Getting a real tan this time? Monokini-clad Lucy Mecklenburgh swaps chilly Essex for the sunny Caribbean

Going wild: The Only Way Is Essex star Lucy Mecklenburgh shows off her stunning figure in a snake-print monokini on the beach in the Caribbean

Lucy Mecklenburgh is renowned as being one of the most tanned castmembers of The Only Way Is Essex.
But the pretty reality star has traded in her faux glow for a real one as she soaks up the sun in the Caribbean.
The fashion designer, 20, showed off her stunning figure in a very revealing snake-print monokini as she enjoyed a pre-Christmas break in Barbados.

Cool down: The fashion designer wades into the Caribbean sea to cool down

Apparently holidaying solo without her boyfriend Mario Falcone, the brunette enjoyed a dip in the sea and a spot of sunbathing.
Keen to keep her long brown hair in good condition, she made sure she rinsed out the sea water with a refreshing shower.
And despite her love of tanning, Mecklenburgh made sure she protected her skin with some SPF.

Mecklenburgh's trip to the Caribbean is just one of several holidays she has taken in recent months.
On Monday, she and bespoke tailor Falcone, 23, flew to the UAE for a twin-city break in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
And in November, she and Falcone celebrated their reunion with a break in Egypt.

Practising safe sun: Despite her love of tanning, Lucy makes sure she keeps her skin protected

She said: 'My biggest body issue is my legs because they’re quite short. My dad calls me Stumpy! I wear heels quite a lot.'
However, despite a lot of her TOWIE co-stars being surgically-enhanced, Mecklenburgh isn't tempted to go under the knife.
She explained: 'I’m quite against surgery. Well, I wouldn’t get anything done right now. It’s quite tempting in our situation, but I wouldn’t touch my face at this age.'

Shower time: Mecklenburgh is distracted during her shower session

source: dailymail