La Dolce Vita! Sun-kissed Victoria Silvstedt showcases her incredible curves in a sexy white bikini as she hits the beach in Sardinia

She's making the most of the European summer sun as she enjoys a long vacation travelling around the Mediterranean.

And once again, Victoria Silvstedt was seen lapping up the balmy climes as she hit an idyllic beach in Sardinia on Tuesday afternoon.

Displaying her incredible gym-honed body, the 40-year-old stripped down to sexy white bikini with bold textured prints. 

La Dolce Vita! Victoria Silvstedt was seen lapping up the balmy climes as she hit an idyllic beach in Sardinia on Tuesday afternoon

La Dolce Vita! Victoria Silvstedt was seen lapping up the balmy climes as she hit an idyllic beach in Sardinia on Tuesday afternoon

Keep it chic on the beach in a crochet bikini by Missoni

When it comes to holiday style inspiration, it doesn't get any better than Victoria Silvstedt.

The former Playboy model's suitcase is always crammed full of designer labels like Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana and Vix, but Missoni is one of her all-time favorites.

Check out the signature zig zag print and crochet texture of this teeny tiny triangle bikini, which Victoria accessorized with some aviator shades and a sunkissed glow. Unfortunately this exact style isn't available to buy, but click (right) to add some Missoni to your bikini collection with a very similar version from Net-a-Porter.

But if the real deal Missoni is more than you wanted to spend, you're in luck. Crochet is a huge trend in the swimwear world this time around, so there are plenty of options out there on the virtual high street.

Give it a bit of zig-a-zig-ah in a She Made Me two-piece, or this Boohoo bikini is a brilliant sale bargain.

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The skimpy two-piece, complete with thin strap detail and a plunging neckline, made the most of the Swedish star’s sun-kissed complexion.

With her lightly coloured tresses left loose, Victoria kept her eyes hidden behind a pair of stylish sunglasses while accessorising with a statement silver watch.

Keeping her fans updated on her travels, the former Playboy model posted a series of snaps of her on a luxury yatch.

Looking fine: Displaying her incredible gym-honed body, the 40-year-old stripped down to sexy white bikini with bold textured prints

Looking fine: Displaying her incredible gym-honed body, the 40-year-old stripped down to sexy white bikini with bold textured prints

Skimpy display: The skimpy two-piece, complete with thin strap detail and a plunging neckline, made the most of the Swedish star’s sun-kissed complexion and toned frame

Skimpy display: The skimpy two-piece, complete with thin strap detail and a plunging neckline, made the most of the Swedish star’s sun-kissed complexion and toned frame

‘Out at Sea.. Bella vita,’ she wrote alongside one image, before adding another shot of her taut tum with the words, ‘Summer abs!! #holiday #agentprovocateurbikini #fitness #healthy #shape.’

Although she cut a confident figure as she hit the sandy shores for the day, Victoria has previously talked about how uncomfortable she felt when she first started modelling as a teenager.

'I started very young as a model in Paris when I was 18, I remember like starving myself to fit into the clothes,’ she told Female First. 'It was an amazing experience... I did shows for Valentino, Chanel, so it was really prestigious. But it never felt like it was my thing.

'I'm not like a runway skinny model, I'm more curvy. It was torture, I put myself through starvation, you know, torturing myself.'

‘Out at Sea.. Bella vita': On Wednesday, Victoria took to her social media sites to share snaps of her summer vacation

‘Out at Sea.. Bella vita': On Wednesday, Victoria took to her social media sites to share snaps of her summer vacation

‘Summer abs!!' The Swedish beauty also posted a close-up snap of her taut tum and ample assets

‘Summer abs!!' The Swedish beauty also posted a close-up snap of her taut tum and ample assets

And although her reputation for enjoying the finer things in life has been well documented on her E! series Victoria Silvstedt: My Perfect Life, the TV star recently revealed that she often plays up to the camera to live up to people's perception of her.

In an interview with Chris Neumer for Stumped Magazine, Victoria said: 'Unfortunately the work that I do and the way the public perceives me is that I'm the hot, tall blonde. Of course I play it up. Even in photo shoots I play it up, you know what I mean?

'I work it; I click it on. I turn it off when I go home. Back to being casual and as natural as I can, but I love clicking it on. It gives me a kick.'

Kicking back: The blonde model has been making the most of the European summer sun as she enjoys a long vacation travelling around the Mediterranean

Kicking back: The blonde model has been making the most of the European summer sun as she enjoys a long vacation travelling around the Mediterranean

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