Morning Swim: Thursday Feb. 21

Jess Perez's busy week in Vegas, Kate Upton goes koalaing on 'Ellen' and more news

Your daily rundown of the latest news, videos, photos and all things SI Swimsuit

• Modelinia shadowed second-year model Jess Perez around Las Vegas last week for the 2013 SI Swimsuit launch week. Speaking of Perez, she is SwimDaily’s resident relationship expert so if you have any problems with your love life, email here and she’ll help you out.
• World Wide Interweb tracked down high school yearbook photos of Brooklyn Decker, Bar Refaeli, Tyra Banks and other former SI Swimsuit models.
• Kate Upton showed off her “koalaing” skills during an appearance on Ellen.
• Speaking of Upton, she kissed 17 girls on Valentine’s Day.
• As we mentioned yesterday, Heidi Klum got into the ’80s spirit for her latest magazine cover shoot.
• While Klum got into ’80s mode, former Swimsuit model Eva Herzigova channeled Marilyn Monroe in ads for shoe designer Brian Atwood’s latest collection.
• Swimsuit alum Molly Sims, sans makeup, was photographed hanging out in Beverly Hills with her baby boy Brooks.
• Much like Sims, Marisa Miller is loving life with her little bundle of joy.

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INSTAGRAM ALERT

@hanni_davis: Batting cages with @emilydidonato1 in Vegas on our @si_swimsuit trip. #WhereISwim

Hannah Davis and Emily DiDonato :: @hanni_davis

@ninaagdal: Boo as a baby. Homesick

Nina Agdal :: @ninaagdal

@chrissy_teigen: Thank you @todayshow! What an awesome way to spend a morning!

Chrissy Teigen :: @chrissy_teigen

@katelynnebock: I’m going to throw this down as my favorite moment of 2012 — Thanks for being so dreamy @si_swimsuit @mj_day @darciebaum !!!!

Kate Bock :: @katelynnebock

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TWEETS OF THE DAY

So I brought @Tash_TashB for some entertainment in the DMV! @SI_Swimsuit #models #idcards #southafricans http://t.co/loHM83f3—
genevieve morton (@genevievemorton) February 20, 2013

#whereiswim #slamdunk http://t.co/lWe1AgGTll—
Adaora (@AdaoraAkubilo) February 20, 2013

Who's planning on going to @Bonnaroo this year?! Can't believe @PaulMcCartney will be there!—
Anne V (@AnneV) February 20, 2013