Mischa Barton displays her flat stomach in a white bikini during a sultry beach photoshoot... after enjoying cosy 'date night' with DWTS partner Artem Chigvintsev
She's said to be 'giddy' with excitement after a rumoured first date with her DWTS partner Artem Chigvintsev.
And Mischa Barton was certainly in high spirits as she flaunted her beach body in a sultry photoshoot in Los Angeles on Friday.
The
O.C. alumni, 30, displayed a hint of cleavage in a dazzling white
bikini before slipping into one-shoulder swimsuit and a romantic lace
dress.
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Beach babe: Mischa Barton flaunted her toned body in a sultry beach photoshoot in Los Angeles on Friday
The blonde beauty was spotted pouting for the camera in the skimpy textured two-piece which featured a daring scooped neckline.
She
covered up somewhat in a black and white star-print cardigan and added a
jaunty edge to the beachy ensemble with a black fedora.
Her blonde tresses were worn in a casually undone straight style and she appeared to go make-up free for the natural shoot.
Later,
the former Dancing With The Stars contestant slipped into a dazzling
one-shoulder swimsuit that hugged her toned stomach and displayed her
lean legs.
Strike a pose: The O.C. alumni, 30,
displayed a hint of cleavage in a dazzling white bikini which she paired
with a star print cardigan
New couple? The actress enjoyed a
rumoured first date with her Dancing With The Stars partner Artem
Chigvintsev on Wednesday night (pictured together on the show)
A bit of all-white: The blonde beauty rocked a one-shoulder textured swimsuit during the beach shoot
Sporting some classic Wayfarer sunglasses, she protected her modesty with some tiny lace-embroidered shorts.
In keeping with the romantic country theme of the shoot, the London-born actress also changed into a lace maxi dress.
The
semi-sheer garment, which featured intricately placed embroidery,
skimmed her lithe figure and featured demure button-down detail.
Lovely in lace: In keeping with the
romantic country theme of the shoot, the London-born actress also
changed into a lace maxidress
Model moment: The
semi-sheer garment, which featured intricately placed embroidery,
skimmed her lithe figure and featured demure button-down detail
The sheer cheek of it: Showcasing her pert posterior, the romantic dress effortlessly clung to Mischa's curves
Sitting
in the white sands for one sultry shot, the blonde beauty struck a pose
by pulling down one side of her fedora and pouting at the lens.
The St
Trinian's actress hit the headlines earlier this week after enjoying a
'dinner date' with her dancing partner Artem from the hit ABC show.
Despite
the couple being kicked off Dancing With The Stars after only three
episodes, it seems they have build up a blossoming relationship off the
show.
On Wednesday night Mischa and the 33-year-old Russian were on a first date, according to Entertainment Tonight.
Strike a pose: Sitting in the white
sands for one sultry shot, the blonde beauty posed by pulling down one
side of her fedora and pouting at the lens
The fringes of fashion: The leggy blonde changed into a tan suede shirt that featured tassels along the shoulders
They've
been in touch after the show and care about each other but this is the
first proper date,' a source told ET. It was added that they have been
'transitioning into more than friends.'
The
source claimed: 'He is the reason she's looking happier recently. She
has become giddy when talking about him and quite smitten with him.'
'He's pursued her for a while, and she's coming around.'
The
evening, where Mischa was pictured leaving in a car with Artem, was
labeled by the insider 'an official date' who added that after dinner
the couple went to Chateau Marmont where they met up with her friends.
Legs for days: She showcased her endless pins in tiny lace embroidered shorts
Shady lady: Sporting some classic Wayfarer sunglasses, Mischa appeared to go make-up free
More than just dancing partners?
Mischa and Artem, 33, were kicked off DWTS in the third round but have
reportedly become close since leaving
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