Ferne McCann wows in a crocheted bikini during her whirlwind trip to the South of France

She chose to celebrate her 30th birthday in extravagant style last week, when she jetted off for a whirlwind trip to the South of France’s Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.

And Ferne McCann shared a glimpse of her celebratory getaway on Sunday, when she took to Twitter to upload a series of snaps of herself spending time with pals.

The former TOWIE star looked sensational as she posed up a storm in a blue crocheted bikini top, which she teamed with a flattering white-and-pink miniskirt.

Sizzling snaps: Ferne McCann shared a series of snaps from her whirlwind getaway to the South of France’s Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on he Instagram account on Sunday

Looking tanned and enviably toned, the TV personality with bracelets and a thick gold necklace, while she shielded her eyes with oversized rose-tinted shades.

Wearing her golden locks in beachy tousled waves, the First Time Mum star let her natural beauty shine through as she kept her makeup light and dewy.

In the images, she was seen relaxing with her pals by the welcoming azure waters, before joining them for a lavish lunch and posing outside the town’s upscale shops.

The former TOWIE star looked sensational as she posed up a storm in a blue crocheted bikini top, which she teamed with a flattering white-and-pink miniskirt

The former TOWIE star looked sensational as she posed up a storm in a blue crocheted bikini top, which she teamed with a flattering white-and-pink miniskirt

Stunning: Looking tanned and enviably toned, the TV personality with bracelets and a thick gold necklace, while she shielded her eyes with oversized rose-tinted shades

Stunning: Looking tanned and enviably toned, the TV personality with bracelets and a thick gold necklace, while she shielded her eyes with oversized rose-tinted shades

Pals: In the snapshots, the TV personality was seen relaxing in the sunshine with her close pals

Pals: In the snapshots, the TV personality was seen relaxing in the sunshine with her close pals

Captioning the images, the mother-of-one wrote: ‘We didn’t realise we were making memories…we just knew we were having fun. Ahhhhhh to be sipping on bellinis at Paloma Beach with my favs.’ [sic]

In another set of images, Ferne caught the eye in a dazzling white ensemble, which consisted of high-waisted shorts and a long-sleeved top with shoulder cut-outs.

Standing tall in matching vertiginous heels, the star struck a series of poses while standing before a private jet during her getaway.

Looking back at her brief time away from British shores, she wrote: ‘Well this was a trip that I will never forget ✈️. A grateful heart is a magnet to magical, unforgettable moments & memories.’

Hugs: She hugged her friend Carl Cunard as the pair basked in the glorious sunshine by the sea

Hugs: She hugged her friend Carl Cunard as the pair basked in the glorious sunshine by the sea

Ringing in the good times: The friends flashed their sparkling rings as they lunched together

Ringing in the good times: The friends flashed their sparkling rings as they lunched together

Ferne’s series of posts come one day after she shared footage of herself looking sensational in a lime green slip dress on Saturday.

The star revealed she had jetted to the South of France for just one day and told how she had to cancel her birthday party due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Putting on a confident display, Ferne strutted in the lobby of a hotel as she displayed her figure in the sexy satin dress.

Her frock of choice featured a cowl neckline and a daringly low back, allowing the beauty to showcase plenty of sun-kissed skin. 

Bright delight: In another set of images, Ferne caught the eye in a dazzling white ensemble, which consisted of high-waisted shorts and a long-sleeved top with shoulder cut-outs

Bright delight: In another set of images, Ferne caught the eye in a dazzling white ensemble, which consisted of high-waisted shorts and a long-sleeved top with shoulder cut-outs

Strike a pose: Standing tall in matching vertiginous heels, the star struck a series of poses while standing before a private jet during her getaway

Glamorous: The star looked glam for her getaway

Strike a pose: Standing tall in matching vertiginous heels, the star struck a series of poses while standing before a private jet during her getaway

She added a simple black handbag to her look, while she boosted her height with simple gold heels.

Ferne looked radiant as she turned this way and that for the video, showing off her newly cropped locks in the process.

Captioning the video, Ferne revealed that she had just arrived back in London following a short stay in France, adding that she scrapped plans for a birthday bash.

She wrote: ’30 never felt so good. Woweeee just touched down in London Town after a quick pit stop in SOF.

‘I had to cancel my 30th birthday party this wkend due to covid, but I can safely say I have THE best friends who have spoilt me rotten! So god dam.’ [sic]

Goddess: On Saturday, Ferne wowed in a lime green slip dress in a video shared to Instagram

Goddess: On Saturday, Ferne wowed in a lime green slip dress in a video shared to Instagram

Flying visit: The First Time Mum star revealed she had jetted to the South of France for just one day and told how she had to cancel her birthday party due to COVID-19 restrictions

Flying visit: The First Time Mum star revealed she had jetted to the South of France for just one day and told how she had to cancel her birthday party due to COVID-19 restrictions

The reality star also took to Instagram stories where she told her fans she was back in Brentwood after a flying visit to France, telling the camera she was in the country for just one day.

She then uploaded clips from a birthday dinner where she was presented with a cake with sparklers , while her loved ones sang happy birthday. 

Ferne’s birthday trip comes after she posed in a plunging cut-out metallic gown to mark her milestone 30th birthday on Thursday. 

Taking to Instagram with the stunning snap, the star revealed that she was ‘Beyond overwhelmed’ by the birthday love she’s received as she remarked that she was ’30, flirty & thriving’. 

Quick trip: The star also took to Instagram stories where she told her fans she was back in Essex after a flying visit to France, telling the camera she was in the country for just one day

Quick trip: The star also took to Instagram stories where she told her fans she was back in Essex after a flying visit to France, telling the camera she was in the country for just one day

Celebrations: She then uploaded clips from a birthday dinner where she was presented with a cake with sparklers , while her loved ones sang Happy Birthday

Celebrations: She then uploaded clips from a birthday dinner where she was presented with a cake with sparklers , while her loved ones sang Happy Birthday

Oozing confidence, Ferne shone in the striking silver dress which featured a perilously low neckline, a cut-out detail and a seriously high split.

She boosted her height with a pair of chunky, white sandals, while adding a touch of bling with a gold chain necklace.

Captioning her birthday post, Ferne penned: ’30, flirty & thriving. They say the 30’s are the best years & oh my I am excited. Beyond overwhelmed and grateful to all of the birthday wishes. 

‘I feel incredibly reflective, thankful & so incredibly blessed. Love to all of my friends who have spoilt me. My family. And the rest.’

Several of her showbiz pals took to Instagram on the day to send their well wishes on her birthday including Sam and Billie Faiers, Danielle Armstrong and Vicky Pattison.  

Birthday girl: Ferne looked sensational as she posed in a plunging cut-out metallic gown to mark her milestone 30th birthday on Thursday

Birthday girl: Ferne looked sensational as she posed in a plunging cut-out metallic gown to mark her milestone 30th birthday on Thursday

Grateful: Ferne captioned her post, '30, flirty & thriving. They say the 30’s are the best years & oh my I am excited. Beyond overwhelmed and grateful to all of the birthday wishes'

Grateful: Ferne captioned her post, ’30, flirty & thriving. They say the 30’s are the best years & oh my I am excited. Beyond overwhelmed and grateful to all of the birthday wishes’

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