Aaaah, summer. How we love you. How we adore your warm embrace. You are our favourite season by far. Well, until winter comes along and we can cuddle up to our bae!

Ok, baes aside, summer is the time for shedding the clothing and showing off your sexy body. A time where inhibitions are left at home and tanning takes center stage.

However, our celebs have been doing just that all year round - only difference for them is that they can afford to travel to exotic islands when the temperatures drop in Mzansi.

But we don't mind being jealous of them, as it means we get to check out their incredible beach and poolside images from afar, and they warm us up on the coldest of days.

Here we take a look at our favourite bikini snaps from 2015. Prepare to get all hot under the collar...

Bonang Matheba

 

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A photo posted by Bonang "Nomvula" Matheba (@bonang_m) on Nov 27, 2015 at 6:30am PST

Jay Anstey

 

After getting back from the clubS at 4AM. This is now what I need in my life.. #mozambiquehijack #mozbique

A photo posted by Jay (@jayanstey) on Nov 15, 2015 at 2:38am PST

Mbali Mlotshwa

 

Wearing my @hm hat for the first time today #sunwho. Preggy ladies join me as I share my secrets and tricks on how I got summer ready so fast after two babies Tickets available @nutickets: simplyenhle.nutickets.co.za/#PreggyRoyal #5December #sepreggoz #simplylive #simplylove #simplyenhle????

A photo posted by Enhle mbali Mlotshwa (@enhle_m_) on Nov 15, 2015 at 4:27am PST

Lalla Hirayama

 

#TBT ....2014 Summer body. Hai! Ok. Gym time!

A photo posted by Lalla Hirayama ?? ?? (@lalla_hirayama) on Oct 14, 2015 at 11:27pm PDT

Boity Thulo

 

???????????? Incredible day!!!!! #Baecation #LoveOfMyLife #HappyDays #headwrap

A photo posted by Boitumelo Thulo (@boity) on Nov 7, 2015 at 10:15am PST

Shashi Naidoo

 

31 degrees and breezy. Life is good! #CapeTown

A photo posted by Shashi Naidoo (@shashinaidoo) on Oct 26, 2015 at 5:45am PDT

Minnie Dlamini

 

"Let's take it back to the beach" ?? Photocred: @garethpon

A photo posted by Minnie (@minniedlamini) on Nov 13, 2015 at 3:14am PST

Nandi Mngoma

 

I remember I was so inspired at my partners surprise bday celebration for me in what felt &was paradise. I couldn't stop being inspired by the tides& the roar of the ocean at night which had me thinking of songs to write and general plans for my album (2016). God kept showing off with his beautiful sunsets, which reminded me of our African Queens. My Album is paying tribute to our AFRICAN Queens.. A queen is regal&strong, there's a power in her sensuality and her intelligence which is respected by many. We've had the Queen of Sheba, Queen Nefertiti, Queen Nzinga and offcourse my muse Queen of the Zulus.. Queen Nandi.???? #NewMusic #Single #AsSereneAsSade #AsMajesticAsMiriam #AsJoyfulAsJosephineBaker #AsGlamourousAsGraceJones #MusicIsLove #Africa

A photo posted by nandi mngoma (@nandimngoma) on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:56pm PDT

Hulisani Ravele

 

Saying goodbye to Mauritius like...???????? Making the most of these last hours! Beach, Bikini, Bottomless Cocktails! ??

A photo posted by Hulisani Ravele (@hulisaniravele) on Oct 5, 2015 at 10:48pm PDT

Candice Swanepoel

 

My main babes -- @lilyaldridge Today is your day, and I just want to say how much we love your caring goofy sexy nature! You're not only an amazing mother to Dixie but you take care of your friends with the same love and care. When were sick,when we're sad, and you're the first person to make me laugh with your cute dance moves and silly faces . I can't thank you enough for being such a true and special friend to me. I love you ?? we love you. @behatiprinsloo

A photo posted by Candice Swanepoel (@angelcandices) on Nov 15, 2015 at 11:09am PST

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