She's The Real Housewives of Melbourne and Hell's Kitchen star who is known for her larger-than-life personality.
And Pettifleur Berenger, 52, turned heads when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction while frolicking in the surf at a Santa Monica beach on Saturday.
The Melbourne- based property developer wore a brown-coloured two-piece bikini for her ocean sojourn.
Saucy! Bikini-clad Hell's Kitchen star Pettifleur Berenger suffers a nip-slip as she frolicks in the surf during trip to LA
Sun's out: The Melbourne- based property developer wore a brown-coloured two-piece bikini for her ocean sojourn
Looking good: Showing off her trim, taut and terrific form in the revealing bikini, Pettifleur was ready for a day of fun in the sun
Svelte: The Melbourne- based property developer wore a brown-coloured two-piece for her ocean sojourn
Showing off her trim, taut and terrific beach ready-form in the revealing bikini, Pettifleur was ready for a day of fun in the sun.
She could barely contain her excitement at being in the iconic beach side suburb, and she made a beeline for the water where she playfully cavorted among the waves.
However, it seems that Pettifleur's playfulness may have been a little vigorous as the star almost lost her bikini top in the waves.
Oops: Looking shocked at the wardrobe malfunction, Pettifleur gave an embarrassed expression as the incident occurred
Busting Out: It seems that Pettifleur's playfulness may have been a little vigorous as the star almost lost her bikini top in the waves
Surf's up: She could barely contain her excitement over being in the iconic beach side suburb, and she made a beeline for the water where she began to playfully cavort among the waves
Nevermind: However, it seems that any embarrassment or shock Pettifleur may have felt washed away as quickly as the salt water that cascaded down her slender form
Looking shocked at the wardrobe malfunction, Pettifleur gave an embarrassed expression as the incident occurred.
However, it seems that any embarrassment or shock she may have felt washed away as quickly as the waves.
With her chest still exposed to the elements, Pettifleur continued her ocean fun, playfully splashing water about.
Playful: With her chest still exposed to the elements, Pettifleur continued her ocean fun, carelessly splashing water about
Racy: While she did deign to attempt to cover herself, her bikini top kept falling down
Out and proud: It seems that Pettifleur was aware of her wardrobe malfunction but had a laugh
Not shy: Pettifleur suffered a garment guffaw that would have many scrambling for their towels before scurrying off to the change rooms
While she did attempt to cover herself, her efforts were short-lived with the reality star preferring to go au naturale for much of her beach visit.
It seems that Pettifleur was aware of her wardrobe malfunction as she appeared to have a laugh at the incident.
Despite suffering a garment guffaw that would have many scrambling for their towels before scurrying off to the change rooms, the brunette continued to smile widely.
Having fun: Pettifleur continued to smile widely despite the wardrobe malfunction
Not bothered: Content to splash around in the water, Pettifleur took her wardrobe troubles in her sassy stride
Formidable form: Aged 52, Pettifleur displayed a body that would be the envy of many women
Content to splash around in the water, Pettifleur took her wardrobe troubles in her sassy stride.
Aged 52, Pettifleur displayed a body that would make women half her age envious.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Pettifleur for comment.
Pettifleur was recently forced to defend herself against online trolls after she posted a picture of herself in lingerie, which was intended to inspire fans to eat well and exercise.
Haters: Pettifleur was recently forced to defend herself against online trolls after she posted a picture of herself in lingerie, which was intended to inspire fans to eat well and exercise
'Looks like you're advertising to be a hooker' One keyboard warrior wrote, starting the furore
Pulling no punches: Never one to hold her tongue, Pettifleur was quick to respond, writing: 'When did a pair of bras and knickers become uncool or unclassy?'(sic)
The drama started when one keyboard warrior wrote: 'Looks like you're advertising to be a hooker.'
They continued: 'You're a beautiful lady thought you had more class than this. There's better ways to show off your hard work. Leave this outfit for your boyfriend or husband to see!'
Never one to hold her tongue, Pettifleur was quick to respond, writing: 'When did a pair of bras and knickers become uncool or unclassy?' (sic)
Body positive: 'This post is to inspire everyone to eat clean and exercise as your body will thank you for it'
'The results you see in this photo is hard work and dedication. Sending you good vibes,' Pettifleur wrote in the caption of a picture of her in underwear
She continued: 'This post is to inspire everyone to eat clean and exercise as your body will thank you for it. The results you see in this photo is hard work and dedication. Sending you good vibes.'
She fired up even more when another fan asked how her son felt about the photo.
Pulling no punches, Pettifleur retorted: 'I am sick of women like you. Tearing other women down shows your insecurities. This is my page, you are welcome to leave.'
The reality star found her self in hot water on Sunday night's Hell's Kitchen as she was sent to the last chance cook-off.
Not holds barred: She fired up even more when she was asked how her son felt about the photo
Shots fired! 'I am sick of women like you. Tearing other women down shows your insecurities. This is my page, you are welcome to leave' Pettifleur told one online hater
Boiling point: The reality star found her self in hot water on Sunday night's Hell's Kitchen with host Marco Pierre White sending the socialite to the last chance cook-off
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