Cheryl Cole sparkles in mirrored swimsuit

A passer-by gives Cheryl Cole an admiring glance on the beach in the south of France

Cheryl dons a white hat to stroll along the shoreline

Mr and Mrs Ashley Cole chat on the beach

Cheryl and Ashley joined a group of friends for their break

A mocked-up image of the Hummer Cheryl has bought for Ashley - complete with their initials spelled out in diamonds on the head rests

Just 18 months ago, her marriage was in crisis and her figure looked skeletal as the stress took its toll.

Now Cheryl Cole is back in good shape and appears happier than ever with husband Ashley Cole.

The singer ditched her bikini to show off her toned stomach and feminine curves in a striking cutaway swimsuit by designer Melissa Odabash yesterday.

And at £375, her sexy look certainly didn't come cheap.

Mail Online reported.