She recently admitted that she suffered a 'breakdown' due to severe body insecurities.
But TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong was the picture of confidence on Thursday, as she showed off her enviably sexy figure in the Essex crew's home away from home -Marbella.
The 28-year-old reality star looked incredible in a vibrant red bikini as she took a break from filming to soak up the glorious Spanish sunshine by the pool.
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Red hot! Danielle Armstrong, 28, showed off her enviably sexy figure in Marbella on Thursday as she took a break from TOWIE filming to soak up some Spanish sun by the pool
Sexy: Clad in nothing but a bright red bikini, the reality star displayed her gorgeous, womanly figure and plenty of sun-kissed skin as she enjoyed her relaxing afternoon
Turn heads in a bright red bikini like Danielle's
She's busy filming TOWIE in Marbella, and Danielle Armstrong took some time out to enjoy the sunshine wearing this gorgeous red bikini.
The reality star certainly turned heads in this showstopper - a red triangle bikini top and tie side bottoms with gold chain detail embellishment. It's by Bahimi, a swimwear brand often favoured by the TOWIE girls. The scarlet starlet bikini is a statement piece and Danielle looks incredible in hers, showing off her curvy figure.
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Clad in nothing but a bright red bikini, the reality star displayed her gorgeous, womanly figure and plenty of sun-kissed skin as she enjoyed her relaxing afternoon with friends.
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The bikini top plunged deep down her chest, complementing her already perky, surgically-enhanced breasts and enhancing her cleavage.
Matched with skimpy bottoms that tied at the sides, Danielle was not afraid to show off her rounded derriere too, as she paraded around the pool edge.
Sizzling: The reality star looked incredible in the two-piece as she paraded around the pool
Peachy! The skimpy bottoms showed off her toned behind and elongated her pins
Busty babe: Plunging low, Danielle's cleavage was hugely enhanced in the low-cut bikini top
Always glam: Maintaining her trademark Essex style even in swimwear, the star chose a two-piece embellished with chunky gold chains on the halter straps and across her hips
Natural beauty: She dressed her face with a pair of oversized sunglasses and left her blonde locks loose
Ensuring she still maintained her trademark Essex style even in swimwear, the star chose a two-piece embellished with chunky gold chains on the halter straps and across her hips.
Dressing her face with a pair of oversized sunglasses and leaving her blonde locks loose and natural, Danielle oozed natural glamour and beauty as she chatted on her mobile phone.
Finishing up the lengthy catch-up, Danielle retired to her sunbed where she chatted and laughed with her gal pals.
Saucy: Tying by a single string at the back, Danielle was not shy in showing off plenty of sun-kissed skin
Busty babe: The bikini top plunged deep down her chest, complementing her already perky, surgically-enhanced breasts
Beach ready: Danielle delved into a chic white fringed bag for suncream as she soaked up the Spanish sunshine
The blonde then reclined fully so she could top up her tan, further showcasing her flat stomach and envy-inducing physique.
The blonde beauty is currently in the luxurious Spanish hot spot to film the upcoming series of The Only Way Is Marbs with her fellow cast.
While she has now has no qualms stripping to her beach wear for the show, Danielle recently revealed that she has suffered from huge body insecurities in the past.
Speaking to MailOnline last month, the ITVBe favourite even admitted that her confidence was so low at one point, she was unable to leave her hotel room.
Girly day: Danielle chatted and laughed with her gal pals from the comfort of her sunbed
Taking a break: The blonde beauty is currently in the luxurious Spanish hot spot to film the upcoming series of The Only Way Is Marbs with her fellow cast
Speaking to MailOnline last month, the boutique owner explained that she was feeling insecure about filming TOWIE in Mallorca as she felt 'huge' standing alongside co-star Megan McKenna.
Only making matters worse, she then suffered a cyber attack by vile trolls who openly expressed similar comments on her Instagram photos.
She explained: 'I could see I was bigger than [Megan]' she said, adding: '[Trolls] were saying what my insecurities were but ten times worse. People saying I "looked like a bloke", would "kill themselves if they had my thighs"...
Always photo ready: Danielle pouted up a storm on her sunbed, perhaps practising for her next selfie
Beach babe: The blonde then reclined fully so she could top up her tan, further showcasing her flat stomach and envy-inducing physique
'I remember sitting in my room and I broke down crying. I couldn't come out of my room.'
Speaking about her then-boyfriend James Lock, she revealed: 'As a bloke he didn't get it. He was like "Dan they're waiting for you"
'I knew Ferne McCann, Jess Wright and Vicky Pattison would know what I'd be thinking - that's why you need good mates that are in the industry - because no one else understands.
Relaxed: Danielle later reclined fully to top up her tan, further showcasing her flat stomach and envy-inducing shapely frame
Keeping up: Danielle alternated between chatting with her friends and flicking through her phone as she caught some rays
'James at the time just didn't understand - he constantly would say he didn't like skinny girls, he liked thighs and a bum.'
But despite her man's words of support, she admitted they had no effect on her well-being as she added: 'It doesn't matter how many times your boyfriend says you look good, its your insecurities.'
Having suffered at the hands of such cruel trolls, Danielle has now vowed to stop letting the hateful words affect her as much.
Confident: While she has now has no qualms stripping to her beach wear for the show, Danielle recently revealed that she suffered from huge body insecurities because of trolls
Better than ever: Danielle has now vowed to stop letting hateful words affect her as much, explaining that 'after you've had your cry you get yourself back together and get over it!'
She continued: 'After you've had your cry you get yourself back together and get over it. We'll make sure we go out looking amazing after!'
However Danielle split from James in late August after a turbulent second try at their relationship.
The pair had rekindled their flame earlier this year when he vowed to clean up his act and be a better boyfriend.
Danielle confirmed the news on Twitter, uploading a picture quote which read: 'She loved him and he loved her but it wasn't that simple.'
She accompanied it with the caption: 'For everyone that keeps asking about me & James this quote pretty much sums us up I'm afraid & it's time to move on (sic).'
Moving on: Danielle split from on/off love James Lock in late August after a turbulent second try at their relationship
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