Rachel Bilson hits the beach in a bikini

By Daily Mail Reporter
PUBLISHED: 23:27 GMT, 12 April 2012 | UPDATED: 11:23 GMT, 13 April 2012

She says pyjamas are her favourite clothing item.
But many would probably agree that Rachel Bilson looks rather more fetching in this bikini.
The former O.C. actress showed off her perfect figure in a sexy patterned two-piece as she hit the beach in Barbados yesterday.

Fine form: Rachel Bilson showed off her trim bikini figure as she enjoyed a day at the beach in Barbados yesterday

Beach bodies: The former O.C. actress frolicked in the water with her boyfriend Hayden Christensen

Honed and tone: Rachel looked stunning in her patterned halterneck two-piece as she enjoyed the sunny weather

Rachel, 30, was joined by her boyfriend Hayden Christensen, who slipped into a pair of blue beach shorts as he took a dip in the ocean with his other half.
The couple started dating after meeting on the set of Jumper in 2007, before getting engaged the next year.
But the pair called things off in 2010, before striking up a relationship again a few months later.
In an interview with the April issue of Lucky magazine, Bilson revealed her favourite item of clothing is a Miss Piggy pyjama set.

Staying afloat: The actress had some fun with a body board while cooling off

Making a splash: The couple enjoyed spending quality time together in the ocean

Rub down: After taking a dip they dried off on the beach with their matching towels

Beach style: Earlier the couple were spotted arriving on the shoreline in their casual holiday clothes

The Waiting for Forever star loves nothing more than having a lazy day at home sat in her sleep suit, which is emblazoned with The Muppets character's likeness.
She revealed: 'I really love being in my pyjamas. My mother just got me a pair of Miss Piggy pyjamas, and I love them.'
When she isn't lazing around in her pyjamas, Rachel relies on simple fashion choices in her day-to-day life.

Fun times: The couple laughed as they splashed around in the sea

Enjoying the view: Hayden certainly  enjoyed admiring his ladylove's fabulous form

Playtime: Today the couple were right back at the beach where Rachel slipped into an even tinier black bikini

The former The O.C. actress likes to dress casually but adds some excitement to her clothes by donning daring accessories.
She added: 'I seem to naturally go to neutrals, with a pop of colour.
'I'm really big accessories person. You wear a plain T-shirt and jeans and then do something really cool with the jeans or the amazing shoes, or a really cool scarf or belt or bag

Whispering sweet nothings: Rachel and Hayden appeared to be locked in deep conversation as they relaxed in the sea

Packing up: Rachel dried herself off and slipped on a denim shirt over her swimming attire

Home time: The couple strolled down the beach to return to their hotel

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