Molly Smith flaunts her washboard abs in a skimpy peach cream bikini as she poses at the beach during dreamy Italian getaway
The former Love Island star, 31, flaunted her washboard abs in a skimpy, peach cream bikini as she posed up a storm at a beach in Positano, Italy.
The stylish two-piece consisted of a halterneck bikini top with gold-toned hardware and matching tie-side bottoms.
She further accessorised her beachy look with a gold wrist watch, a Van Cleef bracelet, and dainty hoop earrings.
Sharing the sizzling snaps to Instagram, she captioned the post: 'Italian Summer ☀️.'
The bikini-clad snaps from Italy come just days after Molly shared several jaw-dropping Instagram snaps from her recent holiday in Mallorca.
The star looked sensational as she showed off her toned physique in a chic mustard bikini.
The model and influencer put on a very racy display, striking her best poses with a pair of retro shades and a flawless blow-dry.
Molly displayed her sun-kissed tan in the stunning pictures and captioned the post: 'Bikini szn'.
Earlier last year, the Boohoo ambassador s parked engagement rumours with her boyfriend Tom Clare, 25 - just months after they formed a sweet romance on the debut series of Love Island: All Stars in January.
The stars, who were crowned winners of the All Stars version of the ITV2 reality TV show, set tongues wagging among eagle-eyed fans as they soaked up the sun in the Indian Ocean island paradise in August of last year.
Tom hinted that he had popped the question to Molly as he took to his Instagram to post a mirror selfie of the pair, captioning it with: 'Wifey.'
In the stunning snap, the loved-up pair both looked incredibly tanned as Tom gently placed his hand around Molly's waist for the snap.
Molly looked sensational as she showed off her enviable physique in a skimpy black bikini.
Tom went shirtless and sported a pair of black swimming shorts as he struck up a smile for the camera.
Molly has become a fan favourite after once again winning the nation's hearts on the All Stars 2024 edition, and was unveiled as Boohoo's new face in March of last year, cementing her status as a model and fashion ambassador.
Speaking on the impressive six-figure deal, Molly enthusiastically said at the time: 'I am absolutely thrilled to be partnering with boohoo!
'It's a brand that I've loved and worn for years, and to now be part of the family is just amazing.
'We've got some incredible things in the works, and I'm eager for everyone to see what we've been creating.'
The sentiment was shared by boohoo's Marketing Director, Sam Leach: 'We're incredibly proud and excited to be working with Molly Smith.
'Her style is the epitome of what boohoo stands for—accessible, on-trend, and versatile. Molly's excitement for fashion shines through, making her a natural fit for our brand'.
Molly won Love Island with boyfriend Tom, and her ex-partner, who she met on the winter edition of the series three years earlier, came second.
She was praised by viewers for the mature way she handled living in the TV show's villa with her ex-Callum Jones, who dated multiple Islanders, including Georgia Steel and Jess Gale.
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