Ellie Goulding displays her shapely body in a crocheted bikini as she relaxes on a luxury yacht off Saint Tropez... after being signed off work with exhaustion

After revealing that she's been signed off work with exhaustion, Ellie Goulding is ensuring she's taking her much-needed rest in the most glamorous of fashions.

On Friday afternoon, the 29-year-old singer took to Instagram to share a shot of herself posing in a black crocheted bikini top, which she teamed with patterned shorts as she relaxed on a yacht.

With a black bandanna wrapped around her golden tresses, the star is seen looking out at the expansive sea as a stylish pair of oversized shades shield her eyes from the abundant sunlight. 

Sail away, sail away...: Ellie Goulding shared a shot of herself relaxing on a yacht off Saint Tropez on Friday

Sail away, sail away...: Ellie Goulding shared a shot of herself relaxing on a yacht off Saint Tropez on Friday

And the upload proved popular, as in less than an hour, the shot - which also displayed Ellie's gym-honed abs - garnered more than 88,000 likes. 

As the Burn singer continues to relax in the gorgeous landcsape, she has been sharing a number of images of herself basking in the sunshine.

In one image, she is seen jokingly playing 'hostess' as she carries a tray of fruity drinks to a table overlooking some lush green landscape and a pool.

Time out: Ellie has uploaded a series of sizzling snaps to her Instagram page, as she relaxes on her break

Time out: Ellie has uploaded a series of sizzling snaps to her Instagram page, as she relaxes on her break

Say it with a floral bikini from Isabel Marant like Ellie Goulding

Some of us say it with flowers but if you're Ellie Goulding relaxing on a luxury yacht in Saint Tropez, why not say it with a floral bikini - AND a large tray of Pina Coladas!

We love this youthful sporty little number with its bandeau style and halterneck strap for a little extra security- yes, we've all had mishaps with a bandeau.

Ellie's bikini is by Isabel Marant Etoile which is the Parisian designer's diffusion line. It's sold out already, but you can shop the fall line from the designer at Net-A-Porter by clicking to the right.

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What a view: Another snap sees the Brit singer gazing out to sea as she flaunts her stunning figure in her pretty two-piece teamed with a wide-brimmed hat

What a view: Another snap sees the Brit singer gazing out to sea as she flaunts her stunning figure in her pretty two-piece teamed with a wide-brimmed hat

Another snap sees the Brit singer gazing out to sea as she flaunts her stunning figure in her pretty two-piece teamed with a wide-brimmed hat.

Ellie is due back on stage at the end of the month in Chicago after her much-needed break.

Last week the talented star revealed she has been diagnosed with exhaustion after initially saying that she would bounce back from cancelling Latvia and Finland shows.

Kicking back: The singer looks gorgeous in a pretty print number as she relaxes by the pool 

Kicking back: The singer looks gorgeous in a pretty print number as she relaxes by the pool 

The 29-year-old star has revealed the extent to which her busy work schedule has taken its toll on her wellbeing, saying she risked losing her voice for good.

The blonde beauty - who has nearly played 100 shows across the world already in 2016 - told The London Evening Standard: 'I've had to cancel some festivals this weekend because of exhaustion.

'I've done nearly 100 shows this year and my doctor has said if I do this weekend my voice might not bounce back from it. They did a bunch of tests on me and I have been diagnosed with exhaustion.'

Time off: Ellie is due back on stage at the end of the month in Chicago after her much-needed break

Time off: Ellie is due back on stage at the end of the month in Chicago after her much-needed break

The health-conscious star insisted she would only have cancelled her shows if there was no alternative.

She did, however, say she is remaining upbeat about the rest of 2016, despite her setback.

Ellie said: 'I'm a hard worker. I don't cancel anything unless I really need to, but my doctor said, 'Ellie, your voice is going to burn out'. Glastonbury was the point where I realised I was pretty exhausted.

'It's all good though - I'm feeling really positive about the rest of the year.' 

Looking after herself: Last week, the talented star revealed she has been diagnosed with exhaustion after initially saying that she would bounce back from cancelling Latvia and Finland shows

Looking after herself: Last week, the talented star revealed she has been diagnosed with exhaustion after initially saying that she would bounce back from cancelling Latvia and Finland shows

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