'It's hit me... I am really happy': A grinning Alexandra Burke shows off her athletic body and her new piercing paddle boarding in Miami
She has been soaking up the sun in Miami and pop princess Alexandra Burke is obviously feeling the holiday buzz.
The 24-year-old singer revealed her ultra-toned figure as she played on the beach with pals, even taking to a paddle-board to demonstrate her obvious athleticism.
And just in case anyone was wondering the All Night Long singer took to Twitter to reveal: 'Woke up this morning... It's hit me. I am really happy. It's a nice feeling... I hope it never leaves me.'
Finally happy: Alexandra Burke shows off her ultra-toned body on a beach break in Malibu
Wearing a navy bikini the sultry star kept her hair pulled back from her face with a chic patterned scarf and topped off her look with a pair of superstar shades.
Alexandra's curves were covered with her modest bikini and she swam in a silver chain over her shoulder.
As well as a toned physique Alexandra also showed off a new piercing on her right wrist.
She kept her posterior covered in the high-cut bottoms as she splashed around in the Florida sunshine with a pal, who grabbed the former X Factor winner and pulled her up onto his shoulders.
Perfectly toned: Alexandra' beach body looked paddle board ready as she prepares to rise from the board
Simply stunning: Alexandra grins as she gets the hang of this paddle boarding lark
It's a balancing act! Alexanda shows off her enviable bikini body on the ocean
The pair glided through the ocean before Alexandra, ever the sportswomen, swapped being carried for some more energetic beach fun.
And after lying down on the paddle board, showing off her amazing derriere, the grinning singer decided to go for broke and stood up on her blue board.
Showing perfect balance, the curvy star held her arms out and managed to move a little through the ocean.
You can do it! Alexandra shows off her perfect balance in the Florida sunshine
Relaxing: Why paddle when you can just chill? Alexandra shows off her amazing figure as she glides through the ocean
New accessory: Alexandra showed off a piercing on her left arm and her belly button jewellery
And the Alexandra flew out to Miami from Heathrow on New Year's Eve, and celebrated the start of 2013 on the Atlantic Coast watching a special concert headlined by Drake.
It took place at Miami Beach's Fontainebleau and the Canadian rapper brought T.I. onstage to perform Trouble Man track 'Ball'.
Legendary hip hop star Busta Rhymes and French Montana also shared the performance, but Alexandra was impressed by one man in particular: 'Drake killed it last night! Amazing opening to the year!!! #2013' she tweeted.
But two days later the Hallelujah singer had another artist in mind whilst soaking up the sun on the beach
In a message to her Twitter followers on Friday Alexandra wrote, 'Bob Marley and sunshine ... You can't go wrong... #Miami.'
And it seems the happiness doesn't end there with Alexandra posting a series of heart-warming tweets, including: 'The ocean + I makes me happy'.
Splashing around: Alexandra keeps cool in the sea
Who's that guy? Alexandra is thought to be on holiday with a group of pals, including her hairdresser Rio
Piggy back! Alexandra is pulled onto her pal's back as they frolic in the warm sea
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