When you’re a global phenomenon like Rihanna, the chance for some R and R doesn’t come round very often.
So the 21-year-old has been making the most of a rare break in her hectic schedule to enjoy some downtime back home in Barbados.
She turned heads in a stunning frilly pink bikini as she strolled along a beach with friends.
2009 has been an incredible year for the R & B star, who’s endured the best and worst of times.
Back in February she was embroiled in a bitter bust up with her ex, Chris Brown, Brown who was subsequently sentenced to five years of probation, a year of domestic violence counselling after admitting assault.
Clearly a holiday back in her old stomping ground has provided a chance for her reflect.
In a message on her website, she says, “To all my fans, thank you for being amazingly supportive and loyal this year… Happy Holidays to you and your families.”
Looking happy and relaxed, the singer spent hours wandering along the shore with her friends and later boarded a boat for a trip around the island.
Later on, she hung out with friends at a beach bar.
For Rihanna, who is normally at the cutting edge of fashion, spending the whole day in a bikini must have come as a bit of a release.
Her trademark bouffant was smoothed down with a hairband but she still managed to add a bit of glam teaming it with large hoop earrings.
Rihanna had better make the most of her downtime, as 2010 is likely to be another busy year for her.
Her album Rated R made the top five in the US, but failed to make the same impact in the UK, despite her appearance on X Factor.
But for now, the Barbadian, who now has twelve million record sales under her belt, is going to rest easy.
Although, as an ambassador to her country’s tourism industry, she’ll no doubt be mixing a little bit of business with pleasure.
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