Maura Higgins celebrated the launch of her new swimwear edit with Ann Summers in style as she held a special meet and greet at the lingerie retailer’s store at The Brunswick Shopping Centre in London on Wednesday evening.
The Love Island star, 29 – who postponed the event ‘out of respect for Caroline Flack on the day of her funeral’ on Tuesday – was the picture of confidence as she promoted her collection, featuring sizes ranging from UK 6 to UK 24.
Former grid girl Maura has brushed aside recent drama by throwing herself into work following claims her Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou’s marriage to Carlotta Edwards has ‘collapsed’, as well as her shock split from Curtis Pritchard.
In work mode: Maura Higgins celebrated the launch of her new swimwear edit with Ann Summers at the retailer’s store at The Brunswick Shopping Centre in London on Wednesday
Cutting a racy figure, the media personality turned heads in a sheer black bodysuit, tied in with lace trimmings throughout.
The brunette bombshell borrowed style tips from the 70s as she teamed her see-through top with a pair of flared trousers.
Nailing the biker chic look, the TV star styled a leather jacket with a baker boy hat and pointed heels.
Maura looked as glamorous as ever as she opted for a full face of dewy make-up to highlight her stunning features, which were framed with straight tresses.
Thinking of her: The Love Island star, 29, postponed the event ‘out of respect for Caroline Flack on the day of her funeral’ on Tuesday
Commanding attention: The former grid girl was the picture of confidence as she promoted her collection, featuring sizes ranging from UK 6 to UK 24
Brave face: She brushed aside recent drama by throwing herself into work following claims her Dancing On Ice partner Alexander Demetriou’s marriage to Carlotta Edwards has ‘collapsed’
A progression of her 2019 campaign, Be More Maura Swim boasts a range of swimsuits and bikinis designed using the Irish beauty’s own input.
On her new collection – which is available online and will be available from March 19 in stores – the model shared: ‘Confidence comes from loving yourself and embracing your body, no matter what your shape or size.
‘I want all women to feel sexy and beautiful what ever the occasion, so it has been a dream come true for me to design this seasons swimwear in collaboration with Ann Summers for SS20!’
Catching the eye: Cutting a racy figure, the media personality turned heads in a sheer black bodysuit, tied in with lace trimmings throughout
All in the details: Nailing the biker chic look, the TV star styled a leather jacket with a baker boy hat
Working it: The brunette bombshell borrowed style tips from the 70s as she teamed her see-through top with a pair of flared trousers
Maura’s appearance comes after she and Ann Summers cancelled the event on the day of Caroline’s funeral.
Caroline – who presented Love Island during Maura’s 2019 stint – took her own life aged 40 at her home in Stoke Newington last month.
Explaining the decision, the social media influencer shared on her Instagram account: ‘Dear customers, we were looking forward to welcoming you to the Brunswick store today to launch Maura’s swimwear collection.
‘However, having been in close contact with Maura, and out of respect to the funeral also taking place later today, we have decided to postpone the even to tomorrow at 5pm. We hope you understand and look forward to seeing you there. Team AS x.’
Friends: Maura’s appearance comes after she (far left on Love Island in 2019) and Ann Summers cancelled the event on the day of Caroline’s funeral (far right)
Respect: The social media influencer explained the decision on her Instagram account
Back on screen: Earlier in the month, Maura reunited with her Dancing On Ice professional partner Alexander, 28, after he was accused of becoming ‘besotted’ with her
Over? It has been claimed that the couple are close to announcing their separation, after Carlotta, 29, ‘grew jealous’ of Alexander’s relationship with Maura (pictured last month)
Earlier in the month, Maura reunited with her Dancing On Ice professional partner Alexander, 28 – for the first time since he was accused of becoming ‘besotted’ with her – during the show’s finale, which saw Joe Swash scoop the crown.
The reports have allegedly caused reported off-screen drama with Alexander’s fellow-pro wife Carlotta – with rumours circulating that their marriage is over.
Two weeks ago, a source confirmed to MailOnline that Maura and professional dancer Curtis, 24, had officially split, just eight months after they met in the Love Island villa.
Romance woes: Two weeks ago, a source confirmed to MailOnline that Maura and professional dancer Curtis Pritchard, 24, had officially split (pictured last year)