april 2026
photos: @iflo.photo | @_81pixels_

meet claire beckelman

a small town girl from celina, tx, claire began modeling at a young age. about two years ago she jumped into the world of instagram modeling and has been loving every second of it. one of her favorite things about the industry is how supportive and uplifting everyone is. when she’s not in front of the camera, you’ll probably find her dancing, planning her next trip, or doing a little shopping.

cheerleading, dance, modeling… all three involve performing and entertaining in different ways. which one makes you feel the most like yourself?

Dance makes me feel most like myself because it’s super fun and just puts me in the best mood!!

dance requires a lot of discipline and creativity. how has being a dancer shaped the way you approach modeling and photoshoots?

It helps me come up with new ideas because I can use my training/flexibility for exciting new concepts!

what made you want to be a skinikinis vixin?

I am obsessed with all of the bikinis and other products!! everything is so cute!!

this question is from irismoonstone, march vixin of the month: what keeps you grounded when the industry feels overwhelming?

What keeps me grounded is not over scheduling photoshoots. I try to make my schedule easygoing and fun so that I don’t get too busy and overwhelmed

what is your...

hype song?

I have so many it’s hard to pick😂😭

dream vacation location?

Turks and Caicos

one word that describes you?

Energetic

favorite food?

Ice Cream

baby-pink
baby-pink

this or that

  • solo or group shoots

    group shoots

  • tan lines or no tan lines

    no tan lines

  • sunrise or sunset

    sunset

  • beach or pool days

    beach days

  • prints or solid colors

    solid colors

  • thong or cheeky

    cheeky

what inspired you to start modeling?

All of my family and friends.

if you had to choose only one area of modeling: swim, fashion, fitness, beauty, commercial, creative, etc, which would you choose and why?

It’s so hard to choose but I would probably pick fashion.

what’s something people don’t usually expect about you?

I’m actually very short lol!! I’m 5’2”.

is there any recent accomplishment you are most proud of?

My most recent accomplishments that I’m most proud of are my two recent magazines in Cosmopolitan UK and Vogue Athens.

whats next for you?

I’m planning on doing either Texas Swim Week or Dallas Swim Week

what question do you have for the next featured vixin?

What’s your favorite location for shoots? (beach scene, waterfalls, studio, etc.)

any last words, socials/links, shoutouts, etc.?

I’m so excited to be this month’s vixin and go buy your skinikinis today!!!

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