Frankie Essex defiantly slips into a bikini to reveal her impossibly slender waist... after vowing to NEVER wear another two-piece following cruel jibe
She vowed to never wear another bikini after a cruel jibe from a fellow holidaymaker shattered her self-assurance.
But Frankie Essex was brimming with confidence as she showcased her impossibly slender physique during a poolside appearance in Cape Verde on Wednesday afternoon.
The former TOWIE star, 30, caught the eye in a baby pink bikini as she took advantage of balmy coastal temperatures during her current stay on the picturesque island archipelago.
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![Looking good: Frankie Essex was brimming with confidence as she showcased her impossibly slender physique during a poolside appearance in Cape Verde on Wednesday afternoon](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/11/4752826500000578-0-image-m-14_1513252289794.jpg)
Looking good: Frankie Essex was brimming with confidence as she showcased her impossibly slender physique during a poolside appearance in Cape Verde on Wednesday afternoon
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Think pink in Frankie's Boohoo bikini
At this time of year, most of us are stuffing our faces with mince pies and walking around in a million layers to brave the freezing weather, so we don't blame Frankie Essex for jetting off for some winter sun!
The reality star looked amazing in a pretty pink bikini set, which despite the high-end looking gold hardware detail is actually a total bargain buy from Boohoo.
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Revealing a set of nicely toned abs, Frankie was in fine form while frolicking next to her hotel pool.
Evidently in high spirits, the reality star beamed as she topped up her tan during a welcome break from plummeting winter temperatures in her native England.
Keeping her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses, Frankie grabbed a large inflatable before wading into the water for a refreshing dip.
![Hard to miss: The former TOWIE star, 30, caught the eye in a baby pink bikini as she took advantage of balmy coastal temperatures during her current stay on the picturesque island archipelago](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/11/4752851C00000578-5179043-image-m-16_1513252796276.jpg)
Hard to miss: The former TOWIE star, 30, caught the eye in a baby pink bikini as she took advantage of balmy coastal temperatures during her current stay on the picturesque island archipelago
![Quite a difference: Frankie looks notably slimmer having lost weight after being fat-shamed while on holiday in Spain](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475282B300000578-5179043-image-a-73_1513254599711.jpg)
![Quite a difference: Frankie looks notably slimmer having lost weight after being fat-shamed while on holiday in Spain](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/47537B1500000578-5179043-image-m-72_1513254588947.jpg)
Quite a difference: Frankie looks notably slimmer having lost weight after being fat-shamed while on holiday in Spain
![Striking: Revealing a set of nicely toned abs, Frankie was in fine form while frolicking next to her hotel pool](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/4752840C00000578-5179043-image-a-23_1513252880941.jpg)
![Striking: Revealing a set of nicely toned abs, Frankie was in fine form while frolicking next to her hotel pool](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475285BD00000578-5179043-image-m-22_1513252873286.jpg)
Striking: Revealing a set of nicely toned abs, Frankie was in fine form while frolicking next to her hotel pool
![Feeling the heat: Frankie was taking a welcome break from plummeting winter temperatures bin her native England](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/4752855400000578-5179043-image-a-27_1513253005048.jpg)
Feeling the heat: Frankie was taking a welcome break from plummeting winter temperatures bin her native England
Frankie's latest appearance comes just three months after a cruel holidaymaker marred her 30th birthday celebrations by fat-shaming her as she relaxed with pals in Spain.
The former TOWIE star promptly informed her 666,000 followers on micro-blogging site Twitter with the message: 'Was having a lovely day at the pool with @caseybatchelor until someone decided to call me fat a few sun loungers down from us so hurtful.' [sic]
She later added: 'I don't even want to wear a bikini now feel so uncomfortable.' followed by a sad face emoji.
![Shady: The reality star kept her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475283AF00000578-5179043-Shady_The_reality_star_kept_her_eyes_shielded_behind_a_pair_of_h-m-40_1513254062538.jpg)
Shady: The reality star kept her eyes shielded behind a pair of heavily tinted sunglasses
![Pretty in pink: Frankie's colour choice ensured she stood out on another sunny day in Cape Verde](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475284FF00000578-5179043-image-a-47_1513254140917.jpg)
![Pretty in pink: Frankie's colour choice ensured she stood out on another sunny day in Cape Verde](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/4752836500000578-5179043-image-m-46_1513254133383.jpg)
Pretty in pink: Frankie's colour choice ensured she stood out on another sunny day in Cape Verde
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![Cruel jibe: Her latest appearance comes just three months after she revealed a cruel holidaymaker marred her 30th birthday celebrations by fat-shaming her](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/09/13/12/443AE33900000578-4879864-image-a-44_1505300758353.jpg)
Cruel jibe: Her latest appearance comes just three months after she revealed a cruel holidaymaker marred her 30th birthday celebrations by fat-shaming her
![Upset: Frankie was celebrating her milestone birthday with former glamour model Casey Batchelor when the incident occurred](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/47538C7300000578-5179043-Upset_Frankie_was_celebrating_her_milestone_birthday_with_former-a-80_1513255184738.jpg)
Upset: Frankie was celebrating her milestone birthday with former glamour model Casey Batchelor when the incident occurred
Frankie previously told The Sun that time spent in the gym helps keep her depression at bay, but she has been unable to run since damaging her knee.
She explained: 'I've put on a stone. Not being able to go gym - you eat and it makes me a bit depressed.'
Discussing how her body has changed since her knock, she added: 'It's horrible and it's a bit depressing. I'm swollen. My whole body is swollen.' Frankie also revealed that a doctor recommended she take anti-depressants.
The blonde bombshell also revealed what her secret was to shedding the weight in the first place and admitted that she found it difficult to give up ketchup among other sauces to reach her goal weight.
She told the publication: You have to eat clean - food without sauces... I used to love sauces, especially ketchup but i don't have it any more. It's full of sugar.'
![Water lot of fun: Frankie grabbed a large inflatable before wading into the water for a refreshing dip](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475282BF00000578-5179043-image-m-56_1513254368724.jpg)
Water lot of fun: Frankie grabbed a large inflatable before wading into the water for a refreshing dip
![Toned and trim: The TV personality's abs were on full display as she stretched while relaxing in the pool](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/4752855C00000578-5179043-image-m-77_1513254954267.jpg)
Toned and trim: The TV personality's abs were on full display as she stretched while relaxing in the pool
Earlier this year, Frankie released a fitness DVD to share her secret to losing weight with fans, after cleaning up her diet and working hard in the gym.
She embarked on a stricter training regime after turning to food in the wake of a painful love split and seeing her weight increase to 12st 8lbs.
Speaking about her lowest point, Frankie told MailOnline: 'I've had a year and a half of being sad and depressed and not even wanting to leave the house at times.
'I just want to make everyone feel good like I do now.'
![Opening up: Speaking earlier this year Frankie revealed that time spent in the gym helps keep her depression at bay, but she has been unable to run since damaging her knee](http://web.archive.org./web/20171219224315/http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/12/14/12/475285E100000578-5179043-image-m-79_1513255122297.jpg)
Opening up: Speaking earlier this year Frankie revealed that time spent in the gym helps keep her depression at bay, but she has been unable to run since damaging her knee
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