Perrie Edwards in Bathing Suit is a "Queen"

Perrie Edwards first became known when she auditioned for The X Factor in 2011. From there, she was placed into the girl group, Little Mix, and they went on to win the season. She experienced a lot of success with the group, with hits like “Wings” and “Woman Like Me.” Edwards just shared a stunning new set of photos on her Instagram. In them, she enjoyed a day at the beach. She wore a black bathing suit and baseball cap, her figure on display. Read on to see 5 ways Perrie Edwards stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Believes In Sustainability

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In addition to being a singer, Edwards has become a fashion icon. She has her own line, Disora. She opened up about the brand to Glamour. One thing that is important to Edwards when designing the brand is that it is sustainable. “It isn't fast-fashion,” she says. “Sustainability is so important to me; we always keep it in our minds from the design process to manufacturing, to using 100% organic cotton.”

2. She Works Hard

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Edwards tells Glamour that she has a strong work ethic. She says that this is one of the secrets to her success. “I think what's important to remember is that nobody in life ever really wants to give you a handout. Nobody wants to hand you things on a silver platter. You have to find the ambition and the confidence and the power within yourself. It has to come from within.”

3. She’s Confident With Herself

Edwards tells Glamour that she is confident with herself. She says that this is one of her biggest beauty secrets. “It's about having confidence in yourself and believing in yourself. I believe that everyone is beautiful because everyone is unique in their own way. If you're beautiful on the inside, it just radiates out of you. There's not one generic definition of ‘beauty’, because everybody's beautiful in their own unique way.”

4. She Removes Her Makeup

Edwards has amazing skin, and she makes sure to take care of it. She tells Glamour that she always makes sure to take off her makeup. Edwards says her favorite product is, “Those super soft Face Halo facecloths that you get in Boots and Superdrug. Honestly, they take off all your makeup with just water – waterproof mascara, foundation, concealer – everything just comes off. You just stick them in the washing machine and use them over and over again, so much better than face wipes.”

5. She Makes Time For Herself

Edwards has a busy schedule, but she always makes time to relax. “When we get time off, I like to relax,” she says to Dare. “During my time off, I love to get pampered. I also love to relax and watch TV. I'm all about the chilling.” Try autogenic relaxation. "Autogenic means something that comes from within you. In this relaxation technique, you use both visual imagery and body awareness to reduce stress," says the Mayo Clinic. "You repeat words or suggestions in your mind that may help you relax and reduce muscle tension. For example, you may imagine a peaceful setting. Then you can focus on relaxing your breathing, slowing your heart rate, or feeling different physical sensations, such as relaxing each arm or leg one by one."