Zara McDermott stuns in a backless pink dress as she arrives in Ibiza after her loved-up getaway with boyfriend Louis Tomlinson
turned up the heat in Ibiza as she shared a series of jaw-dropping snaps following her loved-up getaway with Louis Tomlinson.
The former Love Island star, 28, stole the spotlight in her latest Instagram post on Friday, posing in a dreamy baby pink backless maxi dress.
The romantic number featured delicate floral detailing at the neckline and a dramatic ruffled skirt.
Going barefoot, Zara accessorised with a dainty beaded bracelet and silver earrings, letting her glowing tan from Costa Rica take centre stage.
She wore her highlighted locks in soft beach waves and completed the look with a glamorous makeup palette.
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She captioned the snaps: 'Me in a dress.'
It comes after Zara and Louis couldn't keep their hands off each other during their romantic getaway in sun-soaked Costa Rica.
The reality star, who was reportedly flown out first class by the One Direction star, 33, looked smitten as he sweetly kissed her on the cheek before giving her bottom a squeeze.
Zara showed off her toned physique in a white bandeau top and low-rise trousers, with a green bikini underneath, and carried her belongings in a Loewe basket bag.
Meanwhile, Louis looked stylish in an orange Burberry T-shirt and white shorts as he puffed on a cigarette.
The couple had a playful chat outside of a restaurant before jumping on a quad bike and heading off to explore.
Just days earlier, the pair were seen smooching at Banana Beach Restaurant after going public with their romance following her split from Sam Thompson at the start of this year.
Zara showed off her bronzed physique in a white co-ord for the date night.
The look featured a crop top and skirt which flashed a glimpse of a trim midriff and she completed the summery ensemble with statement gold earrings.
Meanwhile Louis, who is reportedly recording his new album on the island, opted for a causal yellow T-shirt as he sat close to Zara while the couple lovingly gazing through their holiday snaps.
The pair shared a giggle as they chatted intently while soaking up the tropical sunshine.
Earlier this month, the couple were swamped by his fans in Costa Rica, an encounter which was caught on camera, as he was asked for selfies.
One fan then asked Zara if she wanted to be in the picture with her and the singer.
Dressed casually in shorts, an oversized shirt and a baseball cap, Zara responded: 'You guys get a picture. Don't worry about me, just get one with him.'
Louis' sister Lottie, 26, recently revealed the family welcomed Zara into the fold while speaking about the relationship for the first time.
She told OK! Magazine: 'Yeah, she is amazing and they are really happy. I'm really happy for him.'
Lottie, who shares son Lucky, two, and daughter Flossie, five months, with her fiancé Lewis Burton, also hinted Zara might soon by on babysitting duty.
Asked if the couple would be helping out she joked: 'Hopefully, yeah.'
As well as Lottie, Louis is also an older brother to twins Phoebe and Daisy, 21. His other sister Félicité tragically passed away at just 18 in 2019 after an accidental drug overdose.
Last week Zara shared stunning snaps of the Costa Rican sunset amid her trip with Louis just days after they went Instagram official.
A source told The Sun: 'Louis and Zara are going from strength to strength. He got his team to organise her first-class travel from London to Costa Rica over the weekend.
'It meant Zara was unable to attend the TV Baftas but she is keen to spend as much time with Louis as possible. He's been out in Costa Rica for a few weeks recording his album and is keen to show her the sights.'
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