Blake Lively displays toned abs in rare bikini photo – and wow!

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Blake Lively is renowned for setting the red carpet alight in an array of dazzling gowns, but on Wednesday, the star surprised fans with a rare bikini snap.READ: Blake Lively's iconic $2m engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds holds a special secretTaking to Instagram, the 35-year-old posted a stunning snap of herself rocking an all-white ensemble consisting of a ballerina-style wrap top, and a pair of ring detail bikini bottoms.WATCH: Ryan Reynolds sweetly does Blake Lively's hairThe actress wore her wavy blonde tresses loose around her shoulders for the ultimate surfer girl aesthetic.

Posing beside a palm tree-lined pool, Blake appeared in high spirits as she soaked up the sunshine and beamed for the camera.RELATED: Loved Blake Lively's Met Gala makeup?

She used this £26 lipstickMORE: Blake Lively steals the spotlight from husband Ryan Reynolds in hilarious Valentine's Day videoPaying tribute to Grease legend Olivia Newton John, Blake simply captioned her post: "Summer lovin' …had me a blast." The actress showed off her svelte physiqueHer fans raced to weigh in on the post, with one writing: "You're sooo beautiful," while a second remarked: "Such a goddess," followed by a red heart emoji."Ok queen, I see you're getting ready for your birthday tomorrow," penned a third, and a fourth added: "Why is she permanently perfect." The lovebirds share three children togetherBlake's swimwear snap comes after she treated her fans to a glimpse of family life alongside her children.

Taking to her Instagram Stories, the actress showcased her efforts in the kitchen in a bid to please her three daughters, James, seven, Inez, five, and Betty, two.The clip sees the actress at home in her lavish kitchen flipping an extra large pancake.