Caprice shows off a bikini from her own swimwear range while splashing about in the Med

You've got to hand it to Caprice for knowing a photo opportunity when she sees one. The model was seen taking a dip in the sea while on holiday in the South of France - in one of her swimwear designs. The Californian was enjoying her holiday in St Tropez last week and went to cool off in the Med, showing off her enviable figure in a candy-striped bikini.

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Caprice goes for a dip in the Mediterranean and shows off a bikini from her swimwear range

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But it wasn't any old bikini, but one from her very own swimwear range from her By Caprice collection, called 'Nautical' and costs £30 for the set. The 38-year-old looked relaxed as she soaked up the sun on her summer break with a female friend. The businesswoman has been keeping a low profile of late, possibly due to her new romance.

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Caprice looked as though she was having a great time as she kicked about in the surf

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She has been keeping very tight-lipped about her new beau who she described as an 'ordinary Irish man'. Speaking to the Irish Herald recently, she added: 'There may be someone on the scene. 'He's not famous. He's just an ordinary guy. He's not a sportsman or an actor or a celebrity of any sort. That's all I'm saying.'

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Caprice's mind may have been on her new man as she cooled off in the Med

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He certainly seems to be keeping his lady happy as Caprice looked like she didn't have a care in the world. She also looked like her mind was wandering as she splashed in the sea, possibly sending her thoughts towards her Irish beau. The following day, she was snapped strolling round St Tropez, her 5ft 11in frame looking statuesque in denim hotpants and a white vest top.

A message from her man? Caprice stops to check her phone before heading off for a stroll around St Tropez

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The last time she was snapped out in public, concerns were raised after she sported a huge bruise on the left side of her face. But Caprice, who is currently designing her own bedding range for retail giant Littlewoods, said it happened during a game of tennis.

Spekaing to the Daily Mail, she said: ‘I was playing doubles at the weekend and I was playing at the net and got hit with the ball. ‘Its still pretty swollen but will heal eventually. All good.’

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Caprice and her friend share and joke and a giggle as they stroll in the French sunshine