I know I wasnโt the only one that struggled with the idea of going natural yet alone #BigChop / this was around 2008-2010 & there were barely any platforms available as it is today. I big chopped in 2010 & peeps thought I was having a #BritneySpears moment ๐ฃ felt so insecure with my #TWA showing my big ole head ๐
โ 2014 is when @2frochicks started with the mission to inspire every curly kinky coily melanated protective-style wearing Queen. . . . @voyagemiami magazine was able to capture more of my journey ๐๐พ On the site, you can find it in the Inspiring Stories series at the top of the homepage as part of the Fort Lauderdale collection. Please check it out ๐๐ . . . http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-nicky-gelin-2-fro-chicks-nicky-says-yolo-miami/ . . . @yayadacosta @maelingmurphy are whom inspired me in 2009 to take that leap. Who inspired you // is ur inspiration? . . . . . . . . . #Blackgirlmagic #VogageMagazine #naturalhair #curls #bigchop #healthyhairjourney #hairjourney #coils #kinkyhairrocks #naturalchixs #blackgirlsrock #protectivestyles #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhaircare #4chairchicks #naturalhairrocks #teamnatural_ #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairstyles #naturalgirlsrule #kinkychicks #kinkyhair #type4kinksandcoils #teamnaturalhair #minitwists #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleinfluencer https://www.instagram.com/p/B4oAB9bD_ct/?igshid=1bek3hsvso7nx
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I know I wasnโt the only one that struggled with the idea of going natural yet alone #BigChop / this was around 2008-2010 & there were barely any platforms available as it is today. I big chopped in 2010 & peeps thought I was having a #BritneySpears moment ๐ฃ felt so insecure with my #TWA showing my big ole head ๐
โ 2014 is when @2frochicks started with the mission to inspire every curly kinky coily melanated protective-style wearing Queen. . . . @voyagemiami magazine was able to capture more of my journey ๐๐พ On the site, you can find it in the Inspiring Stories series at the top of the homepage as part of the Fort Lauderdale collection. Please check it out ๐๐ . . . http://voyagemia.com/interview/meet-nicky-gelin-2-fro-chicks-nicky-says-yolo-miami/ . . . @yayadacosta @maelingmurphy are whom inspired me in 2009 to take that leap. Who inspired you // is ur inspiration? . . . . . . . . . #Blackgirlmagic #VogageMagazine #naturalhair #curls #bigchop #healthyhairjourney #hairjourney #coils #kinkyhairrocks #naturalchixs #blackgirlsrock #protectivestyles #naturalhaircommunity #naturalhaircare #4chairchicks #naturalhairrocks #teamnatural_ #naturallyshesdope #naturalhairstyles #naturalgirlsrule #kinkychicks #kinkyhair #type4kinksandcoils #teamnaturalhair #minitwists #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleinfluencer https://www.instagram.com/p/B4oAStBB9cw/?igshid=1bv6igj9i286r
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Never look back... unlessssss ๐คช Birthday in 7 days!! โ Bikini: @shein_us Sunnies: @quayaustralia โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #quayaustralia #shein #sheingals (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI4ZlXEjIMC/?igshid=dkkib0mlya6m
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Reminiscing on Birthday Behavior. Thank you to everyone that helped plan and be apart of this incredible night!! Special thank you to Aaron, @sammychiz + Odi + @jonny_adler and @bodegataqueria ๐๐๐ โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #bodega (at Las Olas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJTg1iyjDFu/?igshid=1arfu6t5s88o6
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๐You never know what you have until you have cleaned your closet. Found this gem top and cute mid waist jeans. Top: @sheinofficial โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger (at Las Olas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJRuOfTj-pK/?igshid=mxkq5pkkd4ks
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Itโs my BIRTHDAYYY! โ My only wish if for you to tell me your favorite experience weโve had together. Thank you for all the birthday wishes!! #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #ootd #highboots #thighhighs (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJJNv7Oj5-u/?igshid=1gctb8wd5whj6
