'I'm actually happier than ever': Brandi Glanville hits back at claims of 'mean girl' antics and heavy drinking as she poses in a frilly bikini

Brandi Glanville may be six months shy of her 40th birthday, but her body tells a different story.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star showed off her youthful physique while catching rays in LA.
In addition to her taut stomach and runway silhouette, she chose a frilly pink bikini more suited to a teenager who manged to sneak into Spring Break.

Turning the clock backs: Brandi Glanville tries to shrug off her looming 40th birthday with her youthful body

It comes as reality TV star hit back at a claims of 'mean girl' behaviour and heavy drinking.
A source is quoted as telling Radar Online today: 'She just doesn't seem to be in a good place right now, and she has been definitely hitting the bottle a lot harder this year during filming, which is cause for concern.
'Brandi becomes much more aggressive when she drinks and she is turning into the new mean girl on the show.'

 

The source continues: 'What is absolutely obvious is that Brandi is extremely insecure and very unhappy. it's truly sad to see.'
But the mother of two, who recently said she once wanted to 'kill' her ex husband's new love LeAnn Rimes', has denied she's been acting up.

Uber-toned: The definition in Brandi's legs was apparent as she hobbled on the gravel stones

Engrossed in literature: Brandi was seen reading Susan Lucci's autobiography All My Life

'If 2 glasses of rose is hard partying then color me hard! Also I am very happy and fairly secure! I'm actually happier than ever! :)'

During her day by the pool, the 5ft 10in blonde certainly looked confident as she reclined on a sun lounger.
She changed position several times, fidgeting between the sunbed and posing against the netted railings in the staged you-just-caught-me-relaxing photoshoot.

Forgot the shades? Brandi tilts her head back to soak up some rays

Solo time-out: There didn't seem to be anyone else around sharing the LA sunshine with Brandi

As she tiptoed between the two areas, Brandi's incredibly elongated pins were on full display.
The muscle tone on her uber lean legs indicate towards gruelling gym sessions or good genes.
Lazing in the Californian sunshine, Brandi entertained herself reading Susan Lucci's autobiography.
Lucci's book All My Life shares her memoirs of life on the small screen, with the 65-year-old actress catapulting to fame in 1970 thanks to ABC show All My Children.
Despite prancing around in the teeny weeny spaghetti string two-piece, Brandi quashed misconceptions that she wanders around in swimwear permanently.
When a fan tried their luck this morning, probing her on what she was wearing, she simply tweeted: 'gym clothes'.

Scenic: Brandi sunbathes with a breathtaking view of the mountains

Super trim: While Brandi is incredibly thin, it seems to look natural thanks to good genes

Catching Zs: Brandi closes her eyes before it's time to return to being a mother to Mason and Jake

Tutu cute! Jennifer Garner gets a Mother's Day treat as she and Ben Affleck watch daughter Violet's ballet recital

She is regularly seen taking daughter Violet to ballet classes but Jennifer Garner today was rewarded for being such a doting mother.
The actress was treated to a special Mother’s Day dance recital at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, which her six-year-old participated in.
Jennifer’s husband Ben Affleck also attended the performance as did the couple’s youngest daughter Seraphina, but baby son Samuel appeared to have stayed at home.

Tiny dancer: Jennifer Garner was treated to a special Mother's Day ballet recital by daughter Violet

Jennifer, 40, was seen arriving at the venue earlier in the day with Violet in tow, who was dressed in a pink tutu for the occasion.
The Arthur actress was clearly enjoying Mother’s Day as she was smiling while holding Violet’s hand as they made their way inside.
Jennifer was dressed casually in an orange jumper over a white T-shirt, jeans and tan ballet pumps, and she tied her chestnut brown locks into a bun.

