Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her toned stomach in a skimpy black and gold bikini while on the beach in Brazil: 'Ocean girl'

Alessandra Ambrosio showed off her figure in a tiny black bikini with gold straps as she enjoyed a day at the beach.

The supermodel, 42 – who recently stole the spotlight at Art Basel – looked stunning in the strappy suit as she wore large gold earrings and black sunglasses with her wet hair down.

The swimsuit was from her own company, GAL Floripa.

She was on the beach in her native Brazil, spending the holidays with family and friends.

And she also mentioned the exact city: Praia Brava, Norte Da Ilha, Floripa. That's how she got the name for her swimming line.

“Ocean girl,” she wrote in her Instagram caption.

The beach holiday comes after Alessandra opened up about her art collection ahead of her appearance at the annual art fair Art Basel.

'My collection mainly consists of black and white photos. Some are by photographers like Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, Patrick Demarchelier and Ellen von Unwerth,” she explained. Ocean Drive magazine.

'I also cherish my guitar, which was painted by the Gemeos brothers. They are the most amazing Brazilian street artists that I really love. Each piece has a special place in my heart!'

Alessandra went on to say that she also has artists Damien Hirst, Mr. Brainwash and Andy Warhol, 'and I have pieces by them that are remarkable.

“Their ability to perfectly capture a moment or emotion is just so special,” she added.

The model worked as a Victoria's Secret Angel for 13 years and gained recognition as one of the highest-paid models in the world.

“Over the years the industry has evolved, but there is still more work to be done,” she said of the fashion world. “I think it should be more inclusive and representative of the amazing, diverse beauty we see in real life.”

She also revealed what is most important to her in life these days. 'Three things I can't live without are love, family and my friends.'

. The swimsuit was from her own company, GAL Floripa

She was on the beach in her native Brazil, spending the holidays with family and friends

And she also mentioned the exact city: Praia Brava, Norte Da Ilha, Floripa. That's how she got the name for her swimming line. “Ocean girl,” she wrote in her Instagram caption

As for her style icons, Alessandra said earlier Harper's Bazaar: 'Brigitte Bardot, Grace Kelly, Marilyn Monroe, because they behaved confidently and with a sense of fun. Moreover, they embraced a timeless appearance.'

The beauty also revealed how her relationship with her appearance has changed over the years. 'I think I have developed an inner confidence. I didn't expect modeling to last long, but here I am still doing it and loving it.

“So that has made me feel like I can embrace my look at every stage of my life.”

Alessandra shares Noah and daughter Anja, 15, with her ex-partner Jamie Mazur. In August, the model shared a sweet birthday tribute to her mini-me daughter.

“Happy 15th birthday my forever baby girl @anjaambrosiom,” the Brazilian beauty began in the caption, before adding a line in Portuguese “!!! Mamae teama infinity!!!' which in English translates to 'Mommy loves you endlessly.'