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Should have pulled out the thigh-high boots for this outfit. ๐คโ๏ธ โ ๐ฅ Skirt: @marciano โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #ootd #marciano #marcianoguess (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CI9cn-WDe68/?igshid=a079izt9bply
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Birthday celebrations are coming up!! Itโs going to be Capricorn season. ๐ ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ What sign are you? โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger (at Hard Rock) https://www.instagram.com/p/CItOoWQjDVj/?igshid=pr7wef1jf5gb
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I keep finding ways to #Livinabikini โจ โ ๐คTop: @montce_swim โ๏ธSunnies: @balenciaga โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIrH4u3jey-/?igshid=ov8111lp2kgi
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Yes blue blockers work, yes Iโd recommend ๐ค #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIlX4qvjphk/?igshid=5yryea8tcd5j
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๐๐ป๐ฅ๐ฎThank you @bodegataqueria and @sammychiz for having myself and @alexaletsdrink at the VIP opening last night. This was is insanely cool. Be sure to watch my stories before they disappear. โ Bottoms: @spanx Top: @sheinofficial @shein_us โ #Livinabikini #bodega #bodegafortlauderdale #bodegataqueria #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #lasolas #fortlauderdale #fortlauderdaleevents #fortlauderdalefoodies (at Bodega Fort Lauderdale) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxv4ptDrJo/?igshid=13rzbbjia6rml
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X Tina Circa 2011. Amazing how I still find ways to #LivInABikini ๐ฅ๐คช โ โ Bottoms: @montce_swim โ โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #christinaaguilera #howitstartedvshowitsgoing #howitstarted #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenmakeup #halloween2020 (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHDmZxmDXMr/?igshid=1acxrjfwfh83j
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๐ฅSwipe to find out who I was at the Salon today! Clue: Iโve done her hair and makeup before. โ โ How did I do?! โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #simplelife #parishilton #halloween #halloweencostume #halloweenideas #costumeideas (at Fort Lauderdale, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG8O3NxjGPA/?igshid=yr1ny6zngwv5
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โ๏ธCan we just add one more day to the weekend to relax and recover? ๐ง๐ผโโ๏ธ โ โ ๐๐ผโโ๏ธThank you @cheecalodge for taking care of us all weekend long! The presidential suite was a welcomed surprise! โจ โ โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #checcalodge #islamorada #islamoradatimes #bubblebath (at Cheeca Lodge & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzy7__jwkk/?igshid=18dvpn6p96lf2
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The more you know ๐ "Howdy" is so much more than a comical phrase uttered by Woody the cowboy from Toy Story. Howdy is actually used as a common greeting used by true Texans. It's a mashup of "How do ye?", or, if you want to be all uptight about it, it's a way to say, "How do you do?" Getting Halloween ready! Whatโs everyone going to be this year? Head to @cheecalodge for a nice getaway. Plan on some great bikini content and ways to โLive in a bikiniโ all year round. โ โ Bikini๐ : @sheinofficial @shein_us โ โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger #shein #sheinofficial #sheingals #sheinootd #halloweencostume #halloween (at Las Olas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGspNKFjuC0/?igshid=i020e70k18ch
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Famous last words โSomeoneโs going to end up in that pool tonightโ ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Well it was EVERYBODY. ๐ณ๐ Amazing night. Congrats to the Brunoโs. โ โ What would you have done? ๐ โ โ #Livinabikini #oliviasmalley #๐ #bikiniinfluencer #bikinilife #miamiblogger #miamiinfluencer #fortlauderdaleblogger #fortlauderdaleinfluencer #swimsuit #swimwear #bikini #summer #beach #fashion #bajurenang #bikinigirl #siswim #siswimsuite #swimsuitblogger (at Southwest Ranches, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7oLBoDTgF/?igshid=3oq6yynz5ywk
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