Alessandra Ambrosio flaunts her pert posterior and washboard abs in a skimpy turquoise bikini as she hits the beach in Brazil 

She's taken an extended vacation away from catwalks and studio shoots in her homeland of Brazil.

And Alessandra Ambrosio, 35, looked refreshed and in sensational shape as she hit the beach in Canasvieiras with gals pals.

The brunette beauty wore a tiny turquoise bikini which flaunted her statuesque figure and washboard stomach.

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Bikini babe: Alessandra Ambrosio, 35, looked refreshed and in sensational shape as she hit the beach in Canasvieiras with gals pals

The Victoria's Secret model emanated an attractive bronze glow as she went for a dip in the water.

She whipped her damp tresses back before running her hands through them. The stunner covered her eyes with trendy shades and wore a wicker sun hat as she waded waist deep beside pals.

Keeping active, Alessandra had a go on a paddleboard. The exertion must have caused her to work up an appetite as she headed to the beach hut for refreshments once she was back on shore.

Sensational: The brunette beauty wore a tiny turquoise bikini which flaunted her statuesque figure and washboard stomach

Whip it: Alessandra whipped her damp tresses back before running her hands through them

Cooling off: The Victoria's Secret model emanated an attractive bronze glow as she went for a dip in the water

Admiring the view: Alessandra gazed out into the horizon

Amused: Alessandra pointed back to shore with a big smile on her face

Reaching up: Alessandra stretched, releasing the tension in her stunning frame

Going for a dip: The calm water lapped against the stunner's hips

Busty: The model's cleavage looked ample in her bikini

Stylish: Alessandra accessorised with an array of bracelets and necklaces

All at sea: Alessandra looked at one with nature as she held her arms outstretched

Tinkering: She made a subtle adjustment to her bikini top in the water

Make waves like Alessandra in a bikini from her own collection

If you're looking for swimwear inspiration or even some motivation to kick start you New Year fitness regime, then it doesn't get much better than Alessandra Ambrosio.

The Victoria's Secret model was pictured on the beach in Brazil, and of course the itsy bitsy bikini she's wearing is from her very own collection. We love the turquoise shade, which perfectly complements a sunkissed glow. And check out the sweet little shell embellishment! This triangle two-piece has got us wanting to book a beach break ASAP.

Click the link (right) to buy both the top and bottoms at Everything But Water. We can't promise you abs like Alessandra's, but it's certainly a good place to start!

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As she waited for her ice cold beverage, Alessandra adjusted her bottoms - putting on quite the cheeky display.

The catwalk queen wrapped a pink beach towel around her shoulders as she munched on a fresh piece of fruit.

The model and her friends congregated underneath some blue parasols and sat comfortably on their beach chairs.

Footprints in the sand: Alessandra made her way casually across the white sand

Making a splash: Water droplets flicked up into the air as Alessandra held her paddle

Holiday fun: Keeping active, Alessandra had a go on a paddleboard

Take a break: Alessandra sat on the board as it drifted across the water

Sitting comfortably: Alessandra looked carefree as she rested on the board

Spec-tacular: The stunner covered her eyes with trendy shades

Knee-deep: Alessandra planted her paddle into the seabead

Pert posterior: Alessandra adjusted her bottoms - putting on quite the cheeky display

Happy! Alessandra wore a beaming smile as she waited for her refreshments

Refreshed: Alessandra quenched her thirst with an orange beverage

Not an inch to pinch: She may be on holiday, but Alessandra has stayed in great shape

Since Christmas, the Vogue cover girl has been enjoying a holiday in her home country. 

The dark-haired beauty is in South America with her fiance Jamie Mazur and their two children: Anja Louise, eight, and Noah Phoenix, four.

Their two children were both born in Florianopolis. 

Take a bit: The catwalk queen wrapped a pink beach towel around her shoulders as she munched on a fresh piece of fruit

Beach buddies: The model and her friends congregated underneath some blue parasols and sat comfortably on their beach chairs

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