Life's a beach for Sarah Harding

Sarah Harding is clearly enjoying an escape from the freezing UK weather, as she was photographed sipping champagne on the beach in Barbados.

The Girls Aloud singer decided that when she is on the beach an ice cream is not for her, and opted instead for a glass of champagne as she soaked up the sun with her boyfriend, DJ Tom Crane.

Dressed in a cut-away black swimsuit, Sarah looked stunning, accessorising her beachwear with a pair of oversized black sunglasses and a sparkling beaded bracelet.

Sarah clearly needed a holiday in the sun after spending time on her acting career, while the other members of pop's favourite fivesome take a break from the band to pursue other interests.

While Cheryl Cole's solo career and job judging X Factor are well known, Nicola Roberts is also making a name for herself, after she launched her own line of makeup specifically for fair-skinned girls.

The red-haired performer will also be appearing in a TV show to highlight the risks of using sunbeds.

Til tomorrow Lola Maniche