october 2026
photos: @broken_barbies_media | @travisouthphotography |

A woman in a pink and black bikini stands in a swimming pool with her hair dramatically tossed into the air, creating a large splash. She has visible tattoos on her arm and shoulder.

meet esoterika

erika is a paraguayan american alt model, content creator, performer, producer, and community advocate, and brings creativity and self-expression into everything she does. she love's creating art with her friends, having fun with fashion, and being part of the skinikinis family. 

she is one of the most down-to-earth people we have ever met and had the pleasure of getting to know.

A woman kneeling outdoors in front of palm leaves, wearing a black t-shirt and a zebra-print bikini bottom and top.
A woman with short dark hair and tattoos poses outdoors in front of green palm leaves, wearing a black short-sleeve top and patterned bikini bottoms.
Woman with tattoos sitting on a motorcycle in a garage setting

you came with us [skinikinis] to Texas Swim Week and repped the brand hard! what was that experience like, and what was your favorite part?

It was so much fun! Getting to represent Skinikinis, working with Ave Mami, Alexis, and Anthony. Such good people. Meeting other creatives, Fashion designers, models, photographers.

you’re someone whose tattoos and personal style are a big part of your identity. what do you think those things say about the person you are today?

They say that my taste in art has evolved. You can definitely tell which tattoos I got before meeting my husband, who is a tattoo artist.

what do you think people assume about you when they first see you, and what do they usually get wrong?

That I’m a dumb bimbo. But actually, I’m an educated bimbo.

Woman in a bikini standing next to a motorcycle in a garage setting

what inspired you to start modeling?

I started modeling after I began my Burlesque journey, dancing, performing and eventually it just came as a natural progression.

besides hanging out in bikinis, what else do you do?

Burlesque performer, own a production company @eternalembraceent, actress, content creator, community advocate.

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

That I speak Spanish fluently and have a masters degree in Nonprofit Administration.

is there any recent accomplishment you are most proud of?

You can see me and my friends featured in the next Peachfuzz Magazine issue coming out 10/24 [2026].

A woman with tattoos sits by a swimming pool wearing a bright pink one-piece swimsuit and yellow-tinted sunglasses.
Two tattooed women posing by a swimming pool wearing bikini swimsuits, one in a black triangle bikini with neon green trim and the other in a bright pink cutout halter bikini.
A woman wearing a bright pink cutout halter bikini top and black g-string bottoms stands by a pool, with tattoos visible on her arms and chest. Yellow-tinted sunglasses are also worn.
A tattooed woman posing on a red chopper motorcycle in a garage setting, wearing a green and black strappy bikini.

what is your...

hype song?

“catch these fists” wet leg

dream vacation location?

Ibiza

one word that describes you?

Voluptuous

favorite food?

Empanadas

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

    pool days

  • prints or solid colors

    prints

  • thong or cheeky

    thong
A tattooed woman posing with a red chopper motorcycle in a garage setting.

whats next for you?

Producing burlesque and dance events in Austin and other cities in 2027.

this question is from brooke, september vixin of the month: what’s something that instantly makes you feel confident?

My skinikinis micro bikinis with my name on the beads.

what question do you have for the next featured vixin?

Name your celebrity crush (past or present).

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

My nonprofit organization @wearethoseppl is having an art exhibit called “Through the Darkness” on November 8 at Riches art gallery. all are welcome come out and see us. @erikaball73 @esoterika_official_.

A woman outdoors wearing a bright pink cutout one-piece swimsuit with black trim and black thong bottoms, along with yellow-tinted sunglasses. Another person in a black bikini is partially visible at the left edge, and grassy foliage fills the background.
A tattooed woman wearing a bright pink string bikini and yellow-tinted sunglasses, photographed outdoors with another person partially visible in a black and pink swimsuit.
A woman with extensive tattoos and yellow-tinted sunglasses reclines by a pool wearing a bright pink cutout bikini. Another tattooed person is partially visible on the left edge.

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