Happy family: Jennifer's husband Ben Affleck and youngest daughter Seraphina were also on hand while baby son Samuel stayed at home

Feeling rosy: Jennifer carried a bunch of pink flowers as she left the Performing Arts Center in Redondo Beach with her brood

Her Hollywood heavyweight husband, 39, arrived at the location a little later, beaming from ear to ear while carrying Seraphina.
The actor looked suave in a chocolate brown jacket, blue V-neck jumper over a white shirt, jeans and brown boots.
And he proved how proud he is of his brood by having his camera on hand at all times, even whipping it out to jokingly snap some photos of the paparazzi.

Doting Daddy: Ben was beaming when he arrived at the venue a little later with three-year-old Seraphina

Proud parent: Ben had his camera on hand at all times and even took a snap of the paparazzi

The foursome left the venue together after the show and Jennifer was carrying a bunch of pink roses.
She had presumably been presented with the flowers as part of the special recital.
The mother-of-three, who gave birth to Samuel three months ago, shared a quick cuddle with her beau before the family jumped into their car to head home.

Tangerine dream: Jennifer went for a casual look in an orange jumper and jeans

Tender moment: Jennifer and Ben shared a quick cuddle before heading home in their car

Like mother, like daughter! Miley Cyrus and mom Tish compete for attention in equally revealing tops

She's no stranger to standing out from the crowd, and is rarely seen in anything other than a flesh-baring ensemble.
But as Miley Cyrus headed out in Los Angeles yesterday, the 19-year-old had some strong competition from her mother Tish - who appeared to have taken style tips from her teenage daughter in a very revealing black vest top.
Tish teamed her top with a pair of ripped jeans, while Miley opted for a skintight black bandeau, paired with high-waisted denims and bright red shoes.

Like mother, like daughter! Miley Cyrus got some competition from her mother Tish as the pair stepped out in jeans and equally revealing black tops yesterday

The pair's eye-catching ensembles came as Miley took out her mother for Mother's Day, along with older sister Brandi.

Miley, who is often seen at the side of her boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, left The Hunger Games star at home to enjoy her day out with the girls.
However, the former Disney star was seen out with Liam and her newly-adopted dog Mary Jane later in the day.

Putting on a show of her own: Meanwhile, lady of the hour Tish put on quite the show herself by going braless for the outing

Lady in red (shoes): Miley teamed her outfit with a pair of towering wedges and a black oversized handbag

The three ladies later visited a branch of Trader Joe's on the way home where they picked up some snacks.
Miley's older sister Brandi was the epitome of a typical Californian girl in a pair of cut-off shorts, a printed white tank and some flip-flops.
In the morning she tweeted that her mother was in for a treat on Sunday.

Sibling bonding: Miley was joined by her sister Brandi as the group stepped out for Mother's Day

She posted: ‘Almost the best mommy in the worlds b-day! Got her somethin real good since its Mommys day and her 4_th bday :)’
During her outing with Liam later in the day, Miley was joined by her latest addition - pooch Mary Jane.

She wrote on Twitter: ‘Meet the newest addition to our family Mary Jane :) I love rescuing xo'

Reunited: Miley was later reunited with boyfriend Liam and their newly adopted pooch Mary Jane

It comes a week after she took in what is thought to be a Beagle-Rottweiler mix who was found outside a Walmart in a box.
The canine named Happy along with his companions Lily and Ziggy, did not attend the meal much to Miley and her partner’s ease.
The pooches are proving quite a handful as she suggested in a recent Twitter post.
‘As all my dogs jumped on my face the first words out of my mouth this morning..."I am living my dream life".’

Easy breezy: The day before Miley donned a black maxi skirt and flat orange pumps, as she and boyfriend Liam Hemsworth dined al fresco in Los Angeles with a friend

Puppy love: The couple also brought their pet dog Floyd along for the outing

While her 22-year-old beau’s latest movie, The Hunger Games, is doing well at the box office, her new offering LOL hasn’t done so well and raked in just $46,500 in its opening weekend.
However the star tried not to dwell on news of the bomb film and thanked her followers on the micro-blogging website instead.
She wrote last week: ‘Thank u so much for everyone who went to see LOL. It is a film I loved making and I am proud of.... That's really all that matters to me.’