria’s Secret photos.

And Hannah Ferguson has some lovely shots for Ellipse lingerie…

…as well as an upcoming gig with Triumph lingerie.

2014 was a bumper crop.

Happy Birthday, Dominique Piek

29 today.

One-Hit One-Piece Wednesday: Britta Dubbels, 1993

I recently stumbled upon this tidbit: 1993 model Britta Dubbels is currently a hypnotist and life coach. Or, as this site puts it, “a divine vortex for spiritual empowerment.”

This interview tells the story of how, shortly after her SI appearance, she grew tired of the modeling world and began her path to a more enlightened purpose in life.

Topless Tuesday: Daniella Sarahyba, 2010

Well, good morning, Daniella!

And happy 30th!

Happy Independence Day

Happy Birthday, Isabeli Fontana

31 today.

She had this nice, classy, moody spread in GQ Romania back in March.

In other news, there is a GQ Romania.

One-Piece Wednesday: Manon, 1996

Gotta Hand It To You, Maxim...

...these are pretty nice.

Topless Tuesday: Melissa Keller, 2003