There’s no doubt about it…Clifton Shores reality TV star, Rikki Brest is smoking hot! Here she dishes on how she goes about looking and feeling great in a bikini.

Keeping her body in tip-top shape…

Instead of trying to shock your body into shape for summer, I really believe that exercise should be a regular thing throughout the year. Although I must be honest, I’m not really one for the gym!  I play the drums at least four times a week; I consider this as exercise seeing as though you use almost all your muscles AND you can get your heart rate up.

Finding the perfect bikini…

I don’t think there’s such a thing as the perfect bikini. I believe that if you’re comfortable in a certain style, then it will be perfect for you. I personally love Brazilian styles which means tiny bottoms that allow a bit of cheek to show, and an average triangle shape top (preferably with a bit of padding so that if the water’s cold it’s not an issue!). I tend to go for bright colours because when you’re tanned, they pop!

Tanning safely…

I think everybody likes to look tanned, but these days it’s not worth the risk of cancer. So if I do tan I wear an SPF and I don’t stay in the sun longer than an hour. I would much rather have to use self-tan than risk my health.

Happy hair…

I think hair gets ruined by spending too much time in swimming pools because of all the chemicals. So, as much as people might call you a girly girl, try not to get you hair wet every single day! However, it’s probably a good idea to buy yourself an at home treatment and use that once a week just to give your hair some extra care.

Connecting with nature…

Beach time is my “time-out” time. I like to go with my iPod and listen to some good music while I zone out. I also really enjoy falling asleep to the sound of the waves – as lazy as that sounds! I recently went for one surfing lesson (even though I am terrified of sharks) and I loved every second of it. Perhaps surfing will become my new thing to do while at the beach!

Images courtesy of Grant Difford and Richard Brown